The netting on Balham Bridge has been allowed to fall into disrepair and means pigeon mess is becoming a problem on the pavements below. Fixing the netting is a small thing, but would make walking under the bridge more pleasant and safer.
In addition, unsightly graffiti has increased on the railway and land belonging to Network Rail giving a negative impression of Balham. This needs to be removed.
We urge Network Rail:
1. To mend the netting under Balham Railway Bridge to prevent pigeons nesting and to stop the pigeon mess on the pavement.
2. To remove unsightly graffiti from their railway tracks and property adjacent to Balham Station
Promoted by Philip Williams on behalf of Wandsworth Conservatives, both of 3 Summerstown, London, SW17 0BQ
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December 1, 2017
im still getting messages from people who deal with the mess under the bridge every single day. its clear we all want the same thing so im looking into the best way to get this directly in front of network rail.
December 1, 2017
the momentum behind this is honestly wild and it shows just how many of us are sick of walking under that mess every day. its really clear now that people want the bridge fixed so we have to keep this pressure on network rail until they notice.
Reached 100 supporters
December 1, 2017
38 Comments
There is a similar problem under the railway bridge at the Tooting Common end of Cavendish Road near the 'Triangle' playground. The road and pavement area has recently been resurfaced and improved, but that work is undermined by the pigeon mess. Many thanks.
I've also seen a piece or two fall off the bridge from underneath, it feels very unsafe and dirty.
Please sort this. It makes for a really horrible experience walking underneath. Smell is also disgusting.
This bridge will be one of my bad memories of Balham - from pushing my children's prams underneath - praying that nothing hits you as you walk as fast as you can underneath...
Network Rail is hopeless at keeping its property in good condition. Just look at the rubbish along any train track or other NR land. We shouldn't have to sign petitions to get them to do it. Clean it up Network Rail and keep your property in better condition so we can enjoy Balham.
Painting the bridge would be a great opportunity to really put the ribbon on the wonderful work Wandsworth council have achieved in tarting up Balham. Hey, there could even be a mural on the bridge? Or a cool Camden-style sign saying ‘Balham’ on it?!
Let’s make Balham beautiful!!!
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The netting on Balham Bridge has been allowed to fall into disrepair and means pigeon mess is becoming a problem on the pavements below. Fixing the netting is a small thing, but would make walking under the bridge more pleasant and safer.
In addition, unsightly graffiti has increased on the railway and land belonging to Network Rail giving a negative impression of Balham. This needs to be removed.
We urge Network Rail:
1. To mend the netting under Balham Railway Bridge to prevent pigeons nesting and to stop the pigeon mess on the pavement.
2. To remove unsightly graffiti from their railway tracks and property adjacent to Balham Station
Promoted by Philip Williams on behalf of Wandsworth Conservatives, both of 3 Summerstown, London, SW17 0BQ
DATA PROTECTION: The data you provide will be retained by the Conservative Party, and Wandsworth Conservatives (“the data holders”) in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and related legislation. By providing your data to us, you are consenting to the data holders making contact with you in the future by telephone, text or other means, even though you may be registered with the Telephone Preference Service. Your data will not be sold or given to anyone not connected to the Conservative Party.
Updates
December 1, 2017
im still getting messages from people who deal with the mess under the bridge every single day. its clear we all want the same thing so im looking into the best way to get this directly in front of network rail.
December 1, 2017
the momentum behind this is honestly wild and it shows just how many of us are sick of walking under that mess every day. its really clear now that people want the bridge fixed so we have to keep this pressure on network rail until they notice.
Reached 100 supporters
December 1, 2017
38 Comments
As a regular commuter through Balham, I find the mess under the bridge just awful - and you never know if you're going to be dumped on by a pigeon above you or not :(
There is a similar problem under the railway bridge at the Tooting Common end of Cavendish Road near the 'Triangle' playground. The road and pavement area has recently been resurfaced and improved, but that work is undermined by the pigeon mess. Many thanks.
I've also seen a piece or two fall off the bridge from underneath, it feels very unsafe and dirty.
Please sort this. It makes for a really horrible experience walking underneath. Smell is also disgusting.
This bridge will be one of my bad memories of Balham - from pushing my children's prams underneath - praying that nothing hits you as you walk as fast as you can underneath...
Network Rail is hopeless at keeping its property in good condition. Just look at the rubbish along any train track or other NR land. We shouldn't have to sign petitions to get them to do it. Clean it up Network Rail and keep your property in better condition so we can enjoy Balham.
Painting the bridge would be a great opportunity to really put the ribbon on the wonderful work Wandsworth council have achieved in tarting up Balham. Hey, there could even be a mural on the bridge? Or a cool Camden-style sign saying ‘Balham’ on it?!
Let’s make Balham beautiful!!!
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As a regular commuter through Balham, I find the mess under the bridge just awful - and you never know if you're going to be dumped on by a pigeon above you or not :(