April 2020

With thanks to David Linstead for this note about what can be seen in South Hill Wood and the accompanying page of photographs. Out and About in South Hill Wood and the Glen April 2020 Now that our walks are all so local and circumscribed by the...

This Rainbow Boy mural is on Hayes Lane opposite the junction with Kingswood Avenue. It's not a Banksy; it's by Croydon street artist Chris Shea. He is charging pubs, cafes and homeowners £50 a time to have the stencil added to their properties, raising money...

Sunday 19/04/20 0100- 0200 Hours.  Money Stolen from BMW X5 at no 35.  Crime reference CR3307796/20. Saturday 18/04/20 1330 Hours- Sunday 19/04/20 1915 Hours.  Money stolen from Grey Range Rover Evoque at no 48.  Crime reference CR3307797/20. Thursday 16/04/20 1300 Hours- Sunday 19/04/20 1300...

During these unprecedented times we are together fighting a respiratory virus that puts pressure on our lungs and on our heroic emergency services. Smoke from bonfires and other garden burning particularly affects those with underlying respiratory conditions as well as exacerbating symptoms in Covid-19 sufferers and...

Dear Residents Please see below the crime record for the period from 1st April to 15th April. The lockdown has seen a considerable drop in crime hence only two offences. Re the barbecue theft in Newbury Road.  Due to current circumstances people are spending a lot more time...

Proposals for the redevelopment of the centre of the Village are of great interest and significance to all of us, and demolition of the area behind the hoardings could be drawing closer, with the latest ruling by the independent planning inspector in favour of the...

Bromley Council is restarting the green garden waste collection from Monday 6 April.  Subscribers should put out their bin(s) out on their normal collection day. The Council will also restart recyclable waste collection on Monday, initially on a limited basis depending on the number of crews...

We want you to know how to access support and safeguard against scams but would firstly re-iterate Government/NHS guidelines about maintaining good hygiene; only go out for food, health reasons, essential work or exercise and stay 2 metres from people outside your household - particularly...

Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period to 31 March. There was only one offence. Please remain vigilant.  Despite the current restrictions crime is still occurring across the borough although from looking at our ward and the two neighbouring wards (Copers Cope & Kelsey...