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.

101 meetings · Page 1 of 21

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
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
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

Decisions from Meetings

177 decisions · Page 35 of 36

CHURCHILL THEATRE - DEVELOPMENT

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the disposal of properties related to the Churchill Theatre to Bidder 1 on a 999-year lease, with delegated authority to finalize terms and legal agreements, and to proceed with alternative bidders if necessary.

Recommendations Approved

CONTRACT EXTENSION - NURSING HOME CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE BLOCK CONTRACT

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to formally extend the Mission Care Nursing Care block contract for nursing home care for older people for three years, from January 2, 2025, to January 1, 2028, at an estimated cost of £12.4 million, and to increase the weekly cost of nursing beds for new placements from January 2, 2025.

For Determination

BROMLEY CENTRAL LIBRARY RELOCATION NEXT STEPS

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the next steps for relocating Bromley Central Library and Bromley Historic Collections to the former Topshop site, including planning applications, procurement for design and build works, decanting the current library, bidding for grants, delegating authority for legal documents, recruiting an additional officer, and recommending a budget increase to Full Council.

For Determination

PROCEEDING TO PROCUREMENT: BLOCK CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to delegate authority to Chief Officers, with Portfolio Holder agreement, for procuring and awarding block contracts up to £1m per annum per provider within specific departments for a maximum of two years, subject to bi-annual reporting and potential rescission by the Executive.

Recommendations Approved

PART 2: SITE G - CHURCHILL QUARTER OPTIONS REPORT

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 101

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 177