Kelsey & Eden Park Ward

10/04/2024

Churchill Theatre 🎭

The council is continuing with its plans, announced last year, to ensure that a thriving, state of the art theatre remains anchored at the very heart of Bromley Town Centre deep into the 21st Century, with additional expressions of interest being invited.

https://www.bromley.gov.uk/news/article/680/securing-a-long-term-future-for-the-churchill-theatre

10/04/2024

Bromley has been voted best place to live!

A south east London borough has been rated the best place to live in London for green spaces.

25/03/2024

**Beckenham Roadworks & Traffic Update**

There will be major closures at the Chinese Roundabout at the end of this month. This will cause traffic disruption. Details are as follows:

SGN and Thames Water will be working collaboratively at the Chinese roundabout in Beckenham whilst both utility companies complete major works.

SGN will be replacing the gas main in Wickham Way and Hayes Lane, whilst Thames Water will be installing a new water main into South Eden Park Road.

The works have been split into three phases, with the first phase starting on Monday 25/03. The most disruptive part of the works (phase two) have been scheduled to go ahead during the two week Easter Holiday period.

Phase One: Wickham Way, Beckenham

SGN will be closing Wickham Way, Beckenham for up to three weeks from Monday 25/03.

The road will be closed at the junction of the Chinese roundabout.

Signed diversions will be in place for motorists via Hayes Lane and Barnfield Wood Road in both directions.

Phase Two: Hayes, Lane, Beckenham & Chinese Roundabout

Hayes Lane, Beckenham will be closed for up to two weeks from Tuesday 02/04.

The road will be closed at the junction of the Chinese roundabout.

Wickham Way will also remain closed during this phase.

Thames Water will join SGN on site to start their works.

Three way temporary traffic signals will be in place on Wickham Road, Stone Park Avenue and Stone Park Avenue to manage traffic movements across the Chinese roundabout.

There will be no access in/out of Hayes Lane or Wickham Way onto the Chinese roundabout during this period and motorists will need to follow the signed diversions in place.

Signed diversions will be in place for Hayes Lane via Wickham Road, Bromley Road and Scotts Lane in both directions.

Signed diversions will be in place for Wickham Way via Hayes Lane and Barnfield Wood Road in both directions.

Phase Three: South Eden Park Road, Beckenham

Hayes Lane and Wickham Way will re-open late on Sunday 14/04. SGN’s works should be completed and they will leave site.

Temporary traffic signals will be in place at South Eden Park Road, Beckenham for up to six weeks whilst Thames Water continue with their works.

*image courtesy of the Londonist

12/01/2024

Bromley Council Children’s services recognised as outstanding in Oftsed Inspection

20/12/2023

Improving roads across the Bromley borough

23/09/2023

**Beckenham Roadworks & Traffic Update**

This notice affects areas within Kelsey & Eden Park and Beckenham Town Wards and was advised by Cllr Mike Tickner.

City Lifting will be closing Beckenham High Street for one night on Monday 25/09/2023 whilst they complete a crane operation at the new Travelodge hotel.

The road will be closed from 19:00 on Monday 25/09 until 06:00 on Tuesday 26/09.

The road will be closed outside the new hotel, between the junctions of Kelsey Park Road and Fairfield Road.

Traffic will be diverted via Rectory Road and High Street in both directions during the works.

08/09/2023

Bromley Council is investing in Kelsey Park renovations

08/09/2023

Bromley Council is investing over £2.5 million into Kelsey Park

04/09/2023

News coverage on school closures with Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete

19/08/2023

Restoration of the Croydon Road Rec Bandstand *August Update*

Works have commenced on the long awaited restoration of the Croydon Road Rec Bandstand. Our restoration specialists AF Starr Ltd have fully set up, secured the site with scaffolding being erected around the bandstand. The roofing felt has been removed, allowing for inspection of the condition and we were privileged to get these amazing close up views to share with you. AF Starr are now preparing for the blasting and priming of the metal work, with further structural repairs to follow.

For more information or to purchase a ticket to the launch party please see our website: https://www.bromley.gov.uk/bowiebandstand