Community Safety and Inclusivity: The Slade Green Engagement Forum

We are pleased to invite all residents and frequent visitors of Slade Green to a vital local event focusing on Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG). This forum is a unique opportunity to directly engage with the Bexley Community Safety Partnership (BCSP), local police, and council services, with a specific focus on Slade Green.

The goal of the engagement forum is twofold: to provide clear, essential information on ongoing work and support services in the area, and to create a safe space for you to voice your concerns and ask questions directly.

By attending, you can:

• Discuss concerns: Share any local issues or specific safety worries related to gender-based safety.

• Learn about progress: Get up-to-date information on the initiatives that the BCSP and local services are undertaking to keep Bexley and Slade Green safe.

• Obtain advice: Access support and advice from experts present at the forum.

• Ensure inclusivity: This is a family-friendly event, and children are welcome.

We have a shared responsibility for community safety. Your voice is essential in shaping the solutions that make Slade Green a safer place for everyone.

For more information and resources on VAWG in Bexley, please visit: www.bexley.gov.uk/vawg

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026 Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Location: Orchard House Orbit Hub, Slade Green DA8 3PY

Community Event: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Slade Green

 

Water Safety at Five Arches Bridge, Foots Cray Meadows - MetEngage St Marys and St James

Police are reminding members of the public to take extra care around the water near Five Arches Bridge in Foots Cray Meadows, particularly as warmer weather approaches and more people visit the area.

While the location is a popular beauty spot, the river can present hidden dangers, including:

Sudden changes in water depth

Slippery banks and structures

Cold water shock, even during warm weather

We are urging everyone to:

Avoid entering the water, especially jumping from bridges or raised areas

Keep a close eye on children and ensure they are supervised at all times

Stay well back from the edge where surfaces may be unstable or slippery

In an emergency:

Call 999 immediately and ask for the appropriate emergency service

Your safety and the safety of others is our priority. Please enjoy the area responsibly and help us prevent avoidable accidents.

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/449888/Water-Safety-at-Five-Arches-Bridge-Foots-Cray-Meadows 

Theft of Motor Vehicle on Martens Avenue - MetEngage Bexleyheath

Good morning Resident,

On Sunday 31st May at approximately 22:50hrs a silver Volvo XC90 was stolen on Martens Avenue. 

As you live within the location of this theft, I am reaching out to see if anyone had seen or heard anything at this time. If you have any CCTV, it would be greatly appreciated if you could review at the time stated above to see if anything has been captured. Please reply to this message if you have any information. 

Please be assured that officers will be patrolling the area in an attempt to detect and deter crime.

If you have a vehicle yourself, please be aware of this theft and follow the below link for information on how to protect yourself from motor vehicle crime

 Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Metropolitan Police

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/450004/Theft-of-Motor-Vehicle-on-Martens-Avenue