Councillor Cheryl Bacon

General Purposes and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The General Purposes and Audit Committee of Bexley Council met on 30 July 2025 to discuss internal audit and counter fraud activity, treasury management, and early release of pension benefits. The committee was also scheduled to review and ratify the updated internal audit plan for 2025/26.

Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to re-establish the sub-group looking at local authority funding and resourcing challenges, and discussed the transformation programme and asset management strategy. The committee also received an update from Councillor David Leaf, Cabinet Member for Resources, on financial matters, including the household support fund and the fair funding review.

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Council meeting on 16 July 2025 included questions from the public and councillors, a debate on policing, and updates from the Leader of the Council and various committees. The council agreed to maintain its policy of not abating pensions upon re-employment, and also agreed to make a cash contribution to the London CIV B Shares Subscription.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Licensing Committee for Bexley Council was scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025 to discuss several licensing-related matters. These included a review of the council's statement of licensing policy, updates on licensing enforcement, and licences determined under delegated powers.

Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues including environmental services, planning reforms, and regeneration projects. The committee agreed to re-establish the Transport Users' Sub-Committee and also discussed the Cabinet Member's response to the How Clean is our Borough? report. Members also reviewed the performance of the Environmental Enforcement Contract, received an update on Erith placemaking, and discussed planning reforms and the committee's future work programme.