Action on Barnes Station

I've had a really great response from Putney residents who live closest to Barnes Station to my survey about their views and concerns on the station and the surrounding area.

I've already been in contact with South West Trains about getting rubbish cleared that had been thrown down the embankment because of the lack of a litter bin by the bus stop on one side of Rocks Lane.

But several of the concerns raised by residents aren't the responsibility of South West Trains (who manage the station itself): these rest with Richmond Council.

That's why, last week, I wrote to Richmond's Director of Environment asking him for a response on a number of issues including:

• Getting a new rubbish bin for the south-bound bus stop
• Repairing the dreadful, dangerous and narrow path along Rocks Lane
• Improving conditions for bus passengers at the station, who have to wait on a very narrow ledge above a very steep set of steps
• Repairing some of the potholed roads in the area

You can read my letter here. As soon as I have a reply I'll share it with you.