Bromley Council appoints its youngest-ever Mayor
The new Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Jonathan Andrews, has been appointed at the Council’s AGM this evening (14 May 2025), becoming the youngest Mayor in Bromley’s history.
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Trading Standards Checked – a great trade-off for traders
Calling all Bromley traders who want to stand out from the crowd and like a deal. For a limited time only, traders can get all the advantages of a Trading Standards Checked membership at a vastly discounted rate of just £99 +VAT for the first year – a saving of £300.
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Views are being sought about improving The Walnuts and West Wickham Leisure Centres
Residents and service users are being asked for their views as part of the council’s early plans to redevelop two leisure centres in West Wickham and Orpington.
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Bromley unites to mark anniversary of Ukraine invasion
One year on from the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bromley came together at the Civic Centre this morning to hold a service of remembrance, support and solidarity.
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Platinum Jubilee parks fund makes Bromley green spaces even better
Friends of Parks and other local groups have been awarded a share of the council’s £1 million Platinum Jubilee parks fund, announced last year.
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Paying to park is changing in Bromley
Council operated parking facilities across the borough are being modernised in line with increased usage of the RingGo cashless service. The vast majority of drivers already pay online to park or can call RingGo instead of needing to find the correct change for a pay and display ticket. The changes will stop theft associated with pay and display machines and reduce the carbon footprint that results from regular visits to collect cash and service the machines.
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Councils challenge ULEZ expansion decision in the courts
Councils challenge ULEZ expansion decision in the courts
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Valued community resource centre services to be relocated to libraries
It was agreed at Executive this week that Cotmandene and Mottingham community resource centres will move to co-locate and operate from nearby libraries continuing their much-loved services.
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Energy and heating support remains available with applications encouraged
Residents are encouraged to check if they are eligible for support with energy and heating from the Household Support Fund, following many welcome applications being received.
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Trading standards alert: offered goods at the door? Not sure? Don’t open the door!
Bromley trading standards is advising residents to be very wary of so called Nottingham Knockers cold-calling and offering household products such as tea towels, dishcloths, and dusters for cash, with the risk of poor quality, inflated prices, and a lack of redress.
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Coalition of councils vows to continue fight against Mayor of London’s ULEZ expansion
Leaders of four councils have today (Wednesday 8 February) told the Mayor of London air pollution statistics he shared were misleading and pledged their commitment to fighting his ULEZ expansion plans