About us

Our Journey

Initially, a few concerned residents coalesced as a group to express our collective concern about local issues. We felt local councillors had left these issues to languish. Indeed, the neglect of the lake and grounds in Church House Gardens is an example of a local issue neglected because political focus is elsewhere.

Our voice is stronger when it's magnified by community engagement. Our aim is to carry on, growing and gaining momentum, to bring positive change to the day-to-day lives of Bromley residents.

As a team, we embrace the principles of localism and people helping people, believing that those who live and work in Bromley are best placed to know what will improve their neighbourhood. We are committed to empowering local residents and organisations, giving our community the tools and influence to shape its own destiny and ensure that decisions about local housing, services, and green spaces are made right here at home.

What We Stand For

Buy Local - Karma Capitalism
"A good business creates good business"

As a local business owner, our leader has launched a "Buy Local" campaign. Indeed, we have started the ball rolling by purchasing our team's logoed hoodies from Stitch to Stitch - a local Bromley business. Better Bromley has ambitious plans going forward into 2026 - championing localism by supporting our community's independent businesses and showcasing local artisan and farm produce, thus bringing much-needed footfall into the town. By shopping and dining locally, you help ensure that money earned here recirculates within our own economy, rather than flowing out to distant corporations. This approach not only provides unique choices and quality products but also strengthens the social fabric and resilience of our town. Building partnerships between the town and rural farms and cottage industries in the borough helps to build a vibrant and connected place for all of us.

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Tackling Elderly / Disabled Social Isolation

Social isolation can make the infirm, the elderly, and the disabled feel alone. This does not have to be the case. Improving life for elderly and disabled residents in Bromley involves addressing accessibility, support, and inclusion.

To feel socially included, more thought and effort need to go into planning, such as organising accessible community events and activities. The first step is to organise information and advice sessions and provide clear information on available services, benefits, and support.

Feeling alone? Please reach out! We would like to assist by helping you find services and advocate on your behalf.

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Meet our leadership team

Dedicated Bromley people are driving our mission

Carol Denyer - Leader

Carol both lives and works in Bromley Town. A resident for 22 years; raising four children here. Carol is a qualified Medicinal Chemist/Drug Repurposer; and Integrative Medicinal Practitioner. Previously, a Research Psychologist; BSc (hons) Psychology; her academic work involved conducting two large studies in an Islington Primary School - into the effects of childrens cognitions on their appraisal of media violence. This work was undertaken when she was a senior lecturer at London Met, where she also co-authored an academic text on "Issues in Applied Developmental Psychology and Child Psychiatry".

Today, she uses her teaching skills (PGCE, MSc Ed) to lead a tutoring business based in Bromley Town. Carol is a well-known and trusted community activist, advocate, and campaigner; championing local issues and providing advocacy and advice for Bromley residents. Carol is keen to create a Bromley Town that is safer, cleaner, and far more cultured and vibrant.

Caroline Ibukun - Secretary

Caroline has lived in Bromley for 22 years and is passionate about enhancing adult social care. Caroline has a wealth of experience and post graduate qualifications pertaining to the health and care sector; working in the NHS for 30 years - across a range of services; such as general nursing, acute mental health and mother and baby units. At present, she is a director and manager of a CQC-registered domiciliary care agency. Anyone who knows Caroline can bear testimony to her focused delivery of compassionate support to vulnerable residents; driving positive change in the London Borough of Bromley.

Jerry Barnard - Treasurer

Jerry has lived in Bromley for nearly 30 years and serves as the group's Treasurer. An engineering graduate, he spent his career as a software developer and IT project manager before taking early retirement, which has allowed him to devote more time to local issues and community engagement. Having travelled widely, Jerry values broad perspectives and is keen to see that local people are properly represented on local issues.

Rebecca Blake - Membership Officer

Rebecca is very passionate about working with young adults, both collectively or on an individual basis. She has over ten years of experience in such an environment as an Army Cadet Instructor. The youths in Bromley deserve the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, and I am willing to help them with utmost dedication

Ilham Ahmed - Youth Mentor

I have joined Better Bromley to not only help with campaigning but to empower young people's futures. I am currently a year 13 student: studying Politics; Sociology and Philosophy & Ethics. I am passionate about helping young people navigate the complexities of teenage life. I believe in fostering resilience through creative expression and active listening.