20 mph speed limit on Baring Road

Lewisham seem to have introduced a 20 mph speed limit for Baring Road towards Grove Park Station. Huge 20 signs on the road at least as far as Chinbrook Road. Didn't see many vehicles sticking to the new limits. A sign by Launcelot Road also warns of speed cameras but I didn't see any this morning.

Perhaps we should encourage Bromley Council to do the same for Burnt Ash Lane, especially the stretch near the Toyota Garage. 

Chinbrook Meadows Sustainable Water Project

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Thames Water is working with a charity called Thames21 to clean up London’s rivers. The Quaggy, running through Chinbrook Meadows is being contaminated by rain water and runoff from the roads and the railway embankment. A water channel runs next to the railway line at the top of the picture. The channel, romantically named the Grove Park ditch, collects this water and discharges it into the Quaggy just before the stream goes under the railway.

They are planning to dig out a number of shallow ponds in the open land to the left of the footpath from Portland Road to the railway tunnel. This will divert and filter the water before it runs into the Quaggy. The ponds will have reed beds and interpretation boards and look like those on the other side of the tunnel near the tennis courts. 

The project should begin next spring, subject to planning permission. Thames21 does have a website www.thames21.org.uk. There is nothing about this project on the site yet but it does show similar projects on other London rivers.

Blockages of drains

There have been some case of householders in the Links Estate experiencing blockages of their drains. This has been due to other householders connected to the same sewer flushing inappropriate items down the loos. Thames Water have cleared the blockages and found wet wipes, sanitary towels, food, fats, bones and other household waste. Thames Water publish the following advice:-

Sewers are only designed to take the water from your toilets, sinks, baths and showers along with human waste and toilet tissue.

Everything else should be put in the bin.

Blockages are usually caused by:

• Fat, oil and food leftover from cooking that congeals in pipes setting hard
• Wipes – even ones that say ‘flushable’ don’t break down and block pipes.
• Sanitary items (e.g. towels and tampons).

Top tips to keep your drains flowing

• Bin it – don’t block it: Wrap up sanitary items, nappies, wipes and condoms and put them in the bin
• Leave leftover cooking oil, fat and food to cool and put it in the bin
• Chemicals, solvents, engine oil and paint should be taken to your local refuse or recycling site
• Medicines, tablets, syringes and needles should be taken to your pharmacist, hospital or health authority for safe disposal.

There is more advice at the following webpage http://binit.thameswater.co.uk/

FREE Bromley Safer Van - Home Security Service

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Lennard Road Penge

Many of you will already know that the suspect arrested at the scene, Joshua Dobby was  charged following the fatal collision on Lennard Road, SE20 which resulted in the death of two people.

Joshua Dobby, 23 (05.06.93), of no fixed abode appeared in custody at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Friday, 2 September, charged with the following offences:

- Two counts of causing death dangerous driving;
- One count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving;
- Two counts of causing death by driving whilst unlicensed and uninsured; and,
- Two counts of aggravated vehicle taking.

He will next appear in custody at the Old Bailey on Friday, 30 September.

I also wanted to pass on my thanks and gratitude for the messages of support that we have received following the tragic incident. The community spirit shown by those who assisted at the scene was clear to see and made an impression on my officers and the nation through the media coverage.

Best wishes and thank you again

Chris  HAFFORD

Chief Superintendent

Borough Commander - Bromley  Police

Metphone: 729951      Direct phone: 0208 284 9951

E-mail: Christopher.Hafford@met.police.uk

Mail: Bromley Police Station, High Street, Bromley,

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FOCM Chinbrook Meadows Sustainable Drainage Project

 Residents may be interested to join in the following events being held in Chinbrook Meadows this month -

Saturday 10th September 11 00am -2 00pm - Conservation event organised by FOCM with ChART and Natures Gym. All are welcome. Meet at the cafe. We will be clearing an overgrown pond at the northern end of the park.

Saturday 17th September 11 00am - 2 00pm – Opportunity to view plans and learn more about Thames 21's scheme to install a Sustainable Urban Drainage scheme on the Estate side of the park. Come to the cafe. There will also be pond dipping in the Quaggy so all the family can get involved.