Kate Lymer - Councillor for Bromley (Bickley & Sundridge)

Councillor Kate Lymer

Conservative Bickley & Sundridge Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Families

Email: Kate.Lymer@bromley.gov.uk

Council: Bromley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Development Control Committee (Committee Member) Executive (Vice-Chairman, Vice-Chair, in the Chair) Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (ex-Officio) Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (ex-Officio, Guest) Chief Executive Annual Review Panel (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

69 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Executive Vice-Chairman

Executive - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Bromley Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda included updates on national and local initiatives related to religious education, a review of collective worship guidance, and the crucial task of approving the revised Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education.

January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee ex-Officio

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for 2026/27, an update on the DSG deficit recovery plan, and the grant allocation for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Members will also scrutinise the draft budget for the Children, Education and Families portfolio for 2026/27, receive an annual update on the Youth Justice Service, and review the department's risk register.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive Vice-Chairman

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.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Guest

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.

January 19, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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TRANSFORMING BROMLEY: COMMUNITY VISION NURSERY PART 1 (PUBLIC) REPORT

From: Executive - Wednesday 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to outsource the Community Vision Nursery via a concession contract, commence formal consultation on the proposal, and delegate authority to the Director of Education to determine and implement the procurement route.

For Determination

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Executive - Wednesday 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to approve the apologies for absence at the Executive of Bromley Council meeting held on Wednesday 25 June 2025.

Recommendations Approved

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

DANGEROUS STRUCTURE - CROYDON ROAD SE20

From: Executive - Wednesday 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to address the dangerous condition of buildings at 164-168 Croydon Road SE20, the Executive noted the potential emergency spending authorized by Chief Officers and approved drawing revenue costs from the 2025/26 central contingency sum to offset expenses until cost recovery.

Recommendations Approved

WATER RESTORATION FUND - KESTON PONDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

From: Executive - Wednesday 25 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to approve the addition of £248,853 from the Water Restoration Fund to the Capital Programme to support the Keston Ponds Development Project.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269