Orpington Library to reopen by Christmas
A special festive reopening will be held at Orpington Library on Thursday 18 December following its refurbishment, with residents invited to join for the occasion.
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Gritting and snow clearance operations in full swing before spring
As freezing road surface temperatures were predicted overnight, with snow also having fallen across the borough, the council’s gritting crews and snow clearance teams have been in operation.
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Knife amnesty bins aim to reduce Bromley’s low knife-carrying statistics even further
Knife crime levels in Bromley are low in comparison to other London Boroughs, and Bromley Council’s Community Safety team want this and blade carrying statistics to continue on a downward trajectory.
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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.