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• Consultation for business rates transitional relief scheme

  Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2017 in Business news

  A scheme to support local businesses particularly affected by the government’s 2017 business rate revaluation will be introduced later this year, with consultation now under way.

• Beckenham is 'Flagtastic' following Purple Flag award

  Published on Monday, 12 June 2017 in Town centre management news

  A purple flag is now flying over Beckenham, look out for it by Beckenham Junction Station, near the junction with the High Street and Rectory Road.

• Parliamentary Election Thursday 8 June 2017

  Published on Friday, 9 June 2017 in Elections and voting news

  Bromley’s general election results.

• Condolence book

  Published on Monday, 5 June 2017 in Community and living news

  Flags at the Civic Centre have been lowered as a sign of respect following the terrorist attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London on Saturday 3 June 2017.

• Condolence book and security update, from severe to critical

  Published on Wednesday, 24 May 2017 in Community and living news

  In line with many other public and government buildings, flags at the Civic Centre were lowered yesterday as a sign of respect, solidarity and sympathy following the terrorist attack in Manchester.

• Anerley resident is jailed for council tax fraud

  Published on Wednesday, 24 May 2017 in Council tax news

  A 45 year-old man from Anerley, was sentenced to imprisonment at Bexley Magistrates Court on the 15 May 2017.

• Join the board of the Friends of Crystal Palace Park!

  

  Published on Monday, 22 May 2017 in Parks and open spaces news

  The Friends of Crystal Palace Park (FOCPP) are looking to recruit board members.

• NHS Cyber Attack Update Issued on behalf of NHS Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group

  Published on Tuesday, 16 May 2017 in Health and social care news

  In the wake of the recent cyber-attack which affected many organisations worldwide, NHS Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has issued an update.

• New Mayor appointed for 2017-18

  Published on Tuesday, 16 May 2017 in Elections and voting news

  Councillor Kathy Bance, MBE, of Penge and Cator Ward was elected Mayor of Bromley for 2017-18 at the annual meeting of the council on Wednesday, 10 May.

• Make sure you have your say

  Published on Tuesday, 9 May 2017 in Elections and voting news

  The council is urging all Bromley residents who are not on the electoral register or who have moved recently to register now.

• Biggin Hill Memorial Museum given the green light

  Published on Tuesday, 2 May 2017 in Museums and galleries news

  The proposal to bring forward a Memorial Museum at Biggin Hill has received planning approval.

• Blue Badge misuse leads to four more criminal convictions

  Published on Tuesday, 2 May 2017 in Disabled parking - blue badge news

  Another four drivers have been convicted of Blue Badge misuse and ordered to pay fines totalling £1,530 including court costs and surcharges.

• Klinger application for new commercial units approved

  Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 in Planning news

  An application to restore and enhance the Grade II listed Klinger building and provide new commercial units was approved at Development Control Committee on Tuesday night.

• Targeting fly-tipping and other crime

  Published on Monday, 24 April 2017 in Street care and cleaning news

  A multi-agency borough-wide initiative targeting fly-tipping, antisocial behaviour and other crime launches today.

• Most primary school applicants in Bromley get their first or second preferences

  Published on Monday, 24 April 2017 in Primary school admissions news

  More than 93 per cent of those seeking a primary school place in Bromley were offered their first or second choice on this year’s national offer day, Tuesday 18 April.

• Prosecuted for breaking planning conditions

  Published on Wednesday, 19 April 2017 in Planning news

  A Bromley resident developing his property in Park Avenue, has been prosecuted for failing to comply with a Breach of Condition Notice.

• Countryside selected by Bromley Council to create over 380 new homes

  Published on Friday, 7 April 2017 in Regeneration news

  Countryside will work with the council to deliver Churchill Gardens in southeast London.

• Blue Badge misuse: Five more drivers handed criminal record

  Published on Friday, 7 April 2017 in Disabled parking - blue badge news

  Five more drivers have been handed criminal records and ordered to pay fines totalling £2120 after being caught using a Blue Badge which did not belong to them.

• Petts Wood Library mural unveiled

  Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017 in Libraries news

  A newly unveiled mural, created by local pupils with the help of a prize-winning illustrator, has transformed a section of Petts Wood Library, improving it as a children’s area for learning, developing and reading.

• Together, we can tackle child abuse

  Published on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 in Safeguarding children news

  Bromley Council is once again working with the Department for Education (DfE) to raise awareness of what to do when worried about a child.

• Prosecuted for dropping cigarette litter

  Published on Thursday, 16 March 2017 in Street care and cleaning news

  A taxi driver has been prosecuted for dropping cigarette litter near Bromley South Station.

• Bromley resident prosecuted for council tax fraud

  Published on Tuesday, 14 March 2017 in Council tax news

  A Bromley resident was sentenced to two years imprisonment, suspended for two years and ordered to complete 250 hours unpaid work at Woolwich Crown Court for fraudulently claiming Council Tax Support

• Pengetout - a pop-up shop for budding Penge entrepreneurs

  Published on Thursday, 9 March 2017 in Business news

  A brand new venture designed to support business growth in Penge is being opened by the Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Ian Payne on Saturday 18 March.

• 2018 Boundary Review

  Published on Tuesday, 7 March 2017 in Elections and voting news

  The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) is conducting a review of parliamentary constituencies.

• No new service reductions plus extra funding for residents’ priorities – despite challenging times

  Published on Thursday, 2 March 2017 in Council budgets and spending news

  Bromley Council’s balanced budget for 2017-18 recommended by the Executive on 8 February was agreed at Full Council on Wednesday 1 March 2017.

• Offers for preferred secondary schools on the rise for Bromley children

  Published on Thursday, 2 March 2017 in Schools and colleges news

  Offers for preferred secondary schools on the rise for Bromley children

• Trading Standards warning as bogus builder con stopped this time

  Published on Wednesday, 1 March 2017 in Trading standards news

  Residents are being warned to be on their guard following attempts to scam at least two residents by bogus builders.

• Fine for mini cab driver using a stolen Blue Badge in Chislehurst

  Published on Wednesday, 1 March 2017 in Disabled parking - blue badge news

  A mini cab driver from Edgware caught using a stolen Blue Badge he claimed to have found in a rental car has been ordered to pay £1,040, including court costs and a surcharge.

• Street parties in support of the Big Lunch

  Published on Tuesday, 28 February 2017 in Community and living news

  Applications from residents and Street Friends applying to hold a street party in support of the Big Lunch 2017 are again being processed free of charge.