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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BROMLEY NORTH HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE AND AWARD OF WORKS CONTRACT

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

...to approve a £6.2m supplementary capital estimate for the Bromley North Housing Project, revise the scheme's financing, note further recommendations regarding the works contract award, approve a tenure change for Block 02 to affordable housing, and note that the scheme's progression is subject to a Secretary of State Direction regarding the Housing Revenue Account.

For Determination

HOMES FOR UKRAINE

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

...to note the contents of the report regarding current activities under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Recommendations Approved

TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 27 NOVEMBER 2024 AND 9 DECEMBER 2024

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

...to confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 27 November 2024 and 9 December 2024.

Recommendations Approved

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

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

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no apologies for absence.

Recommendations Approved

QUESTIONS

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

...to approve the recommendations related to a question for written reply.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269