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 44 of 54

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

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

...to approve the recommendations, as indicated by the absence of any listed content or specific decisions beyond noting apologies for absence.

Recommendations Approved

MICROSOFT LICENCE RENEWAL

From: Executive - Wednesday 16 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 16, 2024

...to approve the procurement of a three-year Microsoft Office License Agreement, increase the IT Services revenue budget to cover the costs, and utilize the current IT service provider BT through the LPP framework, with delegated authority for an alternative procurement route if necessary.

Recommendations Approved

WICKHAM COURT FARM - BATTERY STORAGE PROPOSALS

From: Executive - Wednesday 16 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 16, 2024

...any further progress on the battery storage proposals for Wickham Court Farm be declined, emphasizing that the Green Belt in Bromley is not for development.

Recommendations Approved

UPDATE ON DEDICATED SCHOOLS GRANT (DSG) DEFICIT RECOVERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (DRMP)

From: Executive - Wednesday 16 October 2024 7.00 pm - October 16, 2024

...the Executive of Bromley endorsed the draft Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Deficit Recovery Management Plan and delegated authority to the Director of Education, in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Portfolio for Children, Education and Families, to progress proposed additional mitigations.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269