Monthly Archives: October 2015

Harris Academy Primary, Beckenham – Approved at Development Control Committee Last Night

The previous decision of the Development Control Committee was upheld as LBB when councilors unanimously approved the plans for the proposed development of the new primary school. The issues which brought this application back for re-determination were: The educational needs for … Continue reading

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We are Penge – Penge is not in Crystal Palace

Although we are very fond of Crystal Palace, its Cllrs and residents, Penge is not part of Crystal Palace.  We are a unique town and we need to retain our individuality and our name – Penge. If you share this view please … Continue reading

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Sharing Good News from the CPCDT – Anerley Town Hall Update

Dear All, We are writing to inform you that, subject to final legal agreements, Bromley Council have agreed to give a 40 year lease to Crystal Palace Community Development Trust (CPCDT). We operate as both a local charity and a … Continue reading

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Crystal Palace Park Cafe Decision Deferred

The application for a new 2 storey café with a meeting room was deferred at a meeting of the Plans 4 sub committee on Thursday evening.

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New Penge Bar and Restaurant

C and V Trading Units The application for a café/restaurant/bar with function room by Antic was at given Permission at Planning Committee of Plans 4 yesterday. We look forward to this new opportunity for High Street Penge. Antic had satisfied … Continue reading

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New Crystal Palace Park Café Application

This proposal for a two storey site at the current location is also going to committee on Thursday evening.  Upstairs, the proposal is for a function room.  Officers are recommending permission.

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C and V Trading Site Back at Committee

The application for a café/restaurant/bar with function room by Antic is back at committee tomorrow night (Thursday)  at a meeting of Plans 4 at 7-00pm at Bromley Civic Centre. Officers are recommending permission after Antic withdrew their proposal for an … Continue reading

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Len Duvall writes about the Future of PCSOs

Letter from Len Duvall ————————————- Dear colleague You may have heard the news that on the 29th September the Metropolitan Police Management Board will take a decision on the future of PCSOs in London. The options currently on the table … Continue reading

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The Former Anerley Town Hall to be retained

Good news from our Crystal Palace Ward Councillors The CPCDT were last night granted the 40 year lease for Anerley Town Hall. They also managed to secure some £30k additional funding from LBB to upgrade the IT system there, which … Continue reading

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LBB Street Cleaning Map

LBB has made it easier to find your street cleaning schedule on their website. This can help to improve the street cleaning service received in Penge and Cator.  We should all check the schedules and report failures on a regular … Continue reading

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