Councillor Colin Smith
Email: Colin.Smith@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
60 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Executive - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Executive of Bromley Council was scheduled to consider the draft budget for the upcoming financial year and review progress on the council's transformation agenda. Discussions were also planned regarding the progress of housing schemes and the urgent award of a contract for a direct payment support service.
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 19 January 2026 focused on the Council's financial strategy, transformation programme, and efforts to support small businesses. Key decisions included noting the draft budget and financial strategy, supporting the progress of the transformation programme, and recommending further promotion of Bromley-based businesses. The committee also discussed the issue of empty homes and reviewed the corporate risk register.
Special Meeting, Executive - Friday 12 December 2025 10.30 am
The Bromley Council Executive met to discuss and approve a proposal to utilise £27.633m of funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund 4 (LAHF4) for the Chipperfield Road development. The council agreed to add the Chipperfield Road Site to the Capital Programme, submit the Chipperfield scheme to the LAHF4 programme, and proceed with various procurement actions, including the appointment of a Multi-Disciplinary Design Team. The Executive also authorised a public consultation on the designs and submission of a planning application.
Council - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council meeting on 8 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the Council Tax Support Scheme, treasury management performance, corporate governance, committee appointments and motions. There was also an opportunity for councillors and members of the public to ask questions.
Decisions from Meetings
230 decisions · Page 14 of 46
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION ACQUISITION PROGRAMME
From: Executive - Wednesday 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to address the rising costs and demand for temporary accommodation, a leasehold model for acquiring up to 300 units was approved, a dedicated programme board was created, authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration for acquisitions with demonstrable financial benefits, and £1 million was allocated for transaction costs.
For Determination
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
From: Executive - Wednesday 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to approve the declarations of interest made by Councillors Bennett and Lymer.
Recommendations Approved
REPLACEMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING CONTROL CASE MANAGEMENT IT SYSTEMS
From: Executive - Wednesday 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to draw down an additional £630,050 from the Council's Technology Fund to cover increased costs associated with the replacement of Planning and Building Control case management IT systems.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 60
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 230