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.
67 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Executive - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Executive of Bromley Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 18 March 2026, with a key item on the agenda being the proposed acquisition of social housing in Orpington. The meeting will also address the council's budget monitoring for the 2025/26 financial year and the allocation of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Pensions Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 3 March 2026 was set to review the performance of the Bromley Pension Fund in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and consider the outcomes of the 2025 triennial actuarial valuation. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the appointment of a new member to the Local Pension Board.
Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Bromley met on Thursday 26 February 2026 to approve the 2026/27 Council Tax, a new Capital Strategy, and the annual Pay Award. Key decisions included setting the Council Tax with a 2.99% increase in the general rate and a 2% increase in the Adult Social Care Precept, approving a £15 million increase to the Capital Programme, and implementing a 4.45% pay rise for council staff.
Decisions from Meetings
230 decisions · Page 37 of 46
BUDGET MONITORING 2024/25
From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024
...to note the latest financial position, including a projected net overspend of £22,259k, a reduction to the General Fund balance of £19,897k, full year cost pressures of £26.051m, to agree to release funding from the 2024/25 central contingency, and to identify issues for Portfolio Holders to address.
Recommendations Approved
ACADEMY INFORMATION SYSTEM
From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024
...to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Exchequer to enter a new contract for the Academy Information System until 31st March 2030, at an estimated cost of £885k over 5 years.
For Determination
CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING - QUARTER 2 2024/25
From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024
...to note the contents of the Capital Programme Monitoring report for Quarter 2 2024/25, including a rephasing of £11.6m, and to agree to a revised Capital Programme with several amendments, including increases for various schemes and the addition of funding for treescapes and river restoration, while also noting requests for additional funding for housing and a children's home.
Recommendations Approved
CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE BROMLEY SPECIALIST STOP SMOKING SERVICE
From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024
...to award a four-year contract for the Bromley Specialist Stop Smoking Service to a specified service provider starting April 1st, 2025, and to delegate authority for grant allocation and contract variations to relevant officers.
Recommendations Approved
PURCHASE OF A NEW CHILDREN'S HOME
From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024
...to purchase a freehold property to be used as a new children's home, allocate a budget for ongoing revenue costs, and delegate authority to relevant directors to complete the purchase and procure necessary repair works, while also seeking external funding opportunities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 67
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 230