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The Bishop of Rochester returns to his namesake Palace in Bromley
In a historic visit, the Bishop of Rochester returns to Bishop’s Palace, named after his predecessor, to look back at Bromley’s history as a new future for the Civic Centre site continues to progress.
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What's happening in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Latest news and updates about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bromley.
Council meetings live
When a council meeting is being broadcast live online, viewers will be able to follow this, with the meeting streamed on this page.
Special awards for excellence and outstanding contributions in Bromley Adult Care services
Members of staff from Bromley’s Adult Care sector have been recognised for their contributions and daily care in support of hundreds of residents across the borough at the Bromley Adult Care Awards.
Crystal Palace Park regeneration plan secures £5 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The regeneration plan for the historic Crystal Palace Park gains further momentum following the confirmation of a £5 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Civic Centre move reaches major milestone
Bromley’s cost saving Civic Centre move reaches a major milestone, with the first Council Meeting at Churchill Court on Monday 14 October, which will be live streamed.
Bromley celebrates Kinship Care Week 2024
Kinship Carers carry out a very important role in supporting children whose parents are unable to care for them for various reasons.
New therapeutic fostering initiative launched in Bromley
Bromley foster carers gathered together at an event on Wednesday 18 September to learn more about Bromley’s new fostering initiative, Encompass Therapeutic Fostering.
Trading Standards alert: Identity theft and fraud warning - Keep personal details private
Bromley Trading Standards is reminding residents to remain cautious of identity theft and identity fraud, with advice on how to both deal with it and prevent it from happening.
Savings mean new school safety measures and extra roads resurfaced
The money saved by not reinstating humps in sections of three roads to be resurfaced will be used to improve safety around three schools and to resurface additional roads.
Kelsey Park multi-million improvement work underway
Ahead of desilting work which gets underway in Kelsey Park in November, preliminary survey work is now taking place, with surveys also in progress in preparation for the bridge replacement too.
Upgrade to infrastructure at Waldo Road depot agreed for 2025
A major upgrade of the infrastructure at the Waldo Road depot, which includes the Reuse and Recycling Centre has been agreed, with work getting underway in 2025.
The Mayor’s Proud Of Bromley newsletter - September 2024
The Mayor’s Proud Of Bromley e-newsletter distributed on 18 September 2024.
Welcome news securing the future of Churchill Theatre
The council is delighted to announce that an offer has been accepted, which can enable the future of Bromley town's much-loved theatre to be secured.
Further enabling works at West Wickham Leisure Centre to help deliver major refurbishment
The next stage of enabling works at West Wickham Leisure Centre have been approved to keep the £16m refurbishment works on track in a substantial boost to the borough’s leisure provision.
West Wickham shop fined for selling vape to 14 year old
A shop owner in West Wickham has been prosecuted for selling a vape to a person under the age of 18, as part of Bromley Trading Standards’ ongoing work to stop illegal sales to minors.
Crystal Palace Subway restoration revealed
The remarkable Crystal Palace Subway begins a new era following major restoration, in time for its 160th anniversary.
Bromley boosts venue list for Open House 2024
Open House Festival 2024 will see an expanded Bromley showcase, with a former rockstar changing room, a theatre converted from a stable, and a history tour of Petts Wood joining the venue list.
Trading Standards alert: Gardener scam warning following recent incident
Bromley Trading Standards is reminding residents to be very wary of gardeners, tree 'surgeons', or any other traders offering their services through a card/leaflet or a cold call at your door.
Blue Badge scheme abuse leads to prosecution for 38 motorists
Thirty-eight more motorists have been prosecuted in the last two months for abuse of the Blue Badge scheme as the council continues with its measures to protect the scheme for genuine users.