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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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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 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.

December 11, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Bromley is scheduled to meet to discuss the Council Tax Support Scheme, treasury management performance, and the code of corporate governance. They will also consider committee appointments and motions, as well as address questions from the public and council members. The meeting will begin with prayers.

December 08, 2025
Pensions Committee Committee Member

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).

December 02, 2025
Executive Guest

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.

November 26, 2025
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

November 24, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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BELLEGROVE HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT - PLANNING SUBMISSION AND PROCEED TO PROCUREMENT

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to approve the Bellegrove Housing Development's addition to the Capital Programme, submission of planning applications, completion of pre-construction stages, delegation of procurement authority (subject to planning approval), external borrowing for financing, potential conversion of units to supported living, and progression of the scheme subject to Secretary of State direction.

Recommendations Approved

PURCHASE OF A NEW CHILDREN'S HOME

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to purchase a freehold property to be used as a new children's home, allocate a budget for ongoing revenue costs, and delegate authority to relevant directors to complete the purchase and procure necessary repair works, while also seeking external funding opportunities.

Recommendations Approved

CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE BROMLEY SPECIALIST STOP SMOKING SERVICE

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to award a four-year contract for the Bromley Specialist Stop Smoking Service to a specified service provider starting April 1st, 2025, and to delegate authority for grant allocation and contract variations to relevant officers.

Recommendations Approved

CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING - QUARTER 2 2024/25

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to note the contents of the Capital Programme Monitoring report for Quarter 2 2024/25, including a rephasing of £11.6m, and to agree to a revised Capital Programme with several amendments, including increases for various schemes and the addition of funding for treescapes and river restoration, while also noting requests for additional funding for housing and a children's home.

Recommendations Approved

ACADEMY INFORMATION SYSTEM

From: Executive - Wednesday 27 November 2024 7.00 pm - November 27, 2024

...to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Exchequer to enter a new contract for the Academy Information System until 31st March 2030, at an estimated cost of £885k over 5 years.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 98

Average per Month: 4.3

Decisions Recorded: 177