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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Closure orders granted following illegal tobacco and vape sales
Five shops across the borough have been ordered to close following ongoing concerns by the council’s Trading Standards team about the continued sale of illicit tobacco products.
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Walnuts Leisure Centre announcement coming soon
The £17m transformation of the Walnuts Leisure Centre is almost complete, with the early summer opening date set to be announced shortly.
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Resolution to refuse Burrfield Drive housing
A resolution to refuse planning permission has been made by Bromley Council following the submission of an application to build 350 dwellings on designated Green Belt land south of Burrfield Drive.
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Request to stop drinking in public leads to prosecution
A man who persisted in drinking in a prohibited area has been prosecuted after refusing to comply with a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).
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Paxton Bust returns to the top of Crystal Palace Park
The bust of Sir Joseph Paxton, the Victorian designer of the Crystal Palace and the park, has been relocated to its original location on the Italian Terraces, as part of ongoing regeneration works.
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New housing at former Civic Centre unanimously approved
Plans have been unanimously approved for new housing at the former Bromley Civic Centre.
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Cancelled - Young people with SEND invited to Local Offer Live event in Bromley
Due to the red weather warning, SEND Local Offer Live for Young People scheduled for tomorrow, Friday 26 June 2026, has been cancelled. Safety is our top priority.
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Bromley supports Diabetes Prevention Week 2026
Residents are encouraged to check their risk of type 2 diabetes and take simple steps to stay healthy during Diabetes Prevention Week.
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Trading Standards alert: Rogue traders exploiting emergency situations
Emergency repair scams are becoming more common across the borough, prompting the warning to residents to check trader credentials and stay alert to high pressure tactics to avoid being scammed.
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Step back two billion years with Bromley’s Millennium Rock walk
Residents and visitors are invited to explore the ancient heritage of Bromley’s Millennium Rocks through a self‑guided walk featuring the 19 Millennium Rocks located across the borough.