Bromley Liberal Democrats

Work on the long-awaited pedestrian crossing in Homesdale Road between Mornington Avenue and Godwin Road in Bromley will start next Monday (16th March). Disruption is expected for up to three weeks with two-way temporary traffic signs in place. Godwin Road likely to be closed for part of duration.

Two social media posts. The first is from Keir Starmer and reads: “The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.” Below it is a post from Ed Davey that reads: “This cop out isn’t good enough. Standing up for international law means condemning leaders when they break it, whether that’s Vladimir Putin or Donald Trump.”

Great to be out today talking with residents. People are glad to see the Beckenham Lib Dems still pushing hard for action on dangerous speeding and taking local concerns seriously. Join our campaign at www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/speeding

Council update on fire at Beckenham Odeon Cinema and Kebab Ye.

We had tremendous response to our speeding survey today on Beckenham High Street. You can sign our petition to give Councils powers to install speed cameras in speeding hotspots at www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/speeding

The planning application for 1 Westmoreland Road will be decided at Bromley Council's Development Control Committee on 2nd September. Officers have recommended approval.
We've emailed local residents to let them know our views, details here: tinyurl.com/3vbnpwsc

📣 Great news! Our motion calling for a Disability Equality Champion for London PASSED ✅ thanks to support from Lib Dem councillors and 1 Conservative.

Disappointing most councillors abstained. Disabled residents deserve better. We will keep fighting for #AccessibilityForAll

Please see our update on the closure of Bishop Challoner School, including information on local school admissions and building heritage.

Good turnout for the Beckenham Police Meeting last night. Lots discussed and some great police ops reducing crime. One key message: don’t share photos or comments online (Facebook) about a suspected offender as this can prejudice a future court case so the CPS won’t prosecute.

Well done Beckenham Green Friends. Chloe-Jane set up the Friends Group some years ago and it’s gone from strength to strength thanks to the amazing volunteers.

From your Liberal Democrat Councillors, Sam Webber, Julie Ireland and Graeme Casey

Our latest newsletter covers the sale of the old Civic Centre site, Live Facial Recognition in Bromley Town Centre, pavement repairs, local road closures, news that Bromley now recycles more than 50% of waste and more. Sign up for the newsletter at bromleylibdems.org.uk/newsletter
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Always a warm and sunny welcome in #Beckenham. Our congestion-o-meter was a hit. You can take our congestion survey at: www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/beckcongestion

We met a lot of Lib Dem supporters in Beckenham this evening 💛. Residents pleased we are working to reduce traffic congestion. You can take our survey at digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/rV7bkRqv

New pedestrian crossing planned for busy Bromley road A new pedestrian crossing is proposed for a busy road in Beckenham.

Very pleased to see this crossing on Copers Cope Road, Beckenham come forward. Something Beckenham Lib Dem Councillors have been working on for some time. www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/2498509...

Lib Dems use budget debate to call for investment in Bromley Town Centre Town centre regeneration and support for the vulnerable are at the forefront of Bromley Liberal Democrats’ vision for the borough, as outlined in a proposed amendment for Bromley Council’s budget for ...

Town centre regeneration and support for the vulnerable are at the forefront of Bromley Liberal Democrats’ vision for the borough, as outlined in a proposed amendment for Bromley Council’s budget for 2025–26.
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This week's newsletter from the #Orpington and #Chelsfield team details about the closure of Orpington Library, the new Aldi supermarket in Orpington, next year's Council tax and Happy 60th Birthday Bromley - shorturl.at/lzzqp

Yes it was wet and a bit windy but a good day spent hosting a surgery and out and about canvassing. Lots of casework picked up. Uneven paths, littering and rights of way access.

Holding our regular surgery today but due to unforseen circumstances we are having to hold it at @bromley library. Hope to see you there.

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From your Liberal Democrat Councillors, Sam Webber, Julie Ireland and Graeme Casey

This week's newsletter includes details about plans for 1 Westmoreland Road, protecting access to Bromley Palace Park, hoping for the end to parking fines on Waitrose Access Road, Holocaust Memorial Event, plus more including our in person and virtual surgery on Sat 8th Feb shorturl.at/8AUUx

Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter here: www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/newsletter

This week's newsletter includes news about:-
* Britannia Parking to review fines issued on access road to Waitrose at Bromley South
* Blue Badge holders in Bromley to be charged?
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We wish all our members, friends and residents a wonderful Christmas and a very happy 2025.

Foodbank Christmas Visit by Lib Dem Councillors Councillors Sam Webber & Julie Ireland met with Bromley Foodbank at their final session before Christmas, at their hub in central Bromley.

Councillors Sam Webber and Julie Ireland visited the Bromley Foodbank at URC Bromley for their last session of the year. Wonderful organisation, supporting 8,000 families in Bromley. If you want to help by donating food or money links are in the article. www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Yesterday the Bromley Town Lib Dem councillors held their last residents' surgery of 2024 and their last at Community House - next year our surgeries will be at the new Civic Centre. www.bromleylibdems.org.uk/councillor-s...

We continue to oppose the Conservatives plan to charge Blue Badge Holders in Council parks. At full Council last night we asked them listen to disability groups and Blue Badge holders to understand the impact these charges will have. Let’s hope they have a change of heart.

White Ribbon UK Our mission is to end men's violence against women, once and for all. We work with men and boys to challenge cultures that lead to harassment, abuse and violence.

Councils across the country have White Ribbon accreditation to end violence against women and girls. Bromley Council will not be one of them - Conservative Councillors voted against it last night. Lib Dem, Labour & CM voted for White Ribbon. Thanks Labour for council motion. www.whiteribbon.org.uk

Years of economic mismanagement, rising costs and insufficient support have left local businesses struggling.

The government must scrap the National Insurance hike on small businesses to save these community backbones.

Lib Dem Councillors in the new Council Chamber

Full Bromley Council Meeting on Monday 9th Dec - you can watch proceedings live here:
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Agenda includes efforts on preventing violence against women and girls, introduction of parking charges for blue badge holders, sale of Beckenham Public Halls, action on empty homes.

Council Reverses Decision to Charge for Parking at Norman Park In the face of threatened legal action from Bromley & Blackheath Harriers Athletics Club Bromley Council have reversed their decision to charge for parking at Norman Park.

Good news for all users of Norman Park and residents who live nearby - after the threat of legal action by Blackheath and Bromley Athletics club #Bromley Council have decided to reverse the decision to charge users for parking.

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