Councillor Alison Stammers
Email: Alison.Stammers@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Alison Stammers has demonstrated a consistent and evolving commitment to her council service across multiple years, with a pronounced focus on health and community well-being in her most recent activities. Her engagement has spanned various committees, reflecting a dedication to policy development, scrutiny, and direct advocacy for her constituents in Chislehurst.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Across her council service, Stammers has consistently prioritized issues impacting her local area, Chislehurst, and has increasingly focused on health-related matters. Her work has touched upon road safety, community infrastructure, and the vital role of local partnerships. More recently, her attention has sharpened on public health initiatives and ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services.
Evolution of Focus:
While Stammers has maintained a strong connection to Chislehurst throughout her service, her priorities appear to have evolved towards a more specialized focus on health. In earlier years, her advocacy was more broadly directed towards infrastructure and safety concerns within Chislehurst. By 2025, her engagement in health scrutiny became more prominent, and in 2026, this focus solidified with her active participation in the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee and her specific inquiries into health pilot programs. This suggests a growing emphasis on the health and well-being of the community as a core area of her work.
Most Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years):
In 2026, Stammers' most significant contributions lie in her proactive engagement with health initiatives. Her participation in the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee and her direct questioning about the participation of Bromley's GP practices in a pilot program for identifying high-risk pancreatic cancer patients highlight her commitment to improving early detection and healthcare outcomes. This demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to public health challenges.
In 2025, her advocacy for the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground, emphasizing their crucial role in contract fulfillment, stands out as a significant contribution to community services. Her questioning regarding parking charges for Blue Badge holders also shows a commitment to ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
In 2024, her successful amendment to include Chislehurst in the call for the re-opening of police bases was a notable achievement. Her persistent advocacy for pedestrian crossing facilities near the Chislehurst War Memorial and her detailed inquiries into road resurfacing and utility company accountability demonstrate a strong focus on local infrastructure and resident safety.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
A consistent pattern throughout Stammers' council service is her deep involvement with Chislehurst-specific issues and organizations, including the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground and The Chislehurst Partnership. She has also consistently engaged with policy development and scrutiny committees, indicating a methodical approach to understanding and influencing council decisions. Her voting record generally shows support for main motions, with specific opposition to amendments that she likely deemed detrimental to council objectives or her constituents' interests. Her declared interests in various Chislehurst-related bodies underscore her commitment to these local entities.
Overall, Alison Stammers' council service reflects a dedicated individual whose priorities have sharpened over time, with a clear and impactful focus on health and community well-being in her most recent years.
Yearly Activity Timeline
During 2026, Councillor Alison Stammers demonstrated a focus on health-related initiatives. She actively participated in the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting in January, where she declared an interest as Chair of the Chislehurst Partnership Patients' Participation Group. A key area of her engagement was inquiring about the participation of Bromley's GP practices in a pilot program for identifying high-risk pancreatic cancer patients, referencing an NHS initiative. She also attended the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting in January.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Councillor Alison Stammers actively participated in the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on January 21st. In this meeting, she declared an interest as the Chair of the Chislehurst Partnership Patients' Participation Group and inquired about the participation of Bromley's GP practices in a pilot program for identifying high-risk pancreatic cancer patients, citing an NHS initiative. She was also a member of the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee on January 27th, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for her during that meeting.
Meetings in January 2026
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Throughout 2025, Councillor Alison Stammers was an active participant in various council committees, with a notable focus on issues related to recreation, community services, and health scrutiny. She consistently represented Chislehurst and demonstrated a strong commitment to the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground, where she holds positions as Secretary and Founder. Her advocacy for this group was evident in January when she emphasized their significant contributions to contract fulfillment, stating,
Stammers also actively engaged in policy development and scrutiny, attending meetings for the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, and the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee across multiple months. She raised important questions regarding proposed parking charges for Blue Badge holders in March, focusing on consultation timelines and inclusivity. Her voting record in April indicated engagement on key council matters, including budget and financial requirements. While her presence was noted in several other meetings throughout the year, specific verbal contributions were less frequently recorded.
'Friends' are a key component of the contract.
Monthly Activity in 2025
Alison Stammers, as a member of the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, attended the Special Meeting on December 11, 2025. However, there is no record of her making any specific statements or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
Meetings in December 2025
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During November 2025, Alison Stammers was a member of the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, having attended previous meetings of this committee. She also served as a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee for a special meeting held on November 26, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided reports for these meetings.
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During October 2025, Alison Stammers was present at the Special Meeting of the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee on October 15th, where she participated as a member. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in October 2025
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During September 2025, Alison Stammers attended two council meetings as a member of the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee on September 4th and the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee for an informal briefing on September 16th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided meeting minutes.
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In July 2025, Councillor Alison Stammers attended the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on July 3rd, where her presence as Councillor for Chislehurst was noted, though no specific contributions were recorded. Subsequently, on July 7th, she was appointed to three committees: the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, the Renewal, Recreation and Housing PDS Committee, and the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee.
Meetings in July 2025
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During June 2025, Alison Stammers attended three council meetings. On June 3rd, she was present as an observer at the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee. On June 10th, at the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, she declared an interest as a founder member of the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground. On June 17th, she attended the General Purposes and Licensing Committee, replacing Councillor Mike Jack, but no specific statements or actions were recorded.
Meetings in June 2025
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During May 2025, Alison Stammers was present at the Council meeting on Wednesday, May 14th. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting.
Meetings in May 2025
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During April 2025, Alison Stammers was present at the Council meeting on April 7th, where she actively participated in voting on several key matters. Her voting record shows she voted against an amendment by Councillor Simon Jeal and for an amendment by Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross. She also voted in favor of the motion regarding the South East London Integrated Care Board contribution and the Council Tax requirement for 2025/26. There was a conflicting record regarding her vote on an amendment to the recommended budget for 2025/26, with one record indicating she voted for it and another against. Stammers was also a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee for an informal briefing on April 8th, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in April 2025
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During the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 13, 2025, Alison Stammers declared an interest as the Secretary and Founder of the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground. She then questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety regarding the proposed parking charges for Blue Badge holders in Council car parks. Her inquiries specifically addressed the timeline and accessibility of the upcoming consultation, and which organizations would be included in the consultation process to ensure adherence to equality duty guidance.
Meetings in March 2025
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During January 2025, Councillor Alison Stammers attended the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 21st, representing Chislehurst. On January 30th, at the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, she declared an interest as a member and Secretary of The Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground. Stammers highlighted the substantial contributions of The Friends,
noting they provided over 2800 hours of work in the previous year. She advocated for the report to more accurately represent the Friends'
role in supporting Idverde's contract fulfillment, stating,
'Friends' are a key component of the contract.
Meetings in January 2025
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Throughout 2024, Alison Stammers demonstrated consistent engagement in council activities, with notable activity across nine months. Her primary focus areas included issues pertaining to Chislehurst, particularly road safety and infrastructure. She actively advocated for pedestrian crossing facilities near the Chislehurst War Memorial, emphasizing its importance for vulnerable residents and schoolchildren, and noting that while the scheme was sub-optimal,
it would provide safe crossing points and secure TfL funding. Stammers also raised concerns and submitted written questions regarding road resurfacing criteria, pothole repairs, and the effectiveness of new machinery, specifically inquiring about economic viability and new DfT funding applications for Chislehurst roads. She also addressed issues related to utility company accountability and fines. Her involvement extended to advocating for the re-opening of police bases, successfully moving an amendment to include Chislehurst in this call. Stammers also declared several interests related to Chislehurst organizations, including the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground and The Chislehurst Partnership. Beyond policy discussions, she participated in community events related to Chislehurst Commons and Recreation Ground. Her voting record shows opposition to certain amendments, including one by Councillor Simon Jeal in February and amendments related to Homes for Heroes
in October and December, while generally voting in favor of main motions. She also served on various committees, including the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee and the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, where she frequently declared interests and submitted questions.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Alison Stammers participated in three council meetings. She served as a member of the Appointment Panel on December 2nd. On December 9th, she was present at the Council meeting and voted against an amendment related to Homes for Heroes.
Additionally, she attended the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on December 10th.
Meetings in December 2024
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During November 2024, Alison Stammers attended two council committee meetings. At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 20th, she declared an interest as a founder member and Secretary of the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground. She also submitted a written question to the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety, inquiring about the Council's accountability measures for utility companies, planned improvements to these processes, and the number of fines and penalties issued this year. Alison Stammers was also present at the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 12th, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for her.
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During October 2024, Alison Stammers participated in two council meetings. On October 14th, she voted against an amendment to the Homes for Heroes
motion. She was also present at an informal briefing of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee on October 22nd, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for her during that session.
Meetings in October 2024
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During September 2024, Alison Stammers was active in the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on September 4th. She declared an interest as a founder member and Secretary of the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground. She submitted a written question regarding the Council's accountability of utility companies, improvement steps, and fines. She also raised questions about potholes in Chislehurst and the borough, and a supplementary question concerning the FMS system and premature report closures. Furthermore, she was noted as a volunteer for the Crossover Working Group and attended an event at Chislehurst Recreation Ground with the Portfolio Holder for Environment. Alison Stammers was also present at the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on September 12th, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for her during that meeting.
Meetings in September 2024
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During August 2024, Alison Stammers was present at the Special Meeting of the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee on August 12th. There is no record of her speaking or taking specific actions during this meeting.
Meetings in August 2024
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During June 2024, Councillor Alison Stammers actively participated in the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 12th. She declared interests in the Chislehurst War Memorial crossing proposal and as a founder member of the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground. Councillor Stammers submitted written questions concerning pothole repair criteria, the effectiveness of new machinery, and DfT funding applications for Chislehurst roads. She also raised concerns about an increase in PCNs and potential issues with the RingGo payment system. Regarding the Chislehurst War Memorial crossing, she stressed its importance as a key election issue and advocated for its support, highlighting the safety concerns for vulnerable pedestrians and schoolchildren. She noted that while the scheme was sub-optimal,
it would create two safe crossing points and prevent the loss of TfL funding. Beyond council business, Councillor Stammers participated in a Grand Morning Out
with the Conservators of the Chislehurst Commons and a Grand Afternoon out
at Chislehurst Recreation Ground. She was also listed as a volunteer for the Crossover Working Group and attended 'Driven by Consequences' presentations. On June 19th, she was present as an observer at the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, with no recorded speaking or actions.
Meetings in June 2024
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During May 2024, Councillor Alison Stammers was active in several council meetings. On May 15th, she moved an amendment to a motion regarding Police Base Re-Openings, proposing the addition of and Chislehurst
to the call for re-opening police bases. This amended motion was carried. On the same day, she was appointed as a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. Later, on May 20th, during the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, Alison Stammers declared that her son was in the Armed Forces.
Meetings in May 2024
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During April 2024, Alison Stammers did not have any recorded activity or statements in the provided council meeting documents.
Meetings in April 2024
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During March 2024, Alison Stammers was actively involved in council meetings, particularly focusing on issues related to Chislehurst. She successfully moved an amendment to a motion concerning police base re-openings, adding and Chislehurst
to the funding call. In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, she declared several interests, including her role as Chair of the Patient Participation Group for The Chislehurst Partnership, as Secretary of the Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground, and as a donor to the Chislehurst Conservators. She also declared having signed the Chislehurst War Memorial petition prior to her election. Councillor Stammers submitted a written question regarding road resurfacing criteria and new pothole repair machinery, inquiring about economic viability, selective repairs on Perry Street, and new DfT funding applications for Chislehurst roads. She strongly advocated for proposed pedestrian crossing facilities near Chislehurst War Memorial, highlighting its importance from the 2022 elections and the safety concerns for elderly residents, those with mobility issues, and schoolchildren. She noted that while the scheme was sub-optimal,
it would provide safe crossing points and secure TfL funding. She also expressed reservations about the Cashless Parking Update Report. Alison Stammers was also present at the Development Control Committee and the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meetings, with no recorded actions or statements during those sessions.
Meetings in March 2024
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During the February 26, 2024 Budget Meeting, Alison Stammers voted against an amendment by Councillor Simon Jeal and then voted in favor of the main motion. She also voted in favor of the motion regarding Prostate Cancer.
Meetings in February 2024
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 13 March 2025 7.00 pm
Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 30 January 2025 7.00 pm
Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 21 January 2025 7.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ATTENDING THE MEETING
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding a question raised by a local resident concerning a potential breach of planning control at 129 Homesdale Rd, BR2 9LE, stating that enforcement action would be taken if a breach occurs, subject to an expediency test.
Recommendations Approved
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to note apologies for absence from Councillors Mark Smith and Kevin Kennedy-Brooks, with Councillor Alison Stammers attending as a substitute for Councillor Smith, and to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
(23/04715/FULL1) - CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB TRAINING GROUND, COPERS COPE ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 1RJ (BECKENHAM TOWN AND COPERS COPE WARD)
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to permit application 23/04715/FULL1 for the Crystal Palace Football Club Training Ground on Copers Cope Road.
For Determination
LOCAL PLANNING PROTOCOL ANNUAL REVIEW
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to support the Local Planning Protocol Annual Review, subject to agreed amendments.
For Determination
PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE BILL INTRODUCTION: LETTER FROM THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to note the letter from the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduction, approving the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 10