The Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 17 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's performance over the past year, a discussion of the draft plan for the upcoming year, and an examination of various contract performance reports.

ECS Performance Overview Quarter 4

The committee will receive an overview of the performance against the Environment & Community Services Portfolio Plan for 2025/26, covering the period from January to March 2026. This report, detailed in the Public reports pack Wednesday 17-Jun-2026 19.00 Environment and Community Services Policy Developm.pdf, will highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify any areas that have not met their targets. Notably, the report indicates that three indicators have a Red RAG status for Quarter 4: the net gain in street trees, the completion of 10-day and 35-day highway maintenance tasks within required timescales, and the number of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions.

Environment & Community Services Draft Portfolio Plan 2026/27

This item involves the pre-decision scrutiny of the draft Environment & Community Services Portfolio Plan for the upcoming year. The plan outlines the ambitions and actions for services within the Environment Portfolio and the Transport, Highways & Road Safety Portfolio. It is aligned with the council's corporate strategy, Making Bromley Even Better, and details how success will be measured. The plan covers a broad range of service areas, including waste management, street cleansing, parks management, highways services, traffic, road safety, and parking.

Annual Contract Performance Report: Arboricultural Services

The committee is scheduled to review the performance of the arboricultural services supply chain during its first year of operation, from September 2024 to August 2025. This report, also found in the Public reports pack Wednesday 17-Jun-2026 19.00 Environment and Community Services Policy Developm.pdf, details the performance of four area-based contracts managed by Down to Earth Trees Ltd, Gristwood & Toms Ltd, All Angles Tree Care Ltd, and Arbortas Ltd. It will highlight areas of strong performance and identify challenges encountered by some contractors, particularly concerning timely reporting and staffing.

Appointments to the Countryside Consultative Panel and the Leisure Gardens and Allotments Panel

This agenda item concerns the confirmation of appointments for the 2026/27 municipal year to two consultative panels. The Countryside Consultative Panel and the Leisure Gardens and Allotments Panel provide a forum for discussion and input on matters relating to the borough's countryside and green spaces. The report details the nominations received for these panels.

ECS Final Outturn Report 2025-26

The committee will scrutinise the final revenue budget monitoring position for the Environment & Community Services Portfolio for the financial year 2025-26. This report, available in the Public reports pack Wednesday 17-Jun-2026 19.00 Environment and Community Services Policy Developm.pdf, details an overall overspend of £1,299,000 for the portfolio. The report provides a breakdown of variations within each service area, with significant pressures noted in Arboriculture, Waste, Parking, and Highways.

Keston Ponds Project

This item relates to the Keston Ponds Project, a phased programme aimed at restoring and enhancing the water environment and habitats within Keston Ponds and the River Ravensbourne. The report seeks Executive approval to increase the Capital Programme budget for the project to reflect an additional £363,123 secured through the Green Roots Fund. It also requests authorisation for the delegation of the award of a works contract, valued at up to £2.5 million, to the Director of Environment and Public Protection.

Risk Register: Quarter 4

The committee will review the Environment & Community Services Risk Register for Quarter 4. This report, found in the Public reports pack Wednesday 17-Jun-2026 19.00 Environment and Community Services Policy Developm.pdf, details the risks facing the department, their potential impact, and the controls in place to mitigate them. A new risk regarding the Condition of Infrastructure in Parks and Open Spaces has been added since the last review.

Contracts Register - Part 1 Report

This agenda item involves the review of an extract from the council's Contracts Register as of 1st May 2026. The register lists active contracts with a whole life value of £50,000 or higher. The report provides a summary for the Environment Portfolio, indicating the number of contracts, their risk index, and their procurement status. A Part 2 report will be available to provide further commentary on specific contracts.