Councillor Kate Lymer

Development Control Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7.30 pm

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.

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.

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.

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.