Closed Cut-Through
My, my, what a flurry of Greenwich Park-ery. I'm going to move on today, folks, but don't think for a moment I'm going to let that paticular issue lie. I'm going to be returning to the fate of our park, with its trees, quirky features, archaeological remains, ancient trees and - hell - its collection of lovely nooks and open spaces to just go and sit - on a tediously regular basis.
But before normal service is completely resumed, Rod has brought another thing to my attention. It may not quite measure up to the possible destruction of Greenwich Park in priority, but it's yet another little quality-of-life thing.
He writes:
What's the story with that little cut-through that starts by the Post Office (opposite the Rivington and the Clocktower Market) and takes you through two bends over the railway line and into Randall Place (or is it Straightsmouth at that precise point - yes probably is)? It just says "Footpath Closed", and there's obviously building work going on. Nowhere does it say "temporarily", or explain anything really. I know this doesn't compare to many other local issues, like the destruction of the Park for example, but I've used that alley for over 25 years and I don't see how it can be taken out of public use (except temporarily) just like that.
The Phantom replies:
I don't know, to be honest, Rod, but perhaps someone here will. I assume it's temporary, but it's worth an ask. Is the name of the builder written anywhere on the scaffolding? There may be a temporary closure notice on it at the council planning office. I'm a bit up against stuff just now (having spent FAR too long on park-stuff yesterday) but someone here may have some extra info...
But before normal service is completely resumed, Rod has brought another thing to my attention. It may not quite measure up to the possible destruction of Greenwich Park in priority, but it's yet another little quality-of-life thing.
He writes:
What's the story with that little cut-through that starts by the Post Office (opposite the Rivington and the Clocktower Market) and takes you through two bends over the railway line and into Randall Place (or is it Straightsmouth at that precise point - yes probably is)? It just says "Footpath Closed", and there's obviously building work going on. Nowhere does it say "temporarily", or explain anything really. I know this doesn't compare to many other local issues, like the destruction of the Park for example, but I've used that alley for over 25 years and I don't see how it can be taken out of public use (except temporarily) just like that.
The Phantom replies:
I don't know, to be honest, Rod, but perhaps someone here will. I assume it's temporary, but it's worth an ask. Is the name of the builder written anywhere on the scaffolding? There may be a temporary closure notice on it at the council planning office. I'm a bit up against stuff just now (having spent FAR too long on park-stuff yesterday) but someone here may have some extra info...
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posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
08:38
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Phew - Rod's just sent me this:
I walked by the site that has swallowed the cut-through today and asked the site foreman about it - he says the footpath will be closed for ten months. So if that's true, not too bad
The strip of land which formed the (now redundant- give or take the odd old mattress etc) car park for the building society has had planning permission for goodness only knows how many flats to be built on it- I believe. My guess is that the footpath has closed for building work to commence. I don’t THINK it’s going to be permanently closed, but only time will tell!!
Thinking about it, if they're building flats (which I'm sure they are) the cut-through will have to re-open, won't it, otherwise how will the people who buy the flats get in or out of their (doubtless) bijou residences?
Whic means, presumably, that the little alleyway, after all these years of being "You know, that little cut-through that runs from beside the Post Office, over the railway lines", will become an actual street - with a name!
The Phantom shoud organise a competition to Name The Little Cut-Through.
My suggestion - Franktheyank St, or hows about Raynsford Walk?
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