Bromley MPS‏Verified account @MPSBromley Feb 27

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Lots of reports of fraudulent calls from people claiming to be police coming in today.

Don’t be fooled, we will never ask for bank details.

If you have an elderly or vulnerable neighbour or relative talk to them about these scams. Call us if you are unsure #520PY

Waste and recycling collection dates for week commencing 26th February

Your next collections:

• 
  food waste: Thu 1 Mar
• 
  black box - paper: Thu 1 Mar
• 
  green box - bottles, cans and glass: Thu 8 Mar
• 
  non-recyclable waste: Thu 1 Mar
• 
  green garden waste (paid-for service): Tue 13 Mar

Your collections are usually on:

• Thursday

For more days view your:

• waste collection service calendar
• green garden waste (paid for service) collection calendar

FOCM Cleanup 24th Feb

HMRC scam email

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This is a scam email. The links have been removed. If you get this email it is a scam. Do no click on the links shown by the underlined text.

Flight ticket fraud alert

This message was sent via the Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association mailing service.  

​ if you wish to contact them, e-mail:  info@bromleynwa.org.uk

​Dear Coordinator,

​

Victims have reported booking tickets via websites or a “popular” ticket broker, only to discover that after payment via bank transfer or electronic wire transfer, the tickets/booking references received are counterfeit. In some cases, all communications between the company or broker and the victim have been severed.
Fraudsters are targeting individuals who are seeking to travel to African nations and the Middle East, particularly those wishing to travel in time for popular public and religious holidays.

Prevention Advice:

• Pay safe: Be cautious if you're asked to pay directly into a private individual’s bank account. Paying by direct bank transfer is like paying by cash – the money is very difficult to trace and is not refundable. Wherever possible, pay by credit card or a debit card.
• Conduct research on any company you’re considering purchasing tickets from; for example, are there any negative reviews or forum posts by previous customers online? Don’t just rely on one review - do a thorough online search to check the company’s credentials.
• Check any company website thoroughly; does it look professional? Are there any spelling mistakes or irregularities? There should be a valid landline phone number and a full postal address so that the company can be contacted. Avoid using the site if there is only a PO Box address and mobile phone number, as it could be difficult to get in touch after you buy tickets. PO Box addresses and mobile phone numbers are easy to change and difficult to trace.
• Be aware that purchasing tickets from a third party, particularly when initial contact has been made via a social media platform can be incredibly risky.
• If tickets to your intended destination appear cheaper than any other vendor, always consider this; if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
• Look for the logo: Check whether the company is a member of a recognised trade body such as ABTA or ATOL. You can verify membership of ABTA online, at www.abta.com.
• If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040, or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.

Kind regards,

Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association ​Find us on the Web at: www.bnwa.co.uk

BURNT ASH DRAMA ASSOCIATION (BADA) - LATEST PRODUCTION

Set in a hospital common room at Christmas time, the play focuses on a self-important neurologist, Dr Mortimore.  He is just about to give the lecture of his career to a hundred of the world’s leading physicians (with a knighthood depending on it - so no pressure) when he finds himself pelted with the surprise fruit of a misspent youth.  A distraught mistress (a former nurse) from 20 years ago bursts in with the news that, not only is Mortimore the father of an 18-year-old boy but that his son (emotionally unbalanced and under arrest for drunk driving) is now in reception, waiting to be introduced.....

THURSDAY 15th - SATURDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2018

St Andrew’s Hall, Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley. BR1 5AF

Licensed bar from 7.15pm, Performance 7.45pm,

Tickets £8, Box Office - 07482 952550

Temporary Closure of Nationwide Bromley Branch

Dear LERA colleagues

If you are a member of Nationwide, you may like to note that the office in Bromley High Street is due to be closed for 7 weeks starting some time in March whilst it is refurbished.  Customers will be required to use other branches until the office re-opens.

 - click here.  Nearest branches are in Beckenham, Petts Wood, West Wickham and Eltham.

Works undertaken by Network Rail to Trees Sunday 4th February

You might have seen the Facebook traffic on Sunday about the work that Network Rail carried out.There has been correspondence between Alex Margolies and the LBB and they are dealing with it.
Stephen Hodges has sent an e mail to Chris Ryder, the Principal Tree Office for the Council, and this is set out below.

Dear Chris

I am writing to you as Chair of the Links Estate Residents Association ( LERA)

I have seen correspondence between you and Alex Margolies concerning the work undertaken by Network Rail on Sunday 4 February on trees that were subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). Thanks for responding so promptly to Alex on this.

I am also aware that Council Officers visited the site Wednesday to assess the situation and observed that clearance pruning to approximately 6 metres. I should be grateful if you could advise me what the implication of this are. Is this permitted under the TPO?

As you are aware residents are very upset that Network Rail carried out this work in what appears to be a possible contravention of the TPO. There appeared to be no consultation, it was clearly planned in advance and the workers on site were dismissive and rude to residents when they were confronted with complaints about the noise and the work they were undertaking. You may be aware that LERA operates a Facebook page and we have many comments and complaints as well as evidence from residents during the time that the work was being carried out.

I look forward to your comments. I would hope that should it be established that Network Rail breached the TPO and the evidence and comments from residents suggest that they have, then the strongest action possible should be taken.

Yours sincerely

Stephen Hodges
Chair of LERA

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