Bromley Labour Group response to the Southeastern railway ticket office closure consultation
The Bromley Labour Group strongly opposes the closure of 64% of the ticket offices within the London Borough of Bromley. The closure of 14 out of 22 station ticket offices will disproportionately affect the Borough’s disabled and elderly rail passengers.
A lack of support for our diverse communities from Conservative-run Bromley Council
A statement from Councillor Simon Jeal, Leader of the Labour Group, and Councillor Kathy Bance. A transcription can be found below. “It was a privilege to speak on behalf of the Labour Group at Bromley Council’s re-signing of the Armed Forces Covenant, which pledged that Bromley Council will support our armed forces, their families and […]
Unreliable recycling and waste collection in parts of Bromley
We are aware from the increasing number of reports from residents to Labour councillors that collections of household waste, food waste and recycling appear to becoming increasingly unreliable. “Residents are getting frustrated that the waste collections have been missed. To add to their frustrations they are finding collection days are being repeatedly rescheduled on the […]
Bromley Labour statement following High Court decision on ULEZ challenge
Following yesterday’s High Court decision to refuse permission by Bromley and four other Councils to proceed with the majority of the grounds for their judicial review of Mayor of London’s planned expansion of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone, Bromley Labour are calling on the Council to drop their expensive, politically motivated legal challenge and work constructively […]
Bromley Labour Group response on ULEZ expansion, £110million Scrappage Scheme and Major Bus Route Expansion
Bromley Labour Group responds to the ULEZ expansion and the actions taken in response to our initial concerns.
Have your say: Bromley Council proposals to increase Council Tax for the least well off
People across Bromley can now respond to plans by the Conservatives to increase council tax for the least well off by 20%. Watch this to find out more and have your say here. http://www.bromleylabour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Council-Tax.mp4 Respond to the consultation
Hardest up in Bromley face paying 20% more council tax
Bromley Conservatives are proposing a council tax hike of 20% for the worst off families in the borough Thousands of residents who currently receive council tax support would be even worse off during the current cost of living crisis Labour Councillors Ruth McGregor and Jeremy Adams explain more in the video below. http://www.bromleylabour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20pc_council_tax_increase.mp4
School Streets in Bromley: The Truth
On Friday 15th July 2022 a Special meeting of Bromley Council’s Environment PDS Committee convened to scrutinise the Conservative decision to stop the roll out of School Streets in Bromley. Cllr Igoe goes through the reality of School Streets in Bromley.
Statement on School Streets ‘call in’ outcome
Bromley Conservatives halt roll out of the School Streets policy to protect children at drop off and pick up times. Transport Portfolio Holder Cllr Bennett treated questions from members of the public with disdain and contempt
Bromley Labour congratulates Bromley FC on the club’s success this season
Councillor Simon Jeal, leader of the Labour Group on Bromley Council, has today written to express congratulations from everyone at Bromley Labour to everyone at the club for their success this season. The men’s team’s historic victory over Wrexham in the FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium is the most recent highlight of the club’s […]