Securing a longterm future for the Churchill Theatre

The council is continuing with its plans, announced last year, to ensure that a thriving, state of the art theatre remains anchored at the very heart of Bromley Town Centre deep into the 21st Century.

A council spokesman said: “Whilst discussions remain ongoing with the theatre’s current operators Trafalgar Group, the council is also going out to market to invite additional expressions of interest, to secure the future of the theatre, in line with its statutory duty to obtain best value for Council Taxpayers money, prior to reaching a final decision.”

This follows confirmation last year that the theatre, which was constructed in the 1970s and is now rapidly approaching the end of its life, needs to be replaced, providing the council with an exciting opportunity to secure a new and upgraded theatre, as well as enabling the relocation of Bromley’s Central Library to a more prominent location on street at the vacant Top Shop premises slightly nearer to Market Square.

A council spokesperson continued “Our ambitions for Bromley Town centre remain undimmed, despite the well-publicised squeeze on local councils’ funding. There is still much work to be done and further news will follow when appropriate.”

Information about forthcoming shows at the Churchill Theatre is available by visiting the Trafalgar Entertainment website. https://trafalgartickets.com/ churchill-theatre-bromley/en-GB

Interested parties should contact the council’s retained agent Knight Frank.

Berkeley is a leading force in urban regeneration, building thriving communities across three developments in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, including London’s newest neighbourhood south of the river, Kidbrooke Village.

Kidbrooke Village is one of London’s most significant regeneration projects with £1 billion investment going into transforming the area into a flourishing neighbourhood where people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life. Delivering 5,000 homes of mixed tenure by 2030, the development offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom high-quality homes.

Best of both worlds

Kidbrooke Village is located in one of London’s most sought-after boroughs, Royal Greenwich, with buzzing Blackheath on its doorstep and the iconic O2 only a short distance away. Although situated in zone 3 close to the hustle and bustle of central London, the neighbourhood is set amongst 86 acres of beautiful parkland and open space (equivalent to 45 football pitches), offering the local community the best of both worlds. Tranquil Cator and Sutcliffe Parks sit at the heart of the development, providing beautiful landscaped green open space for those who live there.

Easily accessible and well-connected

Location is everything when it comes to building a new development and connectivity is at the heart of Kidbrooke Village. Situated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, one of only four Royal Boroughs, the neighbourhood is well-connected to key locations across the Capital.

Some of London’s most important business districts such as Canary Wharf and the City can be accessed within half an hour by train. Kidbrooke Village station is conveniently located in in the Village Centre - London

Bridge can be reached in just 17 minutes, Canary Wharf in 24 minutes, the iconic O2 is just a 12- minute drive away and it is a 14-minute walk to Blackheath Village. There is also a regular bus route in the area, as well as safe cycle and pedestrian routes running throughout the development. All this great connectivity enables the community to easily access the best of London's lifestyle and culture.

Airport connectivity is also offered; residents can reach Gatwick Airport in just 46 minutes and Heathrow in 45 minutes. London City airport is just 20 minutes from the development.

Oasis of calm with sustainability at its core

Although close to all the action in London, Kidbrooke Village offers the local community and buyers an oasis of calm within the capital. With nature at its heart, wellbeing comes first at the community.

The commitment to sustainability and biodiversity is at the forefront of Berkeley’s plans when building any new development and Kidbrooke Village is no exception to that. Over 750 mature trees have been planted to date to offer shade and improve air quality by helping to absorb CO2 emissions. The site has so far delivered a 100% biodiversity net gain which could rise as high as 250% in the coming years.

With sustainability at its core, Kidbrooke Village has won the prestigious 'Sir David Attenborough Award for Enhancing Biodiversity’. The area is a haven for plants and wildlife with an abundance of grassland, meadow and rich wetland all on the doorstep. There are exciting plans to provide a new nature pavilion in partnership with London Wildlife Trust. This partnership has been ongoing since the development’s inception, following the delivery of award-winning Cator Park.

Landscaping includes the 20-acre Cator Park where London’s most ambitious biodiversity net gain project is being delivered and was awarded the Overall President’s Award in The Landscape institute Awards in 2020. Cator Park was created and designed by award-winning architects, Jo Cowen Architects and HTA landscape, and was developed in partnership with London Wildlife Trust in a commitment to continually encourage biodiversity across the site. The rewilding of Cator Park will in time encourage birds, mammals and insects to nest.

It is not only Cator Park which is being praised for its commitment to the environment - Sutcliffe Park has been declared a local nature reserve and is one of Greenwich's Green Flag sites. Quaggy River runs through Sutcliffe Park, creating a biodiverse wetland area and a Kidbrooke Village nature reserve.

Everything on the doorstep

The green open space boasts a play area for children of all ages developed in collaboration with Apes Adventure Playground Engineers, designers of the Olympic Park Playground. Having a safe area for children to play is essential to have on one’s doorstep for families looking to settle.

Supporting the local community is at the heart of everything Berkeley does at Kidbrooke Village. Adding value to society, improving quality of life, building inclusive spaces, creating a healthier and safer environment, developing local skills and employment opportunities, supporting the growth of local businesses and bringing new ideas are all part of the long-term sustainable community being nurtured by Berkeley.

The neighourbood gives the local community access to a whole host of amenities on their doorstep. The Village Centre is home to a wealth of essential facilities such as the Kidbrooke Community Hub, which supports

For more information visit the website: www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/developments/london/greenwich/kidbrooke-village young people and families. The Kidbrooke Community Hub opened its doors in January 2024 and hosts a range of activities and services for the community groups of Kidbrooke Village, such as boxing, dance classes and karate, to name a few.

The local community also has access to the health facilities on-site at the Village Centre including a doctors, dentists and a pharmacy, serving both NHS and private patients. Kidbrooke Village is additionally home to two primary schools which are just a five-minute walk away from the development and a nursery for the younger families.

Sport and fitness outlets are also provided, including a multi-use games area. The development also has a whole host of socialising spots to meet friends such as ‘The Depot’ (a stylish Young’s gastro pub) and the Kidbrooke Food Market in conjunction with local suppliers. Drury 188-189 café and YoHome Oriental supermarket are due to open this year.

Peace of mind

When it comes to buying a forever home, buyers need to trust in not only the product they are purchasing, but also the developer in which they are buying from. Berkeley builds high-quality homes, with a passion and purpose to strengthen communities and make a lasting difference to people’s lives.

Kidbrooke Village offers a thriving community for professionals and families to call home, a neighbourhood like no other where people really can live the best of both worlds.