Reindeers times confirmed – 12.30 to 16.30 on Beckenham Green Sat 05 December 2015

Christmas Procession Lanterns 05 Dec 2015

Check out the lanterns for the Copers Cope Candlelight Procession on Saturday.

4.30pm – Meet outside the Post Office on Rectory Road to collect a lantern and enjoy some music from the Salvation Army Band.
4.45pm – Line up behind the Haverettes All Girls Marching Band will lead the procession down the High Street (sorry traffic) to Beckenham Green.

There is lots going on in the town this Saturday, funfair, local produce and craft market, Christmas light switch on and community sing-a-long. Find out more here.

Copers Cope Police Newsletter November 2015

Hello and thank you for reading this months Copers Cope Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) newsletter.

The team details and ward map along with other useful information can be accessed at http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Bromley/CopersCope

Your team includes

PS 12py Steve King, Sergeant
PC 128py Steve Allen, Dedicated Ward Officer ( DWO )
PCSO 7256py Julie Oldfield, Dedicated Ward Officer ( DWO )

Street Surgery

Our next surgeries are on the following dates:

Wednesday 11th November 2015 between 11.00 a.m & 12.00 p.m at Waitrose Southend Road
Friday 4th December 2015 between 5.00 p.m & 6.00 p.m at Waitrose Southend Road

Come and talk to your local Officers and discuss your concerns and for crime prevention information.

Crime

Our ward priorities are:

Burglary
Motor vehicle crime
Robbery – personal property

Our promises are:

ASB related to alcohol
Shoplifting
Traffic

We have seen a drop in burglary offences in the last month however theft from motor vehicles is still a problem with offences happening in different areas across the ward.

With the dark nights now drawing in please look into protecting your home when it starts to get dark. Having timer switches for your lights is a cheap solution.

The Police in Bromley are still conducting operations in the worse affected areas for both burglary and motor vehicle crimes.

Cycle Marking

The Bromley Safer Transport Team are holding cycle marking events on the following dates:

– 6th November 2015 Bromley South BR Station 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm – 10th November 2015 Beckenham Spa 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm

– 13th November 2015 Bromley South BR Station 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
– 14th November 2015 Cycles UK Orpington High Street 10.00 am – 4.00 pm – 20th November 2015 Bromley South BR Station 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Up and coming events are advertised on:

http://www.met.police.uk/teams/transportse/bromley/

Further crime prevention information is available from http://www.met.police.uk/bromley and follow the link to Crime Prevention.

Trading Standards Warning

Three incidents have come to our attention involving what appears to be a very similar bogus drainage repair scam.

Incident 1

Trading Standards were contacted by the family of a Beckenham resident who was cold called and told there was a problem with a neighbours drain. He allowed the men into his back garden to inspect his manhole cover and they told him that work was needed to clear a blockage. The resident paid a deposit for machinery needed to do this work.

This man was also told that he had damp in the property and then paid a further £10,000 to resolve these problems.

Incident 2

A further report was received from an elderly resident in Orpington who was cold called by a young male in shorts and told that there was a problem with a blockage on a neighbours drain. The resident was asked for permission to inspect his drains and he agreed. The male lifted the manhole cover and left.

The resident was then telephoned by a man claiming to be from a company attempting to sort out the problem, he was told that a deposit of £4000 was needed to hire machinery to clear the blocked drains and asked the resident to go to the bank and get a bankers draft.

The resident refused and he then received a call from someone claiming to be from the council who applied more pressure in an attempt to get the resident to provide the funds. The resident again refused.

The resident then received a phone call from a further male pretending to be one of the neighbours, again applying pressure and trying to appeal to the resident’s good nature in assisting a neighbour. Luckily the resident knows his neighbours and did not fall for it.

When they continued to phone, the resident advised that he had informed trading standards and police and the caller hung up.

Incident 3

Trading Standards have issued an additional warning following further reports of rogue trader activity in Beckenham. Officers were alerted to a vulnerable man who had gone to his bank to withdraw £12,000 in cash. This followed a previous withdrawal a few days earlier of £12,000 for what the man said was roof repairs. Bank staff became concerned and called the rapid response team who attended and discovered the man had been cold called on Tuesday 6th October by two men, both believed to have Irish accents and noticeable tans, persuaded the victim needed £27,000 worth of property repairs. They were driving a white transit van and may have been using a trading name of Home Improvements or Home Maintenance.

Officers investigating this matter interviewed several neighbours and have found a further victim who was elderly and pressured into having roof repairs by the same gang.

Head of Trading Standards Rob Vale is urging all residents to be extra vigilant. “We have had a string of cases recently where consumers are being

aggressively targeted by organised criminals. This case is particular upsetting as the male has mental health issues which would have been apparent to anyone talking to him and these people have taken advantage of him in the most despicable way. We will do all we can to find these individuals”

Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Safety Cllr Kate Lymer added: “We have been promoting the Adult Safeguarding is “Everybody’s Business” campaign for several months now and seen an increase in referrals of this type of incident. But we need to do more so please report suspicious traders to the rapid response team on 07903 852 090.”

Trading Standards are investigating these incidents. Please look out for any suspicious cold callers offering property repairs or purporting to be from the council.

Call the trading standards rapid response team on 07903 852 090 if you are approached by anyone offering any type of property repairs. Please look out for any neighbours who may be vulnerable to this type of caller.

Neighbourhood Watch

Copers Cope ward would like to have a neighbourhood watch co-ordinator(s) on every street. If you know of anyone who wishes to take part please find information on info@bromleynwa.org.uk

If you know anyone who has set up a neighbourhood watch please can you send me their e-mail address so I can send them our monthly news letter.

Panel Members

We are looking for local residents to join our ward panel. There are 4 meetings a year and panel members help decide on the wards promises and discuss local issues.

If you would like to have your say on how your local community is policed please contact us for details.

Local Information

If there is any information you would like to share with the Copers Cope safer neighbourhood team and residents of Beckenham in relation to crime then please e-mail us using the address on the bottom of this letter.

Local Event

The next market will be taking place on Beckenham Green Saturday 5th December.

Thank you for your time reading this letter, if we can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us and we will get back to you as soon as possible and we will be more than happy to help.

If you need police for an urgent matter where you are in danger or fear always dial 999. If you wish to see a police officer for a non emergency matter, then please dial 101

Copers Cope Safer Neighbourhood Team Telephone 0208 721 2772
E-Mail Coperscope.snt@met.police.uk

Buddy Holly and Elvis Tribute at Christmas On The Green 05 December 2015

Come along and enjoy the festive entertainment in Beckenham next Saturday…. a kids Cinderella party, Buddy Holly and Elvis Tributes, local choirs, dance school, and a marching band are among the acts. The stars of the day may well be the real live Reindeers on Beckenham Green. There will be a funfair, local produce and craft market, candle light procession through the town, Christmas light switch on and community sing-a-long. For full details click here.

Bromley Council budget 2016-17, tell us your views

Message from Bromley Council

Dear Resident,

I am pleased to send you a link to an Update Special about giving your views as senior councillors set the budget for 2016-17.

Tell us what you think:

Fill in the online survey up until 6 December 2015 www.bromley.gov.uk/budgetviews

Contact your residents’ association – we will be meeting with representatives very soon. [Email us at chairman@coperscope.org.uk, we are meeting with the Council on Monday evening 30 November.]

Talk to your ward councillor or email leader@bromley.gov.uk.

Kind regards

London Borough of Bromley, Civic Centre

New to the High Street a shutter shop and a vintage furnishings shop.

Good news two empty shops are coming back to life. The old Suola Shoe shop near Winkworths has been taken over by The Shutter Studio. The old Furley and Baker sports shop near La Rascasse will become and vintage furniture shop.

3 weeks to go until Christmas On The Green & Beckenham Christmas Light Switch On

The Copers Cope Area Residents’ Association has been working hard with the Council to bring you an amazing Christmas event in Beckenham. Saturday 5th December is a great day to be in Beckenham with so much going.

Our local produce and craft market will be open from midday to 6pm, with special guests, free live entertainment, hot food, drinks, over 40 stalls, children’s funfair, Candlelit Procession through the town and the Christmas Light Switch On extravaganza.

Special Guests

Cinderella (look-a-like)
Real life reindeer on Beckenham Green
Santa’s Elves making balloon models to give away
Mr and Mrs Becks
Father Christmas

Live Entertainment

The will be a funfair plus live entertainment on stage:

12.30 – Cinderella Christmas Party from Brilliant Birthdays
13.0o – Hayley Ince local soul songstress
13.3o – RCCG Inner Court Church Choir sings gospel and soul favourites
14.00 – Love2Dance Beckenham dance school
14.30 – Hayley Ince local soul songstress
15.00 – TBC (get in contact if you area local group wishing to take this stage slot)
15.30 – TBC (get in contact if you area local group wishing to take this stage slot)
16:00 – Churchfields Community Choir
16.30 – FiL Straughan, a musical tour de force, powerful vocalist & versatile entertainer
17.00 – Haverettes Marching Band leading the Candlelit Procession arrives at the stage for the Christmas Light Switch On and Sing-a-long

Copers Cope Candlelit Procession from 4.30pm

The Copers Cope Annual Candlelit Procession is a little bit bigger, those little Residents’ Association Elves have been busy making 600 free child-safe lanterns, give them your support your by joining up.

4.30pm – Meet outside the Post Office from 4.30pm on Rectory Road to collect a lantern and enjoy some music from the Salvation Army Band.
4.45pm – Line up behind the Haverettes All Girls Marching Band will lead the procession down the High Street (sorry traffic) to Beckenham Green. Look out for the Carol Singers from our local churches on the way plus all the festive windows taking part in the Best Winter Wonderland Dressed Window Competition.

Christmas Light Switch On 5.30pm

The Candlelit Procession will arrive at Beckenham Green and gather in front of the stage for the Switching On of Beckenham’s Christmas Lights at 5.30pm. Look out for song sheets being passed round for the festive sing-a-long.

Above details were correct at time of writing but may be subject to change. Subscribe to the Market On The Green Mailing List.

Keep fit and Coffee on Beckenham Green

Two new ventures are planned for Beckenham Green. A mobile coffee van from 6.30am-1pm weekdays is due to start a trail on 23 November. Plus there is interest from a fitness trainer to provide quiet exercise classes for up to 2 hours morning (9-11am) and 2 hours evening (some time between 5-8pm) on 4 days per week (not in the fenced off area for Bromley Road School).

For more information about you can contact the Landscape Group that manage Beckenham Green by email PRead@thelandscapegroup.co.uk

Bromley Community Fund grants available from £500 to £3000

The Bromley Community Fund responds to the changing needs and hardships faced by local people. It sees local charities and community organisations as being at the forefront of tackling these issues. Priority for funding will be given to organisations who can demonstrate that they are responding to the most acute needs of our community.

In particular, applicants must be working in Bromley in one of the following areas:

Increasing educational achievement for disadvantaged young people
Supporting older people and their carers
Support for other vulnerable people and communities

The fund is currently open to applications for grants of between £500 to £3000. For more information click on this link Bromley Community Fund. Applications must be made by 5pm Monday November 30th.

Deputy Council Leader takes questions at public meeting – 7.30 pm Wed 28 Oct 2015, Penge

All are welcome at the Penge Forum AGM. Cllr Colin Smith, Deputy Leader of Bromley Council and Portfolio Holder for Environment is the guest speaker.

As Deputy Leader of the Council, Colin Smith should be able to answer questions on any aspect of council policy. His personal responsibilities cover refuse collection and recycling, roads, traffic and parking, street cleaning and fly tipping.

Remember – he works for you! All local people (including Beckenham residents) welcome at the Penge Forum Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28th October, 7.00 for 7.30 pm, in the Meeting Room, Penge Congregational Church, High Street, Penge. Opposite Kentwood Centre.

Have your say – Plan for development in Beckenham and the borough – consultation ends 31 October 2015

Bromley Council are asking residents to comment on the Local Plan for the borough which sets out development for the next 15 years, including proposed development sites for future school, employment and housing use across the borough.

Comments are invited on the development sites identified as Draft Site Allocations. It also includes a limited number of new and revised policies, and designations which provide the context for the draft site allocations, and the requirement of the Local Plan to be in general conformity with the London Plan. For Beckenham the main points are in regard to schooling.

Local people have until October 31 to respond . See link below for more information

http://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/1004/planning_policy/153/developing_bromley_s_local_plan/3

You may recall that in March 2014 the Council asked for comments to develop the Local Plan. The Copers Cope Area Residents’ Association responded with the following suggestions.

A policy on all Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). There has been an increase of planning applications to convert properties into HMOs in Beckenham and stronger planning policies are required to ensure HMOs are of a decent standard. Other boroughs have such policies.
A stronger policy of control over the conversion of office buildings to flats to ensure that Beckenham retains office workers who boost the High Street economy.
A policy that requires planning applications for shop fronts to ensure that the cables and water pipes on the party walls are maintained. Beckenham High Street has a number of poorly maintained party walls between shop fronts.
More robust policies on locally listed buildings, tall buildings and the skyline to ensure that the character of Beckenham is retained.
A policy on protecting natural heritage (the plan refers only to built heritage) such as Beckenham’s heritage tree stock.
Securing additional commuter rail services in London (more services from Beckenham to Blackfriars and beyond, plus Beckenham to Clapham Junction)

As none of these suggestions has been incorporated into the plan, we will be responding to this consultation and requesting them again.

Office space in Beckenham Town Centre is now a critical issue.

There have been over 20 applications involving small scale conversions over shops while 7 large office block conversions (from office to residential) have either been approved, are pending, or have been refused but likely to be subject to appeal.

On 13 October 2015 Planning Minister Brandon Lewis announced that the temporary permitted development rights that have enabled offices to be converted to new homes without having to apply for planning permission will be made permanent. We have asked the Council to implement an Article 4 Permitted Development Class J for Beckenham Town Centre, which will remove these permitted development rights and require developers to seek planning permission to change office space to residential. Bromley Council have implemented an Article 4 in Bromley Town Centre. We encourage residents to respond to the consultation requesting an ‘Article 4 Permitted Development Class J for Beckenham Town Centre’. Without office workers our town centre will become a dormitory town with little day time economy, affecting the occupancy of shops and the number of independent retailers.

Local Plan for Beckenham

The Draft Local Plan does not focus much on Beckenham, but the notable points are:

Beckenham Town Centre has been proposed as a ‘Key Office Cluster’ which the Council would like to safeguard. Beckenham Office Cluster is very small, only Burrell Row. Respond to the consultation if you agree or do not agree with the boundary. While we agree with the proposed boundary, we also suggest that an Article 4 Permitted Development Class J for the whole Town Centre must be a cornerstone of any policy to safeguard office space.
2 x new free primary schools have already been approved in Beckenham (Harris Academy and Langley Park)
1 x new free secondary school, The Beckenham Academy had approval from the Secretary of State for Education, although no site currently has planning permission.
Harris Beckenham, Manor Road and the former Co-op sports ground in Balmoral Avenue have been identified as potential sites either for an expansion of the existing school or for a new Harris secondary school. Respond to the consultation if you agree or do not agree to the former Co-op Sports Ground, Balmoral Avenue being used for the secondary school.
The new Langley Primary School will require re-designation of the existing two schools (Langley Boys and Langley Girls) complex from Metropolitan Open Land to Urban Open Space to allocate land for an additional primary school (Langley Park Free School). Respond to the consultation if you agree or do not agree to this re-designation.
The Council will safeguard the land and route alignment for investment to extend the Tramlink from Beckenham Junction to Crystal Palace.
One of four areas in the borough suggested for Areas of Special Residential Character (ASRC) status is Central Beckenham (including The Drive, Church Avenue, The Crescent, top of Rectory Road). Note the High Street has recently been designated a conservation area. ASRC status will offer residential areas which are able to demonstrate special character with some planning protection in addition to that conferred by other policies in Bromley’s Unitary Development Plan.

How to respond

The consultation document is available with the opportunity to make your comments up until 31 October 2015.

You can view, download and comment on the consultation document on the Local Plan Consultation Portal. In order to make online representations, you will need to register or have already registered on the Local Plan Consultation Portal. We have produced a guide to registering on the portal which you may find useful. Once registered, you will automatically be informed of future Local Plan consultations.

The easiest and most convenient way to give feedback is online through the Local Plan Consultation Portal. However, if you do need to send your comments by post please address them to Chief Planner, Planning Division, Directorate of Regeneration and Transformation, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH.

Please let us know your views too by emailing chairman@coperscope.org.uk

Residents Forum Tonight – question your Councillors – 7.45pm 20 Oct 2015, Venue 28, 28 Beckenham Road

Our Association is holding a joint Open Meeting with the West Beckenham Residents’ Association. Between our associations we cover the whole of Beckenham and so have invited a panel of councillors from every Ward to take your questions.

Come along and direct your concerns to the panel. Join us from 7.45pm, at the Venue 28 (formerly known as The Studio) 28 Beckenham Road (opposite Beckenham Library and The Spa).

We look forward to seeing you there.

Planning Update Oct 2015

83 Copers Cope Road, Light industrial site next to the railway line by New Beckenham Station
Developers have been given consent to demolish the existing buildings and build eight 5-bedroom houses on the site after winning permission at appeal in July.

56 Copers Cope Road

A new application has been recently submitted to demolish the existing late19th-century house and replace it with a four-storey block of nine flats, including basement, after the previous application in March for a five-storey block of ten flats was withdrawn. The Council is currently considering this fresh application.

Further details can be found online under reference 15/03470/FULL . Comments/objections in regard to this application can be sent by email to planning@bromley.gov.uk , the application is due to be decided on 22 October 2015. Please ensure you provide your full name and address including post code to ensure your comments are registered.

Royce House, 56a Copers Cope Road

An outline planning application made earlier this year to demolish the existing houses and replace them with five, three-storey, four-bedroom houses has been refused permission. The reasons given for refusal were that the scheme constituted a cramped over-development of the site; poor provision of outdoor space for what would have been 4-bedroom dwellings; the hard landscaping proposed for the frontage would fail to preserve or enhance the character of the area.

Tudor Manor, Beckenham Place Park

Consent has been granted for the demolition of the existing house and the construction of three new, two-storey houses on the site, after an earlier application was refused permission.

Church Motor Company, Bromley Road

Sadly, Church Motor Company will close before the end of the year, following a successful appeal by Beckenham Methodist Church, which owns the building, against the Council’s decision earlier in the year to refuse an application for change of use from Light Industrial to Storage. Situated in buildings off Bromley Road, next to Beckenham Methodist Church, CMC currently employs four staff and has served the town’s car- owners for eleven years. During that time it has built a reputation in Beckenham for high quality service, borne out by its broad base of local customers. CMC are currently searching for new premises in the Beckenham area.

Ardec Shop, High Street

The Council has refused an application by the owner of the old Ardec shop to convert it to a restaurant. The reasons for refusal were: that the shop is part of the designated Primary Shopping Frontage of the High Street and restaurant use would not complement this function; The proposal would result in an unacceptable loss of amenity to neighbouring residents with regard to noise, smell and disturbance.

61 The Avenue

The council recently refused permission for another planning application for 61 The Avenue to demolish the existing house and replace it with two, new blocks of flats of two and three storeys each, providing 8 two- bedroom apartments.

Rendez Vous Café

Shop front changes have been refused on the grounds that the shape of the shop front and materials used all contribute to the character of the area. Changing these so drastically and without regard for the original designs would have a serious impact on the character of the area and would significantly harm the Conservation Area. This is a good early result for the Beckenham High Street Conservation Area.

Change of use from Commercial to Residential

The glut of prior approval applications shows no sign of abating, with office space in Beckenham being lost at an alarming rate. These are some of the most recent ones:

Kelsey House, 77 High Street (above Kelsey Kitchen & Bar) – Granted prior approval at the end of July to convert offices on the first, second, third and fourth floors to 8 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom flats.

St George’s House, 2 Bromley Road (above Ask Pizza Restaurant) – Granted prior approval at the beginning of August to convert offices on the first and second floors to 2 two-bedroom and 4 one-bedroom flats.

Marqueen House, 215 High Street – Prior approval refused at the end of May to convert offices on the first, second and third floors to 18 one- bedroom flats, citing the lack of parking provision as the reason for refusal.

Ironstone House, 205-213 High Street – Prior approval refused at the end of May to convert offices on the first, second and third floors to 18 one-bedroom flats, citing the lack of parking provision as the reason for refusal.

Provident House, 6-20 Burrell Row – Prior approval refused at the end of May to convert offices on the ground, first and second floors to 2 two-bedroom and 18 one-bedroom flats, citing the lack of parking provision as the reason for refusal.

Burnhill House, 50 Burnhill Road (adjacent to Lidl) – Prior approval refused at the end of September to convert offices to 5 two-bedroom and 9 one-bedroom flats, citing the lack of parking provision as the reason for refusal.

Bogus drainage repair scam

Bromley Trading Standards are investigating the following incidents:

Incident 1 – A Beckenham resident was cold called and told there was a problem with a neighbour’s drains. He allowed men into his back garden to inspect a manhole cover and they told him work was needed to clear a blockage. The resident paid a large deposit for machinery needed to do this work, was told he also had damp in his property and paid a further £10,000 to resolve both “issues”.

Incident 2 – An elderly resident in Orpington was cold called by a young male in shorts and told that there was a problem with a blockage in a neighbour’s drains. The resident was asked for permission to inspect his drains and he agreed. The male lifted the manhole cover and left. The resident was then telephoned by a man claiming to be from a company attempting to sort out the problem. He was told a deposit of £4,000 was needed to hire machinery to clear the blocked drain and was asked for a banker’s draft. The resident refused and then received a call from someone claiming to be from the Council who applied more pressure in an attempt to obtain the funds. The resident again refused. The resident then received a call from another male pretending to be one of his neighbours, again applying pressure and trying to appeal to the resident’s good nature. Luckily, the resident knows his neighbours and did not fall for it. When they continued to phone, the resident advised he had informed Trading Standards and the Police after which the caller hung up.
Call Bromley Trading Standards Rapid Response team on 07903 852 090 if you are suspicious of anyone offering any type of property repairs and look out for any neighbours who may be vulnerable to this type of caller.

Annual Film Maker Show, 29 October 2015

TfL responses to Bakerloo extension issues

TfL have published their response to issues raised by local people about the proposed extension. Below is an extract of the report relating to Beckenham. The full report can be found at:

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/bakerloo-extension/user_uploads/bakerloo-line-extension-responses-to-issues-raised.pdf

8.1 Beckenham Junction and Hayes already have sufficient public transport links & 8.2 The proposed route duplicates the current Hayes branch

The option of extending a Bakerloo line onto the current Hayes branch has been proposed for three key reasons:

The trains that currently operate on these lines could be reallocated elsewhere to provide greater capacity on other rail lines.
Converting the Hayes branch to London Underground is expected to increase the frequency of services and most journey times could reduce. For more information see Appendix C – Proposed Bakerloo line extension (to Hayes and Beckenham Junction) frequency in comparison to current rail services and Appendix D – Estimated journey times with a proposed Bakerloo line extension.
Converting the Hayes branch to London Underground and utilising the existing infrastructure is currently expected to cost less than installing new infrastructure for the proposed extension beyond Lewisham.

The conversion of the Hayes branch to London Underground was also suggested by Network Rail in the Kent Route Utilisation Strategy (2010) for the rail network from London into Kent.

As part its long term planning process, Network Rail is commencing a Route Study for the Kent region in 2015. This study, which is anticipated to be completed in 2016, includes consideration of the Hayes line branch TfL will work with Network Rail and other industry partners during this study to understand the options that exist for improving capacity More information about Network Rail’s planning work is available online at: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/long-term-planning-process/

8.3 Extending beyond Lewisham is cost prohibitive

Extending the Bakerloo line beyond Lewisham to Hayes and Beckenham Junction could be achieved by converting the existing National Rail branch to London Underground. Without this existing infrastructure, a longer extension would have a higher total cost.

8.4 Tube access is not required as far as Beckenham Junction and Hayes

The Central, Piccadilly, Northern, District and Metropolitan lines all have stations at a similar distance, or further away, from central London than the Hayes station.

An Underground extension could improve the frequency of services to locations along the route of the proposed extension, as shown in Appendix C – Proposed Bakerloo line extension (to Hayes and Beckenham Junction) frequency in comparison to current rail services and in Appendix D – Estimated journey times with a proposed Bakerloo line extension.

8.5 Extending the line to Beckenham Junction and Hayes could lead to overcrowding on the Bakerloo line

The Bakerloo line offers an opportunity for an extension as it has spare capacity and this is forecast to continue following the planned line upgrade.

For more information see Appendix E – Future crowding forecast for Underground and DLR, 2031. In addition, the Bakerloo line is planned to operate up to 27 trains per hour (tph) following its upgrade. Modern systems provided by this upgrade might have the capability to enable service levels above 27 tph – the Victoria and Jubilee lines both achieve train service frequencies of over 32 tph. As option development work continues, demand modelling will be reviewed and updated.

8.6 Preference to extend the Bakerloo line to Beckenham Junction or Hayes (one or the other, but not both)

Extending the line to either Beckenham Junction or Hayes would require the proposed extension taking over the Hayes National Rail branch south of Lewisham. As National Rail services that currently serve these destinations would be reallocated, if the proposed underground extension terminated at Beckenham Junction and did not serve the terminus at Hayes, stations south of New Beckenham would lose a rail service.

Currently, there are no timetabled services on the Hayes to Lewisham National Rail branch to or from Beckenham Junction. If the proposed extension only served the Hayes Page 24 of 40 terminus and not Beckenham Junction, there would not be a loss in rail services for existing passengers. However, a proposed extension also serving Beckenham Junction could provide an interchange opportunity with Tramlink and other rail services towards Kent, Dulwich and Brixton.

8.7 Concern that the proposed extended Bakerloo line would not have the same capacity and provision that current National Rail train services provide, i.e. passenger capacity and bicycle carriage.

Although London Underground trains are smaller than National Rail trains, they operate at a high frequency, and therefore can provide high overall capacity.

The extension option to Hayes was based upon an estimated service of 27 trains per hour (tph) between Elephant & Castle and Catford Bridge, 21 tph between Catford Bridge and New Beckenham, six tph between New Beckenham and Beckenham Junction and 15 tph between New Beckenham and Hayes.

The table below shows how the capacity of London Underground Bakerloo line train services compares to existing National Rail services to Hayes. Currently the Hayes National Rail branch receives two Cannon Street services consisting of 12-car Class 376 Electrostar trains and four Charing Cross services consisting of 10-car length Class 465 or 466 train types. The 465 train has been used in the table below as it has the higher total capacity.

The table shows that on the Hayes branch there would be a slight reduction in seated capacity between Hayes and New Beckenham but an increase in total capacity.

Beckenham Junction would benefit from new regular train services of at least six tph. From New Beckenham to Lewisham, there would be an increase in seating capacity and an increase in standing capacity for users of the line compared to the existing services that operate. If the 10-car trains that currently operate were lengthened to 12-car, seated capacity would still be lower than the proposed Bakerloo line service.

Note: the table below assumes the current forecast capacity of a Bakerloo line train following a planned upgrade to trains. The train timetabling estimates are also subject to further development.

Foldable bikes are permitted on the entire Underground network at any time of the day. Non-folded bikes are currently permitted on above-ground sections of the Underground network outside the peak times of 0730 to 0930 and 1600 to 1900 hours. Based upon this current policy, non-folded bicycles would be permitted between Ladywell and Hayes outside of these peak times as this extension option is expected to run at surface.

8.8 What will the train timetable be for services to and from Beckenham Junction and Hayes

Planning for the extension has assumed an estimated service pattern of 15 trains per hour (tph) to Hayes and six tph to Beckenham Junction. A further six tph is assumed to reverse at Catford Bridge, making 27 tph on the extension north of Catford Bridge into central London.

Trains would be scheduled to service termini and intermediate stations in a regular service pattern to manage demand and provide predictable departures. The service assumptions for any proposed Bakerloo line extenison option would be developed in more detail as part of future work.

8.9 Suggestion to tunnel all the way to Beckenham Junction and Bromley, rather than taking over the Hayes branch

Constructing an extension in a tunnel would be more expensive than converting the existing rail corridor. For this reason, it is likely that a tunnelled extension beyond Lewisham would represent lower value for money.

Further, a tunnelled extension would not provide the potential capacity benefits elsewhere on the rail network. One of the key drivers of the proposed extension is converting the Hayes line so the current National Rail services on this line can be reallocated.

8.10 Concerns regarding disruption that may be caused to services during construction

Subject to construction methodology, it would be TfL’s aspiration to maintain a rail service on the Hayes National Rail branch during construction.

8.11 Oppose a Tube extension serving Hayes and Beckenham Junction as this would lead to too much new development

An extension to Hayes and Beckenham Junction has been proposed because it can improve the rail services on the line by increasing their frequency and capacity.

Further, by converting the line to London Underground, trains that currently operate on these lines could be reallocated elsewhere to provide greater capacity on other rail lines, helping to support future growth in southeast London.

Copers Cope Police Newsletter October 2015

Hello and thank you for reading this months Copers Cope Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) newsletter.

The team details and ward map along with other useful information can be accessed at http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Bromley/CopersCope

Your team includes

PS 12py Steve King, Sergeant
PC 128py Steve Allen, Dedicated Ward Officer ( DWO )
PCSO 7256py Julie Oldfield, Dedicated Ward Officer ( DWO )

Street Surgery

Come and talk to your local Officers and discuss your concerns and for crime prevention information. Our next surgeries are on the following dates:

Saturday 17th October 2015 between 10.00 a.m & 11.00 a.m at Waitrose Southend Road.
Wednesday 11th November 2015 between 11.00 a.m & 12.00 p.m at Waitrose Southend Road
Friday 4th December 2015 between 5.00 p.m & 6.00 p.m at Waitrose Southend Road

Crime

Our ward priorities are:

Burglary
Motor vehicle crime
Robbery – personal property

Our promises are:

ASB related to alcohol
Shoplifting
Traffic

We are currently suffering from vehicle crime in the Copers Cope area. The majority of these vehicles have been vans belonging to people working on building sites in the area. Most of these have been victim to theft of tools however there has also been a couple of vans stolen where the victim has left keys unattended. Please remove all valuables and do not leave your keys with your vehicle.

There had been a few burglaries in October the majority have been garage or shed burglaries. There has also been a few attempted burglaries.

The Police in Bromley are still conducting operations in the worse affected areas for both burglary and motor vehicle crimes.

Crime Prevention Burglary

Front Door Security: Doors should be solid timber, not hollow, a minimum of 44mm thick, supported by three 100mm ( 4” ) hinges. The frame to be of sound timber, securely bolted or screwed to the walls every 600mm ( 23” ) around the whole frame.

– Fit a good automatic deadlocking latch cylinder lock a third of the way down the door.

– Fit a British Standard 3621 mortise deadlock with boxed staple a third of the way up the door ( avoiding joints in the timber ).

– Strengthen the door frame with metal reinforcement. A “ London Bar “ on the lock side and a “ Birmingham Bar “ on the hinge side.

– Fit a letterbox cowl / basket to prevent fishing for keys or access to lock handles.

Back Doors: Fit a British Standard 3621 mortise sash lock halfway up the door ( avoiding joints in the timber ).

– Fit key operated bolts to top ( max height 1.5m ( 4’ 11” ) and bottom of the door.

– Reinforce any weak door panels with either sheet metal or 9mm plywood.

Double French Doors: Fit key operated bolts to the top and bottom of each door securing it to the frame.

– Fit hinge bolts or interlocking hinges to any outward opening door.

Patio Doors: Fit patio door locks at the top and bottom of the opening section of the patio door.

– Fit an anti-lifting device to prevent the door being lifted and moved.

Window Security:

Sash Windows: Fit 2 key operated sash stops to the upper window. The maximum window opening should be 100mm ( 4” ) to allow ventilation when the house is occupied.

Casement ( Hinged ) Windows: Fit key operated locks on the opening side. If replacing windows fit those that have achieved British Standard 7950 and have laminated glass 6.4mm thick in ground floor and accessible windows.

Gardens: Secure your rear gardens by locking gates and fixing trellis to the top of fences. Trellis should support climbing plants but not climbing intruders.

Sheds: Secure your shed or ensure that tools that may prove useful for breaking in ( e.g. forks and spades ) are secured elsewhere.

Please if you can take simple steps to help prevent these offences take place, lock all windows and doors of your house even if you leave for just a few minutes. If you have an alarm please use it.

Vehicles

When you leave your car please lock it and use your alarm or immobiliser if you have one and take any valuables with you.

Mobile Phones

Please consider using the immobilise website to register your mobile phone. It only takes a couple of minutes and it’s completely free. If your phone is lost or stolen you’re much more likely to get it back and possibly help catch a thief as well. http://www.immobilise.com

Cash Point Machines

Please be aware of your surroundings if and when you use a cash point machine. Be vigilant of people near you when entering your PIN and don’t allow yourself to be distracted if some body tries to talk to you whilst you are using the cash point. If uncertain, use another machine.

Pedal Cycles

Please remember to lock your bikes and consider getting it security etched and registered.

Further crime prevention information is available from http://www.met.police.uk/bromley and follow the link to Crime Prevention.

Scams

Copers Cope work closely with Trading Standards if you have been or know someone who may have been a victim of a rogue trader or any mass marketing scam then please report this to the Police.

If you think you have a rogue trader at your front door call Bromley Trading Standards on their rapid response number 07903852090.

Neighbourhood Watch

Copers Cope ward would like to have a neighbourhood watch co-ordinator(s) on every street. If you know of anyone who wishes to take part please find information on info@bromleynwa.org.uk

If you know anyone who has set up a neighbourhood watch please can you send me their e-mail address so I can send them our monthly letter.

Panel Members

We are looking for local residents to join our ward panel. There are 4 meetings a year and panel members help decide on the wards promises and discuss local issues.

If you would like to have your say on how your local community is policed please contact us for details.

Local Information

Local Events

There was a market on Beckenham Green on Saturday 19th September. There were many stalls, rides for the kids and entertainment from the stage and a horse display. Many residents came along during the day.

The next market will be taking place on Beckenham Green Saturday 5th December.

If you need police for an urgent matter where you are in danger or fear always dial 999. If you wish to see a police officer for a non emergency matter, then please dial 101

Copers Cope Safer Neighbourhood Team Telephone 0208 721 2772
E-Mail Coperscope.snt@met.police.uk