Mayor of Bromley

09/11/2026

08/11/2026

06/11/2026

The Mayor this week attended the Celebration of Success Awards for Care Leavers on 5th November.

As ever, it was a very moving evening celebrating the achievements of young people who have left care and gone on to accomplish remarkable things. Despite facing significant challenges and difficult starts in life, their resilience, determination and success were truly inspiring.

The Mayor was delighted to join in recognising and celebrating these achievements and congratulates all those who received awards. Well done to each and every one of you. 👏✨

05/11/2026

Poppy vendors being thanked ahead of Remembrance services across Bromley this weekend

The Mayor of Bromley is thanking poppy vendors across the borough in the lead up to Remembrance, where residents are set to come together in reflection.

Poppy vendors are being thanked for their dedication and commitment, as local volunteers for the Royal British Legion were met across the borough by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Bromley. The council will be represented at 31 Remembrance services across the borough on Sunday 8 November.

The Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Christine Harris, said: “Remembrance is a crucial period for us both locally and nationally, as we reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served and, in many cases, sadly died for our nation. My sincere thanks to the local poppy vendors for their commitment to raising important charitable funds, which also helps ensure that the poppy remains prevalent throughout the borough during this period of Remembrance, reminding us to take time to reflect. We will remember them.”

Remembrance Day services will be held throughout the borough on Sunday 8 November 2026, with services and attending council representatives detailed. Local residents groups and Business Improvement District teams have also helped decorate the borough with poppies adorned on trees and lampposts as a visual reminder of the period of Remembrance.

Bromley has more veterans than any other London Borough and the council signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2023 to renew its commitment to supporting the armed forces community and have been working with partners to develop this support. Bromley Council recently received Gold accreditation for this support from the Ministry of Defence alongside other local gold award recipient Bromley FC and SATOS Media.

Read more, including details of Remembrance services, through the link in the description.

Bromley Armed Forces Community Network Royal British Legion Bromley FC Community Sports Trust

05/11/2026

Families connected with local services, advice and support at SEND Local Offer Live!

Read about the event and how it helped families discover the support available across Bromley: https://bromley.gov.uk/news/article/1049/families-connect-with-local-support-at-send-local-offer-live

30/10/2026

🌟 A Busy and Inspiring Week for the Mayor of Bromley 🌟

This week, the Mayor, Cllr Christine Harris, attended a number of important events across the borough, celebrating achievement, supporting communities, and championing inclusion.

📍 Dying Well Matters: Conversations That Count
At the United Reformed Church in Bromley, the Mayor attended this important event hosted by Bromley Dementia Friendly Community. The programme encouraged open discussions around death, dementia, end-of-life planning, and the support available within our community. Following insightful presentations and a Q&A session, the Mayor delivered a heartfelt closing speech, sharing personal experiences and recognising the invaluable contribution of Bromley's volunteers, community groups, and partner organisations.

🎓 Graduation Ceremony, Greenwich
The Mayor attended a graduation ceremony at the stunning Historic Chapel of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Graduates celebrated their academic achievements with proud families, inspiring speeches, and well-earned applause. It was a pleasure to meet graduates and university academics and to share in such a memorable occasion.

🎗️ Bromley SEND Event & Website Launch
The Mayor was delighted to attend and officially open the SEND Event at Bishop Justus School. With more than 60 organisations showcasing the incredible support available across the borough, the event highlighted the strength of Bromley's SEND community. Following a lively drum roll, the Mayor cut the ribbon to launch the new SEND website

https://bromleysend.org/

providing a valuable one-stop source of information, advice, and support for children, young people, and families.

👏 Thank you to everyone involved in organising these fantastic events and for the positive impact you continue to make across Bromley.

23/10/2026

Half term activities on offer across Bromley

Families are being reminded of the wide range of activities on offer across the borough during the half-term break, from sports camps to library events to days out in the borough's parks.

The Mayor of Bromley shares some the highlight from this offering, including those featuring in her mayoral year so far, with Mick Livesey from Bromley FC also on hand to share about the half term holiday camps they run through their Community Trust.

Find out more about all the activities mentioned through the link in the comments.

23/10/2026

✨ A Week of Civic, Community and Cultural Celebrations ✨

The Mayor was honoured to attend the London Mayors’ Association Civic Service at Westminster Abbey, followed by a reception in the historic Abbey Cloisters.

The Deputy Mayor attended a evening at the Church of the Annunciation, Chislehurst, helping to celebrate the church's Dedication Festival, marking an incredible 156 years of worship and service to the community.

The celebrations continued at a vibrant Garba & Dandya Night, where the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress joined residents in celebrating the Festival of Dandya. It was a wonderfully colourful evening filled with traditional music, energetic dancing, and a fantastic community spirit.

Thank you to everyone involved in organising these memorable events and for the warm welcome extended to the Mayoral Team.

16/10/2026

New donation points for local charity’s Christmas appeal

Residents supporting the Christmas appeal of Bromley Brighter Beginnings can now use new donation points at various leisure centres or at Bromley Civic Centre, as the Mayor of Bromley joins in donating.

Donations of children’s new pyjamas, pre-loved Christmas jumpers and new unused gifts are being welcomed at collection points to support the local charity’s Christmas for Every Child campaign. Bespoke hampers of age-appropriate gifts are distributed by the volunteer-run charity to local families in challenging circumstances, with more than 700 children and their families supported in 2025.

Donations are being welcomed until Friday 6 November at the new collection points in the receptions of The Spa at Beckenham, The Pavilion, The Walnuts and Crofton Halls leisure centres, and at Bromley Civic Centre, as well as the further sites already available across the borough. Residents and businesses can also support Bromley Brighter Beginnings’ Christmas appeal by making a financial contribution or buying an item to donate via their online Christmas shop.

This latest appeal follows Bromley Brighter Beginnings being awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest national award for voluntary groups.

Find out more through the link in the description.

16/10/2026

✨ A Week of Celebration, Reflection and Achievement ✨

This week, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor had the privilege of attending a number of memorable community events across the borough.

🏅 The Mayor was also pleased to join Team Bromley at the London Youth Games Celebration, recognising their outstanding achievement of finishing second overall, missing first place by just two points out of 1,024. With 12 London Youth Games titles in 49 years, Team Bromley's continued success is a testament to the dedication, talent and determination of our young athletes and coaches.

💙 The Mayor joined organisers to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week in Beckenham. Ribbons displayed on the railings at Croydon Recreation Ground carried the names of babies who died during pregnancy or shortly after birth, serving as a touching tribute and a reminder of the support available to bereaved families.

🎶 The Deputy Mayor was delighted to attend a vibrant Bollywood Dandiya celebration, bringing together families for an evening of prayer, music, dance and delicious food. The event was wonderfully attended, with many guests wearing colourful traditional Indian dress, creating a truly joyful and welcoming atmosphere.

Congratulations to everyone involved in these special events and thank you for helping make Bromley such a vibrant, supportive and inspiring community.