I did ask this evening what scope there was for considering HOP, but I didn't really get an answer, other than an acknowledgement that Portas Funding needed to be targeted at FH, Sydenham, and Kirkdale. But in my opinion, where we go beyond this is up to local people to decide.

I don't think there was anybody from HOP in the planning group discussion which I led, certainly no issues about HOP were raised. But I completely agree with the other views expressed on this thread that as we develop neighbourhood planning HOP should not be missed out, and I hope that the Forest Hill Society and possibly SEE3 can work with people in HOP - it is not for anybody in FH or Sydenham to impose our ideas on HOP.

For anybody from Forest Hill, Sydenham and even Honor Oak who is interested in neighbourhood planning, I think the meeting on the 3rd September will be worth attending to help shape the future of our area.