Monthly Archives: January 2011

HELP BRING ‘R STANLEY’ BACK TO LIFE

Posted on 30/01/2011 by

Businesses come and go. But one Chislehurst retailer has left and indelible mark on the High Street. This is “house furnisher” R Stantley which still bears its mark on the side of a building. Do you have any information about … Continue reading →

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FUNDING CUTS THREATEN CHISLEHURST’S GREEN SPACES

Posted on 28/01/2011 by

Chislehurst’s iconic green spaces are under threat from planned public funding cuts. Bromley Council is proposing to reduce support to the body that manages the commons. According to internal council documents, this could “impact severely on grounds maintenance, health and … Continue reading →

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IS CHISLEHURST LIBRARY FACING THE AXE?

Posted on 26/01/2011 by

Is Chislehurst Library under threat of closure? It’s a straightforward question to which the council isn’t giving a clear answer. Here are some clues, however: Bromley Council, like many other local authorities across the country, has identified potential savings to … Continue reading →

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CHISLEHURST POLICE SERGEANT TARGETS LOCAL LOUTS

Posted on 25/01/2011 by

Tackling the problem of anti-social behaviour in Chislehurst is one of the top priorities of the local police force, according to its commander. “We are intent on continuing to drive down anti-social behaviour in your area,” says Sergeant Richard White, … Continue reading →

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CAN DOUG PATTERSON HOLD HIS NERVE OVER PAY?

Posted on 24/01/2011 by

Chislehurst MP Bob Neill has called for a reduction in council bosses’ pay, to ensure that no one is paid more than the Prime Minister. This will put pressure on Bromley Council Chief Executive Doug Patterson who last year received … Continue reading →

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BROMLEY COUNCIL IS GOING THROUGH A BAD SPELL

Posted on 22/01/2011 by

Bromley Council has taken no chances with the new signage outside Chislehurst Library. After the embarrassment of last week where it put up a snazzy new sign welcoming people to ‘Chistlehurst Library’, the council has decided that spelling the name … Continue reading →

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HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE 4X4 DEBATE

Posted on 20/01/2011 by

Yesterday we kicked off a debate about 4×4 vehicles – a familiar sight on the streets of Chislehurst. Former Top Gear presenter and resident of BR7 Sue Baker made the case for 4x4s pointing out the practical benefits of these … Continue reading →

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4X4S: MARVELLOUS MACHINES OR MENACE OF THE ROAD?

Posted on 19/01/2011 by

They are German, Japanese, Swedish and British. They come in three sizes L, XL and XXL and they weigh around three tonnes. These are 4x4s. Whether they are a fashion accessory of well-heeled Londoners aping the country lifestyle, or a … Continue reading →

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PROBE ‘SUSPICIOUS’ SOUTHEASTERN FIGURES SAYS NEILL

Posted on 17/01/2011 by

The MP for Chislehurst Bob Neill has called for an investigation into Southeastern’s “suspicious” punctuality figures and has raised the prospect of the train company losing its franchise. Southeastern’s own figures show that it scraped just above the Passenger Charter … Continue reading →

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NATHAN ECCLESTON SCORES IN CHISLEHURST

Posted on 17/01/2011 by

Footballer Nathan Eccleston is planning to move home to Chislehurst. Eccleston makes his debut at Charlton Athletic on Saturday after he moved to the south London club on loan from Liverpool. Today he’s been scouting for flats. On Twitter he … Continue reading →

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