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Open House Festival returns with an exciting programme celebrating heritage across Bromley
Discover remarkable history and architecture as Open House Festival returns to the borough from 12 to 20 September, with a programme highlighting some of the borough’s most fascinating heritage sites.
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Diagrama Foundation appointed to deliver Day Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs in Bromley
Diagrama Foundation, a Kent based charity, is now successfully managing the Astley Centre as part of a new contract delivering Day Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.
Have your say on Bromley's future Air Quality Action Plan
Residents and community groups are being invited to share their views on a new Air Quality Action Plan, which sets out how air quality could be improved across the borough over the next five years.
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Dog control order renewal following consultation
The Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will be renewed for a further three years from 1 October 2026, following public consultation.
Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers and Give Your Heart Some Support
Bromley residents are being encouraged to take a simple but important step for their health by getting their blood pressure and pulse checked during Know Your Numbers Week.
New Bromley SEND Local Offer website makes it easier to find local support
A new website is making it easier for children and young people with SEND, their families, and adults with learning disabilities to find information, advice, support and local services in Bromley.
Join further engagement about Elmfield Road improvements
Public realm improvements are being planned on Elmfield Road in Bromley Town Centre and residents are invited to a further engagement session on Thursday 10 September.
Roofing crime warning after residents targeted by rogue roofers
Residents are urged to be particularly vigilant after a series of recent and unrelated cases involving residents being targeted for roofing work, with demands exceeding £270,000.
Beware of Rogue Roofers - Don’t deal with doorstep traders
Roofing complaints continue to cause concern across the borough, including residents recently paying vastly over-inflated prices for sometimes unnecessary work.
Vehicle seized as council continues to tackle fly-tipping
A vehicle suspected of being used to fly-tip has been seized as part of the council’s ongoing efforts to tackle environmental crime across the borough.
Waldo Road reopens in November following depot upgrade work
The Waldo Road Reuse and Recycling Centre is set to reopen in November following major once in a generation upgrade work to the depot infrastructure, including the waste transfer station.
New Civic Centre Book Nook to help young readers discover the joy of stories
A new Book Nook at Bromley Civic Centre will give children and families a welcoming place to read together while attending appointments.
Businesses prosecuted after failing to provide waste disposal records
Two businesses have been prosecuted after failing to provide records relating to their commercial waste disposal arrangements, prompting a warning to other businesses about their legal duty of care.
Company prosecuted after failing to assist fly-tipping investigation
A company has been prosecuted after failing to provide information requested as part of a fly-tipping investigation, prompting a warning to others to respond to lawful enquiries made by the council.
Shaftesbury Park play and pond improvements now open
Children and families are enjoying a new play area at Shaftesbury Park, which follows successful partnership work with Burnt Ash Primary School and grant funding from Veolia Environmental Trust.
FM Conway awarded new highway maintenance contracts with Bromley Council
A new highway maintenance specialist, FM Conway, has secured a new suite of contracts to deliver highway maintenance services borough wide, for the London Borough of Bromley.
Initial foundation works complete on new affordable housing in St Paul’s Cray
Works are well underway on 68 new affordable homes in St Paul’s Cray as initial foundation works complete on the council’s ‘Bromley homes for Bromley people’ development.
Permission granted for two new affordable housing developments
Two applications for affordable housing in Orpington and in Mottingham have received planning approval, in support of the council’s Bromley homes for Bromley People programme.
Vehicle seized as council continues to tackle fly-tipping
A vehicle suspected of being used for fly-tipping activity has been seized following investigations, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle environmental crime across the borough.
Trading Standards alert: Beware of courier fraud
Courier fraud criminals impersonate police and banks to steal money and valuables. Trading Standards is reminding residents to stay vigilant: hang up and verify details independently.