Thanks to London Fire Brigade following Beckenham fire Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 The London Fire Brigade’s emergency firefighting response is being praised following the fire in Beckenham today. As always in this type of emergency scenario, the Council’s emergency planning response team were on standby to support local residents and the emergency services should this have been needed. Councillor Angela Page, Executive Councillor for Public Protection and Enforcement said, “It... Local News
Labour’s tax rises lead to Bishop Challoner School closure 16th June 2025 Bishop Challoner School in Shortlands is to close in July 2025, after more than 70 years of serving the local community. In a letter to parents the trustees of... Local News
Thomas Turrell AM calls for fairer policing resources at Crystal Palace Park 15th June 2025 Conservative London Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley Thomas Turrell AM has written to Sir Sadiq Khan’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer... Assembly NewsLocal News
Council action taken after Beckenham Town Conservatives raise rodent concerns on The Drive 14th June 2025 Beckenham, London – Local Conservatives (Stephen Ayshford, Patrick Olliffe and Cllr Mike Tickner) have secured swift action from Bromley Council to address a... Local News
Keeping Shortlands and the Ravensbourne Valley Tidy 31st May 2025 In May, Conservative Councillors for Shortlands and Park Langley, Adam Grant and Gemma Turrell, along with Serena Gupta, attended a litter-pick around... Local News
Thomas Turrell AM calls for urgent review of 358 bus safety following dangerous breakdown 17th May 2025 Bexley and Bromley’s London Assembly Member; Thomas Turrell AM, is calling for an urgent safety review of the 358 Bus service following a potentially dangerous... Assembly NewsLocal News
No Festivals on Spring Park: City of London Confirms 10th May 2025 Earlier this year, it was reported that the City of London was seeking to raise money for maintenance of its commons from festivals and other private events... Local News
Met Police to Lose 1,700 Staff in Latest Blow to Local Policing 9th May 2025 Sir Sadiq Khan’s failed leadership of the Metropolitan Police is leading to the force losing 1,700 officers, PSCO’s and staff this year. The Met is struggling... Assembly NewsLocal News
Beckenham Town and Copers Cope Candidates selected for the 2026 Bromley Local Elections 2nd May 2025 Beckenham Town and Copers Cope Conservatives have selected Stephen Ayshford, Patrick Olliffe and Michael Tickner to contest the Ward in the 2026 Bromley Council... Local News
Shortlands Lifts Finally Open 2nd May 2025 After more than 10 years, the lifts at Shortlands train station have finally opened, a huge improvement to accessibility at the station. Funding for the lifts... Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News