Councillor David Leaf

Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Council Cabinet Committee, consisting of Councillor Baroness O'Neill of Bexley OBE, Leader of the Council, Councillor David Leaf, Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member for Resources, and Councillor Cafer Munur, Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, was scheduled to meet on Thursday 30 October 2025. The main item for discussion was the BexleyCo Limited Business Plan 2025, which outlines the company's strategy for developing new homes across the borough. The committee was also scheduled to discuss declarations of interest and the minutes from a previous meeting.

Public Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Public Cabinet of Bexley Council convened to discuss several key strategies and reports, including the integrated performance, budget monitoring, data strategy, asset management, and sexual and reproductive health. The cabinet approved the revenue budget monitoring position for August 2025, a new data strategy, an artificial intelligence statement, an asset management strategy, and a sexual health strategy developed in collaboration with other London boroughs. Tributes were also paid to Councillor Baroness O'Neill of Bexley OBE, Leader of the Council, as this was her last meeting in the role.

Top Management Review Panel - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Top Management Review Panel of Bexley Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 24 September 2025. The meeting will cover a review of high performance indicators, and appraisal documentation for the Corporate Leadership Team. There may also be a discussion on whether to exclude the press and public from parts of the meeting.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 7.00 pm

The London Borough of Bexley Planning Committee met on 31 July 2025, considering several planning applications. The committee approved plans for a residential development at Bursted Woods despite concerns about parking and affordable housing, and also approved applications for roof tile replacements and a two-storey rear extension. However, the committee refused an application for a new dwelling on Blackhorse Road due to concerns about its design and potential parking issues.

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.