Shooters Hill Councillors

If you are keen on joining the shearing tomorrow morning don't forget it is 8am start at Woodlands farm to watch, get involved and learn all about how the sheep get out of their wooly jumpers of the summer!

There is also Open farm Sunday on June 7th and the Wool festival on 27th June.

For this less interested in sheep don't forget Plumstead Make Merry is coming up in our neighbouring ward on June 6th, Xre Royal Eltham Scout troop will be busy all over the hill for their Big Help Out also on June 6th, Severndroog have their next market on June 7th. We also have a community meeting on June the 14th, plus Shrewsbury Park Fair and Charlton Hornfair park eco fair that day too.
It's a busy few weeks so do get all the dates in your diary so you don't miss anything.
What local events have I missed in the next few weeks?

Upcoming works notice from Southern Gas Network:
Please be aware and plan extra time for your journeys where these may be affected.

Details below:
We are writing to inform you of upcoming gas network upgrades in your area. These works are part of a vital programme to modernise the local gas network and ensure a safe, secure, and reliable gas supply for the future.

Who are we?
At SGN, we replace and repair the gas pipes in your area. This means we can continue to provide a safe and reliable gas supply to your community.

What are we doing?
SGN has appointed contractor JDT to replace ageing metal gas mains with new polyethylene (plastic) pipes on our behalf. This is part of a wider upgrade to replace old cast iron infrastructure with safer, longer-lasting materials that are less prone to leaks and disruption.

What roads will be affected?
Our engineers will start working along Craigholm from the junction with Shooters Hill, and the full length of carriageway on both sides.
Start Date : Monday 8th June
Work duration : 2 weeks
Traffic Management: Multi-way signals

Our engineers will work at junction of Severndroog Castle from the junction with Shooters Hill
Start Date : Monday 15th June
Work duration : 2 weeks
Traffic Management: Multi-way signals

Our engineers will continue working along Shooters Hill
Start Date : Monday 6th July
Work duration : 2 weeks
Traffic Management: Lane closure

Our engineers will continue along Shooters Hill to the junction with Well Hall Road & Academy Way works at this junction will be in line with the school holiday to reduce impact and the teams will be working seven days a week.
Start Date : Monday 20th July
Work duration : 4 weeks
Traffic Management: Multi-way signals

Our engineers will then return up along Shooters Hill to the junction with Red Lion Place to complete the works
Start Date : 17th August
Work duration : 3 weeks
Traffic Management: Lane Closures & Signals

Maintaining access
We are committed to minimising disruption as much as possible and will ensure:
Pedestrian access and property access is maintained
Local businesses and residents can continue to receive deliveries – please speak to our site team regarding any specific access arrangements
Emergency access will be preserved

Staying Informed
Our team will be on site and available to speak with you throughout the project. If you have any concerns, questions, or specific access requirements, please don’t hesitate to speak with one of our engineers.
We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while these essential works are carried out.

Please be aware of potential bus diversions on the 244 due to a collision this morning. Hopefully things will be back to normal before too long.

I’ll be at Barnfield Hub tomorrow am for anyone who wants to pop in.

Please be aware local neighbourhood watch notified of a burglary this morning so do make sure doors and windows are locked.
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April update for Shooters Hill. It has been brilliant to talk to so many residents over the last few weeks and I am very much hoping to go on representing you all after May 7th. Max and I have appreciated the time everyone has spent with us sharing their concerns.

If you live in Ankerdine and Donaldson, or nearby, do come and join the Neighbourhood watch clean up of the rear access. 2-5pm, lots of friendly faces and a chance to get to know some neighbours. Chat about how we can look after these spaces together and make the most of them.
Max Green

If you are running today do come and say hello. I’m helping at the waste sorting stations at the blue start.

These guys took a close look at the Friends of Eaglesfield Park installing the new oxygenating plants in the wildlife pond this morning. It was a beautiful morning for it and so lovely to see visitors watching the works going on.