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A conservation area is defined as 'an area of special architectural
or historic interest the character and appearance of which it is desirable
to preserve or enhance'. Bexley has 23 conservation areas and is publishing
area appraisals and management plans to guide the future management of these
important areas. As part of a review of conservation areas, the Council is
consulting on draft area appraisals and management plans for two conservation
areas – Foots
Cray and Iron Mill Lane, Crayford. Find
out more here... (Posted
14 July 2008)
From 8 May 2008, the responsibility for considering complaints that a Member may have breached the Code of Conduct has moved to the standards committees of local authorities. Find out more here... (Posted
11 July 2008)
James Spencer has been elected to represent Christchurch Ward on the
Council following the by-election on Thursday 3 July. The full result can
be found here... (Posted
4 July 2008)
The London Borough of Bexley has published for consultation a Draft Open Space Strategy. The Strategy will provide a framework for the future planning and management of open space and sports and recreation facilities in the Borough. It will form part of the evidence base for the Local Development Framework (LDF). Comments are invited by 28 July 2008. Find out more here. (Posted
16 June 2008)
Following the resignation of the Leader of the Council, former
Councillor Ian Clement, a by election will be held for Christchurch Ward of the
London Borough of Bexley on 3 July 2008. A list of candidates and their agents
has been published here. (Posted
6 June 2008)
In Summer 2007, the Council consulted on some proposed changes
to the selection tests in order to be able to publish results before parents
have to submit secondary school application forms in October. The final decision
on the changes was made in December 2007. Specimen questions have been prepared
for schools and parents to work through with children, and there are practice
questions at the start of each test to enable all children to understand what
is required. More information is available here. (Posted 29 May 2008)
Last year over 138,000 tonnes of waste were produced in Bexley and 44% of this was landfilled. The amount of waste produced is likely to rise to nearly 160,000 tonnes by 2015 unless we take action now. New legislation, environmental issues and rising costs mean that we must find alternatives to landfill. Instead we need to manage our waste in more sustainable ways, treating it as a resource from which as much value as possible should be extracted. Find out more here. (Posted
21 May 2008)
Help Bexley Libraries celebrate the National Year of Reading
by joining your local library. Every library has something for everyone, whether
you are aged 1 or 101, with lots of books, free computer access, children’s
activities, reading groups, local information, places to study and events. Find
out more here ... (Posted
28 April 2008)
For the first time Bexley will be operating an Easter and Summer University. Easter and Summer University will provide a wide range of free activities and accredited courses for young people aged 10 - 25 years throughout the summer holidays with a limited number of taster courses during the Easter holidays. Just choosing one course this summer could make all the difference to you...it could give you new skills, build your confidence, you could meet other young people and make new friends, get you out of the house...and it will be a lot of fun!
Find out more here... (Posted
17 March 2008)
Bexley's Council Tax will increase by 3% - lower than the rate of inflation. With the setting of the precept for the Greater London Authority increasing by 2%, the actual increase in households' Council Tax bills for homes in Bexley will be 2.8%.
Find out more here... (Posted
10 March 2008)
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