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A message from the Leader of the Council
The following open letter is the lead article in Bromley Council’s Our Bromley e-newsletter.
Local messages
Crystal Palace Park regeneration plan secures funding through long-anticipated land sale completion
Funding has been secured for the Crystal Palace Park regeneration plan through the long-anticipated sale of land adjacent to the park for affordable housing, while also unlocking more park land.
Bromley Civic Centre at Churchill Court officially opens
The council’s Civic Centre headquarter building at Churchill Court has been officially opened today (14 April) by The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE.
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Planning approval re Crystal Palace Football Club training ground
A planning application to provide enlarged gym facilities and changing facilities, including a new grounds maintenance building, at Crystal Palace Football Club’s training ground has been approved.
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Galliard Homes acquires former Civic Centre campus site
Leading residential and mixed-use developer Galliard Homes have completed the acquisition of the 6.74-acre former Bromley Civic Campus site in the London Borough of Bromley.
Trading Standards Alert: Spray foam insulation scam warning
Bromley Trading Standards is warning residents not to be pressured into accepting spray foam insulation work from cold callers as doing so can risk being overcharged and experiencing substandard work.
New service to help young people achieve a healthier weight and improve wellbeing
Gro Health is a new initiative now underway to provide in-person and digital support, helping children and young people to reach a healthy weight and develop skills to help maintain this long-term.
Blue Badge scheme abuse leads to 50 more prosecutions
Fifty more motorists have been prosecuted for Blue Badge scheme abuse as part of the Council’s continued action to protect the scheme for genuinely disabled motorists.
Half of all waste now recycled by London’s top recycling borough
News that over half of all waste is now being recycled by London’s top recycling borough is being welcomed.
Join the adventure with Bromley Scouts for the 60th anniversary
Residents are encouraged to join the adventure with Bromley Scouts for Bromley’s 60th anniversary, with volunteers being sought at groups across the borough, so more young residents can get involved.
Desilting at Kelsey Park lake completes ahead of schedule
The desilting work at Kelsey Park is now virtually complete, with benefits to ducks, other birds and wildlife, with further improvement work in the park also planned.
Special activities to commemorate Bromley’s 60th anniversary
Residents are invited to come together to celebrate Bromley’s 60th anniversary, with a special activity programme commemorating the occasion, including through the borough’s much-loved libraries.
Trading Standards alert: Romance fraud warning
Bromley Trading Standards are reminding readers of the sad reality that not everyone on dating sites are genuine, with advice on how to avoid falling victim to romance fraud.
St Paul’s Cray Library reaches finals for library of the year
In recognition of important and innovative support provided locally, St Paul’s Cray Library have been selected as finalists for The Bookseller’s Library of the Year award for 2025.
‘Sad news’ as Bromley Scope charity shop set to close this summer
Scope has confirmed that it will be closing its Bromley charity shop this summer.
Bromley burglar left elderly couple feeling violated by ransacking their home
Thief Brian Farias has been jailed for thefts committed in Beckenham and Bromley.
Man dies after suffering head injury in assault outside Bromley Sainsbury’s
A man who suffered a serious head injury in an assault in Bromley has died
Serious of road closures across Bromley could last for 18 months
A series of road closures could hit Bromley for 18 months.
Erith stalker and Primark thief armed with knife among latest in court
Our round-up of the cases at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates' Courts this week.