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...
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...