Cllr Christine Catterall, Cllr Steven Hall & Cllr Caroline Newton with Louie French MP
East Wickham Conservatives – Delivering for Our Community Since 2006
East Wickham has had continuous Conservative representation since 2006 — and for good reason. Our dedicated team of Councillors have worked tirelessly to support residents not only in East Wickham, but via social media, in neighbouring wards and boroughs. Whether it's tackling everyday concerns like bin collections and potholes or addressing broader issues like crime, education, and planning, we are here to help.
Delivering Real Results
We believe in action, not just words. Here are just some of the visible successes we’ve delivered for our community:
- Requested dog fouling stencils to be added east of Upper Wickham Lane (July 2025?)
- Discover Welling Mayoral Funding (2025)
- Requested white line road markings to be refreshed east of Upper Wickham Lane (June 2025?)
- Bexley Box scheme to support vulnerable residents over winter (2024)
- Shoulder of Mutton Green Footpath Resurfacing (2023)
- Tesco Express Car Park Barriers – Upper Wickham Lane (2023)
- Shoulder of Mutton Green BT Box Artwork to defeat graffiti (2023) *Worked with Discover Welling
- East Wickham white line road markings refreshed between Wickham Street/Central Avenue and Upper Wickham Lane (2023)
- Chaucer Road parking restrictions to improve road safety and traffic flow (2023)
- Welling Banking Hub Launch (2023)
- Tree planting across East Wickham (2023)
- Police CCTV – Bennett Close (2023-Ongoing)
- Wickham Street/Edison Road junction BT Box Artwork to defeat graffiti (2022) * Worked with Discover Welling
- Wickham Street former Sign Shop Artwork to defeat graffiti (2022) *Worked with Discover Welling
- Foresters Arms Public House - Asset of Community Value (2022-0ngoing)
- East Wickham white line road markings refreshed between Wickham Street/Bellegrove Road and Central Avenue (2022)
- Resisted Welling Way and Rochester Way paid parking (2022-24)
- Resisted ShepardLeas development (2022-23)
- Resisted ULEZ (2022-23)
- Civic Recognition Awards for Animal Days Out and Discover Welling (2022)
- Supported Animal Days Out expansion planning application (2021)
- Attempted to Introduce a 4-dog limit to Bexley (2021-22)
- Civic Recognition Awards for Sean Ash, St. Mary's Fun Day Committee, the St. Mary Welling Players, and our volunteer litter pickers (2021)
- Blenheim Drive Housing Development - now Whiting Close (2019-24)
- Shoulder of Mutton Green Fence Installation (2019)
- Central Avenue Housing Development - long time vacant former motor spares shop - now Challis House (2018-2022)
- Kay Street cleanup and redevelopment (2018-Ongoing)
- Stopped Upper Wickham Lane road narrowing proposal (2018)
- Sponsored the Tidford Road CPZ Consultation which was narrowly rejected (2018)
- Bexley LED Street Lighting Rollout (2017)
- Planted daffodils on the Upper Wickham Lane embankment roundabout adjacent to Okehampton Crescent (2016)
- Anthony Road Housing Development - now St. Abbs Close (2014-16)
- Hillview Housing Development - now an extension to Hillview Drive with Bond Close (2013-15)
- Welling Corridor Scheme - Bellegrove Road & Welling Way (2012)
- East Wickham Primary School Academy Conversion (2011)
- Wickham Street Fanny on the Hill Housing Developments - now Point Apartments and Fanny on the Hill Apartments (2010-18)
- Challenged the Green Chain Walk closure on Woodlands Farm Trust (2010-13)
- Beal Close Garage Fence and Gate (2010)
- Riverdale Court Care Home Opened (2009-10)
- ASB Dispersal Zone – Ridley Road (2009)
- Honiton Road/Exeter Road Pavement Widening to address dangerous vehicle maneuvers (2009)
- William Foster Lane Housing Developments (2008-23)
- Eastcote Road Post Box Reinstatement (2007)
- Eastcote Primary School Refurbishment (2007-10)
We’ve supported housing developments that revitalise derelict sites and reduce anti-social behaviour, while ensuring the development is in keeping with the community, as well as working closely with local police and attending regular Safer Neighbourhood Team meetings.
Community First
We are proud to collaborate with local groups and initiatives that make East Wickham a better place to live:
- Discover Welling – Supporting Christmas lights, litter picks, and beautification projects
- East Wickham Open Space volunteers – Helping with clean-ups and planting
- St. Mary’s Fun Day Committee – Assisting in organising this well loved annual event on the Shoulder of Mutton Green
- Welling Town Business Associates – Engaging with local businesses
- East Wickham Safer Neighbourhood Team Panel - Working with Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators and our local police to target crime
- Bexley London & Quadrant Housing Board – Representing Bexley social housing interests and needs
- Bexley Police Safer Neighbourhood Board – Ensuring Bexley community safety remains a priority
Your East Wickham Councillors engage with residents and community groups throughout the year. Our opposition Parties only turn up for your vote at election time!!
Ongoing Objectives
We’re actively working on:
- Introducing a 4-dog limit across Bexley following multiple complaints about professional dog walkers on the East Wickham Open Space
- Addressing fly-tipping concerns and seeking the redevelopment of Kay Street
- Protecting the Foresters Arms Pub as a community asset
- Addressing traffic volume and speed on Sherwood Road
- Addressing ASB in and around Bennett Close
- Maintaining and protecting our three open spaces in East Wickham
We also continue to push for better road maintenance, tree planting, and smarter coordination of roadworks with utility companies.
Standing Up for East Wickham
While we’ve had some setbacks — such as the ULEZ expansion and certain Greenwich Council decisions — we remain committed to standing up for East Wickham against policies that harm our community. The impact of a Labour London Mayor has been particularly challenging for Outer London boroughs like ours.
Stay Connected
- We hold a monthly advice surgery on the second Saturday of each month (except August and December) from 11am to 12 noon. No appointment needed — just come along and speak with us.
- We also hold surgeries at local community events such as the St.Mary's Fun Day on Shoulder of Mutton Green and support Falconwood & Welling Ward at Community Day events in Welling.
- You can also reach us via email, phone, or on Nextdoor.co.uk. We have been providing regular online news on bin collections, roadworks, planning applications, and much more!
Councillor Christine Catterall - 07717 223259 - [email protected]
Councillor Steven Hall - 07956 909661 - [email protected]
Councillor Caroline Newton - 07873 878797 - [email protected] - We work closely with our local MP, Louie French, who continues to support our efforts and advocate for East Wickham in Parliament.
Other News
Councillor Christine Catterall was installed as the 61st Mayor of Bexley on 21st May 2025 (see Council - Wednesday 21 May 2025, 7:30pm - London Borough of Bexley Webcasts). This is a one-year term of office which will see her represent Bexley across the borough and beyond in 300-600 events. Her East Wickham Ward colleagues supported her nomination and gave excellent speeches on the night. Her first engagement was the Welling Community Day on the 25th May.
Councillor Christine Catterall has also been selected as a 2026 Councillor candidate for the Falconwood & Welling Ward, where she has been the Ward Secretary since 2002. We wish her every success and thank her for the commitment and support since joining East Wickham in 2014. Christine will remain an East Wickham Councillor until May 2026.
Local resident, Mr David Li, has been selected by the East Wickham Ward members as one of our Councillor candidates. Our candidates for the 2026 local elections will be: Steven Hall, David Li, and Caroline Newton. Congratulations David on joining our East Wickham Action Team. David can be contacted via 07772 317055 and [email protected]
East Wickham Conservatives – Working Hard, Getting Results, Putting Our Local Community First