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20-05-2025
- Business
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Plan to expand recycling facility among applications to Bexley Council
A plan to increase recycling capacity by 70,000 tonnes is among applications submitted to Bexley Council. The proposal, by Mr L Bicaku, involves extending the facility at Century Wharf Industrial Estate, Crayford Creek Road, Crayford. It includes both upward and outward extensions to the existing building. According to the public notice, the aim is to improve efficiency and quality at the site, as well as enable the facility to process an additional 70,000 tonnes per year of mixed recyclables. The application, reference 25/00884/FULM, can be viewed on the council's planning portal. Public comments must be submitted by June 4. In a separate application, Mr R Manak has requested permission to alter the footprint and elevations of a previously approved development at Aysgarth, Cross Lane, Bexley. The site falls within the Parkhurst Conservation Area and the application is being made under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The original permission, reference 24/01696/FUL, was for the erection of two single-storey side extensions following the demolition of an existing garage and conservatory, and the incorporation of dormer windows to the northwest and southwest roof slopes. The current application, reference 25/00910/FUL, seeks to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of the original permission. The full details of both applications can be viewed online at: Written responses for the Aysgarth application must be submitted by June 5 and addressed to Development Management, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT. The council has advised that, under the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1995, any response will be made available for public inspection. It has also noted that, as the Aysgarth application relates to a domestic dwelling, if the application is refused and the applicant appeals under the Householder Appeal Service, only observations made on this application will be passed to the Planning Inspectorate. There will be no further opportunity to make representations at the appeal stage. Richard Turek, head of development management at Bexley Council, signed both public notices. The notices were published on May 14. Members of the public can view and comment on both applications via the council's planning portal. Further details on how to submit comments are available on the council's website. Want to find out all the latest planning applications, alcohol licensing applications and planned road closures near you? Then search the Public Notice Portal. The Public Notice Portal is owned and operated by the News Media Association, the voice of UK national, regional, and local newspapers in all their print and digital forms. NMA members include nearly 900 local and regional news titles which reach 40 million people across the length and breadth of the country each month. Many of these publications have served their communities for centuries and remain the most reliable source of verified news and information. Created by local news publishers and supported by the Google News Initiative, the portal carries statutory public notices published in local newspapers and is the fastest and most effective way of finding out what is happening in YOUR neighbourhood. Public Notice Portal Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in your local area
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
You can have your say on local services within Bexley
Bexley Council has launched its 2025 Customer Experience Survey. The council is asking all users of its services to provide feedback on their customer experience. This follows the introduction of Bexley's Customer Experience Strategy in May 2024, which made three promises to customers. These were to provide clear information about services and access, to be transparent about available services and costs, and to direct people to suitable support if the council cannot assist. Last year's borough-wide consultation received more than 630 responses from residents, businesses, and staff. Community groups, including the Asian Women's Network, Age UK Bexley, Active Horizons, and members of the deaf community, also contributed through targeted engagement sessions. Councillor David Leaf, deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for resources, said: "We are committed to putting Bexley's residents, businesses, and communities at the heart of everything we do. "Our customer experience strategy was developed by engaging with those who use our services, and we want to continue listening and learning so we can make Bexley even better. "This survey is a chance for everyone in Bexley to tell us what's working and the areas we need to review so we can communicate and engage in the best ways possible. "With new technologies coming forward, including greater use of digital and AI communications, we want to make sure our approach is modern, effective, and ensures that everyone, regardless of their circumstances and needs, can access our services and have a good experience when contacting the council." To take part, visit Ask Bexley. The 2025 survey will help the council monitor its progress against the commitments set out in the Customer Experience Strategy and guide future improvements to services. The survey will be open until June 12, 2025. For those who need support to complete the survey, printed copies will be available at local libraries, and alternative formats can be provided on request.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Health
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Update in plans to replace Bexley derelict hospital with residential development
More homes have been added in updated plans to replace a derelict hospital in Bexley with a large residential development. Several new planning documents have been added to a planning application submitted by Bexley Council to redevelop the former Bexley Maternity Hospital building on Erith Road and build several new buildings on the site. The plans were first revealed in January 2024 with the initial proposal aiming to deliver 117 homes, made up of 28 one-bedroom apartments, 74 two-bedroom apartments, seven three-bedroom apartments and eight three-bedroom houses. 17 of these units would be affordable and 12 of them would be wheelchair accessible. The number of proposed homes has now increased to 121, with 21 one-bedroom apartments, 60 two-bedroom apartments, 32 three-bedroom apartments and eight three-bedroom houses making up the total. 18 of these units would be affordable and 13 would be wheelchair accessible. This revised unit mix comes in response to targets set out in the Bexley Local Plan. The apartments would be contained within the refurbished hospital building as well as three new six-storey tower blocks to the south. The eight two-storey terraced houses would be located in a row to the west of the hospital as per the original plans. Key design changes in the updated plans include increasing the height of one block from five to six storeys, re-positioning another block to retain a prominent cedar tree to the south west of the site and removing vehicular access from the rear of the former hospital building in order to 'maximise soft landscape' adjacent to the ancient woodland of Bursted Wood to the north. The neo-Georgian style hospital building with 'subtle Art Deco influences' dates back to 1937 and cost £31,000 to build, according to documents from heritage consultants Fuller Long. The hospital has reportedly been closed since 1978, and has served more recently as offices for the Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group. The façade of the hospital building would be retained and restored as part of the development, with the derelict medical facility making way for a mix of 12 different flats. The GP surgery on the site is intended to remain under the plans, with the updated planning documents outlining how land will be retained in order to allow for the potential extension of the surgery in the future. The practice opened in 1986 and sits to the east of the former maternity building. In future, Bexley Council hopes to deliver the full 180 homes on the site it has outlined within the Bexley Local Plan. A building known as 'North House' to the south east of the site is currently in use as emergency temporary accommodation for the homeless. The land on which North House lies is currently under different ownership. Bexley planners hope to purchase this land in the future, demolish the current structure and build a three storey block and five storey block that would contain the remaining 49 homes.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- General
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Easter bank holiday bin collection dates confirmed for Bexley
The bin collection dates for Bexley over the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend have been announced. Bexley Council has confirmed that residents who normally have their bins collected on Fridays will still have them picked up this Friday (April 18) despite it being the Good Friday bank holiday. However, all collection dates in the following week have been pushed back a day to allow for the bank holiday on Monday. Therefore, residents who are due to have their bins collected on Monday, April 21, will now have their bins collected on Tuesday, April 22. This daily postponement continues throughout the week until bins that are due to be collected on Friday, April 25 are collected on Saturday, April 26. The collection schedule will return to normal on Monday, April 28.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Automotive
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Two South London roads to have speed limits slashed by almost half
Two South East London roads are to have their speed limits slashed by almost 50 per cent. Picardy Manorway and Bronze Age Way will see motorists drive at no more than 30mph, slashed from 50mph with no diversion route in place. The temporary speed limit was introduced by The London Borough of Bexley. This is because utilities provider JSM Group Services need to carry out work for grid connection and cable works. READ MORE: Ex-heavyweight boxer accused of letting his 'terrorist' dog maul cats to death in Brixton market READ MORE: Swan shot in the head in disgusting catapult attack in South London park On Picardy Manorway, the speed limit runs from the junction with Norman Road to the horse roundabout, by the junction with Anderson Way in Belvedere. Whereas the Bronze Age Way restriction kicks in from the same horse roundabout at the junction with Anderson Way to Queens Road in nearby Erith. It kicked in yesterday (Thursday, February 20) and will be in place for up to 18 months. While it is thought the works will be done in around 23 days. There will be no diversion routes in place. The move was green-lighted by Andrew Bashford, Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure. A Bexley Council spokesperson said: 'Temporary speed limits came into effect on Thursday, February 20, to enable essential works to take place safely and will be available for up to 18 months however it is anticipated that the works and speed reduction will be completed in 23 days.' Transport for London (TfL) declined to comment. Stay updated on the top South London stories. Sign up to our MySouthLondon newsletter HERE for the latest daily news and more.
