Two City Police fraud alerts are shown below with advice: The first is about Courier Fraud and over 70’s targeted: https://www.ourwatchmember.org.uk/Alerts/A/456903 The second is about scam calls using ‘spoofed’ phone numbers: https://www.ourwatchmember.org.uk/Alerts/A/457899 Don’t forget to report crime to the Police by calling 999 if it is suspicious behaviour...
Shortlands Residents’ Association is launching a new round of ‘community grants’ each worth up to £250 to support projects throughout our area - an increase of 25% over the level of grants made last year. We are looking for local organisations and causes which would benefit...
Thomas Turrell AM (London Assembly Member - Bexley & Bromley) is running a petition against TfL's plans to cut the frequency of the 227 bus as it is likely to negatively impact this well-used service that runs through Shortlands. If you would like to support the...
To download the report click the link below: Development Report 12 May to 09 June 2026...
Please click here to download the poster for the Summer Market...
Shortlands has a lot more history and claim to fame than you would think. Pop stars like Judy Garland, world famous children’s writers like Enid Blyton, Romantic poets like Shelley, and even the head of Oliver Cromwell have stayed in or passed through Shortlands over...