The BVRG wrote to the main parties as set out below, asking for their position on various questions which have been raised by members.
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The BVRG represents over 500 people in and around Blackheath Village. We are writing to you to ask what, were you elected, you would do for our members in four important areas. We would appreciate your answers in writing, which we will then post on the BVRG website and circulate to members. We would appreciate your replies as soon as possible, but in any event by Friday, 19th March.

Answers are requested from

Parliamentary candidate
Candidates for Lewisham Council

Trains
Southeastern has severely reduced the peak-time train service from Blackheath. What steps would you take to get the services re-instated, and the off-peak timetable moved to the long-promised “clock-face”, i.e. evenly spaced, service?

Cumulative Impact Zone
The CIZ has been in operation since November, 2007. There will be a review in 2010 as to whether it should remain in force. What is you policy on this?

Parking
The BHA zone is very large, and many Village-centre residents find it difficult to park their cars near their homes. What is your policy on this?

Library
Many residents remember 1999, when the council attempted to close the Village library. Can you assure us that the Village library will remain open, and be adequately funded?

RESPONSES (more will be added as we receive them):
Labour Responses.doc
Conservative Cllr Cands Response.doc
Conservative Response.doc
LibDem Response.doc