The General Purposes and Licensing Committee of Bromley Council is scheduled to meet on 12 November 2025. The agenda includes the annual complaints report, the teacher pay policy, arrangements for the 2026 local council elections, and a draft member induction programme. Also on the agenda is the Code of Corporate Governance, appointment to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee, the work programme, and minutes from previous Licensing Sub-Committee meetings.

Annual Complaints Report

The committee will be presented with the Annual Complaints Report 2024-25, along with a cover letter. The report provides an overview of complaints received by the council and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO). The report includes:

• The number of complaints received
• The types of complaints received
• How the complaints were handled
• Lessons learned from the complaints

2026 Local Council Elections

The committee is scheduled to discuss the proposed arrangements for the 2026 local council elections. The Elections Report outlines the necessary preparations, including:

• Timetable for the elections
• Polling station arrangements
• Staffing requirements
• Voter registration
• Postal voting and proxy voting procedures

Teacher Pay Policy 2025/26

The Teacher Pay Report outlines the proposed teacher pay policy for centrally based staff for the 2025/26 academic year. This policy covers teachers who are employed directly by the council, rather than by individual schools. The report is expected to include details on:

• Pay scales and progression
• Allowances and benefits
• Performance-related pay
• The application of national pay awards

Draft Member Induction Programme 2026

The committee will consider a draft member induction programme for 2026. This programme is designed to provide new councillors with the information and skills they need to perform their roles effectively. The Induction Programme 2026 is expected to cover topics such as:

• The council's constitution and procedures
• The roles and responsibilities of councillors
• The council's key policies and priorities
• Code of conduct
• Financial regulations
• Planning processes

Code of Corporate Governance

The committee is scheduled to review the Code of Corporate Governance. The Code of Corporate Governance sets out the principles and practices that guide the council's decision-making and operations. It aims to ensure that the council is transparent, accountable, and effective in its use of public resources. The report pack includes both the Code of Corporate Governance and the Draft Code of Corporate Governance 2025.

Rights of Way Sub-Committee: Appointment

The committee will discuss the appointment of members to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee. This sub-committee is responsible for dealing with matters relating to public rights of way¹ in the borough.

Work Programme and Matters Outstanding

The committee will review its work programme and consider any outstanding items. This is a standard item on the agenda of most council committees, ensuring that the committee's work is progressing effectively.

Licensing Sub-Committee Minutes

The committee is scheduled to note the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee meetings held on 23 June, 4 August, 12 August and 5 September 2025. These minutes provide a record of the decisions taken by the sub-committee on licensing matters.