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 of Bromley Council was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for 2026/27, including its deficit recovery plan, and the allocation of funding for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. The committee was also set to review updates on basic needs provision, the draft budget for the Children, Education and Families portfolio for 2026/27, and the annual performance of the Youth Justice Service. Additionally, the Children, Education and Families Risk Register, contracts register, and performance reporting dataset were on the agenda.

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 47 of 54

TRANSFORMING BROMLEY 2024-28

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to note the report and appended Transforming Bromley 2024-2028 document.

Recommendations Approved

CHURCHILL THEATRE - DEVELOPMENT

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the disposal of properties related to the Churchill Theatre to Bidder 1 on a 999-year lease, with delegated authority to finalize terms and legal agreements, and to proceed with alternative bidders if necessary.

Recommendations Approved

CONTRACT EXTENSION - NURSING HOME CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE BLOCK CONTRACT

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to formally extend the Mission Care Nursing Care block contract for nursing home care for older people for three years, from January 2, 2025, to January 1, 2028, at an estimated cost of £12.4 million, and to increase the weekly cost of nursing beds for new placements from January 2, 2025.

For Determination

PROCEEDING TO PROCUREMENT: BLOCK CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to delegate authority to Chief Officers, with Portfolio Holder agreement, for procuring and awarding block contracts up to £1m per annum per provider within specific departments for a maximum of two years, subject to bi-annual reporting and potential rescission by the Executive.

Recommendations Approved

BROMLEY CENTRAL LIBRARY RELOCATION NEXT STEPS

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the next steps for relocating Bromley Central Library and Bromley Historic Collections to the former Topshop site, including planning applications, procurement for design and build works, decanting the current library, bidding for grants, delegating authority for legal documents, recruiting an additional officer, and recommending a budget increase to Full Council.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 269