Bromley Council
Bromley Council is currently addressing government planning reforms, a projected £4.5 million overspend, and reviewing social care services.
Bromley Council's Development Control Committee formally condemned upcoming government planning reforms in September 2026, labelling them anti-democratic. These reforms, set to take effect from October 31, 2026, will restrict the types of planning applications determined by committees and limit committee sizes. Separately, the committee deferred a decision in September 2026 on a housing development planned for Crystal Palace Park, concerning residential sites within phases 2a and 2b of the park's regeneration.
The council is projecting a £4.5 million overspend for the 2026-2027 financial year, primarily due to pressures in Adult and Children's Social Care, as reported in September 2026. To address significant financial challenges within learning disability services, Bromley Council is investing £500,000 in a 'Better Lives' review, aiming to improve outcomes and develop a more financially sustainable support model.
In September 2026, the Executive committee approved an eight-year extension to its parks management and grounds maintenance contract with idverde Ltd, which will now run from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2035. The council's Standards Committee is scheduled to meet on September 30, 2026, to review the Monitoring Officer's general report, covering updates on various standards issues.
Key facts
- Bromley Council's Development Control Committee formally condemned upcoming government planning reforms in September 2026. Source
- The government planning reforms are set to take effect from October 31, 2026. Source
- Bromley Council is projecting a £4.5 million overspend for the 2026-2027 financial year. Source
- The council will invest £500,000 in a 'Better Lives' review for services for working-age adults with learning disabilities. Source
- Bromley Council approved an eight-year extension to its parks management contract with idverde Ltd, running from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2035. Source
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