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• Council meetings - live

  Published on Thursday, 21 January 2021

  Council Meetings Live

• Charities and community groups can apply for loneliness grants by 26 January 2021.

  Published on Monday, 18 January 2021

  Charities and community groups that are working to reduce loneliness are being invited to apply for grants by 26 January.

• Bromley parks are not for sale - open space strategy about conserving and enhancing and nothing else

  Published on Monday, 11 January 2021

  Feedback from hundreds of residents, given as part of the open space strategy consultation, is being welcomed with detailed analysis work now taking place.

• Pubs to receive financial support as part of multi million pound package

  Published on Friday, 8 January 2021

  Independent pubs, bars and sports and social clubs will be eligible for ring-fenced local funding through the January to March period.

• Christmas tree recycling this weekend

  Published on Friday, 8 January 2021

  Christmas trees can be recycled free for residents at temporary sites around the borough during Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 January only.

• Bromley Council expands Rapid Testing with opening of second site

  Published on Thursday, 7 January 2021

  Bromley Council will open a second Covid-19 Rapid Test Unit at the Kentwood Centre in Penge next week in order to expand its programme of targeted testing for frontline staff and the community.

• Coronavirus: Education update

  Published on Tuesday, 5 January 2021

  Following the government announcement on 4 January of a full national lockdown, all primary, secondary and special schools in Bromley have been closed to the majority of pupils until at least 15 February.

• Covid winter grants being administered to support those in need

  Published on Thursday, 31 December 2020

  Support for residents who have suffered financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is being made available.

• Bromley Council launches Rapid Test Centre to help stem the spread of Covid-19

  Published on Thursday, 31 December 2020

  Bromley Council will open a Covid-19 Rapid Test Unit on 4 January 2021 to carry out fast lateral flow tests to identify those who may have the virus but be unaware because they have no symptoms.

• What's happening in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

  Published on Wednesday, 30 December 2020

  Latest news and updates about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bromley

• COVID-19: A message from the Leader of the Council

  Published on Monday, 14 December 2020

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

• Impact days make a difference

  Published on Friday, 11 December 2020

  Organisations and agencies have come together for impact days to work for a safe, pleasant place for communities.

• It is not ‘just the flu’ – residents advised to get the flu jab

  Published on Wednesday, 9 December 2020

  Residents in Bromley are being urged to get the flu jab by the council’s public health team.

• Gritting season underway

  Published on Monday, 7 December 2020

  As road surface temperatures were forecast to be at or close to freezing last Tuesday night, the full fleet of gritters were used on the priority routes for the first time this winter.

• Preventing homelessness by securing homes

  Published on Monday, 7 December 2020

  A new scheme to prevent those experiencing violence or domestic abuse becoming homeless by improving security at their home is now underway.

• A message from the Leader of the Council

  Published on Friday, 4 December 2020

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

• Tis the season to beware of scams

  Published on Friday, 4 December 2020

  With Christmas approaching and more of us than ever shopping online, residents and shoppers are reminded to be aware of fraudsters and their scams.

• Fireworks seized as public protection work continues

  Published on Thursday, 26 November 2020

  Trading Standards officers from Bromley council have seized a large quantity of fireworks from a shop, some of which are suspected of being more than 5 years old.

• Planning permission granted for much-needed housing

  Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2020

  Two planning applications for residential accommodation, with 100% affordable rents were approved at Bromley Council's Development Control Committee on Thursday 19 November.

• New pedestrian and cycling facilities from Shortlands to Beckenham

  Published on Thursday, 19 November 2020

  The new traffic management arrangements for Albemarle Road went live today in Beckenham.

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

  Published on Thursday, 19 November 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

• Bromley's been given a sprinkle of Christmas magic by the John Lewis festive TV ad

  Published on Monday, 16 November 2020

  The John Lewis Christmas advert has become one of the hallmarks of the festive season and this year’s opening and closing scenes were filmed in the borough of Bromley.

• Bromley Council pilots testing programme for domiciliary care staff

  Published on Friday, 13 November 2020

  Bromley Council is to deliver a Covid-19 testing programme for all domiciliary care staff in the borough, in partnership with local health and care providers.

• Dinosaur repair work at Crystal Palace Park soon underway

  Published on Friday, 13 November 2020

  Works to repair the much-loved Grade I listed Megalosaurus will soon get underway.

• Consultation on Petts Wood conservation areas

  Published on Wednesday, 11 November 2020

  Petts Wood residents and interested parties have until Monday 14 December to comment on two new proposed conservation areas and an extension to an existing conservation area in Petts Wood.

• Lighting the way with lower emissions delivered

  Published on Wednesday, 11 November 2020

  Work to replace the oldest street lights with energy saving LED lighting is underway as part of a £1.1 million installation project.

• Beware of grazing sheep

  Published on Monday, 2 November 2020

  Dog walkers are asked to take note of signs and beware of sheep grazing in Bromley’s meadows following the sad news that a sheep died after being attacked by a dog.

• This Halloween make safety your priority

  Published on Monday, 2 November 2020

  With COVID-19 still very much with us this Halloween 2020, Bromley Council is urging everyone to enjoy the spooky fun in a safe and caring way.

• Kings Meadow fundraising success

  Published on Wednesday, 28 October 2020

  The installation of new play equipment in a re-designed playground in Kings Meadow Bromley will soon go ahead following a successful grant application.