Press releases

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.

• Noisy Elmers End restaurant fined

  Published on Tuesday, 7 January 2020

  The owner of a noisy restaurant in Elmers End has been prosecuted.

• Blue Badge misuse – don’t get a criminal record in 2020

  Published on Tuesday, 7 January 2020

  A warning goes out to relatives to take extra care when displaying a Blue Badge in 2020 following more prosecutions of family members.

• Bromley welcomes publication of SEND report

  Published on Monday, 23 December 2019

  Bromley Council and Bromley NHS Clinical Commissioning Group welcome the feedback given in a report on SEND provision published by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on Monday 23 December.

• Illegal and unlicensed premises closed

  Published on Tuesday, 17 December 2019

  An unlicensed premises hosting events and parties in Croydon Road Penge S.E.20. has been closed because of serious illegal and ongoing nuisance to members of the public.

• Parliamentary Election Thursday 12 December 2019

  Published on Friday, 13 December 2019

  Bromley’s general election results

• Consultation: have your say about Community Safety

  Published on Friday, 13 December 2019

  Residents, visitors and other interested parties are being encouraged to respond the Safer Bromley Community Safety Survey by the closing date of January 24, 2020

• Small Business Saturday

  Published on Thursday, 5 December 2019

  Shoppers are being encouraged to support Small Business Saturday on 7 December.

• Prosecuted for fly-tipped and hazardous waste

  Published on Tuesday, 26 November 2019

  A builder has been prosecuted for fly-tipped and hazardous waste found dumped in Nash Lane, Keston.

• Bromley’s Returning Officer receives Election writs

  

  Published on Tuesday, 19 November 2019

  Bromley’s Mayor, Cllr Nicholas Bennett J.P. received the official writs of election ordering the holding of the upcoming General Election on Thursday 12 December in his capacity as Returning Officer.

• Work, rest and play: Central Library improvements herald a new chapter for Bromley readers

  Published on Tuesday, 19 November 2019

  A new £320,000 council investment in Bromley’s Central Library will transform the borough’s flagship facility.

• Company prosecuted for illegal scaffold

  Published on Monday, 11 November 2019

  A scaffolding company has been prosecuted for breaching licensing and Health and Safety requirements.

• Remembrance Day – Sunday 10 November 2019

  Published on Thursday, 7 November 2019

  During the morning of Sunday 10 November, 2019, Remembrance Day Services will be held throughout the borough. .

• Optimism about future of Crystal Palace Subway

  Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2019

  The Crystal Palace Subway is set to receive a grant of £2.34m towards its restoration.

• Blue Badge misuse – many more family members prosecuted

  Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2019

  A further twenty-two drivers have been prosecuted and ordered to pay fines totalling £10,232 as the council’s campaign of zero tolerance enforcement against abuse of the Blue Badge scheme continues.

• Have your say on new political map of Bromley

  

  Published on Tuesday, 29 October 2019

  News from The Local Government Boundary Commission

• Bromley pays tribute to world class athlete Dina Asher-Smith

  Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2019

  Bromley Council sent its heartfelt congratulations to local world athletics champion Dina Asher-Smith through a motion tabled at Full Council on 14 October 2019.

• Bakerloo extension to Hayes will be challenged

  Published on Friday, 18 October 2019

  A proposed extension of the Bakerloo line to Hayes will again be challenged by Bromley Council in its response to TfL’s latest consultation.

• New traffic signal junction at Red Lodge Road, West Wickham

  Published on Friday, 18 October 2019

  Cyclists, drivers and pedestrians are benefitting from a new traffic signal junction at Red Lodge Road, West Wickham.

• Bromley’s regional tie-up means better, faster adoption

  Published on Friday, 18 October 2019

  Bromley Council has joined forces with a number of other London local authorities to become part of a Regional Adoption Agency run by children’s charity Coram.

• Split up with smoking this Stoptober

  Published on Thursday, 17 October 2019

  Stoptober is underway and smokers are being encouraged to give quitting another go – even if they've tried before.

• Friends of Tugmutton Common fundraising for playground equipment

  Published on Tuesday, 15 October 2019

  The Friends of Tugmutton Common have held a Teddy Bear’s picnic event to raise funds for playground equipment.