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 42 of 54

TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 16 OCTOBER 2024

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

...to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 16 October 2024.

Recommendations Approved

HOMELESSNESS AND ROUGH SLEEPING STRATEGY 2025-2030

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

...to authorize an 8-week public consultation on the draft Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030, after which a finalized strategy and action plan will be presented to the Executive for approval.

For Determination

BUDGET MONITORING 2024/25

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

...to note the latest financial position, including a projected net overspend of £22,259k, a reduction to the General Fund balance of £19,897k, full year cost pressures of £26.051m, to agree to release funding from the 2024/25 central contingency, and to identify issues for Portfolio Holders to address.

Recommendations Approved

ACADEMY INFORMATION SYSTEM

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

...to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Exchequer to enter a new contract for the Academy Information System until 31st March 2030, at an estimated cost of £885k over 5 years.

For Determination

CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING - QUARTER 2 2024/25

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

...to note the contents of the Capital Programme Monitoring report for Quarter 2 2024/25, including a rephasing of £11.6m, and to agree to a revised Capital Programme with several amendments, including increases for various schemes and the addition of funding for treescapes and river restoration, while also noting requests for additional funding for housing and a children's home.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269