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.

70 meetings · Page 1 of 14

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 met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss the draft budget for the upcoming financial year, progress on the council's transformation programme, and housing schemes. Key decisions included the agreement of the initial draft 2026/27 budget, endorsement of significant savings targets from the transformation programme, and approval for the award of a main construction contract for the Beckenham Housing Scheme.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

269 decisions · Page 40 of 54

PART 2: VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONTRACT EXTENSION

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to agree to the recommendations regarding the Veolia Environmental Services contract extension.

Recommendations Approved

MEMBER AND OFFICER INDEMNITY

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to defer consideration of the Member and Officer Indemnity report until Spring 2025 and refer it back to the Executive, Resources and Contracts PDS Committee for scrutiny before a decision is made.

Recommendations Approved

HOUSING ASSISTANCE POLICY (APPROVAL TO ADOPT NEW POLICY)

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to approve the draft Housing Assistance Policy.

For Determination

ADULT SERVICES TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME - ADULT SOCIAL CARE WORKFORCE STRATEGY 2024 TO 2028

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to note and agree the Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy 2024 to 2028 as part of the Adult Services Transformation Programme.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269