Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward

Councillor Michael Tickner is the Conservative Councillor Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Ward, having been elected in May 2022 alongside two Liberal Democrats. 

On this page you can find out more about Michael and find updates on his work in the local area. 

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Cllr Michael Tickner

Cllr Michael Tickner

Councillor for Beckenham Town & Copers Cope ward
Michael Tickner is an experienced and active local Councillor who has represented Copers Cope residents for a number of years. He lives off Court Downs Road and commutes to London from Beckenham Junction every day.He has wide experience of Planning and Traffic Management issues, and is currently Chairman of the Beckenham Town Centre group which has successfully led the bid to secure £4.3m funding for a major public realm improvement.  New sign posts and litter bins have already appeared in the High Street.

News

Labour, Lib-Dem and Green Assembly Members Pave Way for Controversial ULEZ extension

The Conservatives have accused Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green Assembly Members of giving the Mayor of London a blank cheque on the ULEZ Extension after they voted to amend the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, paving the way for the extension, before the results of the consultation has been published. Only the Conservative Group at City Hall voted against the move.

Conservatives Seek to Save Cannon Street Rail Services

Member of Parliament for Beckenham Bob Stewart and Councillors from across the constituency are calling on Southeastern Railways to reverse the decision to remove services to Cannon Street from the Hayes (Mid-Kent) line from the 11th December 2022.
Worsley Bridge Road Playing Fields Plans

Worsley Bridge Road Playing Fields Saved

An audacious planning application to build 95 homes on the Segas Sports Ground’s protected playing fields has been unanimously refused by Bromley Council following a speech by Conservative Councillor Michael Tickner on behalf of objecting residents.

Bob Stewart Calls for Bakerloo Extension to Beckenham Junction

Beckenham Member of Parliament, Bob Stewart, is campaigning to have the Bakerloo line extended to Beckenham Junction claiming the move would bring new investment and jobs to the town as well boosting capacity on at the busy station.

Bakery wants Alcohol and Music until Midnight

Previously notorious High Street shop “210” now known as Dough Artisan Bakehouse has applied to Bromley Council for a licence to sell alcohol for consumption both on the premises and to take away. The applicant from Essex also wants permission to show films, put on live amplified performances, and play recorded music both inside and outside the building.

Request for "Tree-Friends"

Bromley Council has promised residents that it will plant 5000 new trees across the Borough over the next few years.

Cannon Street Services to Remain on Hayes Line

Network Rail have confirmed to Bromley Council that previously announced plans to change rail services on the Hayes line from heading into Victoria instead of Cannon Street were dropped as part of the operator change in October 2021.