Sydenhamcentral, I think it would be great if town centre managers could take tips from more successful high streets. I am always amazed that Forest Hill does not have a more vibrant shopping area, considering the number of commuters that go through the station.

I have heard that the shops on Dartmouth Road are too small to turn in to viable businesses as they lack storage facilities. However, I have also heard that years ago there were many more shops along there, including a butcher and grocer. It's a shame that more use is not made of Dartmouth Road as I think it has real character. I try to shop in independent Forest Hill shops as much as I can, but I wish there were more of them - maybe not quite as 'chi-chi' as the ones in East Dulwich though!