Press releases

• Bromley Council is asked to share COVID-19 expertise with other social care professionals

  Published on Monday, 6 April 2020

  The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) invited Bromley Council to share its expertise in dealing with the huge challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic to those who provide adult social care up and down the country.

• Thank you to the assistance volunteers

  Published on Friday, 3 April 2020

  Volunteers responding to the council’s appeal for assistance in response to COVID-19 are being publicly thanked.

• Re-starting of green garden waste collections and bonfire nuisance warning

  Published on Friday, 3 April 2020

  Re-starting of green garden waste collections and bonfire nuisance warning.

• Beware of Coronavirus scams

  Published on Monday, 30 March 2020

  Residents are warned to be careful and remain vigilant in the light of COVID-19 related scams and other misleading information.

• COVID-19 Statement from the Leader of Bromley Council

  Published on Monday, 23 March 2020

  In response to the large number of volunteers responding to the call to help those in isolation, Councillor Colin Smith, the Leader of Bromley Council has made the following statement.

• Crystal Palace FC academy application approved

  Published on Thursday, 19 March 2020

  The erection of a covered full-size football pitch and the creation of an artificial full-size pitch as part of an extended football academy was approved by the Development Control Committee yesterday

• Coronavirus Covid-19: School Closures Guidance

  Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2020

  The government announced on 18 March that all schools, early years settings and colleges should close with effect from the end of the school day on Friday 20 March until further notice.

• Volunteering to help those facing self-isolation in the fight against Covid-19

  Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2020

  Enquiries from residents to help those most in need if it proves necessary over the course of coming months in response to COVID-19 are being welcomed.

• Public Engagement to relocate Beckenham Library underway

  Published on Thursday, 12 March 2020

  As part of feasibility work to assess whether it is viable to relocate Beckenham Library into the Public Halls in Beckenham town, public engagement is now underway

• Council deeply saddened by the decision to close Bertha James Day Centre

  Published on Thursday, 12 March 2020

  Bromley Council has been reassuring users of Bertha James Day Centre that it is sourcing alternative arrangements, following Age Concern Trustees’ decision to close their doors for the last time.

• Small businesses meet the buyer

  Published on Thursday, 12 March 2020

  Event postponed. Small, local Bromley businesses looking to grow are invited to a free Meet the Buyer event on Wednesday 18 March 2020

• Anti-idling campaign launched

  Published on Wednesday, 11 March 2020

  An anti-idling campaign has been launched following the news that some motorists still leave their engine running whilst parked.

• Council keeping In Touch in terms of the latest COVID-19 advice

  Published on Monday, 9 March 2020

  Bromley Council is paying heightened attention to the evolving situation around COVID-19 and has formed a specialist group to co-ordinate information and guidance from the government and the NHS.

• Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground bike track consultation

  Published on Friday, 6 March 2020

  Residents, visitors and other interested parties are urged to respond to a consultation by Friday 20 March 2020.

• Preferred school places outcomes confirms Bromley top performance

  Published on Wednesday, 4 March 2020

  The vast majority of Bromley school children will again be going to the secondary school of their choice latest figures just released show.

• Bromley impresses Minister with high ambitions for ‘our’ children

  Published on Friday, 28 February 2020

  Bromley’s work around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) was one of the key areas in the spotlight during a visit to Bromley by Vicky Ford MP, new Minister for Children and Families.

• Keeping your garden flourishing all year round

  

  Published on Friday, 28 February 2020

  As part of Bromley Council’s Environmental offer reduced-price compost bins and water butts are available to Bromley residents.

• Housing Strategy promises more homes to meet rising demand

  Published on Wednesday, 26 February 2020

  Bromley Council aims to support the building of all the homes agreed in the recently approved local plan, currently a yearly target of 641.

• Bromley Children’s Services in the running for prestigious award

  Published on Monday, 24 February 2020

  Bromley Council’s Children’s Services has been shortlisted for the Best Transformation Team Award by leading public service improvement experts, iESE.

• YOS building relationships for positive life choices

  Published on Monday, 24 February 2020

  Building relationships with young offenders to encourage positive choices is a key part of the Youth Offending Service (YOS) work, a visit by Sir Bob Neill MP has shown.

• Dangerous electrical fan heaters removed from sale

  Published on Friday, 21 February 2020

  Sixty-one unsafe electrical fan heaters have been removed from a stall in the Walnuts Market, Orpington.

• Successful measures taken to tackle ASB in Bromley town centre

  Published on Friday, 21 February 2020

  Results are already being seen from work to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime in Bromley town centre alongside a continued commitment for action.

• Blue Badge misuse – more family members convicted

  Published on Friday, 14 February 2020

  Relatives of Blue Badge holders are again being warned to make sure they only display the Blue Badge when the holder is with them, following prosecutions of more family members.

• High winds

  Published on Thursday, 13 February 2020

  Predicted high winds at the weekend means that Bromley Charter Market will be closed on Saturday. Emergencies like fallen trees should be reported by phone on 0300 303 8658 and not online.

• Bells ring out a warning

  Published on Friday, 7 February 2020

  Shoppers, visitors and residents are being warned to be on their guard from pickpockets as the Safer Bromley Partnership issue free bells for purses and wallets available in High Street charity shops.

• Prosecuted for fly-tipped food waste

  Published on Thursday, 6 February 2020

  A local business woman has been prosecuted after numerous black rubbish bags filled with food waste were dumped in a skip another business had hired.

• Road closure fees waived for 75VE Day street parties in May

  Published on Friday, 31 January 2020

  Applications from residents and Street Friends applying to hold a street party to commemorate in support of the 75th anniversary of VE Day are being processed free of charge.

• Court of Appeal decision statement

  Published on Tuesday, 21 January 2020

  The council notes today’s Court of Appeal decision not to grant an illegal encampment injunction following an appeal hearing in December.

• Creative proposals wanted for the future of the concert platform

  Published on Monday, 20 January 2020

  Bromley Council is looking for creative and community-minded business proposals to reactivate the cherished concert platform in Crystal Palace Park.