Councillor Sophie Dunbar

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for 2026/27, an update on the DSG deficit recovery plan, and the grant allocation for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Members will also scrutinise the draft budget for the Children, Education and Families portfolio for 2026/27, receive an annual update on the Youth Justice Service, and review the department's risk register.

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Bromley Council Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 met on Thursday 11 December 2025, and approved applications for building works at Spring Lodge, Elizabeth Way, Orpington; 12 Crossley Close, Biggin Hill; 21 Lynwood Grove, Orpington; 23 Oakfield Lane, Keston; and 153-155 High Street, Penge. A decision on an application concerning 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill was deferred.

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.

Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee of Bromley Council scheduled a meeting to discuss public safety, environmental issues, and budget concerns. The agenda included updates on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), a mortuary contract, budget monitoring, planning enforcement, fly-tipping, and the Safer Bromley Partnership. A key focus was to be a deep dive into the council's neighbourhood enforcement services.

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of Bromley Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programme monitoring, the Education Commissioning Plan, and the annual reports from the Independent Reviewing Officer and the Local Authority Designated Officer. The meeting was also scheduled to include a portfolio holder update, a review of matters outstanding, and a forward work programme.