Headlines - March 2008
27 March saw the re-launch of a support and advice service for adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome and their carers.
Elections for the Mayor of London and the London Assembly are fast approaching, so make sure that you are registered to vote.
Four public houses targeted during a recent intelligence-led
test purchase operation have been caught selling alcohol to under-aged drinkers.
Bexley's youngsters can sign-up for free cyclist training courses,
which will run during the spring school holidays.
The young residents of Frobisher Road Estate recently showed
just how determined they are to change people's perceptions of them, during
a 'Community Clear Up Day'. They led the way in cleaning up their estate during
the course of the morning and were rewarded for their efforts with an afternoon
of fun.
The London Borough of Bexley's Cabinet approved the final proposals for improving the flow of traffic in Sidcup during the Public Cabinet meeting on 19 March. The improvements will be implemented over the coming months.
During November 2007 an inspection team from the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) visited the London Borough of Bexley to find out how well the Council was safeguarding adults whose circumstances made them vulnerable, how well the London Borough of Bexley was delivering personalised services for older people and the Council's capacity to improve.
The London Borough of Bexley has launched the next stage in the regeneration of Erith Western Gateway, by issuing details of an exhibition of illustrative master plans created by two developers - Crest Nicholson/Orbit Group and Gleeson.
For the first time ever, the London Borough of Bexley will be
running both an Easter and Summer "University" for young people aged 10-25
years.
The Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) was recently recognised for its commitment to helping Bexley's housebound residents continue to access the Library Service over the last five decades, at the 2008 Civic Recognition Awards Ceremony.
Pointless Taxi Productions, Bexley's young person's film making club, have been out on the streets of Bexleyheath and Welling recording their latest film.
Bexley Police and the London Borough of Bexley have joined together
to place a new 'dispersal zone' around the station area of Sidcup, to combat
anti-social behaviour. It will come into effect from 8pm on Friday 14 March
and last for six months.
A badly deteriorated five storey block of flats at Princesses
Parade, Crayford, is undergoing long awaited refurbishment thanks to financial
assistance from the London Borough of Bexley.
Residents are being invited to take part in a community clean up in Frobisher
Road, Erith on Saturday 15 March at 10am.
New planning initiatives, which make use of the internet, are set to speed
up the planning application process for Bexley residents.
The London Borough of Bexley is warning parents of the risks
in buying or using second-hand car seats for their children - including invisible
damage and missing instructions.
The London Borough of Bexley's Drug & Alcohol Team have moved
to new offices in Bexleyheath. The move from the Brampton Road offices will provide
clients with a central location with good transport links and the facilities
to increase the number of rehabilitation and intervention programmes the team
offers.
Bexley secondary students have once again shown they have got
what it takes - as recent results place Bexley 11th out of 32 for Key Stage
Three results across London.
Thirty Year 13 students from Bexley Grammar School made the
trip of a lifetime during their recent half term break.
Over 200 newly qualified teachers came along to recent recruitment events
designed to encourage them to start their careers in the London Borough of Bexley.
The London Borough of Bexley, Time 106.8 fm and Charlton Athletic FC have
teamed up to launch a competition aimed at encouraging more children to walk
to school.
Voluntary sports clubs and sporting residents in Bexley have got the chance
to apply for a grant of up to £500 from the Bexley Sports Council.
Parents, carers, children and residents are being invited to a special 'Have a Say' event to talk about where they live or go to school and new extended services in and around schools.
Bexley Police and the London Borough of Bexley acted quickly when links were identified between a local licensed premises and serious crime.
Wednesday night's (5 March) full Council meeting approved the
budget proposals put forward by Bexley Council's Cabinet last week (25 February).
Following a well attended public exhibition featuring three short-listed proposals
for the artistic contribution to the redevelopment of Crayford's Waterside
Gardens, the London Borough of Bexley has officially appointed Mor to the task.
Dedicated individuals and organisations were officially recognised for their
local voluntary work and outstanding achievements at this year's Civic Recognition
Awards.
Creative young people from Bexley aged 14-16 have got the chance
to take part in an exciting Street Arts Academy working with one of the leading
street arts companies in the UK, Emergency Exit Arts.
