Planning in Transition: What Major Changes Could Mean for Bromley Planning is often seen as a local issue, with decisions made by councillors at committee meetings and guided by local policies. However, a series of national, regional and local reforms currently underway could significantly change how...
Shortlands Library’s temporary base in St Mary’s Church Friends’ Room is to open three days a week from 23rd October 2026. In addition to the current Mondays and Saturdays the Library will now also open on Fridays from 9.30am-1pm and 2-5.30pm. There will also be additional...
Dear Residents, Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st Oct to 15th Oct ‘26. Generally speaking, not too bad with plenty of days with nothing to report. Worrying to see that there was another card theft at Esso Tesco Express Westmoreland Road. If you’re...
Bromley Council is currently consulting on its draft Air Quality Action Plan (2027-2031), and Mums for Lungs have written some guidance to help you respond. Mums for Lungs would like to ensure as many people as possible respond to the consultation to help the council...
Thames Water will be closing Beckenham Lane, Bromley from Monday 19th October 2026 for up to five days whilst they install a new water supply to a property. The road will be closed outside 87 Beckenham Lane, which falls in between the junctions of Meadow Road and Ravensbourne...
Recently there have been some incidents on the forecourt at the Esso Tesco Express, Westmoreland Road where victims have had their bank cards either cloned or stolen at either cashpoint. The suspect approaches and says they can help the victim and even if the victim...
Dear Residents, Please find below the crime record for the period from 18 Sept to 30 Sept 26. Very pleasing to see no burglaries. Unfortunately, two more people were targeted at the cash machine at the Tesco in Westmoreland Road. Fortunately, as detailed below one of the victims...
The SRA is organising an Open Meeting on ‘Saving Energy and Our Environment’, to be held from 10am-noon on Saturday 14 November 2026 at Harris Primary Academy Shortlands, at the bottom of Kingswood Road. While energy saving will be the initial theme of the meeting, with...
Beware of doorstep callers Recent reports involving doorstep criminals claiming to be gardeners, either selling gardening services or plants, trees and garden furniture have prompted a warning from Trading Standards. Residents are being urged not to buy goods or agree to work from unsolicited traders, and to...
Dear Residents, Please find below the crime record for the period from 6th Sept to 18th Sept 2026. Overall, the crime rates remained low. Worrying to see the two bank card related offences on the petrol station forecourt. Do not accept any unexpected help from strangers at bank machines. ...