Fantastic doorstep session today. Strong Lib Dem backing and our message is landing — residents receiving updates and seeing the local work we’re doing. The Lib Dems are well known for our community work, and people recognise the difference it makes.

It’s our Councillor Surgery today Sat 21 Feb in Waitrose Cafe. We will be here until 11am. We do this on the 1st and 3rd Sat of every month.

Blue skies and brilliant conversations today. Strong Lib Dem backing on the doorstep - people are sticking with us because we deliver and keep in touch.

Popped into ‘The Club’ for a coffee, a fantastic new social club for seniors on Upper Elmers End Rd #Beckenham It’s a lovely, welcoming place to relax and connect with others. They also run an activity and speakers programme. Find out more at bydovedale.co.uk

Got some door-knocking done before the late-afternoon rain. Met many Lib Dem supporters who know we’re the viable alternative to the Tories, especially given what people said about Reform UKs poor performance on councils.

Lovely feedback from a local #Beckenham resident 💛 We’ll always respond to residents’ concerns and keep you updated. Sign up to our email newsletter: www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/newsletter

It’s our Councillor Surgery today Sat 7 Feb in Waitrose Cafe. We will be here until 11am. We do this on the 1st and 3rd Sat of every month.

Great turnout at our street stall on Beckenham High St today. Heard a wide range of views on crime, safety, and local policing. Most of the people we spoke to felt just as safe or more safe than they did 5 years ago.

🚧 Roadworks Sat 31 Jan 🚧 There will be roadworks under temporary traffic signals on Southend Road, Beckenham for one day on Saturday 31/01, while telecom ducting works are completed. The works/temporary signals will be in place at the junction of Park Road / Foxgrove Road.

A packed St George’s Church for the HOPE not hate talk in my ward, Beckenham Town & Copers Cope, tonight. It was really inspiring to see such strong community turnout. Huge thanks to Liam Conlon MP and St George’s Church for making it happen.

🚧 ROADWORKS 🚧: Beckenham – Openreach fibre works from Mon 02 Feb 2026. Overbrae (day works 09:30–16:00) & Southend Rd (night works 19:30–05:00) for up to 3 days/nights. Temp signals, closures & diversions in place.

Lots of familiar faces and warm welcomes this weekend. People really appreciate our regular contact and the follow-up on local issues that matter to them.

Out today and met a former Labour London councillor who told me that Liberal Democrat councillors work the hardest for their residents 🧡 Lib Dems are proud community champions, always fighting for their local area.

It’s our Councillor Surgery tomorrow 9.30 to 11am, Sat 17 Jan at the Waitrose Cafe. Hope to see some of you there.

Great chats with residents this afternoon. Thanks for the positive feedback on the new pedestrian refuge by New Beckenham — delivered by Lib Dem councillors — and for recognising that we’re out listening all the time, not just at election time.

The Liberal Democrats aren’t a protest vote — we’re a better local alternative. We listen to residents, manage councils well, and work hard year-round in our wards. Beckenham Town & Copers Cope is no exception. Get involved locally at www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/volunteer

Catch us in Waitrose Cafe until 11am today (20 Dec) for our last Councillor Surgery of 2025. Wishing all our lovely residents and businesses a wonderful Christmas and New Year 🎄

My heart goes out to everyone impacted by the horrific shooting in Bondi. Bondi is a special place to my family and me, and I am deeply saddened that such a tragedy occurred there. My thoughts are with the victims and the community.

It’s Small Business Saturday, and our High Street has so many brilliant shops, cafés and pubs. Thank you to everyone who chooses to shop local and support our Beckenham community.

Popped into the volunteer run Beckenham Repair Café this weekend to get something fixed and saved from landfill. Ended up spending time at the desk watching all the brilliant repairs—and the smiles as people left with working items. Such an awesome community space.

Great to be out today talking with residents. People are glad to see the Beckenham Lib Dems still pushing hard for action on dangerous speeding and taking local concerns seriously. Join our campaign at www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/speeding

🚧ROADWORKS🚧 Temporary traffic signals at Copers Cope Rd at its junction with Park Rd from Mon 01/12 for up to 3 weeks. Our long awaited crossing refuge by New Beckenham Station is being installed - another road safety improvements delivered by your Lib Dem Councillors.

Had a wonderful time at the Beckenham Christmas Lights Switch-On. A fantastic community event, run by volunteers and crowdfunded by local businesses and residents. Christmas has officially arrived in Beckenham ✨🎄

🚧 ROADWORKS 🚧 The roadworks put in at Elmers End Green today, Mon 24 Nov, are expected to be there until at least Weds 26 Nov, while Thames Water undertake repairs.

🚧 ROADWORKS 🚧 Thames Water will be working under temporary traffic signals at Copers Cope Road by Grangewood Lane from Monday 24/11 for up to 5 days.

Delighted to meet Matt from Matt Robinson’s Photography today. His street photography in and around Beckenham is both legendary and beautiful. We all keep an eye on his socials to see if we’ve made it into one of his shots! 📸✨

Had a lovely time at the Beckenham Art Fair today! Picked up a pretty Christmas artwork and some delicious homemade cakes for the family. So many talented creators in Beckenham . Well done for the volunteers that organised the event. 🎄✨🍰

Made the most of the sunshine today and got out again to talk to residents. Nearly every door we knocked on is backing the Lib Dems — people have noticed what a difference having Lib Dem councillors has made in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

Miserable weather but great conversations with residents today. Got into a few blocks we haven’t visited in a while, residents thanks us for projects we’ve worked on, incl pedestrian safety at Corner Ways Surgery - the junction redesign currently underway by council highways.

Your Lib Dem Councillors and team are out all year round. We hit a big milestone in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope: 3,000 doors knocked on so far this year. Talking to residents on the doorstep is the best way to stay focused on the issues that matter most to local people. 💛

Brilliant afternoon chatting with residents today — it really means a lot when people are genuinely pleased to see you, recognise you from previous visits, and appreciate the work you’ve done on local issues. Thanks everyone 🧡

It’s our Councillor Surgery tomorrow 9.30 to 11am, Sat 15 Nov at the Waitrose Cafe. Hope to see some of you there.

Excellent Safer Neighbourhood Police meeting last night — great update on Project ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement & Recovery), new local policing priorities agreed, and I briefed on key Council public protection work.

🚧 Bromley Rd closed (Manor Rd ↔ Bevington Rd) after SGN found a gas leak and a water leak. Thames Water now repairing too. Likely closed until 19 Nov. Manor Rd also has temporary lights for separate Mua Gas works until 21 Nov.

Well said Ed Davey. This is foreign interference. The BBC isn’t perfect, but those shouting loudest for its demise often have ulterior motives. The hypocrisy and vested interests couldn’t be more obvious. I back the BBC!

It was a honour to lay a wreath of Remembrance today. We remember the service and sacrifice of those that fought for our freedoms.

What a result! Gives a boost to progressives and inclusivity in the US and here. It will be interesting to watch his term. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Strong Lib Dem support out there today! 💛 Wonderful to receive such lovely feedback about our regular email updates, year-round door knocking, and quick responses to local issues. Thank you for the support! 👏✨ #BeckenhamLibDems #WorkingAllYearRound

We actually remembered to take a photo this time! 📸 Always great to be out chatting with residents — even better when all four of us are out together

This afternoon we celebrated the opening of Phase One at Calverley Close, Beckenham. A resident showed us her new energy-efficient home, which was lovely. Phases Two & Three still to come in this 10-year project transforming the Riverside community here.

Met Padriag from the Odeon this morning. Screen 1 and 2 at the Odeon have reopened today. The team are excited for the Taylor Swift event at 9pm tonight.

Vasconez Silver on Beckenham High Street is open. The shop was unaffected by the fire. But with barriers still up around the site, you need to backtrack to visit the shop. Jacquie and Abby would love some extra visitors.

Horrified by the synagogue attack. My heart is with the victims’ families and the Jewish community. This is not the tolerant Britain I love. No one should face violence or fear violence for their faith.

🚧 ROADWORKS 🚧 Thames Water will be closing High St, Beckenham whilst they carry out a new connection opposite No 22 (Bato Coffee) from 6 to 11 October with local diversions in place.

Beckenham High Street remains closed (6am) after fire. Police awaiting specialist check on Kebab Ye building this morning. If safe, road will reopen later today. Buses diverted – check TfL for updates.

We met with the Odeon Manager this evening and have some amazing news — the cinema will reopen tomorrow! Screens 1 & 2 will remain closed due to water damage. LFB are still on site checking for hot spots (could be another 2 hrs) and police will decide when the road can reopen.

More news on the High Street fire - road still closed but expected to open later today.

Odeon cinema saved from fire at nearby building - amazing work from the London Fire Brigade www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Beckenham High Street Fire Update

Council update on fire at Beckenham Odeon Cinema and Kebab Ye.