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The Borough Engineer reports that the number of
houses for which plans have been approved during the year
1937 is 462 and all erected by private enterprise. This
figure shows a considerable falling off compared with 741
for 1936.
At the time of writing the Local Authority had completed
negotiations for the acquisition of 103 acres of open
space in the Bromley Common area. The Local Authority
deserves congratulation on their enterprise in securing to
posterity yet another precious tract of land as a health
giving open space.
Especially noteworthy is the disappearance during
1937 of the old unsightly refuse tip at Tylney Road, which
had for years been a source of nuisance and annoyance to
the neighbourhood, and one must pay tribute to those who
have been responsible for its remarkable transformation
into a delightful recreation ground comprising over three
acres.
With the acquisition of the old Rectory and grounds
at Hayes, the town receives an additional two acres of
pleasure ground, while two roods of land at Widmore
House Gardens disappears to make room for the necessary
extensions to the Municipal Offices.