Ann Holdway, Bromley Art Society's Hon Sec, has asked for this to be circulated to our members:
Our borough, our future – let’s talk
A series of meetings have been organised by Bromley Council to take place in November. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Carr, is inviting all those who live and work in the borough to join leading Councillors and senior officers and have their say about where they think the money should be spent as the Council sets the budget for 2011/12. From parks to town centres, social care to schools, housing, or the the safer communities, the leaders of the Council wants to know what’s important to Bromley people.
Said Councillor Stephen Carr, Leader of the Council:
“I want as many people living and working in Bromley to come along and talk about what matters to them, what services they value most in our borough and where they think the money should be spent. In these challenging times I am determined that as a Council we continue to give value for money, to reduce waste in any form by looking at how we do things and how we deliver our services. As ever we will do all we can to keep Council tax low while minimising any impact on frontline services. Bromley Council exists to serve our people, to strive for excellence in their eyes and as we continue Building a Better Bromley it is imperative we listen and respond to their views for the good of our borough and our future.”
The Council is encouraging as many people as possible to come along and have their say, and if you’d like any leaflets or posters to promote the meeting please contact amanda.day@bromley.gov.uk, 020 8313 4390 or you can find and visit the Council’s website at Our borough, our future - let's talk to download the leaflet.
The meetings, which are from 7.30pm – 9pm, will take place as follows:
Wednesday, 17 November, Beckenham Public Hall, Beckenham, BR3 5JE
Tuesday, 23 November, Orpington Methodist Church, BR6 9JH
Thursday, 25 November, Civic Centre, Bromley, BR1 3UH
To ensure people are as well informed as possible, the Council will be posting up-to-date information about the 2011-12 budget on www.bromley.gov.uk the week before the meetings.
As well as giving residents and business an opportunity to highlight what matters most in their eyes so their view can be reflected in the Council’s budget and service planning for 2011/12, the meetings will also include the opportunity to ask leading Councillors questions about the public services we provide.
All venues provide access for people with disabilities and a hearing loop; if you need further information or help about this please contact Janet Johnson, 020 8313 4327 or janet.johnson@bromley.gov.uk Tea and coffee will be served after the meetings.