Councillor Alisa Igoe

Independent Plaistow

Council: Bromley

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Committees: Development Control Committee (Committee Member) Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 (Committee Member) Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member) General Purposes and Licensing Committee Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee Appointment Panel Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education Executive Rights of Way Sub-Committee Safer Bromley Partnership Board Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 (Guest) Standards Committee (Guest)

Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

Last updated: about 14 hours ago

Alisa Igoe's council service, particularly in 2025, demonstrates a strong commitment to road safety, housing, and local community well-being, especially within her Plaistow ward. Her recent activity provides a clear picture of her priorities and areas of focus.

Key Themes and Priorities:

Road Safety: This is a consistently prominent theme, with a particular emphasis on reducing Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs) on Bromley roads. Igoe actively advocates for measures like 20mph speed limits, especially near schools, and has specifically addressed safety concerns on roads like Burnt Ash Lane and Farwig Lane. She also follows up on parking issues, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to road safety.
Housing: Igoe is keenly interested in housing matters, focusing on increasing the availability of family units and affordable housing. She questions the council's approach to HMOs and advocates for exploring options like building higher to increase housing supply. She also demonstrates concern for vulnerable households by raising questions about the Welfare Fund assessment process.
Local Community & Environment: Igoe consistently champions local community interests and environmental concerns. This includes advocating for free road closures for street parties, raising concerns about verge maintenance, and scrutinizing the impact of council decisions on green spaces, as seen in her questioning of the proposed Archive Store in Priory Park and Gardens. She also focuses on the accessibility of council information.

Evolution of Focus:

While only one year of activity is available, the depth and breadth of Igoe's engagement in 2025 suggest a well-established understanding of the issues facing her ward and a proactive approach to addressing them. Her consistent focus across road safety, housing, and community well-being indicates a sustained commitment to these areas.

Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years):

In 2025, Igoe's significant contributions include:

Advocating for specific road safety measures: Her detailed attention to issues on Burnt Ash Lane and Farwig Lane, including suggesting pedestrian crossings and speed limit reductions, demonstrates a proactive approach to improving road safety.
Questioning housing development plans: Her scrutiny of planning applications, particularly regarding the lack of affordable housing and the approach to HMOs, highlights her commitment to ensuring diverse and accessible housing options.
Championing local community interests: Her advocacy for free road closures for street parties and her concerns about the consultation process for pay-by-phone parking in Sundridge Park demonstrate her dedication to supporting local businesses and community cohesion.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:

A clear pattern emerges of Igoe focusing on practical, tangible improvements to the lives of her constituents. She consistently demonstrates a commitment to:

Data-driven decision-making: Citing evidence of the effectiveness of 20mph speed limits.
Community engagement: Emphasizing the importance of consultation and collaboration with local residents.
Accessibility and transparency: Challenging the accessibility of council information.

In conclusion, Alisa Igoe's council service, as evidenced by her activity in 2025, is characterized by a dedicated focus on road safety, housing, and local community well-being. Her proactive approach, attention to detail, and commitment to community engagement make her a strong advocate for her constituents.

Yearly Activity Timeline

Throughout 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, demonstrating a consistent focus on road safety, housing, and local community concerns, particularly within her ward of Plaistow.

Road Safety: A major theme was road safety, with Igoe repeatedly raising concerns about Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs) on Bromley roads. She advocated for 20mph speed limits, especially near schools, citing evidence of their effectiveness in reducing casualties. She specifically addressed issues on Burnt Ash Lane and Farwig Lane, suggesting safety measures like pedestrian crossings and speed limit reductions. She also followed up on parking issues, including RingGo parking on Plaistow Lane and enforcement against pavement parking on Burnt Ash Parade.

Housing: Igoe showed a keen interest in housing matters. She supported development projects that included family units and questioned the council's approach to HMOs. She expressed disappointment over the lack of affordable housing in some planning applications and suggested building higher to increase housing supply. She also raised concerns about the Welfare Fund assessment process and the need to support vulnerable households.

Local Community & Environment: Igoe consistently championed local community interests. She questioned the consultation process for pay-by-phone parking in Sundridge Park, emphasizing the impact on local businesses. She advocated for free road closures for street parties supporting the Big Lunch to promote community cohesion. She raised concerns about the maintenance of verges and the removal of disposable vape stickers from street bins. She also scrutinized the impact of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme on the council and questioned the proposed Archive Store in Priory Park and Gardens, emphasizing the importance of green spaces. She supported Crystal Palace Football Club's training facility enhancements, stressing the need for collaboration with local residents. She also challenged the accessibility of council information, such as e-petitions and EIA reports.

In summary, Alisa Igoe's contributions in 2025 highlight her commitment to improving road safety, increasing housing availability, and advocating for the needs of her local community and environment within Bromley.

Monthly Activity in 2025

In October 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe participated in two council meetings. At the Development Control Committee, she expressed disappointment about the low proportion of affordable housing in a planning application, while acknowledging the Financial Viability Assessment. She emphasized the need for more housing in Bromley and suggested building higher, particularly in areas like Bromley South. She ultimately moved that the planning application be approved.

At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Igoe raised several concerns and questions. She focused on traffic issues, specifically drivers mounting the pavement on Burnt Ash Parade, requesting enforcement presence in the mornings. > How can the Portfolio Holder help me to dissuade drivers who mount the pavement and park up against Parade shops? She also questioned the Portfolio Holder's view on the proposed Archive Store in Priory Park and Gardens, referencing his commitment to Bromley as a green garden and inquiring about its impact on the Grade II listed park and the Friends Group. > On his appointment, the Portfolio Holder said, 'I very much look forward to continuing the excellent work to ensure Bromley remains the beautiful and green garden of London we call home'. What is his view of the proposed Archive Store to be built within Grade II listed Priory Park and Gardens? Furthermore, she asked about the cleaning of roads after the removal of wands from cycling lanes on Crystal Palace Park Road. > Can I just ask you was cleaning of the roads not considered when they looked at the feasibility study for the wands. Finally, she identified errors in the minutes of the previous meeting.

Meetings in October 2025

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7.00 pm - 8 October 2025

Alisa Igoe attended the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting and raised several questions and points.

She inquired about drivers mounting the pavement on Burnt Ash Parade, highlighting the heavy footfall and presence of schools, shops, and other community facilities. She asked:

How can the Portfolio Holder help me to dissuade drivers who mount the pavement and park up against Parade shops?

She followed up by clarifying that the illegal act is driving onto the pavement itself, and requested enforcement officers to be present early in the morning.

She also questioned the Portfolio Holder's view on the proposed Archive Store in Priory Park and Gardens, referencing his earlier commitment to maintaining Bromley as a green garden. She asked:

On his appointment, the Portfolio Holder said, I very much look forward to continuing the excellent work to ensure Bromley remains the beautiful and green garden of London we call home . What is his view of the proposed Archive Store to be built within Grade II listed Priory Park and Gardens?

She further inquired whether the area was part of the Grade 2 listed park and raised concerns about the impact on the Friends Group of parks, specifically regarding light access due to the building and tall trees.

Additionally, she asked a supplementary question regarding the removal of wands from cycling lanes on Crystal Palace Park Road:

Can I just ask you was cleaning of the roads not considered when they looked at the feasibility study for the wands.

Finally, she pointed out errors in the minutes of the previous meeting, specifically a repetition in the Plaistow Lane Parking Bay section and a misspelling of 'Hoblingwell'.

Development Control Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30 pm - 2 October 2025

Councillor Alisa Igoe expressed disappointment regarding the low proportion of affordable housing in a particular planning application. However, she acknowledged the independently verified Financial Viability Assessment that confirmed this number. She emphasized Bromley's urgent need for more housing and suggested building higher, especially in areas like Bromley South that already feature tall buildings. Councillor Igoe moved that the planning application be approved.

During the Development Control Committee meeting on September 2, 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe voiced strong concerns regarding application 24/04814/FULL1 for 24-34 Farwig Lane, specifically focusing on road safety. She emphasized that Farwig Lane is a school route and is near a nursery and a church. >Councillor Alisa Igoe expressed significant concerns about road safety as Farwig Lane was on local school routes and close to a nursery and church. It was her view that Heavy Vehicle Access to the site should be via the A21 only and this condition was supported by the Committee. The Councillor also suggested that Section 106 funds be used to install a dedicated pedestrian crossing at the junction of Farwig Lane and London Lane and this could be explored with the applicant in consultation with the Highways team. She requested that her vote in objection to the application be recorded.

Meetings in September 2025

Development Control Committee - Tuesday 2 September 2025 7.30 pm - 2 September 2025

Councillor Alisa Igoe attended the Development Control Committee meeting on September 2, 2025, where application 24/04814/FULL1 regarding 24-34 Farwig Lane was discussed. She voiced strong concerns about road safety, emphasizing that Farwig Lane is a local school route and is near a nursery and a church.

Councillor Alisa Igoe expressed significant concerns about road safety as Farwig Lane was on local school routes and close to a nursery and church. It was her view that Heavy Vehicle Access to the site should be via the A21 only and this condition was supported by the Committee. The Councillor also suggested that Section 106 funds be used to install a dedicated pedestrian crossing at the junction of Farwig Lane and London Lane and this could be explored with the applicant in consultation with the Highways team.

She proposed that heavy vehicle access to the site be restricted to the A21, a condition that received committee support. Additionally, she suggested exploring the use of Section 106 funds to install a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Farwig Lane and London Lane. Councillor Igoe also requested that her vote in objection to the application be recorded.

During July 2025, Alisa Igoe attended the Standards Committee meeting on July 1st, where it was noted she had declared a free ticket to the Traffex Exhibition received in May 2025 as a gift and hospitality. She was also present at the Council meeting on July 7th and is a member of the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, the Development Control Committee, and the Rights of Way Sub-Committee. Records indicate she was present at a Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on December 10, 2024, and sent apologies for absence for the meeting held on April 8, 2025. There is no record of her speaking or taking specific actions during the July 7th Council meeting or the December 10, 2024 Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting.

Meetings in July 2025

Council - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm - 7 July 2025

Alisa Igoe was present at the Council meeting on July 7, 2025. She is a member of the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, the Development Control Committee, and the Rights of Way Sub-Committee. However, the available documents do not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.

Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 3 July 2025 5.00 pm - 3 July 2025

Alisa Igoe was present at the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on December 10, 2024. Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Igoe for the meeting held on April 8, 2025. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the December 10, 2024 meeting.

Standards Committee - Tuesday 1 July 2025 7.00 pm - 1 July 2025

Alisa Igoe attended the Standards Committee meeting on July 1, 2025. According to the reports pack, she received a free ticket to the Traffex Exhibition on May 21 and 22, 2025, which was declared as a gift and hospitality.

In June 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings. At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 10th, she raised concerns about the publicity for free street closures for the Big Lunch event, questioning the methods used to inform the general public beyond Friends groups. >At what other times and by which other means did you publicise this offer to the general public, not just Friends groups? She also criticized the lack of accessibility of the updated 2022 EIA and action plan related to the conversion of time-limited parking bays to cashless pay-bays, arguing that members could not scrutinize a document not available on the Council website. >How can Members scrutinise a document not available to them? Furthermore, she voiced strong opposition to the proposed conversion, highlighting the potential negative impact on independent businesses in Sundridge Park, stating that she and Cllr McPartlan were extremely concerned and had forwarded a spreadsheet of objections to relevant parties. She advocated for the report's abandonment or deferral due to a lack of consultation. At the Development Control Committee meetings, she supported Crystal Palace Football Club's proposal to enhance their training facilities, emphasizing the need for the Club to work closely with local residents. She seconded Councillor McPartlan's motion to approve the planning application. She also participated in discussions regarding the Bromley Local Plan Review Direction of Travel Consultation.

Meetings in June 2025

Development Control Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.30 pm - 12 June 2025

Alisa Igoe, Councillor for Plaistow, actively participated in the Development Control Committee meetings. Regarding application 23/04715/FULL1 at the April 10th meeting, she stated:

she had 15 years' experience of visiting the training areas and sports grounds of Premier League Clubs through a close relative who had been a Director. She supported CPFC's proposal to enhance their facilities and deliver improvements to grounds maintenance arrangements but underlined the need for the Club to work more closely with local residents going forward.

She also seconded Councillor Tony McPartlan's motion to approve the planning application for Crystal Palace Football Club Training Ground at the same meeting. She was present at the May 14th meeting, serving on Plans Sub-Committee No. 2, and at the May 27th meeting, where she contributed to the discussion regarding the Bromley Local Plan Review Direction of Travel Consultation.

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10 June 2025 7.00 pm - 10 June 2025

Alisa Igoe attended the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 10, 2025, where she asked two oral questions and one supplementary question. Her first question concerned the publicity for free street closures for a Big Lunch event, specifically inquiring about methods of publicizing the offer beyond Friends groups, given the short notice provided.

The press release on 21 February invited applications for free street closure for a Big Lunch event on 7/8 June. Deadline for applications was 3 March, only 6 working days' notice. At what other times and by which other means did you publicise this offer to the general public, not just Friends groups?

Her second question related to the report ES20471 regarding the conversion of time-limited parking bays to cashless pay-bays, pointing out that the updated 2022 EIA and action plan, referenced in the report, was not available on the Council website for members to scrutinize.

Report ES20471- CONVERSION OF TIME-LIMITED PARKING BAYS TO CASHLESS PAY-BAYS – Point 4.2, page 75, notes the 2022 EIA and action plan has been updated and signposts to the Council website, yet it does not appear there today, 6 March. How can Members scrutinise a document not available to them?

Her supplementary question criticized the timing of document releases, arguing that providing documents only two days after the agenda does not allow adequate time for public questions.

I would like to say that I think that it is rather undemocratic to have a document coming out two days after the agenda for members of the public as this does not give them adequate time to ask questions.

Furthermore, Alisa Igoe expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed conversion of time-limited parking bays to cashless pay-bays, highlighting the potential negative impact on independent businesses in Sundridge Park. She stated that she and Cllr McPartlan were extremely concerned about the proposal and that business owners believed it would harm their trading. She also mentioned forwarding a spreadsheet of 41 business owners' and residents' objections to the Portfolio Holder and the Chairman of ECS PDS. She advocated for the report to be abandoned or deferred, noting the lack of consultation with businesses in Plaistow Lane.

Cllr Alisa Igoe had previously commented that "Cllr McPartlan and I are extremely concerned that this proposal will further escalate the trading difficulties our independent businesses on Sundridge Park shopping parades are experiencing and expressing to us. The third shop closure is this week. I have spoken to all the business owners/managers and every single one is alarmed at this proposal and they do not believe it will help support their trading, in fact they believe drivers will avoid the charge and go elsewhere. On 20 November, I forwarded a spreadsheet of 41 business owners' and residents' written objections to this plan, to the Portfolio Holder and the Chairman of ECS PDS from Cllrs Igoe and Onslow, as requested--to be shared with PDS Members . She felt that the report should either be abandoned or deferred and said that there had been no consultation with businesses in Plaistow Lane.

During May 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe (Councillor for Plaistow) actively participated in council meetings, particularly the Annual Meeting on May 14th. She focused her inquiries on issues impacting her ward and broader council concerns.

Specifically, she questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety about Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs) and advocated for safer, permanent 20mph limits outside schools, citing statistics and expressing concern for vulnerable pedestrians. > Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs). Today, 24 March 2025, Bromley Council website quotes 103 people killed or seriously injured on our roads in 2022. It doesn’t mention the 18.4% rise to 122 KSIs in 2023. Would you not consider it essential that safer permanent 20mph limits are installed outside schools?

She also inquired about the council's approach to HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) with the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement. > I was trying to help a resident with some housing, and I was on the housing pages on our Council website, and I noticed that it saidthe Council are actively looking for people that have HMO’s to encourage them to approach the Council, presumably so that we can place people inthem. Would those be HMO’s that are licensed without planning permission, which way round would that be?

Furthermore, she followed up on a previous question regarding monitoring neighboring roads in relation to RingGo parking on Plaistow Lane. > Councillor McPartlan asked if we could monitor the neighbouring roads – can we do that please, because we are having a lot of complaints?

Finally, she raised concerns with the Portfolio Holder for Environment about the proliferation of disposable vape stickers on street bins in Plaistow and across Bromley, inquiring about the measures being taken to remove them. > Disposable vape stickers are blighting street bins in my ward of Plaistow, and across Bromley. Whilst the stickers appear not to be removed when the bin itself is emptied, what measures and methods is the Council contractor taking to remove stickers and clean bins, and how often is this scheduled?

While Councillor Igoe was present at two Development Control Committee meetings in May, the available records do not indicate that she spoke or took any specific actions during those meetings.

Meetings in May 2025

Special Meeting, Development Control Committee - Tuesday 27 May 2025 7.30 pm - 27 May 2025

Alisa Igoe was present at the Development Control Committee meeting on May 27, 2025, as she is a member of the committee. However, the available documents do not indicate that she spoke or took any specific actions during the meeting.

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 6.30 pm - 14 May 2025

Councillor Alisa Igoe (Councillor for Plaistow) actively participated in the council meeting by posing several questions to Portfolio Holders. She focused on issues relevant to her ward and broader council concerns.

She questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety about Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs) and the implementation of safer, permanent 20mph limits outside schools, citing statistics and expressing concern for vulnerable pedestrians, particularly children.

Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs). Today, 24 March 2025, Bromley Council website quotes 103 people killed or seriously injured on our roads in 2022. It doesn’t mention the 18.4% rise to 122 KSIs in 2023. Would you not consider it essential that safer permanent 20mph limits are installed outside schools?

TfL have said that since their implementation of 20mph speed limits the number of collisions resulting in death or serious injuries has reduced by 25%, collisions involving vulnerable road users decreased by 36% while collisions with people walking have reduced by 63%. On our own website we say that Year 6 children are still vulnerable, particularly as pedestrians, a fact that shows in casualty data. On May 20 I stood with a group of children outside Parish School gates. Would you not agree that our school children are our most vulnerable residents and pedestrians?

She also questioned the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement regarding the council's approach to HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation).

I was trying to help a resident with some housing, and I was on the housing pages on our Council website, and I noticed that it saidthe Council are actively looking for people that have HMO’s to encourage them to approach the Council, presumably so that we can place people inthem. Would those be HMO’s that are licensed without planning permission, which way round would that be?

Additionally, she inquired about monitoring neighboring roads in relation to RingGo parking on Plaistow Lane, following up on a previous question.

Councillor McPartlan asked if we could monitor the neighbouring roads – can we do that please, because we are having a lot of complaints?

Finally, she raised concerns with the Portfolio Holder for Environment about the proliferation of disposable vape stickers on street bins in Plaistow and across Bromley, asking about the measures being taken to remove them.

Disposable vape stickers are blighting street bins in my ward of Plaistow, and across Bromley. Whilst the stickers appear not to be removed when the bin itself is emptied, what measures and methods is the Council contractor taking to remove stickers and clean bins, and how often is this scheduled?

Special Meeting, Development Control Committee - Wednesday 14 May 2025 6.30 pm - 14 May 2025

Councillor Alisa Igoe was present at the Development Control Committee meeting on May 14, 2025, and is a member of PLANS SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 2. However, the minutes do not record her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

During April 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe of Plaistow actively participated in council meetings, focusing on road safety, housing, and local development. She questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety about the increase in Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs) on Bromley roads, advocating for safer 20mph limits outside schools. > TfL have said that since their implementation of 20mph speed limits the number of collisions resulting in death or serious injuries has reduced by 25%, collisions involving vulnerable road users decreased by 36% while collisions with people walking have reduced by 63%. She also inquired about RingGo parking on Plaistow Lane. Regarding housing, she questioned the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement about the council's approach to HMOs. She also raised concerns about disposable vape stickers on street bins in Plaistow. At the Development Control Committee meeting, she spoke in favor of application 23/04924/FULL1, noting that > The proposed development model of a commercial unit with residential units above and behind was in keeping with other properties on Main Road. While disappointed by the lack of affordable and family-sized housing, she suggested addressing other design concerns through planning conditions, such as swift boxes. Her motion to approve the application failed due to lack of a second. She is also listed as a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee, but no specific actions or statements were recorded.

Meetings in April 2025

Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - 10 April 2025

Alisa Igoe attended the Development Control Committee meeting and spoke regarding application 23/04924/FULL1. She advised that she had visited the site and found the existing commercial unit to be run-down and under-used.

The proposed development model of a commercial unit with residential units above and behind was in keeping with other properties on Main Road.

She expressed disappointment about the lack of affordable housing and larger family-sized units. However, she believed other design concerns could be addressed through planning conditions, suggesting the inclusion of swift boxes. Alisa Igoe moved that the planning application be approved, but her motion was not seconded and therefore failed.

Informal briefing, Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 8 April 2025 5.00 pm - 8 April 2025

Alisa Igoe is listed as a Councillor and member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. However, the available documentation does not indicate any specific actions or statements made by her during the meeting.

Council - Monday 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - 7 April 2025

Alisa Igoe, Councillor for Plaistow, was present at the Council meeting on April 7, 2025. She asked several questions of Portfolio Holders.

She questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety about the number of Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs) on Bromley roads, noting the increase from 2022 to 2023 and asking:

Killed and Seriously Injured (KSIs). Today, 24 March 2025, Bromley Council website quotes 103 people killed or seriously injured on our roads in 2022. It doesn’t mention the 18.4% rise to 122 KSIs in 2023. Would you not consider it essential that safer permanent 20mph limits are installed outside schools?

She followed up with a supplementary question referencing TfL's data on the effectiveness of 20mph speed limits and the vulnerability of school children:

TfL have said that since their implementation of 20mph speed limits the number of collisions resulting in death or serious injuries has reduced by 25%, collisions involving vulnerable road users decreased by 36% while collisions with people walking have reduced by 63%. On our own website we say that Year 6 children are still vulnerable, particularly as pedestrians, a fact that shows in casualty data. On May 20 I stood with a group of children outside Parish School gates. Would you not agree that our school children are our most vulnerable residents and pedestrians?

She also asked about RingGo parking on Plaistow Lane, following up on a question from Councillor McPartlan, asking if the neighbouring roads could be monitored due to complaints.

Igoe questioned the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement regarding HMOs, asking:

I was trying to help a resident with some housing, and I was on the housing pages on our Council website, and I noticed that it saidthe Council are actively looking for people that have HMO’s to encourage them to approach the Council, presumably so that we can place people inthem. Would those be HMO’s that are licensed without planning permission, which way round would that be?

She also asked the Portfolio Holder for Environment about disposable vape stickers on street bins in Plaistow and across Bromley, inquiring about the measures taken to remove them and clean the bins, and how often this is scheduled.

It was noted in previous meetings that she was present on both February 26th and March 10th, 2025. On February 26th, she abstained from voting on amendments to the 2025/26 Council Tax and the recommendations of the Executive. On March 10th, she asked a supplementary question regarding representation at London Councils meetings:

If we are so concerned about fair funding from the government, and obviously we are, why were we not represented at meeting of members of the Leaders Committee th for London Councils? They discussed in their agenda on 10 December 2024 local government finance – an update was discussed, and the overview of the London Council’s approach to lobbying to influence the second part of the spending review due in late spring. May I ask why we had no-one at that meeting and previous meetings?

She was late to the meeting on February 26th and abstained from voting on several Council Tax amendments and motions.

During March 2025, Cllr Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, raising questions and seeking information on various topics. She inquired about road safety on Burnt Ash Lane, suggesting consideration of a 20mph speed limit in light of casualty reduction announcements in Wales: >A portion of Burnt Ash Lane is submitted for LIP safety funds. However, whole stretch, Lewisham to Plaistow Green, is a sea of red/orange ie., serious/slight collision markers on Crashmap’s DofT data for 2019-2023. In light of Welsh announcements of large casualty reductions when 20mph was introduced, would the Portfolio Holder consider this for Burnt Ash Lane?

She also addressed the discoverability of e-petitions on the council's website, highlighting a resident's difficulty in finding them due to unclear search results: >Council require e-petitions to be created on its own website. A resident asked how to find them, as when typing “petitions” or e-petitions” into the search the first four options they were given were, “Untitled”, “Untitled”, “Untitled” and “Petition for elected mayoral referendums”. The first “Untitled” is Petitions. Why does it not say so?

At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, she inquired about the continuation of free road closure applications for street parties supporting the Big Lunch in 2025: >In 2024, as in previous years, you highlighted applications from residents to close roads to hold street parties in support of the Big Lunch would be processed free of charge. It encourages good community cohesion and supports the Council’s Street Friends. Will applications for the Big Lunch 2025 also be free?

Furthermore, she questioned the impact of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) expansion on the council, specifically regarding waste incineration: >The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) expansion, requiring waste incinerators to monitor their carbon emissions from waste streams and to purchase and surrender carbon allowances to commensurate with these emissions, will impact on local authorities. How much tonnage of Bromley waste was incinerated in 2023/24 and how will the ETS expansion impact on the Council, financially and otherwise? She also requested a copy of a document related to the discussion.

Meetings in March 2025

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 13 March 2025 7.00 pm - 13 March 2025

Alisa Igoe attended the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting. She stated that she did not recall the Portfolio Holder mentioning an EIA during the previous discussion on Parking Services. She also posed oral questions, first asking:

In 2024, as in previous years, you highlighted applications from residents to close roads to hold street parties in support of the Big Lunch would be processed free of charge. It encourages good community cohesion and supports the Council’s Street Friends. Will applications for the Big Lunch 2025 also be free?

Her second question concerned the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) expansion:

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) expansion, requiring waste incinerators to monitor their carbon emissions from waste streams and to purchase and surrender carbon allowances to commensurate with these emissions, will impact on local authorities. How much tonnage of Bromley waste was incinerated in 2023/24 and how will the ETS expansion impact on the Council, financially and otherwise?

Finally, she asked a supplementary question and requested a copy of a document, stating:

May I have a copy of that please?

Council - Monday 10 March 2025 7.00 pm - 10 March 2025

Cllr Alisa Igoe asked two questions for oral reply during the council meeting.

First, she addressed the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety regarding Burnt Ash Lane. She noted that a portion of the lane was submitted for LIP safety funds, but the entire stretch, from Lewisham to Plaistow Green, showed numerous serious and slight collision markers on Crashmap's DofT data for 2019-2023. She then asked:

A portion of Burnt Ash Lane is submitted for LIP safety funds. However, whole stretch, Lewisham to Plaistow Green, is a sea of red/orange ie., serious/slight collision markers on Crashmap’s DofT data for 2019-2023. In light of Welsh announcements of large casualty reductions when 20mph was introduced, would the Portfolio Holder consider this for Burnt Ash Lane?

Second, she questioned the Portfolio Holder for Resources, Commissioning and Contract Management about the discoverability of e-petitions on the council's website. She stated that a resident had difficulty finding e-petitions, as searches for petitions or e-petitions yielded four Untitled results, the first of which was actually the petitions page. She asked:

Council require e-petitions to be created on its own website. A resident asked how to find them, as when typing “petitions” or e-petitions” into the search the first four options they were given were, “Untitled”, “Untitled”, “Untitled” and “Petition for elected mayoral referendums”. The first “Untitled” is Petitions. Why does it not say so?

In February 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings. She supported a development project, emphasizing its location and the inclusion of family units. During the budget meeting, she seconded a motion concerning violence against women and girls. Igoe also raised concerns about transport and road safety, questioning potential width restrictions after road hump removal: > Are you considering width restrictions on the roads in the borough where you are currently taking out road humps that were put in for road safety reasons? She further challenged proposed charges for blue badge holders in public car parks, suggesting a free disabled parking permit scheme and questioning the lack of data on disabled bay usage before implementing charges: > The EIA assessment on blue badges in Council car parks – I am assuming that you have no data, you told us at Environment Committee that you had no data on the usage of disabled parking bays. I do not really see how you can introduce a charge into the parking bays. I agree with my colleague that this goes against people on lower incomes, and vulnerable people who have blue badges. I do not see how you can introduce this charge when you have no information whatsoever, as the officers agreed at the time.

Meetings in February 2025

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - 26 February 2025

Councillor Alisa Igoe seconded a motion regarding violence against women and girls. She also raised concerns about transport and road safety issues. Specifically, she asked a supplementary question about potential width restrictions on roads where road humps are being removed, asking:

Are you considering width restrictions on the roads in the borough where you are currently taking out road humps that were put in for road safety reasons?

Igoe also questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety about the proposed charges for blue badge holders in public car parks, suggesting a free disabled parking permit scheme similar to Lewisham's. She further challenged the introduction of charges without data on disabled bay usage, stating:

The EIA assessment on blue badges in Council car parks – I am assuming that you have no data, you told us at Environment Committee that you had no data on the usage of disabled parking bays. I do not really see how you can introduce a charge into the parking bays. I agree with my colleague that this goes against people on lower incomes, and vulnerable people who have blue badges. I do not see how you can introduce this charge when you have no information whatsoever, as the officers agreed at the time.

Development Control Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7.30 pm - 13 February 2025

Councillor Alisa Igoe spoke in support of a development. She highlighted that it was located on a good site that needed attention. She was particularly pleased with the inclusion of six 3-bedroom family units.

In January 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in two council meetings. At the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, she questioned the assessment process for the Welfare Fund, specifically regarding households receiving essential items. She requested data on successful applications in 2023/24, broken down by households with a disabled person and those moving from care, prison, or fleeing domestic abuse. She also inquired about the expected number of items to be funded in 2025-26, given the increasing need in the borough.

At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, Igoe declared an interest related to her use of a Blue Badge for her father. She raised concerns about parking and grounds maintenance. She questioned the consultation process for a potential switch to pay-by-phone only parking in Sundridge Park Village, emphasizing the impact on local businesses, asking: >Have you consulted with Sundridge Park businesses directly on this issue? She also inquired about the maintenance of the Rangefield Road footpath Nature Friendly Verge, highlighting the presence of dumped waste and expressing skepticism about the frequency of Idverde's visits, stating: >I am little surprised that they are going daily, because that fly-tip has been there for some time—so I don’t think that they were going daily and think that it is interesting that the questions that we have had this evening were digging into areas where Idverde may not have attended when they should have.

Finally, she questioned the lack of a controlled parking zone around Norman Park and the potential difficulties in implementing parking charges due to a lease agreement.

Meetings in January 2025

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 30 January 2025 7.00 pm - 30 January 2025

Alisa Igoe attended the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting and declared an interest related to her use of a Blue Badge for her father. She raised concerns and questions regarding parking and grounds maintenance.

She questioned the consultation process for a potential switch to pay-by-phone only parking in Sundridge Park Village, emphasizing the impact on local businesses.

Question from Cllr Alisa Igoe Sundridge Park Village shopping parade, Plaistow Lane, has many small independent businesses which depend on the local passing trade. Councillors have been told the 30 minute free parking bays may be switched to pay-by-phone only, which will decimate traders’ income. Have you consulted with Sundridge Park businesses directly on this issue?

She followed up by asking if the Portfolio Holder had consulted with businesses and if shared bays with permit holders would be considered.

Supplementary Question from Councillor Alisa Igoe: Does this mean that you have not so far consulted with the businesses? Is that correct? If you are considering putting in paying bays would you consider shared bays which I know that you have done, or have considered in other wards and shared with permit holders.

Igoe also inquired about the maintenance of the Rangefield Road footpath Nature Friendly Verge, highlighting the presence of dumped waste.

Second Question from Cllr Alisa Igoe: Could you please tell me how often Rangefield Road footpath Nature Friendly Verge, Plaistow, has been attended to by idverde, given today (06/11) I found dumped garden waste, a Lewisham wheelie binfull of rubbish, a large plastic bag full of waste with debris surrounding, and two abandoned concrete posts there.

She expressed skepticism about the claim of daily visits by Idverde, given the fly-tipping.

Supplementary Question from Councillor Alisa Igoe. I am little surprised that they are going daily, because that fly-tip has been there for some time—so I don’t think that they were going daily and think that it is interesting that the questions that we have had this evening were digging into areas where Idverde may not have attended when they should have. Thank you very much for having it cleared but I do think it needs more attention.

During a discussion on parking fees, she questioned the lack of a controlled parking zone around Norman Park and the potential difficulties in implementing parking charges due to a lease agreement.

Comment from Councillor Alisa Igoe: Is that not going to make it very very difficult for you to put in parking charges, and could I also ask why on that paper there is no mention of a controlled parking zone to protect the residents around that park, because it is extremely well used and there will be a lot of displacement of vehicles.

Response from Cllr Alisa Igoe: My question was if there was such a lease, would that not make it difficult for you? In November 2022 there was a paper that introduced charges in car parks and that because of that CPZ would be introduced. Surely you need CPZ at the same time as you immediately displace hundreds of vehicles?

Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 21 January 2025 7.00 pm - 21 January 2025

Councillor Alisa Igoe raised a question for oral reply concerning the Welfare Fund (Agenda Item 7d/10a: Welfare Fund - Essential Household Goods). She inquired about the assessment process for households receiving essential items like fridges, cookers, and beds, specifically asking if combined income, debts, medical issues, exceptional needs, and vulnerability are assessed with appropriate evidence. She then requested data on successful applications in 2023/24, broken down by households with a disabled person and those moving from care, prison, or fleeing domestic abuse:

In relation to Agenda Item 7d/10a: Welfare Fund - Essential Household Goods Households receiving fridges, cookers, beds from the Welfare Fund have any combined income, debts, medical issues, exceptional needs and vulnerability assessed, with appropriate evidence submitted, before receiving the items. How many successful applications in 2023/24 included a household with a disabled person and how many were moving from:  Care  Prison  Fleeing domestic abuse

Councillor Igoe also asked a supplementary question regarding the expected number of items to be funded in 2025-26, given the increasing need in the borough:

Considering the need in the borough is increasing, how many items would you expect to fund in the year 2025-26?

Due to a technical fault, we could not summarise Alisa Igoe's actions during 2024.

Monthly Activity in 2024

During December 2024, Alisa Igoe actively participated in council and committee meetings. She seconded a motion expressing concern about changes to the Safer Bromley Partnership and VAWG Steering Group, advocating for the reversal of downgrading and a revised strategy including white ribbon accreditation. She questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety regarding potential width restrictions related to road hump removal and proposed a free disabled parking permit scheme, criticizing the proposed charges for blue badge holders due to a lack of data on disabled parking bay usage, stating:

The EIA assessment on blue badges in Council car parks – I am assuming that you have no data, you told us at Environment Committee that you had no data on the usage of disabled parking bays. I do not really see how you can introduce a charge into the parking bays. I agree with my colleague that this goes against people on lower incomes, and vulnerable people who have blue badges. I do not see how you can introduce this charge when you have no information whatsoever, as the officers agreed at the time.

She also submitted a written question regarding the DWP Household Support Funds. Further questions were posed to the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement about the timeframe for stopping an HMO and to the Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health regarding delays in Appointee/Deputyship Services. She inquired about support offered to the Planning department after staff departures in the Major Developments Team. She voted against the amendment to the Homes for Heroes motion. At the Development Control Committee meeting, she supported the development application for the parking area west of The Spa, noting it was:

located on a good site that was in need of some attention and was particularly pleased to note the inclusion of six 3-bedroom family units.

She was present at the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting but there is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions.

Meetings in December 2024

Development Control Committee - Thursday 12 December 2024 7.30 pm - 12 December 2024

Councillor Alisa Igoe spoke in support of the development application for the parking area west of The Spa. She expressed her support for the development, noting it was located on a good site that needed attention.

Councillor Alisa Igoe similarly spoke in support of the development which was located on a good site that was in need of some attention and was particularly pleased to note the inclusion of six 3-bedroom family units.

Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 10 December 2024 5.00 pm - 10 December 2024

Alisa Igoe was present at the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on December 10, 2024. She was also present at the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on July 16, 2024, and the Health Scrutiny Briefing on October 22, 2024. However, there is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during any of these meetings.

Council - Monday 9 December 2024 7.00 pm - 9 December 2024

Alisa Igoe was present at the Council meeting on December 9, 2024, and actively participated in discussions and questioning. She seconded a motion expressing serious concern about changes to the Safer Bromley Partnership and VAWG Steering Group, specifically regarding provisions for ending violence against women and girls. The motion called for the reversal of downgrading and a revision of the strategy, including seeking white ribbon accreditation.

She questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety on two issues. First, she asked:

Are you considering width restrictions on the roads in the borough where you are currently taking out road humps that were put in for road safety reasons?

Second, she inquired about a potential free disabled parking permit scheme, highlighting Bromley's lack of disabled bay usage data:

Your ES20432 paper introducing charges for blue badge holders in public car parks highlights Bromley's lack of disabled bay usage data. Would you consider a free disabled parking permit scheme for blue badge holders, such as Lewisham's, which allows free parking in many locations, and would provide Enforcement Officers with the data?

She further commented on the proposed charges for blue badge holders, stating that introducing such a charge without data on disabled parking bay usage was problematic and would disproportionately affect vulnerable people and those on lower incomes. She stated:

The EIA assessment on blue badges in Council car parks – I am assuming that you have no data, you told us at Environment Committee that you had no data on the usage of disabled parking bays. I do not really see how you can introduce a charge into the parking bays. I agree with my colleague that this goes against people on lower incomes, and vulnerable people who have blue badges. I do not see how you can introduce this charge when you have no information whatsoever, as the officers agreed at the time.

She submitted a written question to the Portfolio Holder for Resources, Commissioning and Contract Management regarding the allocation and spending of DWP Household Support Funds.

She also questioned the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement about the timeframe for stopping an HMO from being an HMO after enforcement action:

How long from when you send in an enforcement team does it take to stop an HMO being an HMO?

She questioned the Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health regarding delays in Appointee/Deputyship Services looking into the financial affairs of a vulnerable resident.

I have an extremely vulnerable resident, unable to leave their home and receiving social care paid for by Bromley. Three months after Appointee/Deputyship Services were asked to look into the resident’s financial affairs, with a view to applying for official approval to take control of those finances, I was told it had still not been finalised. Why?

She also asked the Chairman of the Development Control Committee about support offered to the Planning department after staff departures and long-term leave in the Major Developments Team.

30/09/24 I was informed three of the four officers working in the Planning department’s Major Developments Team had either left or were on long term leave. One was the Team Leader. This has slowed the workflow. What additional support was offered to the department to assist in finding full time or temporary replacements?

Finally, Councillor Igoe voted against the amendment to the Homes for Heroes motion.

During the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 20, 2024, Alisa Igoe questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety on several topics. She inquired about the progress of the Connected Kerb project, specifically asking: > On 23 January 2024 you approved Connected Kerb as a supplier of on-street electric vehicle charge points and authorised the process of rolling out an electric vehicle gully charging project across the Borough. Could you give us an update on how many of each type have been installed to date? She also followed up on a resident's gully application, inquiring about the timeline for legal finalization. Furthermore, Igoe questioned the Portfolio Holder's intentions regarding road bumps, asking if the intention was to repair or remove them, and if removal was considered, whether the roads would be resurfaced: > May I ask If you do consider taking out some bumps (I am a little concerned that they were put in in the first place for road safety) would you be re-surfacing the roads and not replacing the humps?

Meetings in November 2024

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 20 November 2024 7.00 pm - 20 November 2024

Alisa Igoe attended the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 20, 2024. She posed several questions to the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety. First, she inquired about the progress of the Connected Kerb project, asking:

On 23 January 2024 you approved Connected Kerb as a supplier of on-street electric vehicle charge points and authorised the process of rolling out an electric vehicle gully charging project across the Borough. Could you give us an update on how many of each type have been installed to date?

She followed up with a supplementary question regarding a resident's gully application:

One of my residents who is a gully applicant has been told that his application is now with Legal, and they are waiting to finalise the documentation. Do you know how long that will take?

Igoe also questioned the Portfolio Holder's intentions regarding road bumps, asking:

I believe you have previously mentioned your intention to review some current Bromley highway infrastructure, such as road bumps, which will have been historically installed to reduce speeding. Is it your intention to repair those in need of attention or are you also intending to remove some humps and why?

She then asked a supplementary question about the potential removal of road bumps:

May I ask If you do consider taking out some bumps (I am a little concerned that they were put in in the first place for road safety) would you be re-surfacing the roads and not replacing the humps?

During October 2024, Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, raising questions and concerns across a range of topics. In the Rights of Way Sub-Committee meeting, she inquired about the consultant's engagement with an applicant: > How did the consultant engage with the applicant?

At the Council meeting, she focused on several key areas:

HMO Enforcement: She questioned the timeline for enforcement against HMOs: > How long from when you send in an enforcement team does it take to stop an HMO being an HMO?
Vulnerable Resident Welfare: She expressed significant concern regarding a vulnerable resident's care, questioning delays in Appointee/Deputyship Services managing finances and the instructions given to care agencies regarding food procurement: > I have an extremely vulnerable resident...Why? > There were many times when the resident was without food...What instructions are given to care agencies paidby Bromley on how to procure food for very vulnerable clients., and can I please have a case update with the new Director of Adult Care on this particular resident, how they have been supported by Bromley, especially as, despite asking for it, I have received no update for a number of weeks.
Planning Department Staffing: She inquired about staffing shortages within the Planning department's Major Developments Team and the support offered to address the issue. She later indicated she received a satisfactory answer from the Chief Executive.
Night Strategy: She questioned the Night Strategy's focus, specifically inquiring about the safety of women and collaboration with the Police: > I am interested that you said that people are asking for improved lighting. In your Night Strategy are you also looking at the safety of women and liaising with the Police? I am a mother of a young woman and I do worry about her at night. I collect her quite f
Voting: She voted against the amendment to the Homes for Heroes motion.

Meetings in October 2024

Council - Monday 14 October 2024 7.00 pm - 14 October 2024

Alisa Igoe actively participated in the council meeting, raising several questions and voting on motions. She inquired about the enforcement process for HMOs, asking:

How long from when you send in an enforcement team does it take to stop an HMO being an HMO?

She also raised concerns regarding a vulnerable resident's welfare, questioning the delay in Appointee/Deputyship Services managing the resident's finances and the instructions given to care agencies regarding food procurement:

I have an extremely vulnerable resident, unable to leave their home and receiving social care paid for by Bromley. Three months after Appointee/Deputyship Services were asked to look into the resident’s financial affairs, with a view to applying for official approval to take control of those finances, I was told it had still not been finalised. Why? There were many times when the resident was without food. The care agency supporting her contacted emergency food banks to get emergency parcels. The agency said that they did not know how to receive the Food Bank vouchers, and they did not know how they worked. What instructions are given to care agencies paidby Bromley on how to procure food for very vulnerable clients., and can I please have a case update with the new Director of Adult Care on this particular resident, how they have been supported by Bromley, especially as, despite asking for it, I have received no update for a number of weeks.

Igoe also inquired about staffing issues within the Planning department's Major Developments Team, asking:

30/09/24 I was informed three of the four officers working in the Planning department’s Major Developments Team had either left or were on long term leave. One was the Team Leader. This has slowed the workflow. What additional support was offered to the department to assist in finding full time or temporary replacements?

She later stated:

Last week I had a meeting with the Chief Executive and I had a full answer there.

Furthermore, she questioned the Night Strategy's focus on women's safety, asking:

I am interested that you said that people are asking for improved lighting. In your Night Strategy are you also looking at the safety of women and liaising with the Police? I am a mother of a young woman and I do worry about her at night. I collect her quite f

Finally, she voted against the amendment to the Homes for Heroes motion.

Rights of Way Sub-Committee - Tuesday 8 October 2024 7.00 pm - 8 October 2024

Alisa Igoe was present at the Rights of Way Sub-Committee meeting on October 8, 2024. During the meeting, she asked a supplementary question regarding the consultant's engagement with the applicant:

How did the consultant engage with the applicant?

During the September 4th Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety on several key issues. She sought updates on the Connected Kerb project, specifically asking: > On 23 January 2024 you approved Connected Kerb as a supplier of on-street electric vehicle charge points and authorised the process of rolling out an electric vehicle gully charging project across the Borough. Could you give us an update on how many of each type have been installed to date? She also inquired about the timeline for resident gully applications.

Cllr. Igoe raised concerns about the review of Bromley's highway infrastructure, focusing on road bumps, their repair/removal, and potential road resurfacing. She expressed safety concerns regarding the removal of speed bumps.

She questioned the appropriateness of suspending parking bays for filming in Plaistow, asking: > Was it appropriate for Plaistow residents who pay £80pa for parking permits, where parking is already difficult in their CPZ, to be inconvenienced for 2 days by suspension of 32% of restricted parking bays in their road, because a film crew were filming on the footway and in one house? She followed up with questions about special needs children, equipment on the pavement, and potholes.

Furthermore, she inquired about charges and inspections related to new regulations for utility companies resurfacing roads, asking: > 01/04/23 new regulations came in for a performance-based inspection regime to ensure utility companies resurface roads to best possible standard after street works, so as to prevent potholes developing in future.  How much do Bromley charge for inspection and re-inspection, how many have occurred since 01/04/23 and what monetary total has been collected? She also asked about grit left after pothole repairs.

Finally, Cllr. Igoe volunteered to be part of the Crossover Working Group and was thanked for attending the ‘Driven by Consequences’ presentations.

Meetings in September 2024

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 September 2024 7.00 pm - 4 September 2024

Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting. She directed several questions to the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety.

Regarding electric vehicle charge points, she asked for an update on the Connected Kerb project, specifically:

On 23 January 2024 you approved Connected Kerb as a supplier of on-street electric vehicle charge points and authorised the process of rolling out an electric vehicle gully charging project across the Borough. Could you give us an update on how many of each type have been installed to date? She followed up with a question about the timeline for a resident's gully application.

She also inquired about the review of Bromley's highway infrastructure, particularly road bumps, asking about repair and removal plans and whether roads would be resurfaced if humps were removed. She expressed concern about the safety implications of removing speed bumps.

Cllr Igoe also raised concerns about the suspension of parking bays for filming in Plaistow, questioning:

Was it appropriate for Plaistow residents who pay £80pa for parking permits, where parking is already difficult in their CPZ, to be inconvenienced for 2 days by suspension of 32% of restricted parking bays in their road, because a film crew were filming on the footway and in one house? She followed up with supplementary questions regarding special needs children and equipment on the pavement, and potholes.

Furthermore, she questioned the charges and inspections related to new regulations for utility companies resurfacing roads, asking:

01/04/23 new regulations came in for a performance-based inspection regime to ensure utility companies resurface roads to best possible standard after street works, so as to prevent potholes developing in future.  How much do Bromley charge for inspection and re-inspection, how many have occurred since 01/04/23 and what monetary total has been collected? She also asked about grit left after pothole repairs.

Cllr Igoe volunteered to be part of the Crossover Working Group and was thanked for attending the ‘Driven by Consequences’ presentations.

During July 2024, Alisa Igoe attended two meetings of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (on July 8th and July 16th) as a substitute member.

Meetings in July 2024

Special Meeting, Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16 July 2024 7.00 pm - 16 July 2024

Alisa Igoe attended the meeting as a substitute member.

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 8 July 2024 7.00 pm - 8 July 2024

Alisa Igoe attended the meeting as a substitute member.

In June 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe attended two council meetings. At the Development Control Committee meeting, she supported the Jail Lane development as a source of affordable housing, noting she didn't observe parking issues during her site visit and suggesting Hawthorne Avenue's proximity to the airfield could mitigate security concerns. However, she raised concerns about the lack of disabled parking and the small size of the studio apartments. She also inquired about EV charging points at disabled parking bays at the Crystal Palace Park development. At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, she volunteered for the Crossover Working Group and voiced strong concerns about road safety and infrastructure, particularly pedestrian safety and road maintenance, stating that >the KSI projection of 124 was appalling. She detailed her observations regarding pedestrian crossing facilities near Chislehurst War Memorial, highlighting the absence of bus stops in the design and expressing concerns about children's behavior and potential traffic congestion. She also questioned the appropriateness of suspending parking bays for filming, asking >Was it appropriate for Plaistow residents who pay £80pa for parking permits, where parking is already difficult in their CPZ, to be inconvenienced for 2 days by suspension of 32% of restricted parking bays in their road, because a film crew were filming on the footway and in one house? Furthermore, she inquired about pothole repairs, referencing a previous statement about a pothole over 400 days old, and questioned the council's enforcement of regulations for utility companies resurfacing roads and the removal of grit after pothole repairs, asking about inspection charges and grit removal procedures.

Meetings in June 2024

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 12 June 2024 7.00 pm - 12 June 2024

Councillor Alisa Igoe (Plaistow) attended the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting. She volunteered for the Crossover Working Group. She expressed strong concerns regarding road safety and infrastructure, particularly pedestrian safety and road maintenance.

She voiced her opinion that the KSI projection of 124 was unacceptable, stating:

Councillor Alisa Igoe asked that it be noted that she was of the view that the KSI projection of 124 was appalling.

She detailed her observations regarding the proposed pedestrian crossing facilities near Chislehurst War Memorial, noting the absence of bus stops in the design plans and the behavior of children crossing the road. She spent 45 minutes observing the area. She expressed concerns that a crossing on Bromley Lane would not change children's behavior and could lead to increased traffic congestion. She also sought clarification on the timing of the 'Green Man' signal to prevent pedestrian frustration.

She raised concerns about the impact of filming on residents, questioning the appropriateness of suspending parking bays:

Was it appropriate for Plaistow residents who pay £80pa for parking permits, where parking is already difficult in their CPZ, to be inconvenienced for 2 days by suspension of 32% of restricted parking bays in their road, because a film crew were filming on the footway and in one house?

She also inquired about pothole repairs, referencing a previous statement:

I believe that at the last meeting, Cllr Fawthrop saidthat he was aware of a pot-hole that was over 400 days old—is that correct Portfolio Holder?

Furthermore, she questioned the council's enforcement of regulations for utility companies resurfacing roads after street works and the removal of grit after pothole repairs:

01/04/23 new regulations came in for a performance-based inspection regime to ensure utility companies resurface roads to best possible standard after street works, so as to prevent potholes developing in future.  How much do Bromley charge for inspection and re-inspection, how many have occurred since 01/04/23 and what monetary total has been collected?

I have noticed that after pot-holes have been repaired, there is a lot of grit left on the road. Is there a system in place for this grit to be swept away?

Development Control Committee - Thursday 6 June 2024 7.30 pm - 6 June 2024

Alisa Igoe was present at the Development Control Committee meeting on June 6, 2024. Regarding the Jail Lane development (item 5), she stated that she had recently visited the site and believed it could provide much-needed affordable housing in Bromley. She had not experienced parking issues during her visit and noted that some houses in Hawthorne Avenue backed onto the airfield, potentially mitigating security concerns. However, she also raised concerns about the lack of disabled parking bays and the small size of the 18 studio apartments, which she felt lacked storage and amenity space. Regarding the Crystal Palace Park development (item 6), she noted the designated disabled parking bays and EV charging points at the Penge Gate Car Park and inquired about the possibility of providing EV charging points at some or all of the disabled parking bays.

During May 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe attended a Development Control Committee meeting on May 15th, where the minutes do not record any statements or actions attributed to her. At the Council's Annual Meeting, also on May 15th, she had a motion scheduled regarding the Household Support Fund, but it was subsequently withdrawn.

Meetings in May 2024

Special Meeting, Development Control Committee - Wednesday 15 May 2024 6.30 pm - 15 May 2024

Alisa Igoe was present at the Development Control Committee meeting on May 15, 2024. However, the minutes do not record any statements or actions attributed to her.

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 15 May 2024 6.30 pm - 15 May 2024

Councillor Alisa Igoe had a motion scheduled on the agenda concerning the Household Support Fund. However, the motion was subsequently withdrawn.

In April 2024, Alisa Igoe served as a member of the Appointment Panel at the meeting held on April 12th. No specific statements or actions were attributed to her beyond her participation on the panel.

Meetings in April 2024

Appointment Panel - Friday 12 April 2024 9.30 am - 12 April 2024

Alisa Igoe was a member of the Appointment Panel for the meeting on April 12, 2024. There is no record of her making any specific statements or actions beyond her membership.

In March 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in several council meetings, raising concerns and seeking clarification on a variety of issues. At the Development Control Committee, she expressed concerns about the late availability of information regarding a development and its focus on smaller units, emphasizing fire safety. During the Council meeting, she withdrew a motion but actively engaged in Q&A, inquiring about pedestrian crossings at Chislehurst War Memorial, a previous comment made by a Member regarding homosexuality, the distribution of the Household Support Fund through the Bromley Foodbank, conflicting advice on reporting rough sleepers, staffing levels in the rough sleeper department, and HGVs servicing a Plaistow ward supermarket. She also voted on Council Tax amendments and the motion. She attended the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting but the documents do not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action. At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, she deemed the KSI projection of 124 appalling, raised concerns about pedestrian safety at a bus stop on Centre Common Road and a proposed crossing on Bromley Lane, and questioned the timing of the 'Green Man' signal for pedestrians. She also inquired about the timeline for QR codes for trees, untaxed vehicles, streetlight levels, and LEVI funding for EV charging infrastructure. Regarding Cashless Parking, she asked: >Public consultation is a fundamental principle of the EIA. The inclusion of the views of the affected interested public helps to ensure that the decision making process is equitable and fair and leads to more informed choice and better environmental outcomes. Do you think that we have really had a proper formal public consultation? She voiced disappointment about the grant to the Chislehurst Conservators and concerns about park building conditions and lease terms. Finally, she informed the committee about the upcoming closure of the Chislehurst Library Car Park and its impact on the budget.

Meetings in March 2024

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 13 March 2024 7.00 pm - 13 March 2024

Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting. She expressed her view that the KSI projection of 124 was appalling and requested that this be noted in the minutes. She also raised concerns about pedestrian safety at bus stop ‘P’ on Centre Common Road, suggesting that children were crossing there for speed despite a safer alternative nearby. Regarding a proposed crossing on Bromley Lane, she voiced her opinion that it wouldn't change children's behavior and could lead to increased traffic congestion in surrounding areas. She sought clarification on the timing of the 'Green Man' signal for pedestrians, emphasizing the importance of avoiding frustration and risky behavior.

During the Portfolio Holder's update, Councillor Igoe thanked them for visiting the Plaistow ward and inquired about the timeline for the full operational status of QR codes for trees. She also raised questions about untaxed vehicles in her ward, streetlight levels along Burnt Ash shopping parade, and why Bromley was not ready to utilize LEVI funding for EV charging infrastructure.

During the discussion on Cashless Parking, she asked:

Public consultation is a fundamental principle of the EIA. The inclusion of the views of the affected interested public helps to ensure that the decision making process is equitable and fair and leads to more informed choice and better environmental outcomes. Do you think that we have really had a proper formal public consultation?

Regarding Park Buildings Lease Process and Grant Payments, she expressed disappointment that the grant to the Chislehurst Conservators hadn't increased since 2010 and voiced concerns about the poor condition of some buildings and the short-term nature of the leases. Finally, during the discussion on the Draft 2024/25 Budget, she informed the committee that the Chislehurst Library Car Park would be closed for renovations for six months and that the loss of income should be factored into the budget.

Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 12 March 2024 4.00 pm - 12 March 2024

Alisa Igoe was present via conference call at the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on March 12, 2024. However, the provided documents do not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.

Council - Monday 11 March 2024 7.00 pm - 11 March 2024

Councillor Alisa Igoe was present at the Council meeting. A motion she was due to propose, seconded by Councillor Chris Price, was withdrawn. She actively participated in the question and answer sessions, raising several points and seeking clarification on various issues.

She inquired about pedestrian crossings at Chislehurst War Memorial, referencing previous petitions and asking if a former Councillor had been informed in advance:

Cllr Igoe referred to the previous petitions for something to be done at this location in October 2019 and February 2022. She was pleased that these proposals were being brought forward, but questioned whether a former Councillor had been informed in advance about this?

She also raised a question regarding freedom of speech, referencing a previous comment made by a Member:

Cllr Igoe stated that she had previously heard a Member comment that homosexuality was a lifestyle choice and asked the Chairman whether he would find such comments offensive?

Regarding the Household Support Fund, she asked:

Cllr Igoe asked whether the new funding could be distributed through the Bromley Foodbank?

She sought clarification from the Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing regarding conflicting advice on reporting rough sleepers:

Reference: Full Council 11 December 2023 - the Portfolio Holder’s response to Cllr Bance “that reports shouldbe made to the Council’s rough sleeper team, who could then refer to other agenciesas appropriate.”

On my 16 January 2024 Teams call with the Council’s Rough Sleeper Coordinator I was advised to initially report rough sleepers to Streetlink, an outside agency, who the Coordinator said would then report to the Council. Which advice is correct, that given to me, or that given to Cllr Bance?

She further inquired about staffing levels in the rough sleeper department:

Do we have a shortage of staff inthis department?

Concerning HGVs servicing a Plaistow ward supermarket, she asked the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety:

HGVs which service a Plaistow ward supermarket need to reverse into the store’s car park, to be able to exit. The Council has provided additional double yellow lines however I am still receiving complaints of the danger to pedestrians and vehicles. Would the Portfolio Holder agree to officers meeting me and the store staff on site to solve this issue?

Regarding the 2024/25 Council Tax (item 51), Councillor Igoe voted for the amendment moved by Councillor Simon Jeal, abstained from voting on the amendment moved by Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross, and voted against the motion proposed by Councillor Christopher Marlow and seconded by Councillor Colin Smith.

Development Control Committee - Tuesday 5 March 2024 7.30 pm - 5 March 2024

Councillor Alisa Igoe expressed concerns regarding Agenda Item 5, specifically the late availability of information concerning 2 - 4 Ringers Road and 5 Ethelbert Road, stating that Members should have been given more time to review the contents. While supporting the development of a brownfield town centre site, she found the scheme disappointing due to its focus on one and two-bed units rather than larger family units. Igoe, along with Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks, also emphasized the importance of adhering to fire regulations and robust fire safety practices, referencing the lack of deaths in high rise buildings since the Grenfell Tower disaster.

During February 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe participated in two council meetings. At the Plans Sub-Committee meeting on February 22nd, she objected to application 23/03952/FULL6, citing multiple neighbor complaints and arguing that >this is seen as an overdevelopment of the site that will have a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the area. All the houses in the road have garages in-between, contributing to the distinct look and a feeling of space. At the Budget Meeting on February 26th, she voted in favor of the motion regarding Prostate Cancer, voted for the Council Tax amendment moved by Councillor Jeal, abstained from the vote on the amendment moved by Councillor Ross, and voted against the motion proposed by Councillor Marlow.

Meetings in February 2024

Budget Meeting, Council - Monday 26 February 2024 7.00 pm - 26 February 2024

Alisa Igoe participated in several votes during the meeting. She voted in favour of the motion regarding Prostate Cancer. Regarding the 2024/25 Council Tax, she voted for the amendment moved by Councillor Simon Jeal and seconded by Councillor Jeremy Adams, abstained from the vote on the amendment moved by Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross and seconded by Councillor Julie Ireland, and voted against the motion proposed by Councillor Christopher Marlow and seconded by Councillor Colin Smith.

Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 - Thursday 22 February 2024 7.00 pm - 22 February 2024

Alisa Igoe, as Ward Councillor and Committee Member, objected to application 23/03952/FULL6. She stated that there had been multiple neighbour complaints regarding the plans and argued that:

this is seen as an overdevelopment of the site that will have a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the area. All the houses in the road have garages in-between, contributing to the distinct look and a feeling of space.