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* High rises in the Local Plan
* housing and a hotel on the civic centre (old palace)
and
* 16+ high rises from the draft Master Plan down the Lower High Street
* and there's others...
Category Archives: Archive
Archive: 2019 Christmas Lights In Bromley
This year, some of our heritage buildings have been flood lit on High Street, and it is well worth taking a trip in to look around them. The installation is by BID/Your Bromley, and Workmen have been busy installing the … Continue reading
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Archive: Drop In announced for Park Sale
Drop in event for the sale of part of our Palace Park: 7.30pm on 10th September at the Civic Centre. But, this sale is being described as the disposal of derelict buildings, (it contains 2 caltrop shaped buildings that the council has allowed to deteriorate) in this part of the palace gardens. Continue reading
Archive: Proposals for Old Town Hall, from the new owners
Old Town Hall Our initial thoughts are that although the leaflet contains precious little detail the proposals look promising. 74,000 sq ft of serviced offices is proposed for the both the 1907 town hall and the 1939 ‘extension’. The hotel … Continue reading
Archive: Picture House Opening Date Is Announced
Just in case our readers haven’t already heard, the cinema on the High Street, that has just been converted to a Picture House, has an opening date, Friday 7th June! When visiting our new venue, don’t forget to look for … Continue reading
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Archive: Press Release: Bromley High Street could qualify for a share of £44 million
[UPDATE] Though the application was prepared by the civic society, the council never engaged so Bromley did not attain any of this money. In recognition that HERITAGE IS A TRADING ASSET the government has put forward £44 million for High … Continue reading
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Archive: Building works at Churchill Theatre – grey painted concrete instead of Lakeland tiles?
Just to let everybody know about the plans with the lakeland slate tiles that are falling off the cladding on Churchill Theatre:
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BCS talk: From the Vestry to the Palace – Thurs 21 March
This talk will cover the story of local government in Bromley; the buildings, the architecture and what the future might hold. In 1858 when the railway came to Bromley, the borough was run by the Parish Vestry, and election to … Continue reading
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Historic Architecture Talk on February 28th: Venue Change
Please note that the venue for Benedict O’Looney’s talk on historic architecture in south London has been changed to the Small Hall, Bromley Central Library (see below). Benedict will also speak about progress with the current plan to restore the … Continue reading
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Archive: BCS Newletter and February talk
The latest BCS newsletter was published before Christmas containing all the latest information about town centre planning and other important issues. One important story concerns the approval given for the revised planning application for the Royal Bell hotel on 13 … Continue reading
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Archive: London Forum update
Bromley Civic Society is a member of The London Forum which works to protect and improve the quality of life in London. It is a most influential body with input into Government and London Plan policy. Take a look at … Continue reading
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