A Tribute to Stella Benwell, 1921 - 2014 Stella was on the Dulwich Park Friends’ Committee for over 15 years and even after she retired (aged 90 of course!) we would still seek her advice. She had a lifelong interest in wildlife initially encouraged by her parents who were keen birders. One of Stella’s great … Continue reading A tribute to Stella Benwell, 1921 to 2014
Planning Application Dulwich Park 13/AP/4517 The following is the formal response by the Committee of the Friends of Dulwich Park to the request for planning permission for the construction of flood alleviation defences in Dulwich Park. We appreciate the need for flood works in the Dulwich / Herne Hill area if no other practical and … Continue reading Committee’s response to the planned flood alleviation works
Dulwich Park Fair has been cancelled this year due to the Flood Alleviation Project planned to take place in the Park between April to October 2014. Whilst not wanting to pre-empt planning permission which is still outstanding, a decision on the Fair has had to be made now. This decision was not taken lightly but … Continue reading Dulwich Park Fair Cancellation
The application for planning permission for the construction of flood defences in Dulwich Park, Belair Park and the Southwark Community Sports Trust Grounds has now been submitted. The deadline for comments is 5th of February 2014! Details of the application, plans and other documents submitted with it can be seen on the planning applications register … Continue reading Consultation on application for new flood defences in Dulwich Park and Belair Park
Southwark Council has prepared a Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment which identifies certain areas, including Herne Hill and Turney Road, as being at risk of flooding by both sewer and ground water. (This initiative began long before the recent burst main on Half Moon Lane.) The drains in the area have insufficient capacity to cope with … Continue reading Flood Alleviation Project
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