Headlines - April 2007
Society needs the services provided by key workers - and Bexley
Council is keen to support programmes that enable them to get on the housing
ladder.
A new police base opened in Hurst Road, Bexley on Friday, 27
April, for use by two local Safer Neighbourhoods Policing Teams - Blendon and
Penhill and St Mary's.
L&Q Housing Trust has donated £4,000 to pay for new
bikes for two of Bexley's Safer Neighbourhoods teams.
The Rotary Club of Bexley has celebrated its 75th anniversary by donating 75 footballs to Bexley's Ball Court League.
Bexley Councillors have overwhelmingly backed a call for the re-opening of the public inquiry into the Thames Gateway Bridge and condemned Transport for London's decision to scrap the tidal flow system at the Blackwall Tunnel.
The countdown is well advanced for this July's Danson Festival, the spectacular free weekend of fun and frolic in a parkland setting. This year's bumper event is being organised by Bexley Council in conjunction with an award-winning outdoor event production and management company, Richmond Event Management (REM).
Chapter and verse from those asked is that users in Bexley are satisfied by the borough's fresh looking, hi-tec libraries.
The greenest Gurdwara in the country - Guru Nanak Darbar in
Lower Road, Belvedere - was visited on Sunday, 15 April, by Bexley's Cabinet
member for Environment, Cllr Gareth Bacon, and members of the borough's recycling
team.
Schools, youth clubs, community organisations and local businesses
are reminded that the closing date for the Bexley Environmental Challenge is
30 April.
The popular Youth Pub Zone held at the Albany Public House, Albany Park, Sidcup has reached the end of its trial period and due to its overwhelming success is set to become a permanent meeting place for young people.
The clock is ticking steadily towards a smokefree Bexley. The Health Act 2006 comes into force throughout England on July 1, giving people protection from the harmful impact of second-hand smoke.
Bexley Council has condemned the sudden decision by Transport for London to axe the 'tidal flow' system at the Blackwall Tunnel - the system whereby in the morning rush hour northbound traffic is able to use a southbound tunnel to ease congestion.
A Sidcup shop, Village Food and Wine in Station Road, has surrendered its alcohol licence after a Bexley Council investigation into the continuing sale of alcohol to under-age drinkers.
More volunteers are being sought for the Neighbourhood Panels that play a key role in ensuring that the borough's new Safer Neighbourhoods Policing Teams are as effective as possible in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.
Crayford is looking a good deal smarter after a rejuvenating makeover has given the town a fresh new appearance.
If you have ever considered joining a low cost home ownership scheme in the borough, don't forget that the Bexley New Homes Show is fast approaching - bringing with it an ideal opportunity for local residents and key workers to find out exactly what is available.
More than 270 residents of Sidcup Hill and nearby roads voted on an improvement scheme along Sidcup Hill, with 85% giving an overwhelming 'thumbs up' to measures to tackle the two problems of lack of pedestrian crossing facilities and a higher than average road collision rate.
Bexley Council's services are getting better and better - and the borough continues to have a good record of managing its finances.
Businesses from across Erith were praised for their excellent service last week (5 April) at the Mystery Shopper Award Ceremony at the Erith Playhouse.
The deadline is fast approaching for comments on the future use of the site of the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath.
Talented Belvedere pupil Ademide Adebiyi is the toast of her
classmates after her art skills were recognised in a competition open to hundreds
of youngsters.
The summer season of the highly successful Ball Court League kicks off on 16 April.
A wide range of fun events will keep youngsters busy at a family
event organised by Krafty Kreatures children's art club on Saturday 14 April.
Bexley Councillors put the recent Colyers and Normandy Primary Schools Cabinet decision under the microscope this week (3 April) when the Children's Services, Schools, Adult Education and Youth Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee Call-in Sub Group met to discuss the proposals in full.
Residents and business people in St Michael's Ward will have their say on crime and disorder in the area at the launch of the local Community Safety Action Zone today (4 April).
Bexley Council will be bringing in a new provider to manage the on-site workers who support residents in some of the borough's sheltered housing schemes. The service to residents of the schemes will not be affected by the change of provider.
Local residents and businesses are being urged to get behind a planned clean-up in Blackfen town centre.
The Leader of Bexley Council has expressed his dismay at the news that the Department of Transport will apparently not be offering discounts on tolls on the Dartford Crossing to Bexley residents.
Bexley's libraries are updating the software which manages the library computer system. On Thursday, 12 April, the library catalogue, self-service and e-library services will not be available either on line or in libraries.
To improve the quality of life in Bexley, the Council wants to work with developers to achieve the highest possible standards of sustainable design and construction for new buildings.
With Easter just around the corner, now is the time to start making plans for the holiday. If you are stuck for ideas - look no further.
