Tag Archives: Big Society

HOW TO AVOID A BIG SOCIETY BLUNDER IN THE BOROUGH

Posted on 15/02/2011 by

Is there a chink of light for the small army of volunteers who manage Chislehurst’s iconic green spaces? Last month we reported that Bromley Council was considering reducing the grants given to the two groups that maintain and manage Chislehurst’s … 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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POWERFUL PEOPLE PROMISE PEOPLE POWER

Posted on 13/12/2010 by

According to the Government’s press release it is “radical”, “ground breaking” and “unprecedented” which will “revolutionise” local communities. But stripping away the clichés what do the new Localism Bill and the council budget settlements announced today actually mean for Chislehurst? … Continue reading →

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