I've just received the 'Spring '08/ issue 2' edition of a freebie local news leaflet called 'Sydenham and Forest Hill Life'.

In the short article relating to this issue I note that Steve Bullock is very much referring to this total demolition as a 'done deal'.

What i find particularly disingenuous is that whilst there is a reference made to also losing Louise House, there is no mention whatsoever that any of the space is intended to be used to build new housing as a means to fund the project, whether it's the plot of Louise House OR the green area on the other side of the pools.

It's not very reassuring when an important aspect of the overall plan appears to be 'glossed over' like this. That's politics for you i guess!

Can anyone clarify what the current plans are for the rumoured new housing and when will the public be 'consulted' on the next stage of planning?