Councillor Janice Ward-Wilson

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Licensing Committee convened to discuss several key issues, including a proposed change to the temporary events licence fee for the Bexleyheath Broadway Business Improvement District (BID), aimed at boosting the town centre's economy, and to review the annual performance of the Licensing Partnership. The committee approved the 6-month event licence for the Bexleyheath BID, and they also reviewed licensing activities determined under delegated powers, and received updates on licensing enforcement and the Licensing Partnership's annual performance.

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.

Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 7.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting.

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.

SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group was scheduled to meet on 22 July 2025, to discuss the progress of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Priority Action Plan, and to review the sub-group's work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to cover actions arising from the previous meeting, and a general update on SEND improvements in Bexley.