Latest news

• Mayor sends appreciation for dedication during the pandemic

  Published on Friday, 7 May 2021

  Bromley’s Mayor is sending out a heartfelt message of thanks to organisations and their staff that have shown dedication in serving the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Parking Services: what we are doing to help during the COVID–19 emergency

  Published on Thursday, 9 July 2020

  We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone, and in order to assist, we are adjusting our services in line with government guidance and industry best practice

• Council meetings - live

  Published on Thursday, 9 July 2020

  Council meetings broadcast live

• Blue Badge misuse continues resulting in further convictions

  Published on Friday, 3 July 2020

  Twelve individuals have been prosecuted following incidences of misuse involving Blue Badges.

• Playgrounds in parks re-opening and stop the litter appeal

  Published on Friday, 3 July 2020

  Playgrounds in parks across the borough are being re-opened on Saturday 4 July, with park visitors being reminded about the continued need for social distancing.

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) – what you need to know

  Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2020

  Information during the current pandemic.

• Birth registration re-opens by appointment

  Published on Monday, 29 June 2020

  Bromley has re-opened bookings for birth registrations at the Civic Centre following the suspension of the service due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

• Civic Centre reception re-opens by appointment

  Published on Monday, 29 June 2020

  Main reception at Bromley Council’s Civic Centre has resumed serving residents face-to-face by appointment from Monday 29 June.

• Dispersal order at Queensmead Recreation Ground welcomed

  Published on Saturday, 27 June 2020

  A dispersal zone at Queensmead Recreation Ground is being welcomed, with the order in place until Sunday 28 June.

• Residents reassured following oak processionary moth outbreak

  Published on Friday, 26 June 2020

  Bromley residents are being advised to be vigilant after the discovery of oak processionary moth caterpillars on Tugmutton Common.

• Bromley’s Annual Flag Raising in support of Armed Forces Day 2020

  Published on Friday, 26 June 2020

  Bromley’s Mayor, Councillor Hannah Gray led Bromley Council’s annual flag raising ceremony to mark the week running up to Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 27 June.

• Blue Badge abuse results in more convictions for offenders

  Published on Tuesday, 23 June 2020

  Drivers are being warned against abusing the Blue Badge scheme following seven more prosecutions for Blue Badge misuse related offences.

• Libraries re-opening soon with range of social distancing measures

  Published on Monday, 22 June 2020

  Preparations are underway to re-open six of Bromley’s libraries, with social distancing measures being installed prior to the re-opening.

• Deadline almost up for small business Local Economy Business Grant

  Published on Friday, 19 June 2020

  Businesses are being reminded that the deadline for completed Local Economy Business Grants has almost arrived.

• A message from the Leader of the Council

  Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020

  The following open letter is the lead article in Bromley Council’s Update e-newsletter.

• Highway measures to support social distancing during recovery

  Published on Monday, 15 June 2020

  High streets across the borough are getting ready to welcome residents and visitors back as more and more shops and business prepare to re-open as rules allow.

• Charter market in Bromley town re-opening

  Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2020

  Bromley’s historic Charter Market will be opening again on Thursday 11 June, with social distancing measures in place.

• Small businesses can apply for new Local Economy Business Grant

  Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2020

  Applications for the new grant fund for local borough based businesses are now being received, with the final deadline to receive applications being 23 June

• Garden Waste sites extended opening on Saturdays for two sites in June

  Published on Monday, 8 June 2020

  Temporary green garden waste sites will be open in Bromley and Green Street Green on Saturdays in June.

• Partnership work to help local businesses and local economy

  Published on Friday, 29 May 2020

  A business support task force will help coordinate partnership working to support the local economy, with business organisations working together with the council.

• Norman Park (Hayes Lane entrance) car park temporarily closed next week

  Published on Friday, 29 May 2020

  A mobile coronavirus testing facility is returning again to the Norman Park car park accessible via Hayes Lane next week for two days.

• Keep mind and body fit with Bromley Libraries in lockdown

  Published on Wednesday, 27 May 2020

  A new addition to Bromley Libraries’ online offer is free of charge, online fitness classes.

• Norman Park (Hayes Lane entrance) car park temporarily closed to support Covid testing programme

  Published on Saturday, 23 May 2020

  A mobile coronavirus testing facility is again being established in the Norman Park car park accessible via Hayes Lane from tomorrow morning, Sunday 24 May.

• Councillor Diane Smith thanks Covid-19 volunteers

  Published on Friday, 22 May 2020

  The following is an extract from her open letter in a special volunteers’ newsletter:

• Phased re-opening of schools to additional pupils who have SEND

  Published on Friday, 22 May 2020

  We recognise that for children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers, the ongoing situation as a result of COVID-19 is bringing uncertainty and concerns about returning to school or college.

• Council grants planning permission for two landmark developments in Bromley town centre

  Published on Friday, 22 May 2020

  Bromley Council has approved two proposed developments on landmark sites which will improve and increase office accommodation in the heart of Bromley town centre.

• COVID-19 business grant enquiries still welcome

  Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2020

  A temporary business assistance helpline opened to provide advice to businesses applying for government grants is being discontinued now most businesses have been paid their grant.

• Scam warning

  Published on Monday, 18 May 2020

  Businesses are warned to remain vigilant in the light of COVID-19 related scams.

• New Mayor appointed in virtual meeting first

  Published on Thursday, 14 May 2020

  Councillor Hannah Gray of West Wickham Ward was elected Mayor of Bromley for 2020-21 at the annual meeting of the council on Wednesday 13 May.