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Farnborough & Crofton

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Branch Chairman: Toby Sims

Deputy Chairman Political/Membership: Judi Ellis

Deputy Chairman Fundraising:  Gemma Stedman

Secretary: Tricia Dablin

The Ward lies to the south of the Borough divided by the A21 and A232 roads with excellent road links to the M25, the town Centres of Bromley, Orpington and Croydon. Within a short distance there is Orpington Rail Station and a Bus Terminal.

In Locksbottom is sited the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) which was opened in 2003 by HRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal.

There are a number of small shopping parades within the ward situation at, Locksbottom, Crofton Lane, Kelvin Parade, Tile Farm Avenue and Farnborough Village.

Farnborough Village is some what unique in retaining its old charm of village life and part being a conservation area.

In Farnborough & Crofton there are a number of open spaces namely Sparrows Wood, Roundabout Wood, Darrick and Newstead Woods, Tugmutton Common and Crofton Heath. The area also benefits by having a number of inside and outside sports and recreation facilities and within easy reach to the High Elms Golf Course.

The area is renowned for its long standing history by having the remains of a Roman Villa in Crofton Road, nearby Caesar’s Camp in Keston and Darwin’s House in Downe. In addition there are a number of churches of various denominations.

Within Farnborough & Crofton there are a number of well supported restaurants, fast food outlets and public houses.

There are a large number of nursery, primary and senior schools in the area and consists of:-
Newstead Woods. Academy Senior School
Darrick Wood. Academy Senior School
Darrick Wood Junior School
Tubbenden Primary School
Farnborough Village Primary School
Griffin – Centre for children with special needs.

There is a dedicated community spirit throughout the ward organised by areas of local residents namely:-
Crofton Place and Sparrows Drive Residents’ Association
Crofton Residents’ Association
Farnborough Park Management
Farnborough Village Society
Oregon Square Residents’ Association

There are a number of Friend’s Groups that give voluntary help to maintain the park lands and open green spaces. These are:-
The Friends of Tugmutton Common
The Friends of Newstead and Darrick Woods
Farnborough Village
Tugmutton Allotments Association

People
Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Farnborough & Crofton Ward
Robert Evans is a Conservative councillor for Farnborough & Crofton ward. Committee appointments:- Finance & General Purposes Care Services Audit Health and Well Being Board. Responsibilities:- Executive Portfolio Holder for Care Services (including Public Health) Appoint
Charles Joel

Charles Joel

Farnborough & Crofton Ward
Councillor for Farnborough & Crofton
Christopher Marlow

Christopher Marlow

Farnborough & Crofton Ward
Councillor for Farnborough & Crofton Christopher Marlow is a Conservative councillor for Farnborough and Crofton Ward I’ve been fortunate to live in the London Borough of Bromley for nearly 30 years. I attended local schools, and have many friends and family living nearby.

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