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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.
Help shape Children and Family Centres in Bromley
A survey seeking the thoughts and feedback on Bromley’s six Children and Family Centres is now live.
Free blood pressure and pulse checks for Know Your Numbers Week 2024
Residents are invited to take advantage of free blood pressure and pulse checks delivered by Bromley Public Health and partners this autumn as part of Know Your Numbers Week.
Help shape the Bromley Central Library
Bromley Council is inviting residents to share their views on plans for the layout of the proposed new Bromley Central library.
Trading Standards alert: Impersonation fraud warning
Bromley Trading Standards is warning residents to continue to be vigilant against impersonation scams and advising everyone how to spot the signs.
The Mayor’s Proud Of Bromley newsletter - August 2024
The Mayor’s Proud Of Bromley e-newsletter distributed on 7 August 2024.
Southborough Library set for celebratory reopening
Southborough Library will reopen to the public on Friday 16 August following completion of the recent refurbishment.
Trading Standards alert: Ticket fraud warning
Bromley Trading Standards is warning residents to be wary of fraudsters when buying event tickets online, following reported losses of over £154,000 in June this year.
Green light for £17.75m Crystal Palace Park restoration
Planning approval will see many of the historic Victorian park’s original features restored, including the iconic Grade-I listed dinosaurs and Italian Terraces, in a £17.75m transformation.
Treemendous watering thanks in warmer weather
Tree friends and residents are being thanked for their tree watering support, which adds to the council’s watering programme for newly planted trees, part of the Treemendous tree planting initiative.
Trading Standards alert: Is cold calling illegal?
Bromley Trading Standards is warning residents to continue to be highly wary of anyone knocking on your door and offering to work on your property, also known as cold calling.
Councillors approve redevelopment of Bromley Waitrose site
A proposed redevelopment of the Waitrose site at Bromley South was approved by Bromley Council’s Development Control Committee, in a major boost to the borough’s housing supply and the local economy.
Proud of Bromley - July newsletter - Mayor’s introduction
The Mayor’s Proud Of Bromley e-newsletter distributed on 17 July 2024, with an introduction to subscribers from the Mayor of Bromley, where he shared reflections from his first two months in office.
Melvin Hall Community Group Penge facing rent hike
A Bromley community group is facing a ‘crippling’ increase to its rent which could result in its closure, with over 1,100 residents throwing their support behind a petition to stop the hike.
Bromley drivers facing 'absolute hell' for recycling centre
Bromley residents are facing ‘absolute hell’ as drivers queue for a local recycling centre, a councillor has claimed.
West Wickham housing block to get more affordable housing
A housing block in Bromley will now have double the affordable housing than was originally intended after the local authority approved plans to make the project fully socially rented.
Search for vulnerable woman missing from Bromley
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