NEWS
Thames Water – The Need for Infrastructure Investment in Chislehurst – Some Good News!
Like you, we are exasperated by the regularity of the pipe bursts and water leaks in our area and frustrated by the traffic congestion and delays to our journeys. Both before and since our election in 2022, we have been putting pressure on Thames Water for...
read moreNew Yellow Box Junction at the War Memorial Junction
New Yellow Box Junction Installed at the War Memorial Junction Over the past few weeks, there has been a significant amount of utility work in and around Chislehurst, making the War Memorial junction, busier than usual, especially with Prince Imperial Road currently...
read moreWe love what we do – and we’re incredibly proud to do it for Chislehurst.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnbEGYX2OS8&feature=youtu.be Four years ago, we founded Chislehurst Matters, a new and independent local political party, because we believed something was missing from local politics. We felt strongly that local politics should focus...
read moreProposals to close the Chartwell Inpatient Cancer ward at The PRUH– PLEASE HELP.
Earlier this month, senior executives of King’s College Hospital outlined to the Health Scrutiny Committee of Bromley Council some proposals that threaten to close the specialist inpatient cancer ward at the PRUH and move the services to King’s at Denmark Hill. ...
read moreRoad Safety on Ashfield Lane Update
Road safety on Ashfield Lane - some progress! Residents regularly raise with us their concerns about speeding on Ashfield Lane causing a potential danger to other road users, pedestrians and wildlife. You will recall we have conducted a number of Community Roadwatches...
read moreCar Theft in the Digital Age: How Thieves Use Scanner Tools and How to Protect Yourself
In recent months, many communities including Chislehurst have seen a troubling rise in car thefts, particularly targeting vehicles with keyless entry systems. You may have heard of thieves using a "scanner" or "relay device" to steal a car right from a driveway, often...
read morePlanning Application Refused – Telecommunications Equipment at Sainsbury’s
The Council has refused the planning application for the installation of telecommunications equipment on the roof of Sainsbury’s. You can view the decision notice and the officer’s report under the Files tab at the following link:🔗 Planning Application – Bromley...
read moreNew Pedestrian Crossing Near War Memorial Junction Coming Soon
As you are aware, new crossings are to be built close to the War Memorial junction to improve pedestrian safety at this very busy intersection. Having campaigned hard for improvements here, we are now pleased to advise that plans are now well advanced for the build of...
read moreChislehurst High Street Recycling
We’re often contacted by residents with regard to the recycling bins in the car park behind the post office in the High Street. These are commonly overflowing, with recycling either dumped alongside or strewn on the ground near the bins. This has increasingly become...
read moreWar Memorials Crossing Update April 2025
In March 2024*, we were successful in getting approval for two crossing points, one on Royal Parade and one on Bromley Lane to improve pedestrian safety around the junction. Sadly a simple green crossing function on the junction itself was not feasible. Since then...
read moreIndependents on councils care about people not politics
In yesterday’s The Times, 22nd April 2025, Diana Blamires’s article “Independents on councils care about people not politics” resonated strongly with our experience here in Chislehurst. The article is behind a paywall, but these quotes are worthy of note:- “Voters are...
read moreBarclays Announces Closure of Chislehurst Local Site
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...
read moreProposed Replacement Telecommunications Site Sainsbury’s, Chislehurst
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...
read moreChislehurst Safer Neighbourhood Dates 2025 – 2026
The upcoming dates in 2025/2026 when our local Police Officers will be available to meet with residents and discuss any concerns or queries regarding our community. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to raise any issues you may have or simply to learn more about what is being done to ensure the safety and well-being of our area.
read moreMetropolitan Police – New Stop and Search Charter
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has introduced a new Stop and Search Charter, developed in collaboration with over 8,500 Londoners. This is the first formal agreement outlining the principles governing stop and search procedures, aiming to improve trust,...
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