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....
Dear Residents, Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st to 15th May 2026. Very pleasing to see the overall amount so low. No burglaries, thefts from vehicle or vehicle interference reported. The Toyota Rav 4 seems to be a popular vehicle with thieves at...
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...
To download the report click the link below: Development Report May 2026...
Dear Residents, Please find below the crime record for the period from 16 April to 30 April 2026. Very pleasing to see only one theft of motor vehicle & no burglaries. Worrying to see teenagers breaking into Bishop Challoner School & committing arson but very pleasing to see...
On the 6th May 2026 at Shortlands Station from 3pm to 3.45pm, there will be a “Walk, Talk and Do” event being run by PC Olivia Wilds from local Safer Neighbourhood Police Team. This event invites Women and Girls to speak with the police and show...
Criminals stole over £879 million through investment fraud in 2025. Victims of investment fraud lost an average of £1,675 every minute last year, new figures from the City of London Police, the National Lead Force for Fraud, have revealed. Criminals stole £879.8 million through investment...
Dear Residents, Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st April to 15th April 2026. Very pleasing to see no burglaries over the last fortnight and after several offences during the first week of this fortnight very little crime in the second week. Unfortunately, a teenage boy...
Please click the link below to download a copy of the minutes: Minutes of AGM 13 April 2026...