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Headlines - April 2008

30 April - Splash Parks Open for Summer Business

Summer is almost here and, to mark the start of the sunshine the London Borough of Bexley's Splash Parks at Danson Park and Belvedere will open from Saturday 3 May.

28 April - Memorial Service For The Mayoress Of Bexley - Mrs Hilary Betts

A public memorial service has been arranged to remember and celebrate the life of the Mayoress of Bexley, Mrs Hilary Betts, who died on Sunday 20 April 2008 and all are welcome to attend.

24 April - Get Ready For Bexley's Big Weekend

The dates for The 2008 Danson Festival have been confirmed with a guarantee of entertainment to suit all the family.

24 April - Schools and Community Play Vital Role in Regenerating Waterside Gardens

Local children and residents will play a vital role when it comes to shaping the redesign of Waterside Gardens, Crayford.

23 April - Get Ready For The Reading Rush!

This Saturday 26 April, Bexley Library Service is gearing up to receive large numbers of new library joiners as part of the National Year of Reading’s ground-breaking new national initiative ‘Join A Library Day’.

22 April - Mrs Hilary Betts

It is with deep regret that the London Borough of Bexley announces the death of the Mayoress of Bexley, Mrs Hilary Betts.

18 April - Support And Friendship For People With Learning Disabilities

Improvements to respite care provision at 101 Brook Street, Erith, were highlighted at last week's Full Council meeting (16 April).

18 April - Bexley Ball Court League

It’s that time again for Bexley’s young men and women to get in training - Bexley Ball Court League is kicking off. Previous leagues have proved to be a big success with young footballers. The top teams take part in a champions league at the end of the season.

18 April - New Information Panels Enhance Thames Path For All

Walkers and cyclists are benefiting from three new information panels along the Thames Path, installed by the London Borough of Bexley.

17 April - Erith Western Gateway Exhibition Draws The Crowds

There was an impressive turn out by residents, businesses and pupils during the recent five day exhibition of proposed plans for the redevelopment of Erith Western Gateway.

17 April - Childcare Students Celebrate Their Success

Childcare students from across the borough got together last month to celebrate their success in gaining qualifications under the London Borough of Bexley's Continued Professional Development Training Programme.

14 April - Westwood College Plans Pick Up Pace

Proposals for a new academy at Westwood College are moving on with the support of the school's Governors.

9 April - A Smart Move For Howbury Pupils

Bexley's Cabinet Members have made a decision which is set to benefit the children and young people that attend the London Borough of Bexley's Primary and Secondary Pupil Referral service.

4 April - London Borough of Bexley's Response To Picture of Health

The London Borough of Bexley has formulated its response to the 'Picture of Health' consultation into health care services in the borough.

3 April - Update on Asbestos in Wallhouse Road Estate

In autumn 2007 the London Borough of Bexley appointed specialist consultants to carry out an initial investigation into asbestos containing materials that had been found in the soil of some gardens across the Wallhouse Road estate, Slade Green.

1 April - Come On In - The Water's Lovely

Bexley's record on recycling and the environment is second to none in London - and this year the borough will be tapping into the unstoppable enthusiasm of local residents even further by adding a new category to find the borough's greenest household.

1 April - Bexley's Environmental Challenge 2008 Gets Underway

Bexley's record on recycling and the environment is second to none in London - and this year the borough will be tapping into the unstoppable enthusiasm of local residents even further by adding a new category to find the borough's greenest household.

1 April - A Summit Designed By Children For Children

The London Borough of Bexley held its annual Children's Summit last month (18 March). More than 150 young people and staff from primary schools across the borough took part in activities that were chosen by members of Bexley's Children's Parliament.

1 April - Public Have Their Say On Plans For Westwood College

Residents, parents, students and staff filled the school hall at Westwood College last week (25 March) at a public meeting organised by the London Borough of Bexley as part of its extensive consultation into proposals to turn the school into an Academy.

1 April - Search Begins For Partner To Develop Key Town Centre Site

A notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union yesterday, signalled the formal start of the search for a partner to work with the London Borough of Bexley to develop the site of the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath.

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