Bexley London Borough Council

Bexley London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Bexley in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in London. The council comprises 45 councillors.

It was envisaged through the London Government Act 1963 that Bexley as a London local authority would share power with the Greater London Council. The split of powers and functions meant that the Greater London Council was responsible for “wide area” services such as fire, ambulance, flood prevention, and refuse disposal; with the local authorities responsible for “personal” services such as social care, libraries, cemeteries and refuse collection.

As an outer London borough council it has been an education authority since 1965. This arrangement lasted until 1986 when Bexley London Borough Council gained responsibility for some services that had been provided by the Greater London Council, such as waste disposal. Since 2000 the Greater London Authority has taken some responsibility for highways and planning control from the council, but within the English local government system the council remains a “most purpose” authority in terms of the available range of powers and functions. The council shares responsibility with the Greater London Authority for strategic policies including housing, planning and the environment.

(Information from Wikipedia on 15/6/2018, click here for  map details)

Website and contact details

https://www.bexley.gov.uk/
Contact telephone number: 0203 045 3456
Contact email address: [email protected]

Licensing information

Additional licensing? No
Selective licensing? Yes
Selective licensing further information: Note a selective licensing scheme starts on 13 January 2025 and continues for five years. Check if your property needs a selective license here here
Licensing charges: here
Application form: here
Additional information:
The Selective Licensing scheme ended on 31st August 2023, any new scheme will have a 10-week consultation period. For all relevant information on Mandatory HMO Licensing and other important information and links please click here

Other Local Authority Services

Homelessness Prevention Services: Housing support form found here
Discretionary Housing Payment Policy: here
Disabled Facilities Grant: here
Green Improvement Support: here
Waste and rubbish collection services: here

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