The Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee meeting was scheduled to cover a range of operational updates, performance reviews, and risk assessments. Key discussions were expected to include the Public Protection Portfolio Plan, budget monitoring, business continuity, and the council's risk register.

Matters Arising and Work Programme

The committee was scheduled to review progress on actions arising from previous meetings and to consider the Forward Work Programme for the upcoming year. This includes updates on the town centre bollard incident and road safety enforcement measures. The work programme for the year ahead was to be discussed, with potential changes and issues for scrutiny to be identified.

Portfolio Holder Update

Councillor Angela Page, the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement, was scheduled to provide an update on her activities and any significant developments within the portfolio. This would likely include a review of recent operational successes and challenges faced by the various public protection teams.

Public Protection Performance Overview

A report was scheduled to provide an overview of performance against the key performance indicators (KPIs) set out in the Public Protection & Enforcement Portfolio Plan for 2025/26. The report was expected to highlight areas performing well, as well as any indicators rated as red or amber, which signify performance below expectation.

Budget Monitoring

The committee was to review the revenue budget monitoring position for the Public Protection & Enforcement Services Portfolio for the third quarter of the financial year 2025/26. The report was expected to detail projected expenditure and activity levels against the approved budget, with a projected breakeven position anticipated for the year-end.

Update Items

Several update reports were scheduled for discussion:

Business Continuity and Resilience Update

This report was to provide an account of the key resilience works undertaken in 2025-26 and assure the committee of the Council's Civil Contingency activities for 2026-27. This includes details of incident responses, training programmes, and exercises conducted, as well as updates on the Borough Resilience Forum and Resilience Standards for London.

Risk Register

The committee was to review the revised Public Protection and Enforcement Risk Register. This document details the main departmental risks and associated mitigation measures, forming part of the evidence base for the Council's Annual Governance Statement. The report was expected to highlight any current red risk ratings, such as increased costs for the Coroners Service.

Contracts Register

An extract from the Contracts Register, detailing contracts with a whole life value of £50,000 or higher, was to be presented for scrutiny. This report provides a snapshot of the council's procurement activity and allows for the review of contract performance and management.

Public Protection Service Update

This report was to provide Members with an overview of current activity, performance, and developments across the Council's Public Protection Service. It was expected to cover areas such as Trading Standards, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Licensing, and environmental enforcement, highlighting key work undertaken over the past year.

Policy Development and Other Items

Croydon and Behavioural and Developmental Psychology Operations Directorate Update

A report from the Croydon and Behavioural and Developmental Psychology Operations Directorate of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust was scheduled. This update was to inform the committee about the directorate's work, its collaboration with local partners, and any site-specific developments at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. It was also to provide an update on the Bromley Protocol and incidents of absconsion from secure wards.

Bromley Youth Council Update

While listed on the agenda, no specific report details were provided for the Bromley Youth Council update.