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. While the political trend is on investing in national concerns, we are committed to shifting power away from central government. We look instead toward 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

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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Creating Youth Hubs

Creating youth hubs in Bromley Town will provide young people with safe spaces for socialising, support, and development. Rebecca Blake, our Youth Engagement Officer, has extensive experience working with this age group as an Army Cadet Instructor.

What we are planning.

Engage with local young people, schools, and community groups to understand needs and potential locations.
Secure funding by exploring grants, partnerships with local businesses, and liaising with the council for bid funding
We will utilise existing buildings, such as community centres and repurpose underused spaces.

We will provide an eclectic mix of activities and services such as recreational, educational e.g. study help and support services such as career advice.

We already have young people involved at Better Bromley. This ensures youth input in planning and running the hubs - making the outcomes relevant and appealing.

If you are interested in getting involved in this exciting venture, please contact us via the contact page.

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/Treasurer/Bromley Town Candidate

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. Carol feels that if she is elected as a Bromley Town councillor, she can work collegiately with the other parties to achieve sustained improvement.

Caroline Ibukun - Bromley Town Candidate

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. Indeed, Caroline would like to do far more - representing the good people of Bromley Town on the council.

Jerry Barnard - Nominating Officer

Jerry has lived in Bromley for nearly 30 years and serves as the party’s Nominating Officer. 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 politics and community engagement. Having travelled widely, Jerry values broad perspectives and is keen to see that local people are properly represented on local issues without national politics getting in the way.

Sumathy Thiagarajan - Bromley Town Candidate

Sumathy (Sum) has been a Bromley Resident for 23 years. A dedicated, civic-minded individual with extensive business experience; previously owning and running a chain of newsagents in the City of London. Sum is now keen to contribute to local initiatives and wants to use her talents in horticulture and crafts to help launch one of Better Bromley's initiatives; creating spaces for elderly and vulnerable residents to gain therapeutic benefit from both crafts and gardening. Indeed, Sum now has the time and commitment to make a positive impact in Bromley Town as your representative on the Council.

Rebecca Blake - Youth Engagement 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.

Dwight Sicobo - Lead Designer

Dwight is a proficient and creative Artworker with over 20 years of design agency experience. His dedication to detail has enhanced Better Bromley's community image - complimenting content with creative design. He is currently working in sectors - including Automotive, Financial services, FMCG, Healthcare and Social Media.