Michael - Some good points mentioned:

"grants for shop fronts" - I think this would definatly make Forest Hill look more upmarket. This is one of the things I feel lets it down at the moment as some of them look so unkept and dirty/old.

"work with Network Rail to rebuild the station" - I totally agree. The station could really do with a makeover or a rebuild. Does anyone know of any plans/discussion by the council on this?

blushingsnail - Thanks for the FH Town Centre Strategy link. Very informative.

thenutfield - Its unfortunate that FH town centre is cut in half by the south circular. Would be great if one day it was pedestrianised with the traffic diverted some how. We can dream! It would certainly help in keeping the shop fronts & roads cleaner.

Michael you mentioned the recession. With that in mind what does everyone think on how property prices will be affected by this bearing in mind we have the East London Line on its way?