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.

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Executive Vice-Chairman

Executive - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Executive of Bromley Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to consider a range of important reports. Key topics for discussion include the Council Tax report for 2026/27, the Capital Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, and an update on the Basic Need programme.

February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
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) meeting was scheduled to cover updates on religious education, national and local initiatives, and the development of the Agreed Syllabus. Key discussions were expected to include the review of collective worship guidance, national updates from NASACRE, and local events such as the Interfaith Calendar Competition and the Jewish Living Exhibition.

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

Decisions from Meetings

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PART 2: WELFARE FUND - ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD GOODS REPORT

From: Executive - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025

...to move the consideration of the Welfare Fund - Essential Household Goods Report to Part 1 of the meeting agenda.

For Determination

DRAFT BUDGET 2025/26 AND UPDATE ON THE COUNCIL'S FINANCIAL STRATEGY

From: Executive - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025

...to approve the initial draft 2025/26 budget, refer it to relevant committees, note financial projections and uncertainties, increase certain rent levels by 2.7%, delegate the schools' budget setting, note the schools grant deficit recovery plan, agree a contribution to the London Boroughs Grant Committee, note consultation outcomes and the local government financial settlement, and acknowledge the budget gap and impact of decisions on future projections.

Recommendations Approved

CRYSTAL PALACE PARK REGENERATION PLAN UPDATE AND AWARD OF MAIN WORKS CONTRACT

From: Executive - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025

...to award the main works contract for Phase 1 of the Crystal Palace Park Regeneration Plan to either the first or second placed bidder, increase the Capital Budget to £27,702,284, approve applying for and accepting grants for the works, and delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services to authorise land appropriation and sign legal documentation related to planning purposes.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269