Thanks to London Fire Brigade following Beckenham fire Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 The London Fire Brigade’s emergency firefighting response is being praised following the fire in Beckenham today. As always in this type of emergency scenario, the Council’s emergency planning response team were on standby to support local residents and the emergency services should this have been needed. Councillor Angela Page, Executive Councillor for Public Protection and Enforcement said, “It... Local News
ULEZ Expansion Consultation Now Open 5th June 2022 London Assembly Member for Bexley & Bromley; Peter Fortune outlines his response to the ULEZ consultation. Local News
Bob Stewart welcomes the Chancellor’s Spring Statement: cutting taxes for families and businesses across Beckenham 23rd March 2022 Today, the Chancellor announced his new Tax Plan to reduce and reform taxes across the United Kingdom – tackling the cost of living and incentivising private... Local News
Death of respected former councillor and Mayor 15th February 2022 We regret to report that Carole Hubbard who was Mayor of Bromley and a councillor for West Wickham Ward for 18 years has died. Local News
Update on Albemarle Road Traffic Scheme (Video) 5th February 2022 Councillor Michael Tickner (Copers Cope Ward) provides a quick update on the future of the Albemarle Road traffic scheme. Local News
Obituary – Mary Cooke 7th January 2022 It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the news that Mary Cooke passed away on the morning of Friday 7th January. On Sunday 2nd... Local News
Update on Kelsey Park Bridge Repairs 14th December 2021 Councillors in Beckenham have welcomed progress being made on repairing the two wooden bridges in Kelsey Park. The repair to the Kelsey Park Footbridge has now... Local News
Beckenham’s Battle of Britain Lace Set to Return to Public Display 4th December 2021 Beckenham Councillor Stephen Wells has welcomed plans to publicly display the Battle of Britain Lace in Bromley’s Central Library. The Battle of Britain Lace... Local News
New “School Street” planned for St Mary’s RC Primary, Westgate Road, Beckenham 20th November 2021 Local Conservative Councillors Stephen Wells and Michael Tickner have achieved another spectacular success for local people, following a serious accident on... Local News
Beckenham High Street, Shop Fronts Design Guide – Approved 3rd November 2021 At the 2nd November meeting of Bromley Council’s Development Control Committee, Councillors of all three parties voted to approve for use the Beckenham High... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
