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

Development Control Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Development Control Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7.30 pm

February 05, 2026, 7:30 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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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Executive - Wednesday 26 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

BASIC NEED PROGRAMME UPDATE 2025

From: Executive - Wednesday 26 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025

...to address basic educational needs, the Executive agreed to update the Basic Need Programme, add new projects at four primary schools, note the upcoming High Needs Capital Provision allocation, authorize officers to deliver projects within budget, deliver schemes in line with the procurement strategy, approve relevant schemes for procurement, and authorize the Director of Education to submit planning applications.

Recommendations Approved

HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT FUND

From: Executive - Wednesday 26 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025

...to utilise the £3,292,087.58 Household Support Fund allocation for April 2025 to March 2026, delegating final changes to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration in consultation with relevant Portfolio Holders, to support vulnerable households with essential costs.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269