The Bromley Economic Partnership meeting scheduled for Tuesday 30 June 2026 was set to cover a range of economic development topics. Key discussions were planned around supporting employers with barrier-free recruitment, an update on the Economic Development Service, and partner updates from various organisations.

Supporting Employers with Barrier-Free Recruitment

A significant item on the agenda was a discussion on Supporting Employers with Barrier Free Recruitment. This topic was to be presented by Marc Crawley, CEO and Founder of Diversita. The report pack indicated that this discussion would focus on strategies and initiatives to help employers create more inclusive recruitment processes, removing obstacles that might prevent individuals from certain groups from applying for or securing employment.

Economic Development Service Update

Daniel Murray, Head of Economic Development at Bromley Council (LBB), was scheduled to provide an update on the Economic Development Service. This update was expected to cover progress and key achievements of the service, likely building on the work outlined in the previous meeting's report. The previous update highlighted achievements such as securing grant funding, establishing services like Opportunity Bromley and Bromley Works, and delivering business support programmes. It also noted increased fibre-to-the-premises coverage and the launch of a High Growth Business Network and Business Accelerator Programme. The upcoming update was anticipated to detail further developments and future plans for the service.

Partner Updates

The meeting was also scheduled to include updates from various partner organisations. These updates provide a snapshot of the economic landscape and the activities of different sectors within Bromley. In the previous meeting, partners shared insights on employability and volunteering pathways, business concerns regarding economic uncertainty and procurement, and the continuation of skills and employment initiatives. Specific updates were received from organisations such as Community Links Bromley, London Biggin Hill Airport, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Job Centre Plus, Penge SE20 BID Company, London South East Colleges, Fairlight Group, Handelsbanken, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), and Mytime Active. The previous updates highlighted challenges such as the closure of the Blenheim Centre in Penge and the impact of rising costs, alongside positive developments like the refurbishment of The Walnuts and continued support for start-up programmes.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting and Matters Outstanding

The meeting was also to review the minutes from the previous Bromley Economic Partnership meeting held on 14 April 2026. This agenda item would serve to confirm the accuracy of the previous minutes and to address any outstanding matters that were raised during that meeting. The minutes from the April meeting confirmed that the minutes from January 2026 were agreed as a correct record with no outstanding matters at that time.

Other Business and Future Meetings

The agenda also included a slot for Any Other Business, allowing for the discussion of any urgent or relevant topics not otherwise listed. Finally, the dates for future Bromley Economic Partnership meetings were to be confirmed, with scheduled dates including 13 October 2026, 19 January 2027, and 15 April 2027.