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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 to Review Code of Corporate Governance Bromley Council is set to review its Code of Corporate Governance, a move aimed at ensuring the council adheres to the highest standards of operation. The review was scheduled... Bromley 13 December 2025
  2. Bromley Council to Review Treasury Management Performance Bromley Council is scheduled to review its treasury management performance for Quarter 2 of 2025/26 and conduct a mid-year review, according to the agenda for the Council... Bromley 13 December 2025
  3. Bromley Council to Review Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27 Bromley Council is set to review its Council Tax Support Scheme for the 2026/27 financial year, aiming to provide assistance to residents on low incomes. The decision was made... Bromley 13 December 2025
  4. Buckinghamshire Pension Fund Considers Joining London CIV Pool to Enhance Governance and Compliance Bromley Council's Pensions Committee is evaluating a proposal for the Buckinghamshire Pension Fund (BPF) to integrate into the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV) pool.... Bromley 7 December 2025
  5. Bromley Council to Establish Budget for Planning Appeals Bromley Council is considering establishing a dedicated budget for planning appeals in FY2025/26, according to a report presented at the Development Control Committee meeting on... Bromley 1 December 2025
  6. Bromley Council Faces Setbacks in Planning Appeals Due to Overturned Officer Recommendations Bromley Council has faced setbacks in planning appeals where officer recommendations were overturned, according to a recent Development Control Committee meeting. A report... Bromley 1 December 2025
  7. Council Recovers £226k from Crime Proceeds Bromley Council has recovered over £226,000 since 2021 through Proceeds of Crime (POCA), according to a recent report discussed at the Development Control Committee meeting on... Bromley 1 December 2025
  8. £4.2M Unspent in Developer Contributions Bromley Council is holding £4.2 million in unspent developer contributions, according to a report presented at the Development Control Committee Information Briefing on... Bromley 1 December 2025