West Wickham News Roundup

High Broom Wood Improvements

Improvement works are underway at High Broom Wood to support the local environment. Key benefits include:

• Soil stability:
• Restricted access lets native plants grow along the riverbanks, reducing erosion.
• Water flow:
• Re-routing footpaths creates space for the river to flow naturally, lowering water speed and erosion.
• Cleaner water:
• Diverting runoff improves water quality and reduces sediment reaching Kelsey Park’s lakes.
• Wildlife support:
• Restoring riverbank buffer zones boosts biodiversity and provides food and shelter for local species.
• Pollution control:
• Plants help filter and break down pollutants before they reach the river.
• Healthier ecosystems:
• All these changes strengthen the aquatic environment and support climate resilience.

West Wickham Library Update

We are delighted that West Wickham Library will soon re-open and will once again be a fantastic local asset.

Next door, 26 new affordable homes for Bromley residents are nearing completion. We look forward to welcoming our new neighbours soon.