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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CAPITAL STRATEGY 2025/26 TO 2028/29 & Q3 CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING

From: Executive - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 12, 2025

...to approve the Capital Strategy for 2025/26 to 2028/29, including a revised Capital Programme with a total rephasing of £12.2m into future years, adjustments resulting in a net reduction of £481k, and the addition of £75k for a new scheme.

Recommendations Approved

COUNCIL TAX REPORT 2025/26

From: Executive - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 12, 2025

...recommendations for the 2025/26 Council Tax report were approved, including the Dedicated Schools Budget, revenue budgets, a contingency sum, levies, and the approach to reserves, while also considering the Bromley element of the Council Tax and authorising the Director of Finance to report further changes to the Council.

Recommendations Approved

GATEWAY 0: INITIAL PROCUREMENT STRATEGY FOR PROVISION OF CARE SERVICES IN EXTRA CARE HOUSING.

From: Executive - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 12, 2025

...to approve the outline procurement strategy for future care and support provision for three Extra Care Housing Schemes, with tendering in spring 2025 and new contracts commencing in August 2026.

For Determination

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Executive - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 12, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting the virtual attendance of Cllr Lymer and Cllr D. Smith and apologies for absence.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269