Simon Jeal - Councillor for Bromley (Penge and Cator)

Councillor Simon Jeal

Labour Penge and Cator Labour Group Leader

Email: Simon.Jeal@bromley.gov.uk

Council: Bromley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Executive (Guest) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) General Purposes and Licensing Committee Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member) Chief Executive Annual Review Panel (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Appointment Panel Audit and Risk Management Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee Development Control Committee Schools' Forum

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.30 pm

February 12, 2026, 1:30 pm
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

The Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 February 2026. The meeting agenda includes a review of the draft budget for the portfolio, updates on housing management contract performance, and the adoption of a new Statement of Community Involvement.

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
Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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 met to discuss a proposal to submit the Chipperfield Road scheme to the Local Authority Housing Fund 4 programme (LAHF). The committee agreed to support the recommendations outlined in report HPR2025/058, which aims to deliver permanent measures to reduce the burdens and cost pressures of temporary accommodation. The proposals include building 123 affordable homes and a new gymnastics centre for the Bromley Valley Gymnastics Club (BVGC).

December 11, 2025

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: 102

Average per Month: 4.1

Decisions Recorded: 177