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Treemendous tree planting underway

Published on Friday, 3 December 2021

Over 150 street trees have already been planted as part of the tree-mendous planting initiative since planting began in November.

• Orpington town centre housing developments receive planning permission

  Published on Friday, 3 December 2021

  Two planning applications for new housing in the heart of Orpington Town Centre received approval at Bromley Council's Development Control Committee meeting on 1 December.

• Young people with SEND get welcome support and advice as they prepare for adulthood

  Published on Friday, 3 December 2021

  Young people with special educational needs were welcomed to Bromley’s recent transition day to hear about options available to them as they prepare for adulthood.

• Planning permission granted for affordable housing development

  Published on Thursday, 2 December 2021

  A planning application for 35 affordable homes in York Rise, Orpington​ has been approved by Bromley Council's Development Control Committee meeting.

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

  Published on Monday, 22 November 2021

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

• Council meetings - live

  Published on Wednesday, 1 December 2021

  Council Meetings

• E-scooters not for Christmas nor for Bromley’s roads

  Published on Wednesday, 1 December 2021

  Residents considering purchasing an e-scooter for Christmas are being encouraged to think again..

• Parking in Bromley – latest information

  Published on Friday, 26 November 2021

  Civic Centre (Bromley Town Centre) multi-storey car park closed Saturday 27 November 2021.

• National recognition for the Burnt Ash Lane housing development

  Published on Wednesday, 24 November 2021

  The Burnt Ash Lane housing development, the first project within the Bromley homes for Bromley people initiative, received national recognition.

• Treemendous tree planting underway

  Published on Thursday, 18 November 2021

  An initiative to plant 5000 street trees is now underway, with the first trees already being planted.

• Blue Badge misuse – six convictions for using cancelled, lost and stolen badges

  Published on Thursday, 18 November 2021

  Four drivers and two vehicle owners have been prosecuted and ordered to pay fines totalling £2,488 for offences involving the display of cancelled Blue Badges. 

• Pharmaceutical needs assessment public survey

  Published on Monday, 15 November 2021

  Bromley Council is working in partnership with Healthy Dialogues in writing a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) which looks at the health needs of the people who live in your area.

• Covid-19 booster vital to help protect us all

  

  Published on Friday, 12 November 2021

  The message that the Covid-19 booster is vital to help everyone, including family and friends has again been outlined locally.

• Remembrance Day – Sunday 14 November 2021

  Published on Thursday, 11 November 2021

  During the morning of Sunday 14 November 2021, Remembrance Day services will be held throughout the borough.

• New grants announced to support families and households

  Published on Monday, 8 November 2021

  Applications are being welcomed to the Bromley Household Support Fund, which can provide additional financial support for Bromley families and households in difficult financial situations.

• Commendation received at British Parking Awards for COVID-19 parking schemes for key workers

  Published on Monday, 1 November 2021

  The shared parking service for Bromley and Bexley councils has been commended by the nationally recognised British Parking Association in the ‘Positive Responses to the Pandemic’ category, for its work on special free temporary parking arrangements to assist key workers during Covid-19.

• Over £2.6M in grants announced to further support Bromley businesses

  Published on Friday, 22 October 2021

  Businesses across the borough are encouraged to apply for the latest round of business support grants, with applications being accepted across four schemes for funds ranging up to £50k

• Bromley Council remains committed to honouring Emma Raducanu in the way she most prefers

  Published on Wednesday, 20 October 2021

  Bromley Council’s Leader refutes inaccurate stories circulating that it has ruled out an honour for Emma Raducanu following her incredible success in the US Open.

• Bromley Full Council pays tribute to Sir David Amess MP

  Published on Tuesday, 19 October 2021

  Bromley Councillors attending last night’s council meeting (18 October) remembered Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Leigh-on-Sea since 1983 who was killed in the pursuance of his duties.

• Ofsted praises Bromley’s children’s services and the positive culture to champion children’s needs across the wider council

  Published on Tuesday, 19 October 2021

  Ofsted has confirmed Bromley’s continued positive trajectory of improvement in children’s services with a glowing appraisal published today (19 October 2021) following a focused visit in September.

• More police officers welcomed to patrol Bromley High Street

  Published on Thursday, 14 October 2021

  News that additional police will soon be patrolling Bromley Town Centre is being welcomed.

• London Borough of Bromley adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

  Published on Thursday, 14 October 2021

  Bromley Council moves finance to the cloud to increase productivity and reliability of its financial monitoring, underlying its commitment to strong financial management.

• Business lounge launched at Biggin Hill Library to provide fresh start for Bromley business

  Published on Thursday, 14 October 2021

  A new business lounge to support entrepreneurs and businesses across the borough has now opened in Biggin Hill library.

• Bromley Business Hub – the online one-stop shop

  Published on Wednesday, 13 October 2021

  Businesses in Bromley can now take advantage of a new online business hub launched by the council which will provide plenty of support, advice, training and business-focused events.

• Public Finance Award received for financial management in Bromley

  Published on Tuesday, 5 October 2021

  The national recognised Public Finance Awards have seen Bromley Council receive the Excellence in Asset Management Award in acknowledgement of robust treasury management and the strong performance of the council’s pension fund.

• Bromley shows appreciation for kinship carers

  Published on Monday, 4 October 2021

  This Kinship Care Week, Bromley connected persons and special guardianship team in partnership with Kinship, want to raise awareness of the incredible role kinship carers play in children’s lives.

• Moving traffic restrictions to be enforced to maintain road safety and keep traffic flowing

  Published on Tuesday, 28 September 2021

  Bromley Council will take over the enforcement of moving traffic contraventions on Bromley’s roads from the police from this month (September).

• Anerley homes lifted onto site to deliver Bromley homes for Bromley people

  Published on Friday, 24 September 2021

  Ten purpose built apartments were craned onto the construction site next to Anerley Town Hall last week, as the council made significant progress towards the delivery of affordable housing.

• Bromley wins top accolade for care and health in national awards

  Published on Saturday, 18 September 2021

  Bromley was announced winner of the ‘Care and Health Integration Award’ at the finals of the prestigious MJ Achievement Awards on Friday 17 September 2021.

• Congratulations to Emma Raducanu on her fairy-tale win in the US Open tennis final

  Published on Sunday, 12 September 2021

  Very best wishes and heartfelt congratulations go to Emma Raducanu on behalf of all of Bromley for her epic performance and win in the US Open tennis final in New York last night (11 September).