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…
Plans to convert derelict hospital into homes approved
Plans to convert a derelict hospital in Bexley into over 100 new homes have been approved despite parking and affordable housing concerns. Bexley Council’s…
Council’s £1.1m payment to advance planning application
Bexley Council will pay £1.1 million to advance its own planning application to build 71 new family homes in the South East London borough.…
Road closures as gas works get underway
Several road closures are in place throughout Bexley as a spate of gas works got under way on Monday (June 9). As well as…
Contentious homes proposal in back gardens refused
Plans to build 12 homes in between several residential gardens in Bexleyheath have been refused much to the joy of several concerned residents. Bexley…
