Shaftesbury Park play and pond improvements now open
Children and families are enjoying a new play area at Shaftesbury Park, which follows successful partnership work with Burnt Ash Primary School and grant funding from Veolia Environmental Trust.
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New Health and Wellbeing Centre delivered for Bromley
A new state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Centre has been delivered for Bromley, allowing health and wellbeing services to begin operating from the heart of the town centre.
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Wall cracking at Shortlands Library prompts closure for safety reasons
The recent appearance of cracks in a rear wall at Shortlands Library has prompted the closure of the library for safety reasons and further investigation work.
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Bookings accepted for weekend disposal site at Baths Road
Bookings are now being accepted ahead of the temporary weekend Reuse and Recycling Centre opening at the end of this month, on 31 January.
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Council budget challenge after Bromley lose out in Government funding announcement
Bromley will set its annual budget after losing out from the Government’s announcement on local authority funding, with Bromley’s Government grant now being reduced, by £22.2m per year by 2028/29.
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Fees again waived for street parties in support of Big Lunch
Applications from residents and Street Friends applying to hold a street party in support of the Big Lunch 2026 on 5 to 8 June are again being processed free of charge.
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Recycling bank warning and witness appeal re dumped asbestos
An investigation is underway following the discovery of dumped asbestos inside a paper recycling bank.
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Trading Standards alert: Beware of impersonation scams
Impersonation scams are rising, with fraudsters posing as trusted organisations or individuals. Residents are urged to verify all contact and report suspicious activity.
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New Year Honour for services in combating loneliness
Work to tackle loneliness across the borough has been recognised in the New Years Honours list.
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Tributes paid to Petts Wood and Knoll ward councillor
Tributes are being paid to Councillor Keith Onslow, ward councillor for Petts Wood and Knoll, who has sadly passed away after falling seriously unwell.
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Orpington Library celebrates successful reopening after refurbishment
Orpington Library has officially reopened following its refurbishment, with many residents joining for a festive celebration on Thursday 18 December.