A message from the Leader of the Council
The following open letter is the lead article in Bromley Council’s Our Bromley e-newsletter.
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Planning permission granted for much-needed housing
Two planning applications for residential accommodation, with 100% affordable rents were approved at Bromley Council's Development Control Committee on Thursday 19 November.
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Bromley's been given a sprinkle of Christmas magic by the John Lewis festive TV ad
The John Lewis Christmas advert has become one of the hallmarks of the festive season and this year’s opening and closing scenes were filmed in the borough of Bromley.
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Consultation on Petts Wood conservation areas
Petts Wood residents and interested parties have until Monday 14 December to comment on two new proposed conservation areas and an extension to an existing conservation area in Petts Wood.
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Lighting the way with lower emissions delivered
Work to replace the oldest street lights with energy saving LED lighting is underway as part of a £1.1 million installation project.
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Planning application for Lidl foodstore on Porcupine site refused
A planning application for the construction of a retail foodstore in Mottingham has been rejected following concerns about road safety and over intensification of the site.
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Bromley leading the way with more sustainable road network
An innovative approach to road building and repair, which will not only reduce carbon emissions, but also reduce traffic delays caused by roadworks is being introduced across the borough.
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Online training help for mums
Successful Mums Career Academy are launching a new learning platform providing fully funded training that can be accessed online.
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Bromley 0 to 19 is coming
A new Bromley 0 to 19 Public Health Service launches in October 2020 to provide better, more co-ordinated, health guidance and support for children, young people and families in the borough.
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Action being taken to stop illegal burning of waste
An area of land in St Mary Cray is being secured with heavy duty concrete barriers to prevent further illegal burning of waste.
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Bromley free special school bid
Last year, Bromley successfully bid to be part of the DfE’s second wave of special free schools