Alisa Igoe | Councillor for Plaistow, Bromley

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 (Committee Member) 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: 9 days ago

Councillor Alisa Igoe has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to her council service across multiple years, with a particularly intensified focus on policy development, scrutiny, and development control in recent years, especially 2025. Her work has consistently revolved around ensuring responsible development, enhancing community safety, and addressing infrastructure needs.

Key Themes and Priorities:

Across her tenure, Councillor Igoe has shown a persistent dedication to road safety and traffic management. This has manifested in advocating for reduced speed limits, particularly outside schools, questioning rising road casualties, and addressing specific traffic concerns on local roads. Her focus has also extended to parking issues, including the impact of cashless conversions on local businesses and concerns about pavement parking.

Housing and development has been another central theme. She has actively participated in Development Control Committee meetings, supporting developments that offer community benefits and family units, while also scrutinizing the proportion of affordable housing and design quality. Her recent activity in 2025 shows a desire for increased housing development in specific areas.

Environmental concerns and community services are also areas of consistent interest. This includes inquiries about waste management, the maintenance of green spaces, and supporting community events like street parties. In 2025, this expanded to include scrutiny of waste incineration tonnage and the impact of proposals on parks.

Councillor Igoe has also demonstrated a strong commitment to policy scrutiny and social welfare. She has actively questioned the processes and support mechanisms of welfare funds and has seconded motions addressing critical social issues like violence against women and girls. Her recent engagement in 2025 highlights a detailed examination of the Welfare Fund's assessment processes.

Evolution of Focus and Significant Contributions (Emphasis on 2025):

While her core interests in safety, development, and community welfare have remained consistent, Councillor Igoe's engagement in 2025 shows a marked increase in the depth and breadth of her policy scrutiny and development control activities. She has been particularly active in questioning council officers and portfolio holders, seeking detailed information and proposing solutions. Her contributions in 2025 include:

Intensive scrutiny of road safety measures, including advocating for permanent 20mph limits and addressing specific road safety concerns.
Active participation in Development Control Committee meetings, offering nuanced support for developments based on their inclusion of family units and community benefits, while also raising critical questions about affordability and design.
Proactive engagement with local businesses regarding the impact of parking policy changes, as evidenced by her statement: > 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.
Championing community needs, such as supporting Crystal Palace Football Club's facility enhancements while emphasizing the need for closer community relations: > 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.
Thorough examination of environmental policies and their impact on local green spaces.
Detailed scrutiny of the Welfare Fund, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring support for vulnerable individuals.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:

Councillor Igoe consistently demonstrates a proactive and inquisitive approach to her council duties. She is not afraid to ask detailed questions, challenge proposals, and advocate for her constituents' interests. Her voting record, as noted in 2024, shows a willingness to oppose certain motions while supporting initiatives that align with her priorities, such as those benefiting families or addressing specific community needs. Her appointment to multiple key committees in 2025, including the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee and the Development Control Committee, underscores her broad responsibilities and consistent involvement in council decision-making processes.

Overall, Councillor Igoe's work reflects a dedicated public servant who prioritizes safety, responsible development, and the well-being of her community, with a clear intensification of her policy engagement and scrutiny in recent years.

Yearly Activity Timeline

Throughout 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe demonstrated consistent and active engagement in various council policy development and scrutiny committees, as well as development control matters. Her contributions spanned a broad range of issues, with a notable focus on road safety, parking, housing development, and environmental concerns.

Key Themes and Priorities:

Road Safety and Traffic Management: Councillor Igoe repeatedly raised concerns about road safety, advocating for permanent 20mph limits outside schools and questioning the rise in road casualties. She also addressed issues with specific roads, such as Burnt Ash Lane and Farwig Lane, proposing speed limit reductions and restrictions on heavy vehicle access. Her inquiries extended to parking, including concerns about cashless parking conversions and their impact on local businesses, as well as pavement parking.
Housing and Development: She actively participated in Development Control Committee meetings, offering support for developments that included family units and community benefits, while also raising concerns about the proportion of affordable housing and design aspects. She expressed a desire for increased housing development in areas like Bromley South.
Environmental and Community Services: Councillor Igoe showed a keen interest in environmental issues, questioning waste incineration tonnage, the maintenance of nature-friendly verges, and the impact of proposals on green spaces like Priory Park. She also inquired about the continuation of free road closure application processing for street parties.
Policy Scrutiny and Welfare: She actively scrutinized policy development, particularly regarding the Welfare Fund, seeking detailed information on its assessment processes and support for vulnerable individuals. She also seconded a motion concerning violence against women and girls, highlighting a commitment to social welfare issues.

Significant Activities and Contributions:

Councillor Igoe consistently sought detailed information and clarification from council officers and portfolio holders, demonstrating a commitment to thorough scrutiny. She actively participated in debates, proposed solutions, and voted on planning applications and policy motions. Her engagement with local businesses regarding parking changes and her advocacy for community needs, such as improved grounds maintenance for Crystal Palace Football Club and closer community relations, highlight her dedication to representing her constituents' interests. She also declared interests and managed potential conflicts appropriately.

the site was well-chosen and in need of improvement.

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.

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.

Her appointment to multiple committees, including the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee and the Development Control Committee, underscores her broad responsibilities and consistent involvement in council decision-making processes throughout the year.

Monthly Activity in 2025

During October 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe was active in two council meetings. In the Development Control Committee meeting on October 2nd, she was present and voted to approve the planning application for 19 - 1 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR2 0TB. While expressing disappointment with the low proportion of affordable housing, she acknowledged the financial viability assessment and stressed the need for increased housing development in Bromley, advocating for taller buildings in areas like Bromley South.

In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 8th, Councillor Igoe raised several concerns. She inquired about measures to prevent pavement parking and driving in front of shops on Burnt Ash Parade, citing the area's high footfall and proximity to community facilities. She also questioned the proposal for an Archive Store within the Grade II listed Priory Park and Gardens, referencing Bromley's reputation as the beautiful and green garden of London and expressing concerns about potential light disruption to Friends Groups' areas. Additionally, she asked about the removal of cycle lane wands and whether road cleaning was considered in their feasibility study.

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 raised several points during the meeting. She inquired about strategies to deter drivers from mounting pavements and parking in front of shops on Burnt Ash Parade, highlighting the area's significant footfall and proximity to various community facilities including schools, a library, park, church, and care home. Additionally, she questioned the Portfolio Holder's perspective on constructing a proposed Archive Store within the Grade II listed Priory Park and Gardens, referencing his earlier description of Bromley as the beautiful and green garden of London. She followed up on this by asking if the proposed site was indeed part of the Grade 2 listed park and expressed concerns about potential light disruption to Friends Groups' areas. Finally, Igoe asked a supplementary question regarding the removal of wands from cycle lanes, specifically whether road cleaning was factored into the feasibility study for these wands.

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe was present at the Development Control Committee meeting. Regarding the planning application for 19 - 1 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR2 0TB, she expressed disappointment with the low proportion of affordable housing but acknowledged that the independently verified Financial Viability Assessment confirmed this figure. Councillor Igoe emphasized the urgent need for more housing in Bromley and the necessity of building higher, especially in areas like Bromley South which already feature tall buildings. She then moved for the approval of the planning application, a motion that was seconded and subsequently carried.

During September 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, primarily focusing on road safety and development concerns. In the Development Control Committee meeting on September 2nd, she voiced strong objections to an application due to road safety issues on Farwig Lane, which is near schools, a nursery, and a church. She proposed restricting heavy vehicle access to the site to only the A21 and suggested exploring the use of Section 106 funds for a pedestrian crossing at Farwig Lane and London Lane. Her vote in objection was recorded. Councillor Igoe was also a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee for an informal briefing on September 16th, though no specific actions or statements were noted for her in the provided documents. No activity was recorded for her in the Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 meeting on September 18th.

Meetings in September 2025

Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 18 September 2025 7.00 pm - 18 September 2025

There is no record of Alisa Igoe saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 meeting on 2025-09-18.

Informal briefing, Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 16 September 2025 5.00 pm - 16 September 2025

Alisa Igoe was a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee for the informal briefing on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe raised significant concerns regarding road safety, highlighting that Farwig Lane is situated on local school routes and is in proximity to a nursery and a church. She proposed a restriction on heavy vehicle access to the site, mandating that it should only be via the A21. This condition received support from the Committee. Additionally, Councillor Igoe suggested exploring the use of Section 106 funds to implement a dedicated pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Farwig Lane and London Lane, and that this possibility be discussed with the applicant in consultation with the Highways team. Councillor Igoe requested that her vote in objection to the application be recorded.

During July 2025, Alisa Igoe declared free tickets to the Traffex Exhibition, which she received on May 22, 2025. She was also appointed as a member to several committees during the Council meeting on July 7, 2025, including the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, Development Control Committee, Plans Sub-Committee No. 2, Rights of Way Sub-Committee, and Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. While listed as a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee, her specific participation in the July 3rd meeting was not recorded, and no actions were noted for her at the July 24th Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 meeting.

Meetings in July 2025

Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 24 July 2025 7.00 pm - 24 July 2025

There is no record of Alisa Igoe saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 meeting on 2025-07-24.

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

Alisa Igoe was appointed as a member to several committees during the Council meeting on July 7, 2025. These committees include the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, Development Control Committee, Plans Sub-Committee No. 2, Rights of Way Sub-Committee, and Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee.

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

Alisa Igoe was listed as a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. While she was noted as present at the meeting on 10 December 2024, apologies for her absence were received for the virtual meeting held on 8 April 2025. No specific statements or actions by Alisa Igoe were recorded for the meeting on 3 July 2025.

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

Alisa Igoe declared free tickets to the Traffex Exhibition, which she received on 22 May 2025.

During June 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe was active in two council meetings. In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 10th, she raised concerns about the publicity methods for Big Lunch events and the delayed Environmental Impact Assessment for cashless parking conversions, stating,

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.

She also strongly opposed the conversion of parking bays to cashless payment, citing its negative impact on independent businesses and noting,

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 advocated for the proposal's abandonment or deferral due to a lack of business consultation. In the Development Control Committee meeting on June 12th, drawing on her 15 years of experience, she supported Crystal Palace Football Club's (CPFC) proposal for facility enhancements and grounds maintenance, emphasizing the need for improved community relations:

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 then seconded the motion to approve the planning application.

Meetings in June 2025

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

During the Development Control Committee meeting on 10 April 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe shared her extensive experience, stating,

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 expressed support for Crystal Palace Football Club's (CPFC) proposal to enhance their facilities and improve grounds maintenance, but emphasized the importance of better community relations:

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.

Councillor Igoe then seconded the motion to approve the planning application. She was also present at the meetings on 27 May 2025 and was appointed to serve on Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 for the 2025/26 term during the meeting on 14 May 2025.

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

During the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 10, 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated by asking questions and expressing significant concerns about council proposals. She inquired about the methods used to publicize free street closures for Big Lunch events, seeking alternatives beyond Friends groups. Additionally, Cllr. Igoe raised concerns regarding the delayed availability of an updated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the conversion of parking bays to cashless payment, stating,

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, Cllr. Igoe voiced strong opposition to the proposal for converting time-limited parking bays to cashless pay-bays, highlighting the severe impact it would have on independent businesses. She stated,

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 advocated for the report to be abandoned or deferred, noting the lack of consultation with businesses in Plaistow Lane.

During May 2025, Alisa Igoe was actively engaged in council matters. At the Annual Council meeting on May 14th, she demonstrated a keen interest in public safety and environmental concerns. Her inquiries spanned road safety statistics and the implementation of permanent 20mph limits near schools, highlighting her focus on child pedestrian vulnerability. She also addressed the issue of unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), questioning the Council's strategy for identifying and engaging with owners. Additionally, Alisa raised concerns about disposable vape stickers on street bins in her ward and Bromley, seeking information on removal and cleaning protocols. On May 27th, she was listed as a member of the Development Control Committee for a Special Meeting, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for her during this session.

Meetings in May 2025

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

Alisa Igoe was listed as a member of the Development Control Committee for the Special Meeting on Tuesday, 27 May 2025. No specific statements or actions were attributed to her in the provided documents.

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

Alisa Igoe was present at the Council meeting. She actively participated by asking several questions to various Portfolio Holders. Regarding transport, she inquired about road safety statistics and the necessity of permanent 20mph limits outside schools, also raising concerns about the vulnerability of child pedestrians. In the area of public protection, she questioned the Council's approach to identifying and encouraging HMO owners to engage with the Council, specifically asking about unlicensed HMOs. Furthermore, she addressed the issue of disposable vape stickers on street bins in her ward and across Bromley, asking about removal measures, cleaning schedules, and the contractor's actions.

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, Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, raising several key issues. In the Council meeting on April 7th, she questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport about the rise in road casualties, advocating for permanent 20mph limits outside schools and referencing TfL data. Igoe also inquired about the cleaning of disposable vape stickers from street bins and sought clarification on HMO licensing and planning permission procedures. At the Development Control Committee meeting on April 10th, Councillor Igoe reported on a site visit, noting the condition of an existing commercial unit and the proposed development. While she expressed concerns about the lack of affordable and family-sized housing, she believed design issues could be addressed through planning conditions, such as the inclusion of swift boxes. She moved for the planning application to be approved, though the motion did not pass.

Meetings in April 2025

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe reported on her site visit, noting the existing commercial unit was run-down and under-used. She observed that the proposed development, featuring a commercial unit with residential units above and behind, was consistent with other properties on Main Road. While expressing disappointment about the lack of affordable housing and larger family-sized units, she believed design concerns could be resolved through planning conditions, such as the inclusion of swift boxes. Councillor Igoe then moved for the planning application to be approved, but the motion was not seconded and therefore fell.

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

During the Council meeting on April 7, 2025, Alisa Igoe raised several questions to Portfolio Holders. She questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety about the increase in Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) figures on Bromley's roads in 2023, asking if permanent 20mph limits outside schools would be considered essential. She referenced TfL data showing a reduction in collisions with the implementation of 20mph limits and highlighted the vulnerability of school children.

Igoe also inquired about the methods and frequency of cleaning disposable vape stickers from street bins by the Council contractor, noting their prevalence in her ward and across Bromley.

Additionally, she sought clarification from the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement regarding HMO licensing and planning permission, specifically how the council places individuals in HMOs and whether these HMOs are licensed without planning permission.

In a previous meeting on February 26, 2025, Alisa Igoe had apologies for lateness and abstained or did not vote on two amendments concerning Council Tax and the South East London Integrated Care Board contribution. On March 10, 2025, she was present and asked a supplementary question about representation at a Leaders Committee meeting for London Councils.

During March 2025, Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, raising concerns and seeking clarification on several key issues. In the March 10th Council meeting, she questioned the safety of Burnt Ash Lane, referencing numerous collision markers and proposing the consideration of a 20mph speed limit. She also highlighted a perceived issue with the council's e-petition system, noting that a search for Petitions did not yield the expected results. At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 13th, Alisa Igoe inquired about the continuation of free road closure application processing for street parties supporting the Big Lunch in 2025. Furthermore, she sought information regarding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) expansion, specifically its potential impact on Bromley concerning waste incineration tonnage and financial implications, and requested a copy of the relevant response.

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 inquired about the continued free processing of road closure applications for street parties supporting the Big Lunch in 2025. She also raised questions regarding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) expansion, specifically its potential impact on Bromley concerning the tonnage of waste incinerated and the associated financial implications. Alisa Igoe requested a copy of the response concerning the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.

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

During the Council meeting on March 10, 2025, Alisa Igoe raised two key questions. Firstly, she inquired about the safety of a section of Burnt Ash Lane, citing a high number of collision markers and asking if a 20mph speed limit, similar to one implemented in Wales, would be considered for the road. Secondly, she questioned the functionality of the council's e-petition system, noting that a search for Petitions did not prominently display the Petitions option as the initial result, instead showing several Untitled entries.

During February 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings. In the Development Control Committee meeting on February 13th, she spoke in support of a development, stating,

the site was well-chosen and in need of improvement.

She specifically praised the inclusion of six three-bedroom family units. In the Budget Meeting on February 26th, Alisa Igoe seconded a motion concerning violence against women and girls, which expressed concern over the downgrading of provisions and called for a revised strategy. She also raised a question regarding road humps and width restrictions during this meeting.

Meetings in February 2025

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

Alisa Igoe seconded a motion proposed by Councillor Kathy Bance concerning violence against women and girls. The motion expressed serious concern about the downgrading of provisions for ending violence against women and girls by the Safer Bromley Partnership and the VAWG Steering Group, particularly the reduction in programs aimed at preventing reoffending by domestic abuse perpetrators. It called for the Safer Bromley Partnership Group to reverse this downgrading and revise their strategy, including seeking white ribbon accreditation within 12 months. Alisa Igoe also inquired about width restrictions on roads where road humps were being removed.

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe spoke in support of the development, highlighting that the site was well-chosen and in need of improvement. She expressed particular satisfaction with the inclusion of six three-bedroom family units.

During January 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe demonstrated active engagement in policy development and scrutiny across two council meetings. In the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, she focused on the Welfare Fund, seeking detailed information on its assessment processes, data regarding successful applications for households with disabled individuals, and the number of applications from individuals transitioning from vulnerable situations. She also inquired about future funding projections for the fund, noting the growing needs within the borough.

In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Igoe declared an interest related to her father's Blue Badge use. She raised significant concerns regarding parking changes at Sundridge Park Village, questioning the extent of business consultation and the transition to pay-by-phone parking. She also addressed issues with the maintenance of the Rangefield Road footpath Nature Friendly Verge, highlighting problems with dumped waste and expressing surprise at the frequency of site visits. Furthermore, she questioned the lease agreement for Norman Park, specifically its potential impact on parking charges and the absence of a controlled parking zone (CPZ) to protect local residents, stating her concerns about the lease's potential difficulty and the necessity of a CPZ.

Meetings in January 2025

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe declared an interest due to using a Blue Badge to support her father. She raised two key issues through oral questions. Firstly, she inquired about the proposed change of 30-minute free parking bays to pay-by-phone only at Sundridge Park Village shopping parade, questioning the extent of business consultation. She followed up with a supplementary question on this topic, asking about the consultation process and the possibility of shared bays. Secondly, Councillor Igoe addressed concerns regarding the maintenance of the Rangefield Road footpath Nature Friendly Verge in Plaistow, highlighting issues with dumped garden waste and rubbish. She expressed surprise at the frequency of site visits by idverde given the observed fly-tipping. Additionally, Councillor Igoe questioned the lease agreement for Norman Park, specifically asking if it would impede the implementation of parking charges and why a controlled parking zone (CPZ) was not mentioned in the report to protect local residents. She reiterated her concerns about the lease's potential difficulty and the necessity of a CPZ in response to the Director of Environment and Public Protection.

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in the meeting by posing several detailed questions about the Welfare Fund. She sought clarification on the assessment process for households receiving items, requested specific data on successful applications in 2023/24 involving households with disabled individuals, and inquired about the number of applications from individuals transitioning from care, prison, or fleeing domestic abuse. Furthermore, she asked a follow-up question regarding the projected number of items to be funded in 2025-26, acknowledging the growing needs within the borough.

Throughout 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe demonstrated consistent engagement in council meetings, focusing on development control, infrastructure, and community services. She actively voiced concerns regarding overdevelopment, citing detrimental effects on area character and neighbor complaints, as seen in her objection to the 153 Ridgeway Drive application. Igoe also prioritized road safety, questioning notifications, advocating for better pedestrian crossings, and highlighting dangers associated with HGV servicing. She consistently raised issues related to infrastructure, including the need for adequate EV charging points, street lighting, and timely pothole repairs, even noting one pothole exceeding 400 days old. Her scrutiny extended to planning department staffing, particularly within the Major Developments Team, and she inquired about enforcement timelines for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) operating without planning permission. Igoe also showed a commitment to community welfare, suggesting the Bromley Foodbank for Household Support Fund distribution and advocating for larger family homes in brownfield developments. She was a vocal critic of KSI projections, deeming them appalling, and emphasized the importance of fire regulations and disabled parking. Her voting record indicated opposition to certain council tax motions but support for initiatives like the Prostate Cancer motion and a development at Parking Area West of The Spa, Beckenham Road, due to its inclusion of family units. Igoe also volunteered for the Crossover Working Group and seconded a motion on Violence Against Women and Girls.

Monthly Activity in 2024

During December 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe was active in council meetings, demonstrating engagement on a range of issues. She seconded a motion on Violence Against Women and Girls and voted against the Homes for Heroes amendment. Councillor Igoe raised several pertinent questions, including inquiries about width restrictions on roads where road humps are being removed, the expenditure of the Household Support Fund, the timeframe for enforcement action on HMOs, and instructions for care agencies on procuring food for vulnerable clients. She also sought information on staffing levels within the Planning department's Major Developments Team and received a satisfactory answer on a related matter from the Chief Executive in a prior meeting. Additionally, Councillor Igoe spoke in favor of a development at Parking Area West of The Spa, Beckenham Road, highlighting her satisfaction with the inclusion of family units.

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 at Parking Area West of The Spa, Beckenham Road, Beckenham. She described the site as a good site in need of attention and expressed particular pleasure at 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 listed as an attendee at the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 10 December 2024. No specific statements or actions were attributed to her in the provided documents.

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe seconded the motion regarding Violence Against Women and Girls . She also voted against the Homes for Heroes amendment in motion (B).

Councillor Igoe raised several questions during the meeting. She inquired about 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?

Regarding the Household Support Fund, she submitted a written question to the Portfolio Holder for Resources, Commissioning and Contract Management, seeking details on how the outstanding £1,400,917 was spent in the three months to September 2024, after an initial £466,973 was spent in the first three months to June. She asked: > £1,867,890 DWP funds were allocated to Bromley for the last complete tranche of Household Support Fund which closed September 2024, with public papers showing £466,973 spent over first three months to June. Please categorise under relevant headings, including direct applications from residents, how the outstanding £1,400,917 was spent over those last three months.

In supplementary questions, Councillor Igoe asked about the timeframe for enforcement action on HMOs: > How long from when you send in an enforcement team does it take to stop an HMO being an HMO?

She also questioned the procurement of food for vulnerable clients by care agencies, asking: > What instructions are given to care agencies paid by 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.

Furthermore, she inquired about staffing levels in the Planning department's Major Developments Team, noting that three of the four officers had left or were on long-term leave as of 30/09/24, which had slowed workflow. She asked: > 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 also mentioned having received a full answer to a related matter in a meeting with the Chief Executive the previous week, stating: > Last week I had a meeting with the Chief Executive and I had a full answer there.

During the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 20, 2024, Alisa Igoe inquired about the progress of the electric vehicle charge point rollout, asking for the number of installations completed. She also questioned the council's strategy for existing road humps, seeking clarification on whether they would be repaired or removed and the rationale behind these decisions.

Meetings in November 2024

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

During the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 20, 2024, Alisa Igoe posed two questions to the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety. She sought an update on the electric vehicle charge points rollout, specifically inquiring about the number of installations completed so far. Additionally, Ms. Igoe asked about the council's plans regarding existing road humps, questioning whether they would be repaired or removed and the reasoning behind the decision.

During the October 14, 2024, council meeting, Alisa Igoe raised two primary concerns. Firstly, she inquired about the timeline for enforcement actions against Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) operating without planning permission, asking,

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

. Secondly, she expressed concerns regarding staffing levels in the Planning department's Major Developments Team, noting that as of September 30, 2024, three of the four officers, including the Team Leader, had left or were on long-term leave, which had slowed the workflow. She also sought information on what additional support was offered to find replacements for these positions.

Meetings in October 2024

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

Alisa Igoe inquired about the timeline for enforcement actions against Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) operating without planning permission, 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 about staffing levels within the Planning department's Major Developments Team, noting that as of 30/09/24, 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. She further questioned, What additional support was offered to the department to assist in finding full time or temporary replacements?

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 engaged by questioning the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety. Her inquiries covered the progress of electric vehicle charge point installations, strategies for managing road humps and subsequent resurfacing, and the impact of parking bay suspensions for film crews on residents, especially those with special needs children. She also highlighted issues with pavement disruption from film equipment, a long-standing unrepaired pothole, and questioned the charges and inspection numbers for utility company road resurfacing. Additionally, she inquired about the removal of grit after pothole repairs. Councillor Igoe also volunteered to join the Crossover Working Group.

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 posed several questions to the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety, focusing on key areas of concern for residents and council operations.

Her inquiries included the progress of electric vehicle charge point installations, the strategy for managing existing road humps, and the potential for road resurfacing after their removal.

Councillor Igoe also raised significant issues regarding the impact of parking bay suspensions for film crews on Plaistow residents, particularly those with special needs children, and the disruption caused by equipment left on pavements. She sought clarification on the council's filming policy and highlighted a specific pothole that had remained unrepaired for over 400 days.

Furthermore, she questioned the charges and inspection numbers related to utility companies resurfacing roads after street works, and whether a system was in place to clear grit left after pothole repairs.

In addition to her questioning, Alisa Igoe volunteered to join the Crossover Working Group.

During July 2024, Alisa Igoe attended two meetings of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee. She served as a substitute in both the meeting on July 8th and the special meeting on July 16th, where she substituted for Councillor Robert Evans. No specific statements or actions were attributed to her in the provided meeting minutes.

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 for Councillor Robert Evans. No specific statements or actions were attributed to her in the provided minutes.

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.

During June 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe was active in two council meetings. In the Development Control Committee meeting on June 6th, she shared observations from a site visit to 53 Jail Lane, noting its suitability for affordable housing due to its tightness and disrepair. She also raised concerns about the proposed development's lack of disabled parking and the small size of studio apartments. Regarding Crystal Palace Park, she inquired about EV charging points in disabled bays. Her earlier comments on 53 Jail Lane from March 5th were also referenced, highlighting her continued concern about the developer not accepting fire brigade recommendations. In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 12th, Councillor Igoe strongly criticized the KSI projection of 124, describing it as appalling. She detailed a 45-minute observation of children's movements near a proposed pedestrian crossing, noting their behavior and the absence of marked bus stops. She expressed concerns about potential rat running and congestion from a Bromley Lane crossing and sought clarification on traffic signal timing. Additionally, she raised several questions regarding parking bay suspensions for film crews, disruption to special needs minibuses, pavement obstruction, charges for road resurfacing inspections, and the removal of grit after pothole repairs, including a specific mention of a pothole exceeding 400 days old. Councillor Igoe also volunteered for the Crossover Working Group.

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 expressed strong disapproval of the KSI projection of 124, calling it appalling. She requested her observations be recorded in the minutes, detailing a 45-minute observation of children's movements near a proposed pedestrian crossing. Igoe noted the absence of marked bus stops in the design plans and observed children at bus stop 'P' running diagonally across a junction, suggesting they did so for speed rather than using a safer bus pound. While acknowledging the benefit of a crossing at Royal Parade, she believed a Bromley Lane crossing would not alter children's behavior and could lead to rat running and congestion in The Shore and Kemnal Road. Igoe also sought clarification on the timing of the 'Green Man' signal to avoid pedestrian frustration and unnecessary risks. Additionally, she inquired about parking bay suspensions for a film crew, disruption to special needs minibuses, pavement obstruction by filming equipment, charges for utility company road resurfacing inspections, the number of such inspections, and the total amount collected. She also asked about grit left on roads after pothole repairs and the system for its removal, and raised a specific concern about a pothole exceeding 400 days old. Councillor Igoe was also listed as a volunteer for the Crossover Working Group.

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

During the Development Control Committee meeting on June 6, 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe shared her observations from a recent site visit to 53 Jail Lane. She noted the site's tightness and the disrepair of the car park, suggesting it was a suitable location for much-needed affordable housing. She also mentioned that houses in Hawthorne Avenue backing onto the airfield could address some security concerns, and she did not experience parking issues. However, she raised concerns about the proposed development, specifically the lack of disabled parking bays and the small size of the studio apartments, which she felt would be inadequate for storage or amenity space. Regarding the Crystal Palace Park application, Councillor Igoe inquired about the possibility of installing EV charging points in some or all of the disabled parking bays. Earlier, on March 5, 2024, Councillor Igoe had also commented on the 53 Jail Lane application, reiterating her view on the site's tightness and the car park's disrepair indicating a need for development. She expressed concern that the developer had not accepted the London Fire Brigade's recommendations, despite the development complying with fire safety requirements.

During May 2024, Alisa Igoe attended three council meetings: the Special Meeting of the Development Control Committee on May 15th, the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 15th, and the Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 on May 16th. At the Annual Meeting, she was scheduled to propose a motion that was ultimately withdrawn. Her attendance was noted at the other two meetings, but no specific statements or actions were recorded.

Meetings in May 2024

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 16 May 2024 7.00 pm - 16 May 2024

Alisa Igoe was present at the Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 meeting on Thursday, 16 May 2024. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

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. No specific statements or actions by Alisa Igoe were recorded in the provided minutes.

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe was scheduled to propose a motion, which was subsequently withdrawn.

During April 2024, Alisa Igoe participated in two council meetings. She served as a member of the Appointment Panel on April 12th and was present at the Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 meeting on April 18th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided meeting minutes.

Meetings in April 2024

Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 - Thursday 18 April 2024 7.00 pm - 18 April 2024

Alisa Igoe was present at the Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 meeting on Thursday, 18 April 2024. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

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 Friday, April 12, 2024. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.

During March 2024, Alisa Igoe was actively involved in council meetings, raising concerns and asking questions across various committees. In the Development Control Committee, she highlighted issues with late information distribution and expressed disappointment with the limited unit sizes in a brownfield development, advocating for larger family homes. She also emphasized the importance of fire regulations and safety practices.

At the Council meeting, Igoe questioned road safety notifications, suggested the Bromley Foodbank for Household Support Fund distribution, and raised concerns about HGV servicing dangers in the Plaistow ward, requesting a site meeting. She also broached the topic of freedom of speech regarding comments on homosexuality. Her voting record on the 2024/25 Council Tax showed opposition to the main motion and an amendment, with an abstention on another amendment.

In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, Igoe strongly criticized KSI projections as appalling and shared observations about children's safety near junctions, questioning the effectiveness of proposed crossings and advocating for better pedestrian signal timing. She also raised concerns about the adequacy of public consultation for cashless parking, the lack of streetlights on Burnt Ash shopping parade, and questioned Bromley's preparedness to utilize LEVI funding for EV charging infrastructure.

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 expressed strong disapproval of the KSI projection, calling it appalling. She shared observations from a 45-minute study of children's movements near a junction, noting the absence of marked bus stops in design plans and the dangerous behavior of children running across a junction after disembarking from a bus. She questioned the effectiveness of a proposed crossing on Bromley Lane, suggesting it would not alter children's behavior and could lead to increased rat running and congestion. Igoe also sought clarification on the timing of the Green Man signal to avoid pedestrian frustration.

In discussions on other matters, Councillor Igoe raised concerns about public consultation for cashless parking, questioning its adequacy and fairness. She also inquired about the lack of streetlights along a significant portion of Burnt Ash shopping parade in the Plaistow ward, requesting an assessment for amenity and safety reasons. Furthermore, she sought to understand why Bromley was not prepared to utilize Tranche 1 LEVI funding for EV charging infrastructure, contrasting this with other councils.

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

Alisa Igoe was present at the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on Tuesday 12 March 2024 as a member. The minutes do not record any specific statements or actions made by her during the meeting.

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

During the Council meeting on March 11, 2024, Alisa Igoe actively participated by asking several questions and engaging in voting. She inquired about prior notification to a former Councillor regarding road safety improvements at Chislehurst War Memorial and questioned the distribution method for the new Household Support Fund, suggesting the Bromley Foodbank. Igoe also raised concerns about HGVs servicing a Plaistow ward supermarket, highlighting ongoing dangers to pedestrians and vehicles despite additional double yellow lines, and requested a site meeting with officers and store staff to resolve the issue. Furthermore, she expressed her views on freedom of speech by asking the Chairman if comments about homosexuality being a lifestyle choice would be considered offensive. In relation to the 2024/25 Council Tax, Alisa Igoe voted against an amendment and the main motion to approve it, and abstained from voting on another amendment.

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe raised concerns regarding the late distribution of additional information for Agenda Item 5, suggesting that members needed more time to review it. While she supported the development of a brownfield town centre site, she expressed disappointment that the scheme only included one and two-bedroom units, rather than larger family homes. Alongside Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks, she emphasized the critical importance of fire regulations and safety practices, noting the absence of high-rise building fatalities since the Grenfell Tower disaster as evidence of their effectiveness.

During February 2024, Councillor Alisa Igoe was active in two council meetings. At the Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 meeting on February 22nd, she objected to the application at 153 Ridgeway Drive, citing neighbour complaints and describing the proposal as an overdevelopment of the site. She also stated that the plan would have a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the area, specifically highlighting the importance of the garages for the road's distinct look and sense of space. In the Budget Meeting on February 26th, Councillor Igoe voted against the amendment and main motion regarding the 2024/25 Council Tax, but voted in favor of the motion concerning Prostate Cancer.

Meetings in February 2024

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

During the Budget Meeting on February 26, 2024, Alisa Igoe voted against the amendment and the main motion concerning the 2024/25 Council Tax. She also voted in favor of the motion regarding Prostate Cancer.

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

Councillor Alisa Igoe was present at the Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 meeting on 2024-02-22. She addressed the committee in objection to the application at 153 Ridgeway Drive, Bromley. She confirmed that there had been a number of neighbour complaints regarding the plans and stated that the application was viewed as an overdevelopment of the site. Councillor Igoe further noted that the proposal would have a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the area, specifically mentioning that the garages situated between houses contributed to the distinct look and a feeling of space in the road.