We have heard from the Met Police Cyber Crime Unit that there has been a 400% increase in Coronavirus related scams this month with victim losses at nearly £1 million. For the full story, visit the Action Fraud website and click on the Coronavirus scam alerts. Meanwhile,...
From our neighbouring Ward PCSO Adam Lighterhouse in Hayes and Coney Hall: Dear residents, Please be aware that we have had a new scam attempt reported on the Ward. Some elderly and vulnerable people receiving ‘phone calls from people claiming to be the police and organising a care...
From 24 March there will be significant changes to waste collection services. For details go to www.bromley.gov.uk or click here....
I just wanted to issue a reminder regarding scammers. Unfortunately, these people do not seem to give up and the Covid-19 pandemic has just given further opportunities for exploitation of people. There have been reports that people are knocking at doors claiming to be from the...
Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st March to 16th March. Things were generally going very well until Thursday & Friday when there were a couple of burglaries and a theft from a motor vehicle. It looks like Shortlands may have been...
Owing to the Covid-19 epidemic this walk which was planned for 18 April 2020 has now been cancelled....
Please be aware that we have sadly had reports regarding bogus builders operating in Coney Hall and in the West Wickham area. Described as a white male in his fifties - large/stocky build and driving a white flatbed truck. He wears dark clothing and is always...
Dear Residents’ Association Member, At times like this we hope that communities will pull together to help the vulnerable amongst us and there has already been a swathe of offers of help amongst our communities which is always heartening to see. Please be aware that during...
Owing to the Covid-19 epidemic the Shortlands Residents Association AGM which was due to take place on 16 April 2020 has been cancelled....