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Executive - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
September 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm Executive View on council websiteSummary
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The Executive of Bromley Council met on Wednesday 16 September 2026, addressing a range of significant financial and service delivery matters. Key decisions included approving a projected net overspend of £4.56 million for the 2026-27 budget, approving amendments to the Capital Programme totalling a net increase of £5.2 million, and endorsing the establishment of Opportunity Bromley Ltd as an independent arm's length company. The meeting also saw the approval of a contract extension for Parks Management and Grounds Maintenance with idverde Ltd for a further eight years, and the award of a new Domiciliary Care Framework estimated at £20.3 million annually.
Budget Monitoring 2026-2027
The Executive considered the first budget monitoring position for 2026-27, noting a projected net overspend on services of £4,556,000 based on information as at June 2026. This projected overspend is forecast to lead to a reduction in the General Fund balance of £3,082,000. The unmitigated full-year impact of the overspend is £2,195,000. The Executive agreed to release funding from the 2026/27 central contingency to help mitigate these pressures and referred any identified issues to individual Portfolio Holders for further action.
Capital Programme Monitoring - Quarter 1 2026/27
The Executive reviewed the Capital Programme monitoring for the first quarter of 2026/27. A total rephasing of £37.1 million from 2026/27 into future years was noted. Amendments to the Capital Programme were approved, including a total increase of £16,205,000 to various existing schemes, net adjustments totalling a reduction of £11,286,000, and the addition of £389,000 for two new schemes. Additionally, the Supported Accommodation Care Leavers – Ethelbert Close Repairs Scheme was approved for inclusion in the Capital Programme with a budget allocation of £250,000.
Transforming Bromley 2024-29 Year Two Mid-Year Report 2026/27
The Executive received a mid-year report on the Transforming Bromley 2024-29 programme. It was noted that £32.067 million, or 99.7% of the programme value, was on track to deliver. Of this, £25.485 million was rated Green (79.2%), and £6.582 million was rated Amber (20.5%) with recovery plans in place. A shortfall of £106,000 (0.3%) was rated Red and not expected to be delivered in the current year. The Amber savings requiring active management were concentrated in five proposals within adult social care, children's social care, and housing. The continued corporate oversight of these through the COE Transformation Board was endorsed.
Gateway 1 - Proceeding to Procurement for Advisory Partner to the Better Lives Programme
The Executive agreed to proceed with the procurement of an advisory partner to support the transformation of services for Working Age Adults, known as the Better Lives Programme. This programme aims to improve outcomes for residents with learning disabilities and develop a more financially sustainable support model. Council reserves will be drawn upon to fund this procurement and associated work. The contract will operate in two phases: Phase 1, a 12-week review costing an estimated £500,000, and Phase 2, which will involve the advisory partner supporting implementation at an estimated cost of £4.5 million to £5.5 million. The decision to proceed to Phase 2 will be made by the Executive following a report on the outcome of Phase 1.
Small Works Programme - Property Portfolio
The Executive agreed that Strategic Property would draw down funds from the Capital Programme to deliver an initial series of small works projects on the Operational Property Estate. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to authorise procurement, contract awards, and expenditure for these projects. These works are necessary to address health and safety risks and ensure the effective running of community and public services, as many assets were found to be in need of repair outside of the day-to-day maintenance regime.
Opportunity Bromley Ltd
The establishment of Opportunity Bromley Ltd as an independent arm's length company, constituted as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG), was approved. The implementation of the preferred delivery model and associated implementation plan, as set out in the Options Appraisal, was also approved, along with the proposed governance arrangements. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration to take all necessary steps to incorporate and establish the company. This move aims to strengthen Bromley's inward investment capabilities and economic competitiveness.
Gateway 3: Parks Management & Grounds Maintenance Contract Extension
The contract extension for Parks Management and Grounds Maintenance with idverde Ltd for a further eight years, from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2035, was agreed. The contract modification to include Parks Security Services for the extension period was also approved. Consequently, the modification and partial termination of the contract for Street Environment with Veolia Environmental Services UK PLC to remove Park Security Services from 1st April 2027 was approved. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director of Legal Services to finalise the necessary legal agreements.
Bromley Children and Families Reform Programme: Implementation of the Best Start in Life, Family Hubs and Families First Partnership Programme
The Executive noted the national children's social care reforms and the requirement for Bromley and its partners to implement an integrated system of help, support, and protection for children, young people, and families. Bromley's approach to delivering these reforms through a single Children and Families Reform Programme and a phased implementation strategy, including the Community Vision test-and-learn phase, was endorsed. The detailed Strategic Report outlining the proposed operating model and the requirement for borough-wide implementation by April 2027 was also noted.
Contract Award for the Domiciliary Care Framework
Contract awards across all three Lots of the Domiciliary Care Framework to the named providers were approved for a four-year contract, commencing 26th October 2026. The framework contracts have an estimated overall annual value of £20.3 million, with an estimated whole-life contract value of £83.67 million, assuming an annual CPI of 2%. Authority was delegated to the Director of Adults Social Care to award Lot 1 Tier One contracts from the reserve list as required. This new framework aims to improve quality, responsiveness, cost control, and provider relationships.
The meeting also included the confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting and the consideration of any other issues referred from the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, with none being raised. Exempt minutes and appendices related to specific agenda items were also noted.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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QUESTIONS
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive approved two written questions on 16 September 2026.
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CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER ISSUES REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE, RESOURCES AND CONTRACTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
Recommendations ApprovedExecutive approved recommendations on 16/09/2026.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive approved recommendations on 16/09/2026.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive approved recommendations on 16/09/2026. No further details were provided.
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TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 22 JULY 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2026. They also agreed to further develop proposals for co-locating Children & Family Centre Services and Youth Services at the Spitfire Youth Centre site, and the disposal of the Sunningvale Avenue Children & Family Centre site.
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CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING - QUARTER 1 2026/27 PART 2 APPENDIX
Recommendations Approved -
PART 2: SMALL WORKS PROGRAMME - PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
Recommendations Approved -
EXEMPT MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 22 JULY 2026
Recommendations Approved -
PART 2: GATEWAY 3: PARKS MANAGEMENT & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT EXTENSION
Recommendations Approved -
PART 2: CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DOMICILIARY CARE FRAMEWORK
Recommendations Approved -
GATEWAY 1 - PROCEEDING TO PROCUREMENT FOR ADVISORY PARTNER TO THE BETTER LIVES PROGRAMME
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council agreed to proceed to procurement for an advisory partner for the Better Lives Programme on 16 September 2026. Council reserves will fund the procurement and associated work, with the contract operating in two phases. Phase 1 will involve a 12-week review at an estimated cost of £500K, and Phase 2 will support implementation at an estimated £4.5m to £5.5m, subject to further agreement.
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CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DOMICILIARY CARE FRAMEWORK
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council approved contract awards for the Domiciliary Care Framework on 16 September 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Adults Social Care to award Lot 1 Tier One contracts from the reserve list.
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CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING - QUARTER 1 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council on 16/09/2026 approved amendments to the Capital Programme. These included a total increase of £16,205k to existing schemes, net reductions of £11,286k, and the addition of £389k for two new schemes. The Executive also approved the inclusion of the Supported Accommodation Care Leavers – Ethelbert Close Repairs Scheme with a budget of £250k.
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GATEWAY 3: PARKS MANAGEMENT & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE :CONTRACT EXTENSION
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council agreed to extend the Parks Management and Grounds Maintenance contract with idverde Ltd for eight years from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2035. They also approved modifying this contract to include Parks Security Services for the extension period and approved the modification of the Street Environment contract with Veolia Environmental Services UK PLC to remove Park Security Services from April 1, 2027. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director of Legal Services to execute the necessary legal agreements.
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BROMLEY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REFORM PROGRAMME: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEST START IN LIFE, FAMILY HUBS AND FAMILIES FIRST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve recommendations regarding the Bromley Children and Families Reform Programme on 16 September 2026. They noted national reforms and Bromley's integrated approach, endorsing the phased implementation including a test-and-learn phase. The decision also noted the strategic report, proposed operating model, and the April 2027 borough-wide implementation deadline.
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OPPORTUNITY BROMLEY LTD
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council approved the establishment of Opportunity Bromley Ltd as an independent arm's length company, constituted as a Company Limited by Guarantee. This decision, made on 16 September 2026, also approved the preferred delivery model and associated implementation plan, along with the proposed governance arrangements. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration to take all necessary steps to incorporate and establish the company.
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BUDGET MONITORING 2026-2027
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council decided to approve recommendations on 16/09/2026. They noted a projected net overspend on services of £4,556k and agreed to the release of funding from the 2026/27 central contingency. Any identified issues are to be referred to individual Portfolio Holders for further action.
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TRANSFORMING BROMLEY 2024-29 YEAR TWO MID-YEAR REPORT 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council decided on 16/09/2026 to approve recommendations regarding the Transforming Bromley 2024-29 Year Two Mid-Year Report. It was noted that £32.067m of the programme value is on track, with £106k rated Red and not expected for delivery in year. The Executive endorsed continued corporate oversight of Amber-rated proposals in adult social care, children's social care, and housing through the COE Transformation Board.
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SMALL WORKS PROGRAMME - PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive agreed on 16 September 2026 to draw down funds from the Capital Programme for small works projects on the Operational Property Estate. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to authorise procurement, contract awards, and expenditure for these projects.
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