Plans for new Library and homes in West Wickham

Bromley Council is proposing to build a new library incorporating part of the existing building in the new design. 26 new homes will be built on the Station Road car park behind the library. A temporary library will be opened whilst construction is underway. An exhibition of the proposed development is on display in the Library until Saturday July 31st.

West Wickham Councillor Nicholas Bennett, speaking on behalf of his colleagues Councillors Mark Brock and Hannah Gray said:

“Bromley faces a severe housing problem. We have 1800 families in temporary accommodation in Bromley and the Home Counties and the shortage of homes means that price of existing ones is beyond the pocket of many people in their 20s and 30s who are forced to live at home or share rented flats. By developing the car park and rebuilding the library the Council aims to provide 26 new homes and a modern library with additional facilities for West Wickham.

We support the intention the proposal in principle, but it is important that the Council gathers as many opinions as possible about the design and layout before final plans are drawn up for consideration later this year by a Planning Committee. If you want to record your views you can do so at the library or online at https://www.bromley.gov.uk/news/article/2743/west_wickham_library_and_housing_consultation_underway.”

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Cllr. Nicholas Bennett JP

Cllr. Nicholas Bennett JP

Councillor for West Wickham ward

Cllr. Nicholas Bennett JP has represented West Wickham since 2006. He is the Executive Member for Transport, Highways and Road Safety. He represents Bromley on London Councils Transport and Environment Committee.

Mark Brock

Cllr. Mark Brock

Councillor for West Wickham ward

Mark represents West Wickham Ward. He is currently a Retail Account Manager for a multi-national company and has worked in this sector for the past decade. Before this he was the owner of a Bromley Driving School for ten years. In his spare time Mark is a member of the West Wickham Safer Neighbourhood Panel, whose job it is to advise the West Wickham ward Police team about local community crime and disorder concerns, which then enables the ward Police team to decide promises and priorities which are intended to match community concerns.

Cllr. Hannah Gray

Cllr. Hannah Gray

Councillor for West Wickham ward

Hannah Gray has been proud to represent West Wickham as a ward councillor since 2014.  She grew up in East Sussex and moved to South London over 20 years ago whilst study Singing at Trinity College of Music ultimately becoming a professional Opera Singing and TV presenter. Hannah feels passionately about giving something back to the community; particularly protecting the environment along with supporting the young and the elderly within our community. She has spent time on the Care Services PDS committee, is currently on Public Protection and Safety as well as the Fostering/Adoption Panel and was delighted to be appointed Executive Assistant to Cllr Morgan portfolio holder for Renewal and Recreation.

West Wickham

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