The Chief Executive Annual Review Panel was scheduled to convene on Wednesday 25 June 2025. The primary item on the agenda was the Chief Executive's Annual Review. The meeting was also scheduled to address procedural matters, including the appointment of a chairman and the exclusion of the press and public from discussions concerning exempt information.

Chief Executive's Annual Review

The main focus of the meeting was scheduled to be the Chief Executive's Annual Review. This item, listed under Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, pertains to information relating to any individual. The report pack indicates that this review was scheduled for discussion by the panel, which includes Councillor Colin Smith (Leader of the Council), Councillor Kate Lymer (Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Families), Councillor Nicholas Bennett J.P. (Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways & Road Safety), Councillor Diane Smith (Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health), Councillor Yvonne Bear (Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation & Housing), Councillor Simon Jeal (Labour Group Leader), Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross (Liberal Democrat Group Leader), Councillor Mark Smith (Chislehurst Matters Group Leader), and Councillor Christopher Marlow (Vice-Chairman, Pensions Committee).

The agenda for the meeting was published in the Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 25-Jun-2025 17.00 Chief Executive Annual Review Panel.pdf document, and the supporting papers were contained within the Public reports pack Wednesday 25-Jun-2025 17.00 Chief Executive Annual Review Panel.pdf .¹