Tag Archives: London Borough of Bromley

IS CHISLEHURST LIBRARY FACING THE AXE?

Is Chislehurst Library under threat of closure? It’s a straightforward question to which the council isn’t giving a clear answer. Here are some clues, however: Bromley Council, like many other local authorities across the country, has identified potential savings to … Continue reading

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CAN DOUG PATTERSON HOLD HIS NERVE OVER PAY?

Chislehurst MP Bob Neill has called for a reduction in council bosses’ pay, to ensure that no one is paid more than the Prime Minister. This will put pressure on Bromley Council Chief Executive Doug Patterson who last year received … Continue reading

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MP SHOULD LOOK IN BACK YARD FOR BIN COMPLACENCY

Local Government Minister Bob Neill has accused councils of “complacency” over the collection of waste during the Christmas and New Year period, with rubbish piled up in some streets. He was particularly scathing of the leader of Labour-run Exeter council … Continue reading

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POWERFUL PEOPLE PROMISE PEOPLE POWER

According to the Government’s press release it is “radical”, “ground breaking” and “unprecedented” which will “revolutionise” local communities. But stripping away the clichés what do the new Localism Bill and the council budget settlements announced today actually mean for Chislehurst? … Continue reading

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THE AXE, THE TAX AND THE MISSING FACTS

PR exercise or genuine public consultation? On Wednesday the London Borough of Bromley held the first of three public meetings to discuss the pending budget cuts. The meeting was well attended; the opening presentations were carefully scripted and the Q&As … Continue reading

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