We understand that Cllr Arthur, portfolio holder for Resources at LB Bromley, has decided not to sell the freehold of the land/ building formerly the toilets on Elmers End Green. The sale will go ahead, but on a long lease.
WBRA are dissappointed that the land could not be returned to open space for recreation purposes, but our strongest objection was that the centre of our public open space should be wholly owned by a private interest. We are therefore pleased that the public, through LB Bromley, will at least retain an interest in, and some element of control over, this small piece of land. We will continue to oppose the application for planning permission, and to scrutinise it very carefully to ensure that the proposed office use is not intrusive or detrimental to the enjoyment of the Green by residents of Elmers End. WBRA would like to thank the councillors of Kelsey and Eden Park and Clock House wards who opposed the sale, in particular Cllr Peter Dean who spoke against the sale at the committee meeting. We also give a big thanks to volunteers who helped to deliver leaflets around Elmers End Green to tell people about the proposals and all residents who responded by writing to express their opposition.