The council wants TfL to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) beyond Thamesmead to serve Belvedere, as part of its formal response to TfL’s consultation on the proposed extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead.
Cllr Baroness O’Neill of Bexley OBE, leader of the London Borough of Bexley, said: “We are calling on TfL to once again consider the extension of the DLR to Belvedere and would urge local people to do the same.
“The extensive plans they are considering end at Thamesmead.
“To end at Belvedere would make much more sense and have a massive boost to the area in terms of jobs and housing and connect a large industrial area to central London as well as potentially making the whole scheme more affordable through greater fare income.
“Time is running out.
“Please make sure you let TfL know your thoughts before 17 August.
“This is our chance to get Bexley voices heard.”
The council believes extending the line to Belvedere would deliver significant economic and social benefits by improving connectivity, supporting job creation, and unlocking housing opportunities.
TfL’s public consultation, which closes on August 17, invites feedback on key elements of the scheme, including the proposed route, station locations, community and network impacts, environmental considerations, and construction methods.
The consultation marks an early stage in the project, with public input helping to shape TfL’s next steps in design and development.
