Better Beckenham
@betterbeckenham.bsky.social
Transport, planning, climate change and local history in Beckenham, South East London. http://betterbeckenham.wordpress.com
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Judge & Priestley are proud to be sponsoring this year’s Beckenham Christmas Lights Switch On.
Join us on Saturday 29 November, from 4pm–7pm at Beckenham Green, for an evening packed with food and drink stalls, crafts, live bands, choirs and the big switch-on moment.
Join us on Saturday 29 November, from 4pm–7pm at Beckenham Green, for an evening packed with food and drink stalls, crafts, live bands, choirs and the big switch-on moment.
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Judge & Priestley are proud to be sponsoring this year’s Beckenham Christmas Lights Switch On.
Join us on Saturday 29 November, from 4pm–7pm at Beckenham Green, for an evening packed with food and drink stalls, crafts, live bands, choirs and the big switch-on moment.
Join us on Saturday 29 November, from 4pm–7pm at Beckenham Green, for an evening packed with food and drink stalls, crafts, live bands, choirs and the big switch-on moment.
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Extremely proud to have
contributed to @vittles.bsky.social
'Six of the Best' South South East London Special and cracking up to discover that *two* of our recommendations are on the exact same road.
Out today!
www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/is-there-a...
contributed to @vittles.bsky.social
'Six of the Best' South South East London Special and cracking up to discover that *two* of our recommendations are on the exact same road.
Out today!
www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/is-there-a...
November 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Extremely proud to have
contributed to @vittles.bsky.social
'Six of the Best' South South East London Special and cracking up to discover that *two* of our recommendations are on the exact same road.
Out today!
www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/is-there-a...
contributed to @vittles.bsky.social
'Six of the Best' South South East London Special and cracking up to discover that *two* of our recommendations are on the exact same road.
Out today!
www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/is-there-a...
Bromley Council has started procurement for a £900k public realm overhaul of Elmfield Road, immediately north of Bromley South station. The current state of the road is pictured below. Interested to see what improvements are introduced here www.architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions...
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Bromley Council has started procurement for a £900k public realm overhaul of Elmfield Road, immediately north of Bromley South station. The current state of the road is pictured below. Interested to see what improvements are introduced here www.architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions...
Over 2.5 years ago we posted about the poor management of Westgate Road, Beckenham (thread below). Glad to see Bromley Council officers out this week, enforcing a new permit parking zone that should make the school gate safer & healthier for St Mary's Primary students @chloe-janelibdem.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Over 2.5 years ago we posted about the poor management of Westgate Road, Beckenham (thread below). Glad to see Bromley Council officers out this week, enforcing a new permit parking zone that should make the school gate safer & healthier for St Mary's Primary students @chloe-janelibdem.bsky.social
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Heritage buses will run on the 54 bus route, Blackheath -> Elmers End, on Saturday 13 September
August 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Heritage buses will run on the 54 bus route, Blackheath -> Elmers End, on Saturday 13 September
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Heritage buses will run on the 54 bus route, Blackheath -> Elmers End, on Saturday 13 September
August 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Heritage buses will run on the 54 bus route, Blackheath -> Elmers End, on Saturday 13 September
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Be careful out there, people!
Multiple reports of cyclists being mugged for their bikes by moped gangs.
Shirley Church Road (Croydon) and College Road (Dulwich) targeted in recent days.
Keep an eye out for these scumbags and report anything suspicious to the police!
@insidecroydon.bsky.social
Multiple reports of cyclists being mugged for their bikes by moped gangs.
Shirley Church Road (Croydon) and College Road (Dulwich) targeted in recent days.
Keep an eye out for these scumbags and report anything suspicious to the police!
@insidecroydon.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Be careful out there, people!
Multiple reports of cyclists being mugged for their bikes by moped gangs.
Shirley Church Road (Croydon) and College Road (Dulwich) targeted in recent days.
Keep an eye out for these scumbags and report anything suspicious to the police!
@insidecroydon.bsky.social
Multiple reports of cyclists being mugged for their bikes by moped gangs.
Shirley Church Road (Croydon) and College Road (Dulwich) targeted in recent days.
Keep an eye out for these scumbags and report anything suspicious to the police!
@insidecroydon.bsky.social
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Around 20 teachers went on strike at the Beckenham school over its treatment of overseas workers
Teachers strike at South London school over treatment of its Jamaican staff
www.mylondon.news
July 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Around 20 teachers went on strike at the Beckenham school over its treatment of overseas workers
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July 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Planning permission refused for Bromley Civic Centre redevelopment, due to a lack of natural light for the proposed flats, as well as inadequate waste storage and too many parking spaces
Bromley Council: Sells its old civic centre to a property developer to convert it into flats.
Property developer: Can I have permission to convert it into flats.
Bromley Council: Nope.
www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/2528942...
Property developer: Can I have permission to convert it into flats.
Bromley Council: Nope.
www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/2528942...
Plans to convert Bromley's former Civic Centre into flats refused
Plans to convert Bromley’s former Civic Centre into mostly one-bedroom flats have been refused due to a lack of natural light.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Planning permission refused for Bromley Civic Centre redevelopment, due to a lack of natural light for the proposed flats, as well as inadequate waste storage and too many parking spaces
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In two weeks - Vintage Market at the Mansion, in Beckenham Place Park south east London🌿☀️
50 traders with plenty of mid century furniture, homeware, art & interior decor, clothes & more.
Food market, too!
FREE 10-5pm
50 traders with plenty of mid century furniture, homeware, art & interior decor, clothes & more.
Food market, too!
FREE 10-5pm
July 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In two weeks - Vintage Market at the Mansion, in Beckenham Place Park south east London🌿☀️
50 traders with plenty of mid century furniture, homeware, art & interior decor, clothes & more.
Food market, too!
FREE 10-5pm
50 traders with plenty of mid century furniture, homeware, art & interior decor, clothes & more.
Food market, too!
FREE 10-5pm
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Teachers at a school in Beckenham have complained about being ‘severely overworked to the point of exhaustion’
Teachers strike after Jamaican staff 'targeted' at south London school
www.standard.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Teachers at a school in Beckenham have complained about being ‘severely overworked to the point of exhaustion’
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ONGOING: Urgent repairs to the railway at #PengeEast
Trains are unable to run from Shortlands - London Victoria via Herne Hill until end of service today. Full information on alternative travel arrangements: southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-infor...
Trains are unable to run from Shortlands - London Victoria via Herne Hill until end of service today. Full information on alternative travel arrangements: southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-infor...
Service disruption | Southeastern
If you are travelling you can find out the latest information about our services and see if there are any disruptions that might affect you.
southeasternrailway.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
ONGOING: Urgent repairs to the railway at #PengeEast
Trains are unable to run from Shortlands - London Victoria via Herne Hill until end of service today. Full information on alternative travel arrangements: southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-infor...
Trains are unable to run from Shortlands - London Victoria via Herne Hill until end of service today. Full information on alternative travel arrangements: southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-infor...
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🎉 One Week to Go! 🎉
Market On The Green – Beckenham
🗓 Saturday 12 July | 10am – 5pm
📍 Beckenham Green
✨ Market Stalls
🎠 Kids Fun Fair
🍔 Delicious Street Food
🎤 Live Performances on Stage
Checkout what’s is on offer at: beckenhamresidents.org/market-on-th...
#MarketOnTheGreen
Market On The Green – Beckenham
🗓 Saturday 12 July | 10am – 5pm
📍 Beckenham Green
✨ Market Stalls
🎠 Kids Fun Fair
🍔 Delicious Street Food
🎤 Live Performances on Stage
Checkout what’s is on offer at: beckenhamresidents.org/market-on-th...
#MarketOnTheGreen
July 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🎉 One Week to Go! 🎉
Market On The Green – Beckenham
🗓 Saturday 12 July | 10am – 5pm
📍 Beckenham Green
✨ Market Stalls
🎠 Kids Fun Fair
🍔 Delicious Street Food
🎤 Live Performances on Stage
Checkout what’s is on offer at: beckenhamresidents.org/market-on-th...
#MarketOnTheGreen
Market On The Green – Beckenham
🗓 Saturday 12 July | 10am – 5pm
📍 Beckenham Green
✨ Market Stalls
🎠 Kids Fun Fair
🍔 Delicious Street Food
🎤 Live Performances on Stage
Checkout what’s is on offer at: beckenhamresidents.org/market-on-th...
#MarketOnTheGreen
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Art exhibition presenting work by students of local artist Lucia Boaghe, organised by the Beckenham St Vincent de Paul conference. Free entry, 3pm Saturday July 5th at St Edmund's Hall, 9 Village Way BR3 3NA 👇 #Beckenham
June 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Art exhibition presenting work by students of local artist Lucia Boaghe, organised by the Beckenham St Vincent de Paul conference. Free entry, 3pm Saturday July 5th at St Edmund's Hall, 9 Village Way BR3 3NA 👇 #Beckenham
Making space for people using bicycles, wheelchairs and mobility aids is important but frequently overlooked or resisted by residents and local authorities alike. No wonder it's so hard to get around using these modes in Bromley! Image credit: Wheels for Wellbeing
July 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Making space for people using bicycles, wheelchairs and mobility aids is important but frequently overlooked or resisted by residents and local authorities alike. No wonder it's so hard to get around using these modes in Bromley! Image credit: Wheels for Wellbeing
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'Bearly Trading, Penge' (2019) by Michelle Heron
www.michelleheron.co.uk
👤: @michelleheron.bsky.social
www.michelleheron.co.uk
👤: @michelleheron.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
'Bearly Trading, Penge' (2019) by Michelle Heron
www.michelleheron.co.uk
👤: @michelleheron.bsky.social
www.michelleheron.co.uk
👤: @michelleheron.bsky.social
Art exhibition presenting work by students of local artist Lucia Boaghe, organised by the Beckenham St Vincent de Paul conference. Free entry, 3pm Saturday July 5th at St Edmund's Hall, 9 Village Way BR3 3NA 👇 #Beckenham
June 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Art exhibition presenting work by students of local artist Lucia Boaghe, organised by the Beckenham St Vincent de Paul conference. Free entry, 3pm Saturday July 5th at St Edmund's Hall, 9 Village Way BR3 3NA 👇 #Beckenham
Parents of students at Bishop Challoner School have launched a fundraiser to prevent the school's closure at the end of the term www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bromley private school parents fundraise to stop closure
Parents are hoping to raise £400,000 to keep Bishop Challoner School open.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Parents of students at Bishop Challoner School have launched a fundraiser to prevent the school's closure at the end of the term www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"A child is killed every day on our roads, yet cars are being made so large that children are invisible from the driver’s seat. How is that acceptable?"
New @transenv.bsky.social @cleancitiescampaign.org study shows car bonnet heights have risen hugely. We need a legal height limit. #Carspreading
New @transenv.bsky.social @cleancitiescampaign.org study shows car bonnet heights have risen hugely. We need a legal height limit. #Carspreading
Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report says
High-fronted vehicles are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe with the UK an extreme example
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"A child is killed every day on our roads, yet cars are being made so large that children are invisible from the driver’s seat. How is that acceptable?"
New @transenv.bsky.social @cleancitiescampaign.org study shows car bonnet heights have risen hugely. We need a legal height limit. #Carspreading
New @transenv.bsky.social @cleancitiescampaign.org study shows car bonnet heights have risen hugely. We need a legal height limit. #Carspreading
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Research with @transenv.bsky.social finds that average bonnet height in newly-sold cars is increasing by 0.5cm a year, reaching 83.8cm in 2024, up from 76.9cm in 2010.
This increases severity of crashes & reduce drivers’ visibility. Clear need for regulation.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
This increases severity of crashes & reduce drivers’ visibility. Clear need for regulation.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report says
High-fronted vehicles are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe with the UK an extreme example
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Research with @transenv.bsky.social finds that average bonnet height in newly-sold cars is increasing by 0.5cm a year, reaching 83.8cm in 2024, up from 76.9cm in 2010.
This increases severity of crashes & reduce drivers’ visibility. Clear need for regulation.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
This increases severity of crashes & reduce drivers’ visibility. Clear need for regulation.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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When this person woke up this morning, they didn’t say to themselves:
“I’m going to make my city’s streets safer, air cleaner, traffic lighter, neighborhood quieter, and medical and maintenance bills cheaper.”
Yet they do all of that anyway. Why? The right choice is designed to be the easy choice.
“I’m going to make my city’s streets safer, air cleaner, traffic lighter, neighborhood quieter, and medical and maintenance bills cheaper.”
Yet they do all of that anyway. Why? The right choice is designed to be the easy choice.
May 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
When this person woke up this morning, they didn’t say to themselves:
“I’m going to make my city’s streets safer, air cleaner, traffic lighter, neighborhood quieter, and medical and maintenance bills cheaper.”
Yet they do all of that anyway. Why? The right choice is designed to be the easy choice.
“I’m going to make my city’s streets safer, air cleaner, traffic lighter, neighborhood quieter, and medical and maintenance bills cheaper.”
Yet they do all of that anyway. Why? The right choice is designed to be the easy choice.
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🚧 Engineering work Sat & Sun 11th May:
Sat 10th: No trains to/from #Victoria
Sun 11th: No trains to/from #CharingCross & #WaterlooEast 🚌 Buses replace trains
No trains via Greenwich
Buses replace trains between Faversham & Margate
Info: spkl.io/61786f0zSi
Sat 10th: No trains to/from #Victoria
Sun 11th: No trains to/from #CharingCross & #WaterlooEast 🚌 Buses replace trains
No trains via Greenwich
Buses replace trains between Faversham & Margate
Info: spkl.io/61786f0zSi
May 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🚧 Engineering work Sat & Sun 11th May:
Sat 10th: No trains to/from #Victoria
Sun 11th: No trains to/from #CharingCross & #WaterlooEast 🚌 Buses replace trains
No trains via Greenwich
Buses replace trains between Faversham & Margate
Info: spkl.io/61786f0zSi
Sat 10th: No trains to/from #Victoria
Sun 11th: No trains to/from #CharingCross & #WaterlooEast 🚌 Buses replace trains
No trains via Greenwich
Buses replace trains between Faversham & Margate
Info: spkl.io/61786f0zSi
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Hot on the heels of our busy Easter, Vintage Market at the Mansion is back on Bank Holiday Monday.
50 more fantastic traders, street food, artists open studios & live jazz, in the beautiful setting of Beckenham Place Park
Free, dog friendly, 10-5pm
50 more fantastic traders, street food, artists open studios & live jazz, in the beautiful setting of Beckenham Place Park
Free, dog friendly, 10-5pm
May 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Hot on the heels of our busy Easter, Vintage Market at the Mansion is back on Bank Holiday Monday.
50 more fantastic traders, street food, artists open studios & live jazz, in the beautiful setting of Beckenham Place Park
Free, dog friendly, 10-5pm
50 more fantastic traders, street food, artists open studios & live jazz, in the beautiful setting of Beckenham Place Park
Free, dog friendly, 10-5pm