"The signal box, built in 1925, was originally intended to control a level crossing and was scheduled for demolition in 2022, but local community action saved it."
"The Highams Park Community CIC has signed a 50-year lease with Network Rail to take over the signal box, which has been unoccupied for nearly 7 years."
"Due to operational constraints, the signal box cannot reopen as a cafe, but it has permission to hire out the space for a wide range of community uses."
"The building is in poor condition both internally and externally, and the CIC acknowledges that it will take time to return it to usable condition."
The signal box near Highams Park station, built in 1925, was saved from demolition by community action. Previously operating as a cafe until 2019, it has remained empty since. The Highams Park Community CIC has secured a 50-year lease with Network Rail to repurpose the building. Although it cannot reopen as a cafe due to operational constraints, the space will be available for various community uses. The building requires significant repairs before it can be utilized again.
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