Councillor Simon Jeal
Email: Simon.Jeal@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Special Meeting, Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 6.00 pm
The Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to discuss a report on the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4, which sets out proposals for using a £27.6m grant to reduce the cost pressures of temporary accommodation. The committee will be asked to consider the report and provide comments to the Executive.
Council - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Council of Bromley is scheduled to meet on Monday 8 December 2025, to discuss the Council Tax Support Scheme, treasury management performance, and the Code of Corporate Governance, among other items. The meeting will also include questions from the public and councillors, statements from the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holders, and Committee Chairmen, and consideration of motions.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council Pensions Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the performance of the pension fund, and to review the fund's strategic asset allocation. The committee was also expected to discuss the implications of the government's 'Fit for the Future' reforms[^2] which require the fund to transfer its assets to the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).
Executive - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council Executive met to discuss budget monitoring, capital programme adjustments, council tax support, the future of library services, housing delivery, and education capital works procurement. The Executive agreed to maintain the existing Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27 and recommended it to the Council, approved a revised Capital Programme, and agreed to seek an extension to the existing libraries service contract with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL). They also authorised the appropriation of land at Castlecombe Youth Centre Car Park for housing purposes.
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 24 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met on 24 November 2025, to discuss a range of issues including treasury management performance, updates on Biggin Hill Airport, and the corporate contract register. The committee supported recommendations related to the Insurance Fund Annual Report, Treasury Management, Capital Programme Monitoring, Payment Management System, Budget Monitoring, and the Council Tax Support Scheme. They also noted reports on matters outstanding, the forward plan, Section 106 agreements, and the corporate contract register.
Decisions from Meetings
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FUTURE HOUSING SITE PIPELINE
From: Executive - Wednesday 26 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
...to progress future housing site pipelines, specifically approving £23.7m for housing development on the Poverest Adult Education Site, initiating procurement for design and build contracts for both the Poverest and Bellegrove schemes, and delegating authority for various approvals and strategies related to these projects, subject to certain conditions and consultations.
For Determination
BASIC NEED PROGRAMME UPDATE 2025
From: Executive - Wednesday 26 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
...to address basic educational needs, the Executive agreed to update the Basic Need Programme, add new projects at four primary schools, note the upcoming High Needs Capital Provision allocation, authorize officers to deliver projects within budget, deliver schemes in line with the procurement strategy, approve relevant schemes for procurement, and authorize the Director of Education to submit planning applications.
Recommendations Approved
PART 2: BROMLEY ARCHIVE AND MUSEUM STORE
From: Executive - Wednesday 26 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
For Determination
TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 12 FEBRUARY 2025
From: Executive - Wednesday 26 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
...to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 12 February 2025.
Recommendations Approved
BUDGET MONITORING 2024/25
From: Executive - Wednesday 26 March 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
...to note the latest financial position, including a projected net overspend of £26,322k, a reduction to the General Fund balance of £22,630k, and full-year cost pressures of £31.752m, to approve the release of funding from the 2024/25 central contingency, and to refer any identified issues to individual Portfolio Holders for further action.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 98
Average per Month: 4.3
Decisions Recorded: 177