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With technology borrowed from the e-scooter industry and Tesla-level safety systems, ScootRail plans to deploy rail e-scooters, or ‘Scootas’, in the gaps between commuter trains, offering a traffic-free, fume-free ride into the city.

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that a new Superloop express bus route, the SL15, will launch in 2027, passing through Forest Hill as part of a cross-South London service linking Clapham Junction to Eltham. The route will run from Clapham Junction through Clapham South, Tulse Hill, Forest Hill, Catford, Lewisham and on to Eltham, with a stop at West Dulwich on the return journey providing a direct link with Dulwich Village. The SL15 will connect with the London Overg

We had a very productive volunteering day on Saturday 21st March 2026 when the Society welcomed volunteers to help us make Forest Hill Station something we can be proud of.

The members of the Forest Hill Society once again joined forces with the Friends of Albion Millennium Green and Surfers Against Sewage , to deal with the litter along the railway path from Forest Hill Station to the Sydenham bridge. More than a dozen volunteers gathered in the morning of 14th February - including at least one couple who kicked off their Valentine's Day together with this event. The path had been recently cleared of much rubbish and a great deal of the overgro

To Lewisham Planning Department, I am writing on behalf of the Forest Hill Society regarding the proposed development at 33 DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HN, application DC/25/142180:  Change of use of part of the existing lower ground, ground and first floor and the construction of a mansard extension to provide 3 self-contained flats, together with the installation of windows and a terrace door to the elevations, and all associated works at 33 Dartmouth Road, SE23. The Fore

Update on The Capitol planning application

To Lewisham Planning Department, I am writing on behalf of the Forest Hill Society regarding the proposed development at 2A RADLET AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BZ, application DC/25/141944: The alteration and conversion of the basement and lower basement into a self-contained flat, together with the provision of bike and bin stores and all associated works at 2A Radlet Avenue SE26. The Forest Hill Society is the local amenity society for the area covered by SE23 (and close proximity

Held at Forest Hill Community Library and on Zoom on 6 November 2025 Welcome The Chair, Robert McIntosh, welcomed the over 20 members and local councillors present in person and additional members attending on Zoom. The Chair, Robert McIntosh, speaks to the members in Forest Hill Library The plan had been for local businesses to lead a discussion on the “renewal “of Forest Hill but the intended guest speakers, including the owner of Gambado, who owns the new lease on the Capi

As we gather to reflect on 2025, I'm reminded of what makes our community special: people who care deeply about Forest Hill, but also Perry Vale, Honor Oak, and Kirkdale

There are major changes underway at three well-known businesses in Forest Hill: The All Inn One  pub is becoming  The Foresters Arms The...

On 26 July, a Lewisham Black Book Community Library opened at Sydenham Library. It houses a curated, reference-only collection of 300 –...

Last Saturday, 26th July, we did our annual clean of the pedestrian subway under the railway line. We hope you'll agree that the subway looks sparkling again - enjoy that while it lasts!

Celebrating another successful year of serving the Forest Hill community

Earlier this year two of our members took part in a citizen science project to test water quality in some of Lewisham’s waterways.  Here...

On a most beautiful spring morning the Forest Hill Society organized the second visit to  Brockley Hill Park Ornamental Garden, a hidden gem in SE23

On Sunday 8th June, six participants and one volunteer leader set off to explore six local nature reserves in one day, a feat not usually possible.

On Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June 2025, around 100 residents, visitors, and members of the Forest Hill Society took part in one of the six walks on offer.