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Dear BromleyNWA Member,

 

Please find attached the new edition of UPDATE, the summary of Council news and activities for residents associations, faith and community groups in the borough.

 

 

UPDATE

 

June 2009

 

 

 

INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS AND LOCAL GROUPS

 

 

Welcome to the new edition of UPDATE – your regular information sheet with news of what’s happening from Bromley Council and associated agencies. We hope the information proves useful and that you can discuss any relevant items at your meetings, include items in your newsletters and other publications, and encourage your organisation to give us feedback. We value your comments.

Please send your suggestions to:

Ann Clay, Civic Centre room E76, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH

Tel: 020 8313 4391 or email: ann.clay@....

 

 

You can find further details on many of the articles below on the internet at www.bromley.gov.uk

In this issue:

 

 

 

 

Bromley Town Centre

Area Action Plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact:

0208 461 7637 or email btcaap@... 

 

The proposed submission Area Action Plan (AAP) for Bromley Town Centre was published on the 8 June 2009.  In contrast to previous periods of public involvement, this time the Council is inviting representations for six weeks, until 17 July, based on the ‘Tests of Soundness’ – that means the AAP must be justified, effective and deliverable. Representations will be submitted with the AAP and its supporting documents to the Secretary of State in the autumn before independent examination in public.

The AAP and supporting documents are available for inspection at all Bromley libraries, at the Civic Centre and on the Council’s web site at www.bromley.gov.uk/BromleyTownCentreAAP 

CDs of the documents are also available on request.  Included is the form which must be used to submit representations, together with guidance notes.

 

 

Rogue traders and doorstep crime

 

 

Contact:

 

0208 313 4785 or email trading.standards@....

Elderly and vulnerable residents are increasingly targeted by ‘Rogue Traders’. These so called ‘builders’ make uninvited visits to houses offering to carry out building repairs.  They can be very persuasive and often wish to be paid cash in hand. Often there is nothing wrong with the property and these ‘builders’ are no more than conmen. Bromley residents are urged to say no to any such cold calls and to look out for any neighbour who may have become a victim. If an urgent response is required please call the rapid response team on 07903 852090. Information can also be found at www.bromley.gov.uk under Trading Standards

 

 

 

‘Staying Put’ scheme

 

 

Contact:

020 8313 4222 or email

janet.dangerfield@...

The Staying Put Scheme assists over 60s to remain in their own home. If the property is in need of repair the team gives:  help and advice about the work that needs to be carried out; advice on Council grants/ completion of application forms; help finding a builder, and carrying out inspections when the work has been completed. This assistance is given whether the work is grant aided or privately funded. www.bromley.gov.uk/housing/housinggrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New services at Anerley

Library

 

 

Contact:

0208 778 7457 or email

anerley.library@... 

 

Anerley library now stocks a collection of popular novels in Polish and also hopes to obtain children's items in the near future.

Free services of tutors are also now offered to assist with:

Ø  Basic reading and writing skills 

Ø  English for overseas students

Ø  GCSE (and above) maths coaching for teenagers

all of which are provided on a one-to-one basis.

 

 

Celebrating Outdoor Bromley

 

 

 

Contact:

 020 8313 4471 or email

celebrate.bromley@... 

Outdoor Bromley is an event showcasing the activities and organisations that use the borough’s vast number of green spaces, whether for sport, recreation, conservation, education, walking or just simply enjoying the outdoors.  This family event will start at 11am on Saturday 12 September in Queens Garden, behind the Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley. There will be stalls, activities and demonstrations for all ages to participate. Entrance is free. For further details visit www.bromley.gov.uk/celebratebromley

 

 

Old Palace ceremonies at

the Civic Centre

 

 

 

 

 

Contact:

020 8313 4666 or email registrars@...

For special ceremonies a stunning suite of rooms, including the Ceremony Room which seats 40 guests, is now available on Friday afternoon, Saturday or Sunday. The palace was originally built in 1775 for the Bishop of Rochester, since when the original Georgian building has had several additions including a colonnaded veranda running the length of the south side of the building.

 

The beautiful grounds include a large lawn area with mature trees, shrubs and rose bushes to the rear of the Palace, plus a lake - a perfect location for photographs which can be taken in the courtyard, on the wood-panelled staircase as well as in the Ceremony room and grounds.  These interior locations are not usually open to the public.   Come along and view for yourself.

 

 

 

Summer fun in West Wickham

 

 

 

Contact:

Jane Avis on 020 8777 6929

 

West Wickham Town Centre Association in partnership with the town centre manager will be hosting a weekend of fun on 18 and 19 July from 11am-5pm.  The free event will take place at Sparrows Den at the bottom of Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham. There will be a host of activities to suit all the family including fun fair rides for the under 12’s, refreshments, game stalls, sporting activities and performances by local dance and music groups.  On Sunday there will also be a

fun run and BBQ hosted by the Beccehamian Rugby Football Club.

Visit www.westwickham.towntalk.co.uk for more details

 

 

Crystal Palace Park

Public Inquiry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In December 2008 Bromley’s Development Control Committee approved three planning applications submitted by the London Development Agency in respect of their ‘masterplan’ for the improvement of Crystal Palace Park.  These applications have been called in by the Secretary of State and will be assessed at a Public Inquiry beginning on Tuesday 7 July at 10am. It will sit Tuesday-Friday each week, the estimated duration is 20 days, and the Inquiry will be held at

The Salvation Army Hall, 58 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, SE19 3AF.

Further information is available on the Inquiry website www.persona.uk.com/crystalpalace

The contact details for the Programme Officer, Chris Banks are 01403 253148 / ChrisBanks@...

 

 

Charity Awards 2009

Small to medium-sized charities that have been operating more than two years with an annual income between £5,000 and £1million can apply for awards that include £,1000, a new PC, consultancy support and media services.

More details are available at www.guardian.co.uk/charity awards

Closing date is July 31.

 

 

 

 

 

 



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