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Bromley Council

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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

  1. Bromley Council's Development Control Committee formally condemned upcoming government planning reforms in September 2026. Source
  2. The government planning reforms are set to take effect from October 31, 2026. Source
  3. Bromley Council is projecting a £4.5 million overspend for the 2026-2027 financial year. Source
  4. The council will invest £500,000 in a 'Better Lives' review for services for working-age adults with learning disabilities. Source
  5. 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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  1. Bromley Council's £1.2m insurance contract up for renewal Bromley Council is preparing to renew its insurance contract, a significant financial commitment valued at approximately £10.7 million over an eight-year period. The current... Bromley 30 June 2026
  2. Bromley Council's £1.2m supported living contract to be retendered Bromley Council's Executive has agreed to retender a contract for supported living services valued at approximately £1.2 million per year, aiming to ensure continuity of support... Bromley 30 June 2026
  3. Bromley Council to re-tender £160m transport contract Bromley Council is set to re-tender a significant transport contract valued at £160 million over eight years, aiming to enhance services for all residents. Bromley 30 June 2026
  4. Bromley Council seeks £29m for fostering agency framework Bromley Council is set to establish a new framework for independent fostering agencies (IFAs) with an estimated annual value of £7.16 million, totalling £29 million over four... Bromley 30 June 2026
  5. Keston Ponds Project budget increased by £363k Bromley Council's Executive has approved an increase of £363,123 to the budget for the Keston Ponds Project, bringing the total project budget to £611,976. This supplementary... Bromley 30 June 2026
  6. Bromley Council's Adult Services rated 'Requires Improvement' Bromley Council's Adult Services has been rated as 'Requires Improvement' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), according to a report published in January 2026 and re-published... Bromley 30 June 2026
  7. Bromley Council faces £7.8m capital spending shortfall Bromley Council is facing a capital spending shortfall of £7.8 million for the 2025/2026 financial year, a figure primarily attributed to project slippage rather than a... Bromley 30 June 2026
  8. Aldi's Farnborough Way store FORS standard downgraded to Bronze Aldi's Farnborough Way store has been granted permission to operate with a downgraded Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) standard, following a decision by Bromley... Bromley 5 June 2026