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Expressions of interest invited for new West Wickham Library café

GLL is seeking an experienced, creative, professional catering operator to deliver a successful café in West Wickham Library, located at Glebe Way, in the heart of the community. The Library is being refurbished and is due to re-open in April 2025. 
  
In addition to providing a high quality service with great value product options, a key outcome also sought by this expression of interest is to provide meaningful opportunity to the community – whether through employment, social inclusion, economic or environmental benefits. 
  
This exciting and unique opportunity demands a strong emphasis on customer experience, innovative product options and the ability to meet the needs of library customers and local residents. 
  
The entire space, including counter, seating area and storage is 85m2 on the ground floor and mezzanine level. 
  
It is anticipated that the operator will offer pre-prepared food which can either be delivered daily, or stored in the provided on-site facilities which include fridge, freezer and shelving. 

Please submit expressions of interest below by Thursday 21st November 2024
 
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Chislehurst Library - Temporary relocation for refurbishment
The London Borough of Bromley will soon commence works on the refurbishment of Chislehurst Library, closing temporarily from Wednesday 20th November 2024 until late summer 2025.

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Our libraries are a safe space. Whatever you're struggling with, you can visit one of our Bromley libraries for any kind of support.

From finances to careers, we offer a variety of advice groups and free guidance for those in need. We also run a range of support groups that everyone in the community can come and be a part of, no matter their situation. See how Better can support you or someone you know below.

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Financial support and advice

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The Citizen's Advice Bureau runs a range of sessions to give you guidance on a range of financial issues. Topics can include benefits, debt, banking, pensions and budgeting.

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Also run by the Citizen's Advice Bureau, these dedicated sessions can help you manage the rising cost of living, with advice on budgeting and support if you're struggling.

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Whether you're new to running a business or want to grow your network, you'll find plenty of career support across Bromley libraries.
 

Start Up Bromley

If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or have just started your own business, we run a free workshops across Bromley for business owners.

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From workshops to community sessions, we run meetings and events at libraries across Bromley so you can grow your business.

COBRA resources

As a library member, you can access The Complete Business Reference Adviser (COBRA) website, full of tips on how to start and run a business.

What our members say

"I don't think I'd be where I am without the support of Start-up Bromley. I know I can run my ideas past my start-up advisers whenever I need to. They always give me good advice."

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