December 2023

Just before Christmas Network Rail and their contractor Bam Nuttall gave a presentation at Shortlands Station about the installation of the new lifts which are intended to enable people with disabilities, families with young children and others to reach the platforms more easily. The work...

Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st to 15th December 2023. Overall, the crime rate in the last fortnight was fairly low. A couple of reminders regarding burglary prevention.  Always ensure your front door is double locked even if you live in a...

Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period from 15th November to 30 November '23. Unfortunately Cadogan Close was hit hard for burglary yesterday (29/11/23).  Officers attended at the time they were discovered and I will be carrying out follow up visits next week.  During the...

Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period 1st November to 15th November.  Fortunately the overall crime rate’s been low over the last fortnight with several days of nothing to report.  Worrying to see a vehicle left unattended for a brief period was nearly stolen. ...

Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period from 20 Oct to 31 October. Unfortunately, we’ve had a large number of residents' car tyres slashed in and around Queensmead Road.  Officers from the team have been in the area speaking to residents. I’ve just returned...

The SRA is organising an Open Meeting on road safety and the state of our roads in and around Shortlands. It is being held on Saturday 18 November from 10.30am-noon at Harris Primary Academy in Kingswood Road. Whether it’s speeding vehicles or badly parked commuter cars,...