Councillor Philip Read

Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 20th April, 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Bexley Council was scheduled to consider an application to vary the premises licence for The Alma pub in Sidcup. The meeting's agenda included the appointment of a chairman, apologies for absence, and declarations of interest, followed by a discussion of late business items. The primary focus was on the application to vary the licence for The Alma, which had attracted numerous representations from residents and responsible authorities.

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw extensive debate on the Council's performance and future direction, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to a motion regretting the impact of the Labour government on Bexley residents. The meeting also included discussions on the Council's budget, community safety strategy, and the appointment of a new Monitoring Officer, alongside tributes to councillors not seeking re-election.

Members' Code of Conduct Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Members' Code of Conduct Committee of Bexley Council met on Tuesday 31 March 2026 to discuss updates on complaints received under the Members' Code of Conduct and to consider the extension of the term of office for Independent Persons. The committee agreed to recommend the extension of the term of office for Independent Persons until May 2027.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 6.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Bexley Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The primary item on the agenda was a review of the premises licence for The Darjeeling, a restaurant located in Sidcup.