Monthly Archives: February 2014

As with most London boroughs, there will be no council tax increase in Bromley.  We highlighted areas where the council can do better such as work far more closely with the health sector on joint budgets.  Should councils now take … Continue reading →

Planning consent was given last night for the demolition of the existing industrial building here and the erection of a two storey building providing four two bedroom flats with associated landscaping, parking, cycle and bin storage.  Kathy Bance was our … Continue reading →

The meeting to set the council tax for 2014/15 will be held on Monday 24th February at 7-00pm in the Council Chamber in Rochester Avenue, Bromley. The Labour group are moving motions on the use of Section 106 monies to … Continue reading →

The Living Well food bank, operating out of Holy Trinity Church in Lennard Road has compiled usage figures for the 6 months from June to November 2013. • There are currently 230 people on the books. • 188 people used … Continue reading →

in a busy evening at a meeting of Plans 1, Councillor Peter Fookes supported the call for enforcement action over the KICC over an alleged material change of use of the premises in breach of planning control.  The site is … Continue reading →

Peter Fookes argued last night at Plans sub Committee 1 that we should contest this appeal for non determination brought by London and Quadrant Housing Association over their plans for 32 houses and flats on the former Oakfield Centre site … Continue reading →

Plannning consent was granted last night for the new Penge Library on the ground floor of the former Edginton’s building in Green Lane. This is only a replacement for the library in Maple Rd and not as Bromley Tories want, … Continue reading →

A controversial planning application for an additional 64 car parking spaces at New Beckenham Station Car Park was approved last night at a Plans sub committee meeting.  The application had previously been deferred.  Peter Fookes was the only member to … Continue reading →

Bromley Labour Parties are organising a public meeting on Monday 10th February at 7-30pm at St Mark’s Church in Westmoreland Rd in Bromley at 7-30pm. The venue is two minutes walk from Bromley South Station. Guest speakers are Clive Efford, … Continue reading →

In what will be a busy evening for Peter Fookes, the library proposals are also on the agenda at Plans 1 at 7-00pm on Thursday evening. The proposal is to convert the ground floor of the former Edginton’s furniture store … Continue reading →