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Update on Walnuts development Spotlight on local businesses Prime Minister in town Reopening Roadmap

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Census 2021

The next census takes place on Sunday 21st March 2021, with every household across England and Wales asked to help build a “complete picture of the nation”.

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ODERN censuses have been taking place every ten years since 1801, with the exception of 1941 during WW2. Accurate information on the numbers of people, the balance of young and old, what jobs people do, where they live and in what type of housing – all helps government and local authorities make decisions on planning and funding public services, such as schools, health services, roads and libraries.

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) carries out the census on behalf of the government. Every household is asked to take part on Sunday 21 March 2021 or as soon as possible after. Most households in the UK will have been invited to do

For more info, visit census.gov.uk Statistics obtained from recent censuses can be found at on the ons.gov.uk website but if you want to dig back even further you can go to the National Archives. No personal data is released or shared by the ONS but people can look at profiles of the country and their local area.

so online using a code received in a letter in early March. The census is mandatory to complete and can be done on your phone, laptop, computer or tablet. It should take around 10 minutes.

Although taking part online is strongly encouraged, some will receive a paper questionnaire, and anyone can request one.

London Borough of Bromley 2011 Census Stats • There were 309,392 people recorded in Bromley, making us the sixth most populous London borough

• There were 12,000 more female than male residents, a 52-48% split

• 2,190 of you cycled to work

• 120,153 people were married

• Over 73,000 people worked full-time, with 41,000 people both living and working in Bromley • 25,213 Bromley residents were small employers and own account workers • 20,095 were under 5 years old, while 2,729 were over the age of 90

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by Orpington 1st BID Executive Director, Sharon Baldwin

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ELCOME to the Spring edition of The Orpington 1st Magazine brought to you by Orpington businesses, a community that is adapting fast to the changes taking place in the way customers use town centres, accelerated

by Covid-19.

Businesses want to provide you with the goods and services that you want, in the way that you want to access them, so whether it’s online, click and collect, or face to face, it’s all about you the customer, the experience you get and the service you receive.

Despite the many challenges facing our high street, interest from investors is high and we continue to have new businesses opening, so please continue to support your town centre beyond lockdown and think local 1st.

Now that we have a roadmap for reopening, we are working hard to ensure your welcome back to town is safe and enjoyable. The council will be installing public information banners and pavement markers to ensure that we all follow the Hands Face Space message which remains a priority.

Businesses have adapted their premises to ensure a Covid-secure environment so please follow all the necessary guidelines when visiting.

15,250 copies are printed of each edition of The Orpington 1st Magazine. 14,000 are delivered to homes across Orpington with a further 1,250 available to pick up at locations across the town centre.

The magazine is also available to read online, sent to a subscriber base of 6,000, and promoted to a combined social media following of over 12,000.

Orpington 1st Business Improvement District www.orpington1st.co.uk Orpington1st 01689 829 527 info@orpington1st.co.uk If you would like to advertise in the next edition please contact us.

Ways With Words is a literary festival brought to you by the Rotary in partnership with Orpington 1st which promises to be a fantastic addition to the town’s event programme. The inaugural festival takes place in May and will be packed full of talks, recitals, competitions and more.

We look forward to welcoming you back to town soon.

We will start the new season with a spring clean, jet washing, litter picking and removing unwanted waste so please let us know of any grot spots you think need attention and join in with planting and painting days to make this year’s London in Bloom entry our best.

Our usual events have had to change but we continue to look at interactive and engaging activities and I am delighted to announce a brand-new event for 2021.

We installed these touch-free hand sanitiser stations in the town centre for public use as part of the business community’s drive to make Orpington as Covidsafe as possible. Purchased from local company, Gel Station, you can find them on the high street opposite Boots and Barclays.

Contents 3 Census 2021 is coming 6 Town welcomes the Prime Minister 9 Real Estate Live: Orpington 1st for sustainable future 10 Award winning kitchen design 14 Gareth Bacon MP’s column 16 Roadmap for reopening

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Walnuts Centre Public Consultation Policing Matters: meet Sergeant Farmer Get creative with Mirakle Mike Spotlight on: Angelo’s Barbers Better for Business: Budget breakdown Purelake development update Bromley vaccination centre opens Have you got Ways With Words?

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Orpington town centre welcomes Boris Johnson visits Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre.

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RIME Minister Boris Johnson visited the Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre in Bromley on 15 February to meet NHS staff, volunteers, and patients at the Covid-19 vaccination clinic, one of South East London Integrated Care Partnership’s 25 GP-led vaccination sites.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “It was great to meet Ruchira Paranjape, Clare Ross, Angela Bhan, Taraq Waheed, and the fantastic NHS team at Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre yesterday, who are working incredibly hard to get south east London vaccinated. GPs have done an incredible job from the start of our vaccination programme, getting millions of often hard-toreach people and communities protected.”

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The PM’s visit came on the day when the NHS successfully completed the offer of first vaccine doses to more than 15 million of the most vulnerable over-70s, health and care workers, and people with serious underlying health conditions. Speaking to reporters, Mr Johnson urged people in the top four vulnerable groups who have not yet had a first vaccine dose to “Dial 119 and we’ll fix you up with a jab”.

Dr Ruchira Paranjape, GP at the Knoll Medical Practice, showed the Prime Minister around the Centre.

“It was a pleasure to introduce the Prime Minister to the many individuals working so hard to make our vaccination programme a success. There is huge dedication from local GPs to make the Covid‑19 vaccination programme work in Bromley and across south

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Prime Minister east London. As well as having five GP-led vaccination sites in the borough, many of our practices are running satellite clinics which have been critical in getting our housebound patients vaccinated and reaching communities who may have difficulties getting to the main vaccination sites.”

Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre opened in the heart of the town centre in September 2019, providing a range of communitybased health services to Orpington residents, and became the first GP-led Covid-19 vaccination centre to open in Bromley in December 2020, vaccinating patients from seventeen local GP practices.

Clare Ross, Chief Executive of the Bromley GP Alliance, which organised and run the Covid-19 vaccination clinics at Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre and two other GP-led sites in Bromley, said they have delivered over 25,000 vaccinations so far.

David Lipscombe, Facilities Co-ordinator at Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre, said, “It has been a busy time for me and my colleagues in setting up 250 vaccination sites across England, but it is fantastic to have the hard work that we and the clinical frontline have put in be recognised.”

Residents can get their vaccine in several ways including through hospitals hubs, GP-led Primary Care Network sites, clinical satellite clinics, roving services for the housebound and the new mass vaccination site which is due to open at Bromley Civic Centre in March.

The Prime Minister spoke with many of the doctors, nurses and staff, as well as saying hello to some local residents.

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N 23 February over 150 delegates from across the UK and from a range of sectors registered for Real Estate Live UK: Sustainable Town Centres — what do they look like?

Real Estate Live UK takes place three times a year with a week-long series of free virtual events, bringing together leading names and experts

from the public and private sectors to discuss issues facing the property and regeneration industries and showcasing the number of investment opportunities around the country.

Across London, public and private sector leaders are looking to address the changes taking place in our town centres. Shifts in shopping patterns have been accelerated, and people are staying and spending closer to home – but are these changes here to stay?

Visionary placemaking

With a focus on visionary placemaking, environmental impact and the role of Business Improvement Districts in driving economic growth, Orpington 1st were invited to host an expert panel to discuss how town centres can capitalise on regeneration opportunities, support the drive to net zero, and become vibrant ‘huburbs’, that are fit for the future.

We were delighted to be joined by Max Farrell, Founder & CEO of The London Collective, who chaired the session on our behalf, along with

Rob Tincknell, Partner at Areli Real Estate, Peter Morgan, Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation & Housing at London Borough of Bromley, and Gareth Bacon MP, Member of Parliament for Orpington.

Post-Covid regeneration

Orpington will be one of the first town centres to have a major regeneration scheme post-Covid, providing the opportunity to create a high quality, innovative, and sustainable centre fit for the future, and an exemplar of good practice.

Speaking after the event, Orpington 1st Executive Director, Sharon Baldwin, said, “Our Real Estate Live UK webinar has received a great response, and we’re delighted to be able to highlight that Orpington is at the forefront of a collaborative approach to place shaping.

“Places are important. They shape towns and cities and, when designed correctly, enable the opportunity for innovation, and create communities.”

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Dream team: Kütchenhaus co-owners and kitchen aficionados Charlotte and Lily.

Recipe for success: Award-winning kitchen designers cooking up a storm in cutting edge new showroom Having worked as “rivals” for several years under their previous employer – outperforming over 350 designers to finish as the top two consultants across the country – Kütchenhaus Orpington owners, Charlotte and Lily, met for the first time on a company trip in 2016.

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EALISING their shared work ethic and zest for the industry, they decided to combine their skills and experience, and joined forces to start their own business. Following a year of market research and precision planning, Kütchenhaus Orpington opened its doors in The Walnuts in early 2018 and has gone on to win a string of five-star reviews from delighted customers across South London and Kent.

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Three years on and going from strength to strength, the pair had no hesitation reinvesting in Orpington and recently completed the move a short distance round the corner, ahead of the planned transformation of the Walnuts centre. Just steps from ODEON, Nando’s and Pure Gym, their new showroom boasts over 2,000 square feet of retail space showcasing a selection of stylish kitchens and top of the range appliances and accessories.

Explaining the relocation, Lily said, “Moving to a new unit provided us with a blank canvas to create a showroom with a completely fresh design, incorporating the latest trends. We’re thrilled with the result and the feedback! Orpington as a location in general has broad appeal, with excellent schools, good quality housing and great transport links, but we’re also really excited to be part of the upcoming redevelopment of the town.”

The growth of the business led the duo to recruit an additional design consultant, Merkan, in autumn 2020.

Lockdown did little to hold them back, and the team began 2021 busy with virtual appointments, making use of industry leading software to create beautiful kitchens remotely.

Charlotte said, “We’ve had a fantastic response here so far and once restrictions are lifted, we look forward to welcoming many more customers in store to help turn their dream kitchen into reality.”

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The end is in sight but we must After a year-long battle with coronavirus, the end is in sight. In a few short months, the nation will be vaccinated and liberated from coronavirus restrictions. To make sure this happens, we must tread carefully and follow the data. That’s why I support the Prime Minister’s cautious roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions gradually.

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HE four-step plan to reopen the country will put certainty ahead of speed. There will be a minimum of five weeks between each step: four weeks for the data to reflect changes in restrictions, followed by seven days’ notice of the restrictions to be eased. Before moving to the next step, the Government will assess the data to ensure the vaccine programme is on track, the jabs are working, the NHS is coping, and new variants won’t change the outlook.

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We are all eager to get back to normal life, but we must ease restrictions cautiously to end the cycle of lockdowns. There is no point

lifting restrictions too early, only to reimpose them later. That’s the last thing people and businesses need.

That’s why it’s right the roadmap is cautious; we need a plan to not only reopen Orpington but to keep it open.

The first step reopened schools and colleges on 8 March. Outdoor gatherings of either six people or two households will be allowed from 29 March. If this goes well, the second step - no earlier than 12 April - will reopen non-essential retail, indoor leisure facility and hospitality venues that can serve customers outside. By this point, nearly all adults over the age of 50 years old will have been offered their first vaccine.

The next step - no earlier than 17 May - will allow large gatherings outside and reopen indoor venues, including hospitality. Finally, the fourth step - no earlier than 21 June - will remove all remaining restrictions and reopen all businesses, restoring normality. By the end of July, all adults will have been offered a vaccine.

Gareth visited Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre at the end of January administer the Pfizer vaccine last December and the Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre has transformed itself into an exemplary vaccine centre.

I was pleased to welcome the Prime Minister to Orpington for his visit to the centre. Like him, I would like to thank the fantastic doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers who have been administering jabs to priority groups locally. With every jab, they are saving lives and taking us a step closer to normality.

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This doesn’t mean coronavirus will disappear in June - the virus will be with us for years to come. But, thanks to the UK’s vaccination programme, all adults who want a vaccine will be protected by July. This will drastically reduce the number of people who will need hospital care or die from the disease, ensuring coronavirus won’t overwhelm the NHS. Without the enormous effort of the UK’s army of vaccinators, this would not have been possible. At the time of writing, more than 20 million people have received their first jab that’s 1 in 3 adults across the country.

Only two countries, the United States and China, have vaccinated more people than the UK. That’s an incredible achievement.

Our local NHS has done a tremendous job getting jabs into people’s arms. The Princess Royal University Hospital was one of the first places in the country to

With the end in sight, I understand the urge to rush towards it. However, I firmly believe we must proceed cautiously.

It’s better to trade a few extra weeks with restrictions for the certainty that they will be removed permanently. Until then, we must all continue to follow the rules, support our local businesses as they reopen and get the jab when called. Together, we will finally end this crisis.

For updates on local issues, follow Gareth on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube, and sign up to his monthly newsletter at www.garethbacon.com/sign-up

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Roadmap for Recovery

N Monday 22nd February, the Prime Minister outlined a 4-step lockdown exit plan for England.

The plan requires that certain tests be met at each stage: •T he coronavirus vaccine programme continues to go to plan • E vidence shows vaccines are sufficiently reducing the number of people dying with the virus or needing hospital treatment • I nfection rates do not risk a surge in hospital admissions •N ew variants of the virus do not fundamentally change the risk of lifting restrictions

STEP 1

MONDAY 8 MARCH Schools, colleges and universities •C hildren and students will go back to school •C hildren at secondary schools and colleges will be tested to see if they have Covid-19, twice a week •T eachers will also be tested

Meeting people outdoors

From Monday, 8 March you can go out for leisure or exercise with: • People in your household •P eople in your support bubble • 1 person who is not in your household or support bubble •P eople who live in a care home will be allowed 1 visitor •Y ou should still keep 2 metres away from people

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STEP 3

MONDAY 29 MARCH

FROM MONDAY 17 MAY:

•m eet in groups of 6 people outside, including in a private garden

•Y ou can meet who you like outdoors in a group of up to 30 people

•m eet in groups of 2 households.

•O utdoor sports places will open up again, like tennis or basketball courts

•R estaurants, cafés and pubs will be able to serve people sitting at a table inside

•Y ou should still stay at home as much as you can. You should work from home if you can.

•O ther indoor places will also open, like cinemas, children’s play areas, and hotels

•Y ou should still keep 2 metres away from people

• S ome larger outdoor sports and shows will be able to have people watching

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•U p to 30 people will be able to go to weddings, funerals and events to remember someone

MONDAY 12 APRIL • Shops will open •H airdressers and nail salons will open

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• L ibraries and community centres • I ndoor gyms will open up - but you have to go on your own or with people in your household

• I t is hoped that all the remaining rules that are stopping people from getting together will be removed

•R estaurants, cafés and pubs will be able to serve people sitting at a table outside, but you should keep to your household group or bubble •U p to 30 people at a funeral; up to 15 people at a wedding •Y ou should still keep 2 metres away from people.

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Walnuts Public Consultation I hear there are plans for the Walnuts Shopping Centre – what are they?

Yes, Tikehau Capital purchased the Walnuts in 2019 and Areli Real Estate have been developing plans on their behalf, in consultation with local stakeholders and residents.

They presented their plans to the public at the end of 2020 and here’s a summary of their early concept:

•T he key part of the plans is to create a vibrant and sustainable town centre

•R edevelopment of the shopping centre with a mixed use development integrated with the town centre

• S hops, restaurants and workplaces specifically designed for local and independent businesses

•N ew homes bringing around 2000 new residents to the town centre

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WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Walnuts Shopping Centre •N ew affordable homes and homes for the younger generation and senior living

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•2 .3 acres of high quality public realm, including a 0.5 acre town square

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WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE PUBLIC CONSULTATION

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Public Consultation What has the feedback been from the local community?

•8 8% of respondents feel tree planting and landscaping is important/very important

In summer 2020, Areli asked the community to define their “problems, dreams and solutions” for Orpington town centre.

You can see the key themes in the illustration below.

At the end of 2020, Areli held a number of webinars and presented their plans to the local community. Here is a summary of the responses received to date: • 97% of respondents live locally

•5 5% of respondents feel a mix of new homes is important/very important

Problems • • • • • • •

Poor quality retail Absence of greenery Lack of housing Congestion Not attractive to young people Shortage of quality shops Too many coffee shops and restaurants

•8 7% of respondents feel public open spaces is important/very important

•9 2% of respondents feel independent businesses and smaller shops is important/very important • 7 7% feel cafés and restaurants are important/very important • 7 3% feel improved town centre connections is important/very important •6 7% of respondents support the proposals (17% No, 16% Don’t Know)

Dreams • • • • • • • •

Aspirational town centre Pedestrianised high street New cycle lanes Larger number of residents More choice of shops Additional greenery Community hub for all ages Better toilet facilities

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Rebuild the centre Attract independents Pedestrianise the high street Deliver more cycle lanes Introduce greenery Appeal to young people Invest more money Create a USP for Orpington

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Zone 1: Civic Square

Zone 2: Market Street

Zone 3: Market Place

Zone 4: Dryden Way

Zone 5: Lych Gate Road

Zone 6: TheLink

How will the proposals benefit Orpington town centre?

The proposals will create: • • • •

A vibrant and sustainable town centre Open streets for thriving local and independent businesses High-quality public realm with a revitalised Town Square Strong links into the High Street connecting communities and green spaces to Orpington Town Centre • A new state-of-the-art leisure centre • New homes in the heart of Orpington and protecting the Green Belt • Creating a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable town centre 22

I would like to have my say; how do I get involved?

Areli Real Estate are committed to continuing to engage with the local community as the plans evolve.

Please visit their website to view the proposals, join the mailing list and let them know what you think. email consultation@ thewalnutsorpington.co.uk tel 020 3866 4696 web thewalnutsorpington.co.uk

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HOPE you are well during what remains a very challenging time for most. I would like to introduce myself as the new Sergeant for Orpington Ward, having taken over from the

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outgoing Sergeant A/PS Richard Phillips. I wish to extend my thanks to Richard for all his hard work as he leaves us to take up a new post in Bromley Safer Neighbourhoods.

I joined the Met in 2007 based at Tower Hamlets borough in East London. After a number of years attending emergency calls on response team, I chose to specialise in firearms and protection duties, which involved offering protection at both Downing Street and the Palace of Westminster. I came to Bromley on promotion in 2018, where I have worked in the antisocial behaviour unit and under neighbourhood policing as the sergeant for Petts Wood, Chelsfield and Farnborough wards.

OVER the last few months, e-scooters have become increasingly popular with many receiving them as Christmas presents. However, it is important that users understand that it is currently illegal to ride a privately owned e-scooter on a UK public road, cycle lane or pavement.

Anyone who does is committing an offence and could face a fine, get penalty points on their licence, and see their e-scooter impounded.

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The only place a privately owned e-scooter can be used is on private land, with the permission of the landowner, and officers in my team have already issued warnings to several e-scooter riders on the high street under Section 59 of the police reform act.

THE team and I are committed to supporting Orpington’s businesses as well as keeping residents and visitors safe.

You will have no doubt seen or heard recent communications from Government about the easing of lockdown restrictions, which I’m sure you will agree will be a welcome change. It is imperative, though, that we do so safely and in line with government advice.

With large parts of the high street still unable to trade as usual due to the national restrictions, we have seen, as you would expect, a steep decline in footfall in and around the high street. This has resulted in a marked decline in the number of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour (ASB) being committed.

I am mindful however, that as shops start to reopen and as we approach warmer months, we may start to see an increase in these types of

incidents. My team are working hard to remain visible in the high street and target offenders quickly and robustly. To assist in this, the Met has introduced a new way of recording ASB, which allows us to not only escalate repeat offenders quickly, but also to work closely with partner agencies to ensure any vulnerabilities are captured. This can involve multi-agency visits to offenders’ homes to address the root cause of their actions.

In February, banning notices were issued to two youths following instances of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.

These notices prohibit them from entering the shopping centre,

which if breached, can lead to prosecution for trespassing.

LASTLY, I would also like to remind businesses of Operation RETAIL, where business owners can contact police regarding shoplifters. Once an initial call has been placed to 101, the retailer will receive a pack in the post, which contains all the necessary documents to report the matter. This saves valuable time for police and retailers alike and means officers can spend more time out on the beat.

I look forward to returning to some sense of normality in the coming months and meeting as many of you as possible as the team and I patrol the ward.

A column by Sergeant Alex Farmer

It is illegal to ride a privately owned e‑scooter on a UK public road, cycle lane or pavement; doing so could result in a fine, penalty points on your licence, and the e‑scooter being impounded

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Mikael in action

Creative whizz sets up studio In our Winter 2019 edition we featured shared ownership art organisation and Priory custodians, V22 and their nineteen newly built studios for rent at the former home of Bromley Museum. One creative who has recently made the move to the Priory is Mirakle Productions’ Mikael Hasler.

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IKAEL has many years’ experience working across the broadcast and film industry, on over 20 feature films, over 30 TV productions, and many commercial advertising projects and documentaries around the world, with an impressive list of clients which includes Coca Cola, T-Mobile, BBC, Sky and 20th Century Fox. His passion for creativity, design, film-making and animation, along with his background in marketing and communications, ultimately drove Mikael to set up his own

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production company. Mirakle Productions Ltd produces high quality creative content to help individuals and businesses from a variety of industries.

With a long-standing relationship with Orpington 1st, Mikael has also helped many local business owners to grow, promote their services, and fulfil their creative potential. He has produced all the content for Orpington’s Finest Awards for several years, with the slick highdefinition end-product shown on the big screen at ODEON Orpington.

“Video content and creative marketing is hugely important to businesses. We specialise in creating inspiring, communicative, and engaging content, be it through cinematography, aerial filming, or 2D and 3D animation,” said Mike.

“There are three specific areas we can help in, through Mirakle Creations, Mirakle Live, and Mirakle Weddings. If you need

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Mirakle’s professional photography/filming studio is also available to hire, by the hour or half and full day rate, for portfolio or product photography, live streaming, and filming.

Hirers benefit from full use of backdrops, red head lights, soft box lighting, reflectors, professional microphones, various LED lighting panels and video camera hire. www.mirakleproductions.com MirakleProductions mirakleproductions mirakleproductions MiraklePro mirakle-productions

A range of artists and creatives have set up in V22’s studios since the shared ownership arts organisation took on the premises.

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RIGINALLY from Crockenhill, Bradley lives in Sidcup with his wife and children. Initially trained in ladies hairdressing, he made the move over to gents’ hair after walking by Angelo’s 22 years ago.

“I was looking for something new, so I introduced myself to Angelo. Town centres have obviously changed a lot since then; back then Angelo’s was the only barber on the high street!”

Six years later, Bradley bought the business from the barber shop’s eponym and his commitment to customer satisfaction has kept a loyal customer base coming back for over 20 years.

A big Chelsea fan and fitness fanatic, the father of two plays as a striker for local team Cudham United, has completed eight marathons, taken part in triathlons, and even undertaken a Personal Training course to occupy himself during lockdown. His love of sport is reflected in some of the shop’s décor, which includes a framed shirt emblazoned with the name of Chelsea legend Gian Franco Zola, and signed by the man himself.

The Angelo’s team of five fulltime barbers brings together many years of experience in delivering all the classic cuts, as well as unique and modern looks. It’s a business that feels a part of the high street.

Bradley says, “I love the town, I’ve been here a long time and it’s a friendly place – with some great

Bradley Jeffrey, Angelo’s Barbers A familiar face around town, having been cutting the hair of Orpingtonians for over two decades, Angelo’s owner Bradley Jeffrey brings a wealth of experience to your local barber shop, offering a wide range of styles and treatments. characters! There’s good camaraderie among fellow businesses, too. We’ve seen lots more homes built here in recent years, and families continue to move to the area, which is great for us.”

Very much a family oriented barbers, Angelo’s is well regarded for children’s hair and comes highly recommended from parents of children with autism, and customers who might require a particularly patient approach.

“We’re proud to be thought of as a barber shop which can accommodate those with specific needs, which might mean inviting them at a less busy period or showing some flexibility with opening times – even completing a haircut over more than one visit so the customer can get used to us.”

Positive about emerging from the current period of restrictions, Bradley and his team are looking forward to getting back to the high street and fixing our lockdown hair.

“It’s been a challenging time, but we showed last year how well we can adapt. I think the town is in good shape to respond and we have everything in place here to safely welcome customers old and new.”

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Better for Business Restart Grants

The chancellor confirmed £5bn of new grants for businesses - worth up to £6,000 for non-essential retailers and £18,000 for hospitality and leisure, including personal care businesses and gyms, which reopen later. Local Authorities will be tasked with distributing the grants in April.

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BUDGET 2021

N Wednesday 3rd March the chancellor set out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead as the UK emerges from the coronavirus crisis.

A range of new measures designed to help business through the pandemic were announced, alongside a series of tax-raising plans to help rebalance the public finances. More information is available on our website.

Business Rates

The Business Rates holiday for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure businesses, announced last year following persistent lobbying from BIDs and other business groups across the country, will be extended until June. From July, rates will be discounted by up to two-thirds.

The long called for final report on the fundamental review of business rates is set to be published by government in Autumn 2021. It is hoped that a complete overhaul of the antiquated and unfair system will follow, rebalancing the burden on high street businesses.

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The Furlough scheme (Job Retention Scheme) will be extended to September, with the government paying 80% of salary. In July, employers will be asked to put in 10%, rising to 20% from August.

The Self-employed grant has also been extended until September with a further 600k people now eligible. From April, claims can be made for a fourth grant worth 80% of three months’ average trading profits, up to £7,500 in total. This will be followed by a fifth grant later in the year, covering May to September. The amount paid will depend on the amount of turnover lost.

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Corporation tax is to increase from 19% to 25% in April 2023. The chancellor says this will still be the lowest rate in the G7 (lower than US, Canda, Japan, Italy, Germany and France). 70% of companies (1.5 million companies) - with profits of £50,000 or less - will still only be liable for the current 19% rate, while only those with profits of £250,000 or more will pay the full 25%.

VAT for hospitality and tourism

The reduced rate of 5% VAT for the hospitality and tourism sectors has been extended to the end of September, rising to an interim rate of 12.5% after that, before returning to 20% next April.

Income Tax, NI & VAT

There will be no changes to rates of income tax, national insurance or VAT, however, the Personal income tax allowance will be frozen at £12,570 from April 2022 to 2026, and the higher rate income tax threshold is frozen at £50,270 from 2022 to 2026.

Housing

The stamp duty holiday on properties worth up to £500,000 will be extended from the end of March until the end of June, following which there will still be no duty on homes worth up to £250,000 for another three months. The threshold returns to the usual level of £125,000 from October.

The chancellor also confirmed that the government will guarantee 95% mortgages to help those who can only afford a 5% deposit.

CONTACTLESS CARD LIMIT TO RISE TO £100

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HE limit on a single payment using contactless card technology will rise to £100 later this year, the Treasury has confirmed. The pandemic has accelerated a move away from cash, with shoppers often being encouraged to use contactless in many stores for public health reasons.

A year ago the limit was raised from £30 to £45. The amount spent on contactless hit a monthly record in August, boosted by the Eat Out to Help Out scheme and a relax in some coronavirus restrictions. A total of £8.4bn was spent on credit and debit cards using contactless during that month. The move will make payments easier for customers and businesses.

However, some have raised concerns that fraudsters will be able to spend more in one transaction with stolen or cloned cards, too.

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OLLOWING negotiations with Super Intendent Andy Brittain, with the support of Gareth Bacon MP, we’re pleased to have in place a nominated police officer for the town centre.

Constable Gary Wolfe (pictured) has been tasked with targeting business crime and building relationships with the business community. Businesses can contact him through a dedicated town centre business email. Log in to OBAC or email BID Manager Chris Travers for Constable Wolfe’s contacts.

Orpington Ward Constable Josh Goode (left) with Constable Gary Wolfe (right) on patrol in the town centre.

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HE Government is encouraging employers to adopt its workplace testing programme, and order free lateral flow tests for employees.

As the impact of the vaccine on transmission of the virus remains uncertain, asymptomatic testing employees in the workplace is seen as all the more important, as it allows organisations to identify potential outbreaks and respond at speed, keeping staff safe and preventing further disruption.

The secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs George Eustice MP said, “More and more businesses are registering for the programme each day, and have been quick to recognise the confidence and resilience that workplace testing provides. Staff have welcomed the security that they won’t put their families at unnecessary risk in carrying home infections that could have been prevented.”

The programme of free tests is open to all employers of over 50 staff and will run until 30th June, but you must register by 31st March. Further testing options are also available for organisations falling under the 50-person threshold. You can sign up at gov.uk/get-workplace-coronavirus-tests or email Covid-19.WorkforceTesting@ defra.gov.uk with any questions.

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Jonathan Lofthouse Site Chief Executive at the PRUH, part of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (left) being welcomed to the Civic Centre site by Bromley Council Leader Cllr Colin Smith (right) as the new Bromley Vaccination Centre opens to deliver up to 1,000 vaccinations a day.

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ROMLEY Council Leader, Cllr Colin Smith, welcomed members of the Princess Royal University Hospital and the South East London Clinical Commissioning Group to the Civic Centre as the new Bromley Covid Vaccination Centre established on the site prepared to open its doors to the public on 2nd March 2021.

In support of NHS and CCG partners, the council cleared the way for the launch of a Covid-19 vaccination centre in the Great Hall, Civic Centre, which opened its doors following a dry run on 1st March and will build to a capacity of more than 1000 vaccinations a day.

Cllr Colin Smith said, “I am absolutely delighted that we have been able to support our NHS colleagues by providing the location for their new vaccination centre in this way.

“We knew from the moment we

were asked to help that the Civic Centre site was the ideal venue, with so many people living nearby and the various transport links available for those living a little further away.

So, it has proved.

“The opening of this centre is seriously good news for Bromley and I strongly encourage everyone to take up their offer to come and receive your jabs, whenever that call up comes. The more of us that do, the more quickly we get to finally defeat this dreadful virus and get our lives and freedoms back on track in time for summer.”

Initially, the centre will operate four days a week and as more vaccines and trained staff become available, opening hours will extend to seven days a week.

Bromley is one of two boroughs leading the field in the number of vaccines delivered in South East London with more than 90% take up in the over 70s, over 80 per cent

of the 65-69 age group already vaccinated, as well as the highest level of those who are clinically extremely vulnerable at well over three-quarters having been vaccinated.

Jonathan Lofthouse, Site Chief Executive at the PRUH, part of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said, “We are proud to play such a key role in the NHS’s biggest ever vaccination programme, and support our community in this way.

“Thanks to the skills of our trained vaccinators, and our amazing volunteers, we are looking forward to using this extra capacity to step up the pace and scale of the vaccine roll-out.

“It has been a tremendous partnership effort to get this new centre up and running so quickly, and today’s opening marks another major milestone in the PRUH’s continuing hard work to protect people from this virus.”

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