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Executive - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm

November 26, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Bromley Council Executive is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025 to discuss budget monitoring, the future of the library service, housing delivery, and other topics. The meeting will be held at the Bromley Civic Centre. Members of the public were able to submit questions relating to the work of the committee, up to 10 working days before the meeting.

Options Appraisal - Future of the Library Service

The Executive is scheduled to discuss a report on the future of the library service in Bromley. The Options Appraisal - Future of the Library Service document outlines several options for the future of the library service, including maintaining the status quo, reducing opening hours, and closing some libraries.

The report pack includes App. 1 - Options Appraisal, which provides further detail on the options being considered.

Budget Monitoring 2025/26

The Executive is scheduled to discuss the council's budget monitoring report for 2025/26. The Budget Monitoring Report September 2025 version 2 provides an overview of the council's financial performance, including income and expenditure, and highlights any areas of concern.

The report pack also includes Appendices September 2025-26 revised version and Appendix 7, which provide further detail on the council's financial position.

Housing Delivery Update

The Executive is scheduled to receive an update on housing delivery in Bromley. The Housing Delivery Update Report FINAL provides information on the number of new homes built in the borough, as well as progress on key housing projects.

Capital Programme Monitoring - Quarter 2 2025/26

The Executive is scheduled to discuss the council's capital programme monitoring report for the second quarter of 2025/26. The Capital Programme Monitoring EXEC Q2 2025-26 provides an overview of the council's capital projects, including progress, expenditure, and any issues or risks.

Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme

The Executive is scheduled to discuss the council tax support/reduction scheme. The Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27 outlines the proposed scheme for the upcoming financial year.

Procurement Strategy for Education Capital Works

The Executive is scheduled to discuss the procurement strategy for education capital works. The Procurement Strategy for Education Capital Works outlines the council's approach to procuring capital works for schools and other educational facilities.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorSimon Jeal
Councillor Simon Jeal  Labour Group Leader •  Labour •  Penge and Cator
Profile image for CouncillorColin Smith
Councillor Colin Smith  Leader of the Council •  Conservative •  Bickley & Sundridge
Profile image for CouncillorKate Lymer
Councillor Kate Lymer  Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Families •  Conservative •  Bickley & Sundridge
Profile image for CouncillorYvonne Bear
Councillor Yvonne Bear  Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation & Housing •  Conservative •  St Mary Cray
Profile image for CouncillorNicholas Bennett J.P.
Councillor Nicholas Bennett J.P.  Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways & Road Safety •  Conservative •  West Wickham
Profile image for CouncillorAngela Page
Councillor Angela Page  Portfolio Holder for Public Protection & Enforcement •  Conservative •  Chelsfield
Profile image for CouncillorWill Rowlands
Councillor Will Rowlands  Portfolio Holder for Environment •  Conservative •  Mottingham
Profile image for CouncillorDiane Smith
Councillor Diane Smith  Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health •  Conservative •  Kelsey and Eden Park

Topics

No topics have been identified for this meeting yet.

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 26-Nov-2025 19.00 Executive.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Wednesday 26-Nov-2025 19.00 Executive.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes Wednesday 26-Nov-2025 19.00 Executive.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes 15102025 Executive.pdf
Budget Monitoring Report September 2025.pdf
Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27.pdf
Appendices September 2025-26.pdf
Appendix 7.pdf
Capital Programme Monitoring EXEC Q2 2025-26.pdf
Options Appraisal - Future of the Library Service 18112025 Renewal Recreation and Housing Policy.pdf
App. 1 - Options Appraisal 18112025 Renewal Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scruti.pdf
Housing Delivery Update Report FINAL.pdf
Procurement Strategy for Education Capital Works 11112025 Children Education and Families Policy.pdf
Budget Monitoring Report September 2025 version 2.pdf
Appendices September 2025-26 revised version.pdf
Decisions Wednesday 26-Nov-2025 19.00 Executive.pdf