As a parent, guardian or carer of children in Pimlico we strongly believe that the proposed Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge should not be positioned at St George’s Square /Pimlico Gardens. According to Transport for London 18,000 pedestrians and cyclists will use the bridge daily. This will greatly affect the tranquillity of St George’s Square, Pimlico’s only public green space in which children can play and run around. New infrastructure to keep cyclists safe is already being built nearby – the cycle superhighway crossing Vauxhall Bridge.
Updates
June 30, 2015
The feedback regarding the tranquility of St George’s Square highlights how vital this space remains for our families. I am currently preparing formal correspondence to address these planning concerns with local officials.
June 30, 2015
The momentum behind this effort continues to grow as more residents recognize the threat to our shared green space. It is clear that the community values the tranquillity of St George's Square and expects this to be reflected in future planning decisions.
Reached 100 supporters
June 30, 2015
79 Comments
This proposed bridge will really impair the work of Westminster Boat Base which is a superb charity that uses the river at Pimlico Gardens and the Gardens themselves in the holidays.
This is a totally unnecessary bridge as we already have Chelsea and Vauxhall Bridges and is being built for the convenience of the new elite of Vauxhall not the residents of Pimlico.
Don't cut up our local community by destroying the only public square for locals in Pimlico - Many locals, like us,have no outdoor space in living in flats - St George's Square is our only "garden" where our kids can play and run around. Government guidelines advise daily exercise for children!
My children grew up on the square along with their friends, making life long friendships. This is where I met mums like me who provided support, live and friendship. We crated our community because we had a place to BE. Save the square! People and children of Pimlico and beyond need a place to BE TOGETHER!
As St George's Square is subsiding, I am concerned the building of such a bridge will affect the unstable foundations even more. We do not need this bridge. It is Wandsworth Council who have promised this to the American Embassy, nothing to do with Westminster Council or its residents.
This will ruin our local community.
Bound to create congestion in neighbouring streets and disturbance for local residents, including the nursing home in St. George's Square and risks and inconvenience to children attending the Pimlico Academy and Primary School and their parents. With dedicated cycles lanes already being constructed on Vauxhall and Chelsea Bridges I see no need for an extra one.
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As a parent, guardian or carer of children in Pimlico we strongly believe that the proposed Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge should not be positioned at St George’s Square /Pimlico Gardens. According to Transport for London 18,000 pedestrians and cyclists will use the bridge daily. This will greatly affect the tranquillity of St George’s Square, Pimlico’s only public green space in which children can play and run around. New infrastructure to keep cyclists safe is already being built nearby – the cycle superhighway crossing Vauxhall Bridge.
Updates
June 30, 2015
The feedback regarding the tranquility of St George’s Square highlights how vital this space remains for our families. I am currently preparing formal correspondence to address these planning concerns with local officials.
June 30, 2015
The momentum behind this effort continues to grow as more residents recognize the threat to our shared green space. It is clear that the community values the tranquillity of St George's Square and expects this to be reflected in future planning decisions.
Reached 100 supporters
June 30, 2015
79 Comments
St George's Square is a welcome haven of tranquillity amongst busy roads, safely accessed and much appreciated by many children to play, scoot and get involved in active games. Chelsea and Vauxhall Bridges amply serve access across the river and with the new cycle superhighway, to cyclists too.
This proposed bridge will really impair the work of Westminster Boat Base which is a superb charity that uses the river at Pimlico Gardens and the Gardens themselves in the holidays.
This is a totally unnecessary bridge as we already have Chelsea and Vauxhall Bridges and is being built for the convenience of the new elite of Vauxhall not the residents of Pimlico.
Don't cut up our local community by destroying the only public square for locals in Pimlico - Many locals, like us,have no outdoor space in living in flats - St George's Square is our only "garden" where our kids can play and run around. Government guidelines advise daily exercise for children!
My children grew up on the square along with their friends, making life long friendships. This is where I met mums like me who provided support, live and friendship. We crated our community because we had a place to BE. Save the square! People and children of Pimlico and beyond need a place to BE TOGETHER!
As St George's Square is subsiding, I am concerned the building of such a bridge will affect the unstable foundations even more. We do not need this bridge. It is Wandsworth Council who have promised this to the American Embassy, nothing to do with Westminster Council or its residents.
This will ruin our local community.
Bound to create congestion in neighbouring streets and disturbance for local residents, including the nursing home in St. George's Square and risks and inconvenience to children attending the Pimlico Academy and Primary School and their parents. With dedicated cycles lanes already being constructed on Vauxhall and Chelsea Bridges I see no need for an extra one.
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St George's Square is a welcome haven of tranquillity amongst busy roads, safely accessed and much appreciated by many children to play, scoot and get involved in active games. Chelsea and Vauxhall Bridges amply serve access across the river and with the new cycle superhighway, to cyclists too.