In a surprise development this morning, contractors started work outside Samuel Richardson House, on a TfL Bike Station for the Lytton Estate. Workmen lifted the paving slabs in front of the block, dug down to the electrical cables and installed a power point box for the station. After stating earlier this year, that they could not go ahead with a docking station in this location, "as it's unregistered land", the work was unexpected, especially as there has not been a consultation meeting with residents on the estate.
As of now, LETRA has been unable to reach the TfL Project Officer organising the scheme and on contacting H&F today, was informed that they had not been anticipating the start of works or had an agreement for the Lytton bike station been signed off.
H&F have promised to get back to LETRA with more information as soon as possible. We have also invited TfL to attend our Open Meeting next week, to discuss the project.
Update: Monday, 18th :
After contacting TfL, LETRA has been informed that due to the 'unregistered land' issue, the Bike Station on the Lytton Estate is unlikely to go ahead anytime soon, although the location is still under consideration. We have requested for the work in front of Samuel Richardson House to be finished and the pavement returned to its previous state, after this unnecessary job; there is still a large fenced off hole obstructing the pathway, that residents have to walk in the road to avoid.
LETRA has also asked for full update from TfL, of other Bike Stations in the near vicinity of our Estate, we will let you know when/if they reply.
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