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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...
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...
The temporary closure of Shortlands Library due to structural problems has been extended to at least late July 2026. As an interim measure, the Library have continued to hire St Mary’s Choir Vestry all day on Mondays to enable it to continue some of its activities....
Cornerstone Telecommunications will be working under temporary traffic signals at St Mary’s Avenue, Shortlands for two consecutive days from Wednesday 20/05 whilst they excavate trial holes to see if new telecoms equipment can be installed. The works / temporary signals will be in place at the junction of...
Please click the link below to download a copy of the minutes: Minutes of AGM 13 April 2026...
Dear Residents, Please find below the crime record for the period from 17th March to 31 March 2026. Very pleasing to see a generally low amount of crime, particularly no burglaries. Worrying to see a robbery and a possible attempted robbery. Even if the latter wasn’t actually an attempted...
Shortlands Residents’ Association is holding its 2026 Annual General Meeting at 8pm on Monday 13 April at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Avenue, Shortlands. If you live in Shortlands, it’s a great opportunity to raise local issues that worry you most and get some answers....
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