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Fraud prevention booklet launched

Every year the British public loses billions of pounds to ‘scammers’, who bombard people with online, mail, door-to-door and telephone scams.
Officers within the Metropolitan Police Service’s Specialist and Economic Crime Directorate have produced a comprehensive fraud prevention booklet entitled, ‘The Little Book of Big Scams’. The guide explains some of the most common scams in existence, ranging from the simple to the sophisticated and provides the reader with essential advice to reduce the chances of them being parted from their money  – tips are included on how to avoid door to door scams, bank and payment card scams, mobile phone scams, internet scams as well as handy hints everyone can read to protect themselves.
The booklet is available in PDF format here http://www.met.police.uk/fraudalert/
People from all backgrounds and income levels are targeted by scammers – anyone can fall victim to fraud. This booklet is primarily aimed at the elderly and vulnerable in society as they are particularly at risk; but anyone who reads it will benefit.

Beckenham Town Centre Manager Job Vacancy – applications close 17 June 2012

As some residents and many businesses will know Beckenham is currently without a Town Centre Manager (TCM).  The position is currently being advertised by Bromley Council.   The TCM role is very important for businesses and residents as it is key in promoting Beckenham, securing funding for our town centre, organising events to keep our High Street vibrant and maintaining standards in the street scene by keeping it clean, tidy and safe.

Ever walked down the High Street and thought “why don’t the Council just fix this up” or “let’s have some more events in the town, get everyone out” this could be the job for you.

It would be wonderful if the vacancy was filled by a local person passionate about Beckenham.  Although the majority of the position will focus on Beckenham, we understand the position will also cover other town centres including Penge.

For more information please follow the link below.

Town Centre Manager Job Vacancy

Watch for the tricks of pickpockets and the tell-tale signs

As part of Project Spiderweb, a multi agency collaboration to reduce Theft of Personal Property on all modes of transport in London by 10% by July 2012, the British Transport Police have created some videos shorts that show examples of how thieves work on the transport system.  Check them out at the link below.

 

Olympic Torch is coming to Beckenham 23 July 2012

Get down to the High Street just before 10.00 to see the Torch and Convoy come past
The Relay is expected to reach the Manor Road, Kelsey Park Road, High Street junction at 09.57. The Torch Convoy itself is anticipated to take around 15 – 20 minutes to pass a particular point although additionally there will be advance vehicles and partner activation vehicles ahead of the convoy.
Check out the route map below.

New vintage and retro fair in Bromley – Saturday 9th June 2012

Saturday 9th June 11.00am-5.00pm
Churchill Theatre Bromley

The Churchill Theatre will play host to the newest vintage and retro fair. Handpicked traders will offer a fabulous range of men’s and women’s vintage clothing and accessories from the 1930s through to the 1990s. There’s also retro records, record players and phones and a tea parlour offering scrumptious cakes.

Entrance is free

 

Application for new premises licence at Basil Restaurant, Old Police Station, Beckenham

Basil Resturant have lodged a licensing application to:

  • Sell alcohol Sun-Sat 12.00 to 23.30
  • Live music Thurs-Sat 19.00 to 23.00 and Sun 13.00 to 17.00 & 19.00 to 23.00
  • Opening hours Sun-Sat 12.00 to 00.00
Copers Cope Councillor Stephen Wells and Bromley Police have lodged objections to the license being granted.
A decision is due to be made on 12 June.

Information about the licensing application can be found on the Councils website

Basil Restaurant Application

Jubilee Sunday – Beckenham shops are open

Sunday trading over the Jubilee weekend – 3 June 2012

Some of our High Street gems are open,  come and support them.

  • Two fabulous fashion shops – RED and SUOLA
  • Triple choice of Giftware in ALLURE, EASY HOMESTYLE and JUMPING BEAN
  • HORTON’S FRESH FISH SHOP
  • WH SMITH and CARD FACTORY
  • Three hairdressers: ANTONIOS, BACCARAT and WILLIS B
  • HOLLAND & BARRATT, and SUPERDRUG
  • BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
  • Two newsagents: NEWSCO and NISA
  • For just about everything else: BECKENHAM CONVENIENCE STORE, ‘UTILITIES’ GENERAL STORE, and LONDIS
  • Plus, of course, Beckenham’s incomparable collection of Coffee Shops, Cafes and Restaurants, and super selection of supermarkets

Latest Bromley Police figures confirm drop in numbers.

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The latest statistics from the Met confirm that the number of police available in Bromley has dropped over the last year.

The Mayor of London’s monthly report shows that in April 2011 Bromley had 505.3 police officers while at April 2012 the number was 479.2 – a drop of 26. PCSO numbers had fallen even more dramatically.  In April 20111, the borough had 147.2 PCSOs and in April 2012 just 92.7, a drop of 45.  

The overall full time police numbers have been cut from 31,947 in April 2011 to 31,825 in April 2012.

Cllr John Getgood, Leader of the Labour opposition group on Bromley Council said: “Many of us will remember Boris Johnson’s election pledge of more police on the streets of London. Where are they? Bromley residents will be particularly concerned, wondering whether there are enough police on the streets of Bromley to ensure our safety. We will continue to…

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Government Minister criticises Bromley’s record on helping homeless people

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We are grateful to the Copers Cope Residents Association for drawing our attention to this article from the May edition of “Inside Housing”.   As well as raising important issues, it also provides further background to the plans to convert Cranbrook House in Thesiger Road to temporary accommodation for the homeless.

Grant Shapps is the Conservative Government’s Housing Minister.

Shapps issues B&B warning to councils

The housing minister has warned 20 councils to improve the way they deal with homeless people.

Grant Shapps wrote to the local authorities in England on 23 April after becoming worried about the amount of time they were leaving families languishing in bed and breakfast accommodation. The minister is concerned councils are breaching rules barring them from placing families in B&Bs for more than six weeks.

Hammersmith & Fulham, Bromley, Westminster, Brent and Wandsworth councils in London, as well as Cornwall Council are among those singled out.

Mr Shapps wrote: ‘While this government has removed targets… this…

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Jubilee Weekend Events in Beckenham

Controversial Beckenham Planning Appeal Hearing – today 10 am Bromley Civic Centre

Developers of a three story block of flats at the rear of 86-94 High Street (behind Pierluigis Restaurant) lodged an appeal against Bromley Councils non-determination of their planning application. The Planning Inspectorate will decide whether or not the planning application should be permitted. Bromley Council are contesting the appeal today  at 10 am at Bromley Civic Centre (see previous post on R/O 86-94 High Street for background information).

The Central Beckenham Residents’ Association founded in October 2011 to challenge this planning application  provide further information on their website.

https://sites.google.com/site/centralbeckenhamra/home