Headlines - November 2006
Bexley's work with older members of the community has won the
Council high praise from Government inspectors.
The dedicated work of Clyde Pugh, a Slade Green teacher who
died in 2005, in safeguarding the local environment was honoured at this year's
Bexley Environmental Challenge competition with the introduction of a new category
in his name.
Cllr Ian Clement, the Leader of Bexley Council, has written to Alan Meale MP, Chairman of the Transport Select Committee, to re-affirm his strong support for Crossrail stations at Woolwich and Ebbsfleet.
Almost 200 people took part in a lively meeting on Sidcup's traffic problems at the New Community Church in Station Road last night (27 November).
Fifty of the borough's students recently attended a Reception held by Bexley's Mayor, Cllr Brian Beckwith, in the magnificent setting of the Great Hall at Hall Place to recognise their outstanding individual performances.
Invest Bexley, the borough's regeneration partnership, impressed delegates to the Thames Gateway Forum at the Excel Centre, Docklands with its ambitious regeneration plans.
Invest Bexley is the new name for the Bexley Regeneration Partnership Board.
Bexley Council raised the important issue of cyber bullying during National Anti-Bullying Week (20- 24 November).
Bexley Council raised the important issue of cyber bullying during National Anti-Bullying Week (20- 24 November).
Bexley Council and police were disappointed at the turnout for a special briefing for the managers of pubs and clubs in Bexley last week (20 November).
Courses for new and practising sports coaches are to be run by Bexley Council over the next few months using a grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
Details of a major refurbishment programme which is set to transform The Mall Bexleyheath (formerly The Broadway shopping centre) have been agreed by The Mall and Bexley Council.
Help is now available for women in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham who are interested in a career as a bus driver thanks to a creative new partnership with Bexley Council's Resources plus, London Central Bus company at Bexleyheath and Jobcentre plus.
Bexley Council was hailed as "amazing" and "brave" after four successes at the 2006 National Recycling Awards held in Bournemouth.
A recent change in Government regulations means that Bexley Council's new secondary school project will be opened up for bids from other school providers.
A plan is being prepared by Bexley Council to help manage future changes to the borough in a way that will bring most benefit to those who live and work here.
Bexley's Trading Standards officers have been given a boost to step up their war against rogue traders who prey on the elderly and vulnerable.
An awareness of one of the great houses that used to stand in the borough is being kept alive by Bexley Council.
An exciting new business for Bexley took to the road last week (17 November).
Bexley Council says it is hoping for a good turnout at its public meetings to discuss Sidcup's traffic problem.
Do you live or work in Crayford ward? If so, Bexley Community Safety Partnership is keen to get your views on crime and disorder in the local area.
Do you live or work in Sidcup ward? If so, Bexley Community Safety Partnership is keen to get your views on crime and disorder in the local area.
Do you live or work in Northumberland Heath ward? If so, Bexley Community Safety Partnership is keen to get your views on crime and disorder in the local area.
Bexley Council is calling for nominations for the Young People's Sports Awards 2007. The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of local young sports people across the borough.
Bexley Council is making plans for an extended period of public consultation on the Planning Brief for the redevelopment of the Civic Offices site in Bexleyheath.
Acting on a tip-off, Bexley trading standards officers led a raid on an Erith storage container warehouse where they found a huge quantity of fireworks containing nearly half a tonne of explosives - almost twice the permitted level of explosive legally allowed to be stored on the site.
Councillors have made clear that they remain to be convinced of the need for changes to London & Quadrant Housing Association's sheltered housing in the borough.
Residents and businesses in the area surrounding Slade Green railway station are being asked for their views after Bexley Council received a number of requests for help to deal with obstructive and sometimes dangerous parking in the area, often caused by rail commuters.
Cllr Ian Clement, the Leader of Bexley Council, paid a special visit to the only military unit based in the borough recently, when he met the local squadron of the 71st (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment at its headquarters in Bexleyheath.
"Bad for London, bad for Bexley and bad for democracy"
- that's how Council Leader Cllr
Ian Clement summed up Bexley Council's view of Government proposals to extend
the Mayor of London's powers over local planning issues.
Students and pupils from Bexley's Excellence Cluster were treated to an afternoon of fun and inspiration at their annual celebration event last week (31 October) when they were joined by quadriplegic sailor Hilary Lister.
Families of young people with severe learning disabilities are being invited to come along to a special five day life planning course following Bexley Council's 'Your Life In Your Plans Day' event last month (11 October).
Westbrooke School celebrated an excellent OfSTED inspection in October. The inspection report recognised the outstanding care and guidance the school provides for their pupils.
The Christmas lights of Broadway will be switched on with a
strict adherence to etiquette this year when the runner-up of this year's Ladette
to Lady TV contest, Clara Mayer, presses the button with a delicate flourish.
Forty-four science students from 17 Bexley secondary schools went to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 24 October for a special day organised to inspire young people by giving them a taste of the research work going on in Britain's universities.
More than 75% of pupils in Bexley's schools are taking part in at least two hours of high quality PE and sport each week, according to Government figures published recently.
Bexley Council has extended the closing date for consultation on changes to Special Education in the borough until 15 December.
A £3.7 million refurbishment scheme, which has brought together
the residents of two care homes in Bexley was officially opened by the Mayor
(Cllr
Brian Beckwith) on Monday, 23 October.
Bexley Trading Standards has started to get inquiries from local people who have had letters from a company demanding payment of a non-existent debt.
Bexley - once again London's top recycler, having reached its
target of 38% - is continuing its successful softly-softly approach with a campaign
of gentle persuasion.
Top job advice and guidance from Bexley's Resources plus team
has given a career boost to a severely dyslexic 35-year-old.
When eight-year-old Georgia-Lea Rowe had the bright idea of filling an empty water trough with flowers she thought it was too good to keep to herself.
Bexley Council is encouraging places of worship in the Borough to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday 19 November.
