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Council - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm

December 8, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Bromley Council meeting on 8 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the Council Tax Support Scheme, treasury management performance, corporate governance, committee appointments and motions. There was also an opportunity for councillors and members of the public to ask questions.

Motions

The council was scheduled to consider motions that had been submitted with notice.

Council Tax Support Scheme

The council was scheduled to discuss the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27. The Council Tax Support scheme helps Bromley residents on low incomes to pay their council tax bills.

Questions

The agenda included time for questions from both members of the public and councillors. These questions could be for oral or written reply. According to the agenda, questions not specific to reports on the agenda were due 10 working days before the meeting. Questions specifically to clarify reports on the agenda were due within two working days of the publication of the agenda, by 5pm on 2 December 2025.

Treasury Management Performance

The council was scheduled to review the Treasury Management performance for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, and conduct a mid-year review. Treasury management refers to how the council manages its cash flow and investments1.

Code of Corporate Governance

The agenda included a review of the Code of Corporate Governance. Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices, and processes by which an organisation is directed and controlled2.

Committee Appointments

The council was scheduled to discuss appointments to various committees.


  1. Treasury management is the process of managing an organisation's holdings, with the goal of mitigating financial risk. It involves strategies for cash flow management, raising capital, and trading. 

  2. Corporate governance essentially involves balancing the interests of a company's many stakeholders, such as shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, financiers, the government and the community. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Jeremy Adams
Councillor Jeremy Adams Labour • Clock House
Profile image for Councillor Jonathan Andrews
Councillor Jonathan Andrews Mayor of the London Borough of Bromley • Conservative • Darwin
Profile image for Councillor Jessica Arnold
Councillor Jessica Arnold Labour • Clock House
Profile image for Councillor Felicity Bainbridge
Councillor Felicity Bainbridge Vice-Chairman, Environment & Community Services PDS Committee • Conservative • Shortlands & Park Langley
Profile image for Councillor Kathy Bance MBE
Councillor Kathy Bance MBE Labour • Penge and Cator
Profile image for Councillor Yvonne Bear
Councillor Yvonne Bear Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation & Housing • Conservative • St Mary Cray
Profile image for Councillor Nicholas Bennett J.P.
Councillor Nicholas Bennett J.P. Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways & Road Safety • Conservative • West Wickham
Profile image for Councillor Kim Botting FRSA
Councillor Kim Botting FRSA Vice-Chairman, Public Protection & Enforcement PDS Committee • Conservative • Orpington
Profile image for Councillor Mike Botting
Councillor Mike Botting Chairman, Health & Wellbeing Board and Rights of Way Sub-Committee • Conservative • Chelsfield
Profile image for Councillor Mark Brock
Councillor Mark Brock Chairman, Adult Care & Health PDS Committee and Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee • Conservative • West Wickham
Profile image for Councillor David Cartwright QFSM
Councillor David Cartwright QFSM Chairman, Public Protection & Enforcement PDS Committee • Conservative • Mottingham
Profile image for Councillor Graeme Casey
Councillor Graeme Casey Liberal Democrats • Bromley Town
Profile image for Councillor Josh Coldspring-White
Councillor Josh Coldspring-White Vice-Chairman, Renewal, Recreation & Housing and Children, Education & Families PDS Committees • Conservative • Hayes and Coney Hall
Profile image for Councillor Will Connolly
Councillor Will Connolly Liberal Democrats • Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
Profile image for Councillor Alan Cook
Councillor Alan Cook Reform UK Group Leader • Reform UK • Bromley Common & Holwood
Profile image for Councillor Peter Dean
Councillor Peter Dean Chairman, Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 • Conservative • Kelsey and Eden Park
Profile image for Councillor Sophie Dunbar
Councillor Sophie Dunbar Conservative • Biggin Hill
Profile image for Councillor Robert Evans
Councillor Robert Evans Vice-Chairman, Audit & Risk Management Committee • Conservative • Farnborough and Crofton
Profile image for Councillor Simon Fawthrop
Councillor Simon Fawthrop Chairman, Executive, Resources & Contracts PDS Committee and Vice-Chairman, Development Control Committee • Conservative • Petts Wood and Knoll
Profile image for Councillor Kira Gabbert
Councillor Kira Gabbert Reform UK • Bickley & Sundridge
Profile image for Councillor Adam Jude Grant
Councillor Adam Jude Grant Chairman, Environment & Community Services PDS Committee • Conservative • Shortlands & Park Langley
Profile image for Councillor Hannah Gray
Councillor Hannah Gray Conservative • West Wickham
Profile image for Councillor Dr Sunil Gupta FRCP FRCPath
Councillor Dr Sunil Gupta FRCP FRCPath Vice-Chairman, Health & Wellbeing Board • Conservative • Bromley Common & Holwood
Profile image for Councillor Christine Harris
Councillor Christine Harris Vice-Chairman, Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 • Conservative • Kelsey and Eden Park
Profile image for Councillor Colin Hitchins
Councillor Colin Hitchins Vice-Chairman, General Purposes & Licensing Committee • Conservative • St Paul`s Cray
Profile image for Councillor Alisa Igoe
Councillor Alisa Igoe Independent • Plaistow
Profile image for Councillor Julie Ireland
Councillor Julie Ireland Liberal Democrats • Bromley Town
Profile image for Councillor Mike Jack
Councillor Mike Jack Chislehurst Matters • Chislehurst
Profile image for Councillor Simon Jeal
Councillor Simon Jeal Labour Group Leader • Labour • Penge and Cator
Profile image for Councillor David Jefferys
Councillor David Jefferys Conservative • Bromley Common & Holwood
Profile image for Councillor Charles Joel
Councillor Charles Joel Conservative • Farnborough and Crofton
Profile image for Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks
Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks Labour • Penge and Cator
Profile image for Councillor Josh King
Councillor Josh King Labour • Clock House
Profile image for Councillor Kate Lymer
Councillor Kate Lymer Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Families • Conservative • Bickley & Sundridge
Profile image for Councillor Tony Owen
Councillor Tony Owen Chairman, Renewal, Recreation & Housing PDS Committee and Vice-Chairman, Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 • Conservative • Petts Wood and Knoll
Profile image for Councillor Christopher Marlow
Councillor Christopher Marlow Vice-Chairman, Pensions Committee • Reform UK • Farnborough and Crofton
Profile image for Councillor Ruth McGregor
Councillor Ruth McGregor Deputy Leader, Labour Group • Labour • Crystal Palace & Anerley
Profile image for Councillor Tony McPartlan
Councillor Tony McPartlan Labour • Plaistow
Profile image for Councillor Alexa Michael
Councillor Alexa Michael Chairman, Development Control Committee • Conservative • Hayes and Coney Hall
Profile image for Councillor Angela Page
Councillor Angela Page Portfolio Holder for Public Protection & Enforcement • Conservative • Chelsfield
Profile image for Councillor Chris Price
Councillor Chris Price Labour • St Paul`s Cray
Profile image for Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross
Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross Liberal Democrat Group Leader • Liberal Democrats • Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
Profile image for Councillor Will Rowlands
Councillor Will Rowlands Portfolio Holder for Environment • Conservative • Mottingham
Profile image for Councillor Shaun Slator
Councillor Shaun Slator Chairman, Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 & Vice-Chairman, Executive, Resources and Contracts PDS Committee and Pensions Committee • Conservative • St Mary Cray
Profile image for Councillor Colin Smith
Councillor Colin Smith Leader of the Council • Conservative • Bickley & Sundridge
Profile image for Councillor Diane Smith
Councillor Diane Smith Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health • Conservative • Kelsey and Eden Park
Profile image for Councillor Mark Smith
Councillor Mark Smith Chislehurst Matters Group Leader • Chislehurst Matters • Chislehurst
Profile image for Councillor Alison Stammers
Councillor Alison Stammers Chislehurst Matters • Chislehurst
Profile image for Councillor Melanie Stevens
Councillor Melanie Stevens Biggin Hill Independent • Biggin Hill
Profile image for Councillor Harry Stranger
Councillor Harry Stranger Conservative • St Mary Cray
Profile image for Councillor Ryan Thomson
Councillor Ryan Thomson Labour • Crystal Palace & Anerley
Profile image for Councillor Michael Tickner
Councillor Michael Tickner Chairman, Audit & Risk Management Committee and Pensions Committee and Vice-Chairman, Rights of Way Sub-Committee • Conservative • Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
Profile image for Councillor Pauline Tunnicliffe
Councillor Pauline Tunnicliffe Chairman, General Purposes & Licensing Committee • Conservative • Orpington
Profile image for Councillor Gemma Turrell
Councillor Gemma Turrell Deputy Mayor of the London Borough of Bromley • Conservative • Shortlands & Park Langley
Profile image for Councillor Thomas Turrell
Councillor Thomas Turrell Chairman, Children, Education and Families PDS Committee • Conservative • Hayes and Coney Hall
Profile image for Councillor Sam Webber
Councillor Sam Webber Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrat Group • Liberal Democrats • Bromley Town
Profile image for Councillor Rebecca Wiffen
Councillor Rebecca Wiffen Labour • St Paul`s Cray

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Monday 08-Dec-2025 19.00 Council.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Monday 08-Dec-2025 19.00 Council.pdf

Additional Documents

Council 131025 Appendix B.pdf
Council 131025 Appendix A.pdf
Council 081225 Questions A.pdf
Council 081225 Questions C.pdf
Council 081225 Committee Appointments.pdf
Council 081225 Treasury Management.pdf
Council 081225 Code of Corporate Governance.pdf
Council 081225 Motions.pdf
Council 131025 Appendix C.pdf
Council 081225 Questions B.pdf
Council 081225 Questions D.pdf
Council 081225 Statement.pdf
Council 081225 Council Tax Support Scheme.pdf
10. Motions - Amendments Monday 08-Dec-2025 19.00 Council.pdf
Council 081225 Amendments.pdf
4. Questions - Written Replies Monday 08-Dec-2025 19.00 Council.pdf
Council 081225 Replies B.pdf
Council 081225 Amendments.pdf
Council 081225 Replies D.pdf
Council 131025 Minutes.pdf