Councillor Geraldene Lucia-Hennis

Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss strengthening the voice of children in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services, the Bexley S.H.I.E.L.D. annual report, the youth justice strategic plan, and a six-month update on recommendations for a safety valve programme[^1]. The committee also reviewed its work programme for the coming year.

Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Keep Britain Tidy survey results, housing services, and grounds maintenance. The committee noted improvements in street cleansing standards and heard about the council's work to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation. Members also discussed a new grounds maintenance contract and its implications.

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.

Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss fostering initiatives, education issues, national reforms, and the committee's work programme. The committee heard from foster carers about the Fostering Together programme, discussed school place planning and pupil exclusions, received an update on national reforms for children's services and education, and agreed to re-establish the Joint SEND Priority Action Plan Sub-Group.