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Barclays has informed us today Friday 21st March, that it will be withdrawing its presence at The Roost Café, Pavilion in the Park, Empress Drive, Chislehurst (BR7 5FB) from Monday, 23 June 2025. They have sent us the following information regarding this decision: Why...

Residents of Chislehurst, This is to let you know about a proposed plan by EE Ltd and Hutchison 3G Ltd for a replacement telecommunications site at 37583 Sainsbury's, High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5A. Background: Recently, EE and 3's temporary site in Chislehurst High...

Community activist, Sian Pugh, was at the forefront of the campaign against Bromley Council’s plan for parking charges for Blue Badge holders. In this special guest article, she explains how the power of a local community campaign overturned those plans Had someone...

Number Plate Theft: Car number plate theft is a growing problem in many areas, including Chislehurst - as recently as last weekend. Why Do People Steal Number Plates? Number plates are often targeted by thieves because they can be easily removed and sold or used for...

We found this article by Council Leader Cllr Colin Smith on how the London Borough of Bromley is funded to be informative, and we wanted to share it with residents. Our Bromley Magazine - Council Tax Special Bromley Council has fought for many years for a fairer...

Dear Resident, Once in a generation work at Waldo Road Depot, including anti-fire measures As you will be aware, the Council will be carrying out much needed structural and maintenance works at the Waldo Road site. These works, which follow regulatory guidance from...

As you’ll recall, there was recently a proposal by the Council to introduce charges for Blue Badge holders parking in its car parks. (See page 111 in this report (Public Pack)Agenda Document for Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny...

In the past, we have believed that crime goes under reported in Chislehurst and this certainly seems to be the case. Following residents reporting several incidents since the New Year, to us and on social media, of groups trying the handles of vehicles parked on...

According to analysis by BBC Verify, some local councils in England would need to increase new housing by at least five times in order to meet government targets. The BBC's data highlights the significant challenge the Government faces in meeting its "milestone" of...

The delayed Bromley Crime Summit is now confirmed for Saturday, 1st March and will be held at the new Bromley Civic Centre at Bromley South from 9am -1pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Join residents and businesses from across the Borough to hear how the important...

Sadly, Chislehurst, like many other local areas, is currently experiencing a troubling rise in crime. Over the past few weeks, residents have reported a variety of incidents, including shop break-ins, car thefts, and thefts from vehicles. These types of crimes are...

Major changes will take place at the Waldo Road recycling centre (“the tip”) in Bromley starting in February 2025. This will mean it will be closed for over a year while the work takes place. Chislehurst residents needing to dispose of bulky waste items will still be...

At the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee on 20th November, plans were announced requiring Blue Badge holders to pay to park in Bromley car parks. The committee report suggested this may generate an annual income to the Council of £50k but actually...