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The Morning Briefing
Thursday, 22 October 2026

Good morning

A quiet few days in the candidate pile: two police panel listings for the same Lee meeting, an architectural visit on Morden Road, and an overnight slip-road closure by the Sun-in-the-Sands roundabout.

Getting around

Sun-in-the-Sands slip road to Rochester Way closed overnight

TfL closed the northbound onslip from the Sun-in-the-Sands roundabout onto the A2 Rochester Way for emergency works, from 21:00 on Wednesday 21 October until 05:00 this morning. TfL rates the impact as minimal. The closure was due to end at 05:00, so check before travelling if you are still affected. SOURCE →

What's on

Blackheath Society visits remodelled coach house on Morden Road

On Monday 26 October at 10:30, the Blackheath Society's Architect Group visits 32 Morden Road on the Cator Estate. A mid-19th century coach house and stable has been extensively remodelled and extended by Hawkins Brown. Booking is required through Eventbrite. SOURCE →

Lee Green police panel meets at Manor House Library

The local policing team meets residents at Manor House Library, Old Road, on Wednesday 28 October at 19:00 to hear concerns and help set priorities for the ward. A separate listing says a survey is available for anyone who cannot attend. SOURCE →

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