New gymnastics centre and affordable housing development could be set for St Paul’s Cray
An exciting opportunity to build both a new gymnastics centre and 123 new affordable homes could come forward in St Paul’s Cray, subject to confirmation of sufficient Government grant funding.
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St Paul’s Cray Library reaches finals for library of the year
In recognition of important and innovative support provided locally, St Paul’s Cray Library have been selected as finalists for The Bookseller’s Library of the Year award for 2025.
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Local volunteers commended at Mayor’s Awards
Dedicated volunteers from across the borough have been commended at the Mayor of Bromley Awards, including volunteering efforts that span the entirety of Bromley’s sixty years as a borough.
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Crystal Palace Subway shortlisted for restoration of the year award
The Crystal Palace Subway has been shortlisted for ‘Restoration or conservation project of the year’ at the national Museums + Heritage Awards, following the major restoration completed last year.
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Bromley’s Safeguarding Children Partnership
A joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of Bromley’s Safeguarding Children Partnership has concluded that “arrangements are well established and effective”.
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Easter holiday club places on offer for Bromley’s young people
Children and young people can take part in holiday club places this Easter with the Holiday, Activities and Food Programme (HAF), a series of events organised by Bromley Council and its partners.
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Trading Standards Alert: Courier Fraud Warning
Bromley Trading Standards is reminding residents to be wary of unexpected phone calls from people falsely claiming to be from the police or the bank, following local reports of courier fraud activity.
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Consultation on Bromley’s Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2025 to 2030
Consultation on the London Borough of Bromley’s Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2025 to 2030.
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Road closure fees waived for 80VE Day and Big Lunch street parties
Residents and Street Friends applying to hold street parties in support of the 80th anniversary of VE Day are being processed, with applications now needed and fees being waived.
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Hoblingwell play area improvements coming forward
The play equipment at Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground is being replaced later this year, with sensory garden planting also included in the plans.
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Bromley reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic
Five years on from the start of the pandemic, Bromley remembers those who sadly lost their lives from COVID-19 and gives thanks to volunteers involved, as the Mayor hosts a ceremony of reflection.