Plans to regenerate Catford town centre, improving access by foot and bicycle, while restoring a much-loved pub have been revealed. Lewisham Council’s proposals include widening pavements, opening an underpass, and introducing two river decks with seating, in an effort to make Catford “one of the greenest town centres in London.” The Catford Constitutional Club, closed in 2019 after surveys found the building was in a dangerous state of disrepair, will also be restored thanks to a £1,650,000 grant from the Mayor. Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, Councillor Paul Bell said: “Our ambitious vision for Catford has been shaped by input from thousands of local people.
Catford Lewisham’s cabinet member for housing and planning has urged residents to attend consultation events on the Catford Town Centre Framework. It comes after residents submitted public questions at full council on Wednesday (January 20) about a lack of publicity around the events, with concerns raised that not many local residents know about them.
Lewisham Council is planning to deliver thousands of new homes in Catford over the next ten to 15 years. Team Catford, leading public engagement on behalf of Lewisham council, is consulting with residents before the framework for the £500 million redevelopment is finalised. Local campaign group Catford Against Social Cleansing has previously urged the council to extend the consultation period.