Press releases

• Volunteers’ Week – a perfect time to say thank you

  Published on Wednesday, 3 June 2020

  During National Volunteering Week, 1-7 June, Bromley Council is taking the opportunity to say a huge thank you to all volunteers for stepping up when they were most needed to help vulnerable residents in the community. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been overwhelming and Bromley Council has recruited more than 4,300 volunteers to help.

• Small businesses can apply for new Local Economy Business Grant

  Published on Wednesday, 3 June 2020

  A new grant fund for local borough based businesses to support the local economy has been established and small businesses are encouraged to apply.

• Norman Park (Hayes Lane entrance) car park temporarily closed next week

  Published on Friday, 29 May 2020

  A mobile coronavirus testing facility is returning again to the Norman Park car park accessible via Hayes Lane next week for two days.

• Keep mind and body fit with Bromley Libraries in lockdown

  Published on Wednesday, 27 May 2020

  A new addition to Bromley Libraries’ online offer is free of charge, online fitness classes.

• Norman Park (Hayes Lane entrance) car park temporarily closed to support Covid testing programme

  Published on Saturday, 23 May 2020

  A mobile coronavirus testing facility is again being established in the Norman Park car park accessible via Hayes Lane from tomorrow morning, Sunday 24 May.

• Councillor Diane Smith thanks Covid-19 volunteers

  Published on Friday, 22 May 2020

  The following is an extract from her open letter in a special volunteers’ newsletter:

• Flytipping witness appeal

  

  Published on Friday, 22 May 2020

  Anyone with important fly-tipping information leading to a successful prosecution could be thanked with a payment of up to £500.

• Council grants planning permission for two landmark developments in Bromley town centre

  Published on Friday, 22 May 2020

  Bromley Council has approved two proposed developments on landmark sites which will improve and increase office accommodation in the heart of Bromley town centre.

• Partnership work to help local businesses and local economy

  Published on Friday, 22 May 2020

  A business support task force will help coordinate partnership working to support the local economy, with business organisations working together with the council.

• COVID-19 business grant enquiries still welcome

  Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2020

  A temporary business assistance helpline opened to provide advice to businesses applying for government grants is being discontinued now most businesses have been paid their grant.

• Scam warning

  Published on Friday, 15 May 2020

  Businesses are warned to remain vigilant in the light of COVID-19 related scams.

• Norman Park (Hayes Lane entrance) car park temporarily closed to support Covid testing programme

  Published on Friday, 15 May 2020

  A mobile coronavirus testing facility is again being established in the Norman Park car park accessible via Hayes Lane from tomorrow morning, Saturday 16 May.

• New Mayor appointed in virtual meeting first

  Published on Thursday, 14 May 2020

  Councillor Hannah Gray of West Wickham Ward was elected Mayor of Bromley for 2020-21 at the annual meeting of the council on Wednesday 13 May.

• Bromley online library use soars as lockdown creates ‘Libraries Without Walls’

  Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2020

  Lockdown has made media stars of Better librarians in Bromley and is creating growing new audiences for library activities online.

• A message from the Leader of the Council

  Published on Thursday, 7 May 2020

  The following open letter is the lead article in Bromley Council’s Update e-newsletter.

• Marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day - from home

  Published on Thursday, 7 May 2020

  Bromley residents will still be able to join in the tributes to the service and sacrifices of the Second World War generation on Friday 8 May 2020 – the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) – online.

• Mayor sends appreciation for dedication during the pandemic

  Published on Thursday, 7 May 2020

  Bromley’s Mayor is sending out a heartfelt message of thanks to organisations and their staff that have shown dedication in serving the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Temporary re-opening of green garden waste sites at weekends in May

  Published on Monday, 4 May 2020

  The council is pleased to advise residents that a limited number of green garden waste sites will be open for the remaining weekends in May.

• Churchfields and Waldo Road to reopen by appointment only

  Published on Saturday, 2 May 2020

  Churchfields and Waldo Road to reopen by appointment only.

• Emergency coronavirus funding announced for Bromley voluntary sector

  Published on Friday, 1 May 2020

  Bromley Council and Community Links Bromley are delighted to announce a donation of £170,000 in emergency funding for local charities and community organisations, thanks to support from Direct Line Group.

• Paper recycling collections on Saturday and public #StreetSmiles thanks

  Published on Friday, 24 April 2020

  Waste collection crews, who are essential workers, are continuing to be publicly recognised and thanked for their continued support at this difficult time.

• COVID-19 business assistance helpline launched

  Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

  A new business assistance helpline, including a new business portal website has opened today to support businesses with in this period.

• Foster Carers recruited and supported virtually during lockdown

  

  Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

  Bromley Council has been working to adapt the way in which services are delivered during the enforced ‘lockdown’ due to Covid-19.

• Bromley continues outstanding track record for Primary School Places

  Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020

  Bromley’s 2020 primary school place offers continue to impress.

• A message from the Leader of the Council

  Published on Thursday, 9 April 2020

  The following open letter is the lead article in Bromley Council’s Update e-newsletter.

• Parks and greenspace visitors need to follow guidelines

  Published on Thursday, 9 April 2020

  Parks visitors are being reminded to follow strict guidelines over the coming days, with parks continuing to open for exercise only.

• Letter to the Prime Minister

  Published on Tuesday, 7 April 2020

  On behalf of the people of the London Borough of Bromley we wish you a very speedy recovery from the dreadful virus which has struck you down

• 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.