Who runs Bexley?
The Conservatives are still in charge of Bexley after two decades already spent running the borough. Nigel Farage had said Reform UK had a…
Bexley maternity hospital conversion into homes begins
Work has begun to convert a derelict hospital in Bexley into more than 100 new homes, a year on from its knife-edge planning approval…
Residents on Thamesmead’s Lesnes Estate granted judicial review
Plans to demolish Lesnes Estate will be put on hold after one of its residents won a legal battle to have the demolition approval…
New ownership secures future of Sidcup bar
New ownership has secured the future of a Bexley bar after reports of an all-night drug-fuelled poker game threatened to close it down. Tap…
Vacant high street bank could become 24-hour slots centre
New plans to open a 24-hour gambling centre on a South East London high street are already proving unpopular with residents. Bexley Council received…
‘Unpopular’ Go Ape park plans set to be approved
Unpopular plans to build a Go Ape ropes course in the middle of a South East London park are set to be approved by…
Ofsted says several areas need improvement at school, but praises leadership evaluation
Ofsted has identified several areas needing improvement at a Bexley school where disadvantaged children perform well below the national average. The education standards authority…
Party manifestos announced for Bexley
All five major political parties have announced their plans for Bexley ahead of the local council elections on May 7. The Conservatives have controlled…
Pothole row between MP and council continues
Bexley Council has insisted it is in an “exceptionally good position” when comparing its roads to others across the country while the local MP has…
Christmas bin collection dates
Bexley Council has released its festive bin collection schedule as well as details on how borough residents can dispose of Christmas trees. There will…
Council forecasts £2.2m budget gap
Bexley Council is forecasting just a £2.2 million overspend on its budget this year, far less than some other London boroughs. Neighbouring Greenwich is…
Plans for a banking hub to be built on Sidcup High Street have been submitted to council
Plans for a banking hub to be built on Sidcup High Street have been submitted to Bexley Council. Sidcup residents will likely be hoping…


















