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 43 of 54

PURCHASE OF A NEW CHILDREN'S HOME

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

...to purchase a freehold property to be used as a new children's home, allocate a budget for ongoing revenue costs, and delegate authority to relevant directors to complete the purchase and procure necessary repair works, while also seeking external funding opportunities.

Recommendations Approved

CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE BROMLEY SPECIALIST STOP SMOKING SERVICE

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

...to award a four-year contract for the Bromley Specialist Stop Smoking Service to a specified service provider starting April 1st, 2025, and to delegate authority for grant allocation and contract variations to relevant officers.

Recommendations Approved

BELLEGROVE HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT - PLANNING SUBMISSION AND PROCEED TO PROCUREMENT

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

...to approve the Bellegrove Housing Development's addition to the Capital Programme, submission of planning applications, completion of pre-construction stages, delegation of procurement authority (subject to planning approval), external borrowing for financing, potential conversion of units to supported living, and progression of the scheme subject to Secretary of State direction.

Recommendations Approved

VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONTRACT EXTENSION

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

...to extend the Environmental Services Contracts with Veolia for another eight years, from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2035, and to delegate authority to relevant officers to finalize the commercial terms and execute the necessary legal agreements.

Recommendations Approved

PART 2: PURCHASE OF A NEW CHILDREN'S HOME

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

...to purchase a new children's home, agreeing to the recommendations related to the purchase.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269