Public questions – Bromley Council Environment Committee, 13 March 2025

Questions from the Public for Written Response:
1) Will the Council alter the signage at the junction of Westgate Rd and Foxgrove Road? On the approach from the cricket club, there is a 20-mph sign which is followed by a 30 mph sign at the school junction. There is no 20 mph sign coming the other way.

When this location was previously considered for another part-time 20mph flashing sign, it was decided that the existing vehicle activated sign on the westbound approach to the junction was sufficient.

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Public questions – Bromley Council Environment Committee, 30 January 2025

Questions from the Public for Written Response:

1) When will traffic control measures be looked at for the Park Avenue Parish school entrance. A pedestrian refuge crossing is required. Children cross this busy road to get to school, sometimes on their own. Speeds are very high, 60+ MPH, the pedestrian refuge will slow this down.
I share your concern and following my visit in 2022 we have installed electronic warning signs. We are looking at further measures including pedestrian refuges.

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Public questions – Bromley Council Environment Committee, 12 June 2024

Questions from the Public for Written Response:

1) Bromley’s Air Quality Action Plan (2020-25) aims to obtain funding to create a new public space at Elmers End Green, with walking and cycling improvements. Have funding applications been submitted for this scheme, and if not, why has it not been prioritised over other schemes across Bromley?

The proposal for a major public realm improvement at Elmers End Green has become a lower priority since the funding received by Bromley for Liveable Neighbourhood Schemes was withdrawn.

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Car-free family days out for half term

Updated: 19 May 2024

Entertaining children and enjoying family time together doesn’t have to come with the stress and financial cost of driving: being stuck in traffic congestion, searching for a parking spot, and paying sky-high fuel prices.

Here are seven ideas for family activities and destinations that can be reached using Bromley’s rail or bus networks. Please share any recommendations of your own in the comments.

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Public questions – Bromley Council Environment Committee, 13 March 2024

Questions from the Public for Written Response:

1) According to LBB’s latest survey, 50% of vehicles EXCEED the 30mph speed-limit along Crofton Road. Given that cycling is now encouraged along this busy road, and pedestrian-crossing refuges removed, does the policyholder think this is acceptable? If not, what measures are planned to make cycling and walking safer along Crofton Road.

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Public questions – Bromley Council Environment Committee, 23 January 2024

Questions from the Public for Written Response:

1) The Cargo Revolution Borough Charter is an opportunity for Local Authorities to be part of the transition to a greener economy and help make sure businesses and residents have the best possible chance of making the switch to cargo bikes. Will Bromley Council sign up and if not, then why?

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Breathe London air quality monitor installed at Elmers End Free Church

On Saturday 20th January Bromley Living Streets installed a new air quality monitor at Elmers End Free Church on Goddard Road. We hope this monitor will make a valuable contribution to better understand air quality in Elmers End. Once the monitor is connected, real-time data will be available on the Breathe London website.

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Public consultation: Anerley Hill/Anerley Road proposed bus priority and pedestrian safety improvements

Bromley Council is currently consulting on a scheme to improve pedestrian safety and the reliability and punctuality of bus services on Anerley Hill/Anerley Road, between Crystal Palace Parade and Seymour Villas.

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