Lewisham Council has unveiled plans to transform Deptford High Street by proposing full pedestrianisation between New Cross Road and Hamilton Street. Currently open to foot traffic three days a week, the proposal aims to close the area to vehicles all week during set hours, enhancing safety, greenery, and waste management. Community feedback revealed overwhelming support for pedestrianisation, with 93% of visitors using walking, cycling, or public transport. Consulting local businesses, the council aims to accommodate concerns while making the area more inviting and conducive to trade, focusing on sustainable transport options.
The aim is to make the area "more welcoming, greener, safer and an even better place to trade and do business."
93% of people visiting the high street were walking, cycling, or using public transport, indicating a desire for further pedestrianisation.
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