Mark Smith - Councillor for Bromley (Chislehurst)

Councillor Mark Smith

Chislehurst Matters Chislehurst Chislehurst Matters Group Leader

Email: Mark.Smith3@bromley.gov.uk

Council: Bromley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Development Control Committee (Committee Member) Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee (Guest) Council (Committee Member) Chief Executive Annual Review Panel (Committee Member) Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 Appointment Panel Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 Standards Committee (Guest) Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 Plans Sub-Committee No. 4 Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee General Purposes and Licensing Committee Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 9 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 09, 2026, 7:00 pm
Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 19 January 2026 focused on the Council's financial strategy, transformation programme, and efforts to support small businesses. Key decisions included noting the draft budget and financial strategy, supporting the progress of the transformation programme, and recommending further promotion of Bromley-based businesses. The committee also discussed the issue of empty homes and reviewed the corporate risk register.

January 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Bromley Council meeting on 8 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the Council Tax Support Scheme, treasury management performance, corporate governance, committee appointments and motions. There was also an opportunity for councillors and members of the public to ask questions.

December 08, 2025
Development Control Committee Committee Member

Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm

The Bromley Council Development Control Committee met on 27 November 2025, and approved the recommendation to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the West Wickham Leisure Centre subject to a legal agreement. The committee also noted updates on planning appeals, councillor planning application call-ins, planning enforcement actions, and HPR planning KPIs[^2].

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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(25/03745/FPA) - WEST WICKHAM LEISURE CENTRE, STATION ROAD, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0PY

From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm - November 27, 2025

Recommendations Approved

HPR PLANNING KPIS

From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm - November 27, 2025

Recommendations Approved

COUNCILLOR PLANNING APPLICATION 'CALL INS'

From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm - November 27, 2025

...to note the report providing information on Councillor 'call-ins' for planning applications to be considered at a committee.

For Determination

PLANNING APPEALS UPDATE

From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm - November 27, 2025

...to note the report on the Council's planning appeal performance for FY 2024/2025, the resource implications of defending planning inquiries, and upcoming procedural changes at the Planning Inspectorate.

For Determination

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 2 OCTOBER 2025

From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm - November 27, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 64