Soon after the estate was built in the 1970s, an active residents’ association emerged, led by a tenant named Hilda Lane. She and her associates lobbied Bromley Council to provide community facilities for the residents of the estate and eventually the Council agreed to build a community hall on an empty plot of land in St Hugh’s Road. However, the agreement was on the condition that the residents’ association managed the hall and that it is self-sustaining.

The St Hugh’s Estate Community Centre was opened in the early 1980’s, next to a small public open space and games area.

The Centre is here to provide a social, educational and recreational hub, incorporating the whole community’s ideas, needs and welfare.

See their programme of activities and events here: www.hlca.org.uk

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