The Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of contract performance reports for parking services and grounds maintenance, an update on the council's environmental performance, and discussions on planned highway maintenance and electric vehicle infrastructure.

Matters Arising and Work Programme

The committee will review progress on matters arising from previous meetings and discuss the forward work programme for the year ahead. This includes identifying any changes or issues the committee wishes to scrutinise.

APCOA Performance Report

The committee is scheduled to receive the APCOA Performance Report for Year 8 (2024-25). This report will provide an update on the performance of the parking services contract with APCOA, the civil traffic and parking services supplier. APCOA is responsible for the enforcement of civil traffic and parking controls, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement, and the operation, management, and maintenance of car parks, cashless parking services, and back-office functions within Bromley.

idverde Annual Contract Performance Report

The idverde Annual Contract Performance Report for 2024/25 is scheduled for review. This report details idverde's performance against its contract for parks management and grounds maintenance services across the borough. The contract covers the management and maintenance of Bromley's parks, open spaces, and countryside sites.

Portfolio Holder Updates

Updates are expected from the Environment Portfolio Holder and the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety. These updates will provide an overview of activities and progress within their respective areas.

ECS Performance Overview - Quarter 2

The committee will receive an overview of the Environment and Community Services (ECS) performance for the second quarter of the financial year (July-September 2025). This report will detail performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with the council's corporate strategy, Making Bromley Even Better.

Information Briefings

Several reports will be presented as information briefings. These include an update on the Open Space Strategy, the Draft Budget, the Carbon Net Zero Action Plan, the Capital Monitoring Report, and a Fly Tipping Update Report.

Planned Highway Maintenance Programme

A report on the Planned Highway Maintenance Programme will be presented for pre-decision scrutiny. This report recommends a programme of planned carriageway and footway maintenance projects to be funded from existing capital budgets and Department for Transport (DfT) grant funding for the 2026/27 period.

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) in Bromley

The committee will undertake pre-decision scrutiny of a report regarding the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund. This report seeks approval to accept government funding to procure and award contracts for the provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure within Bromley. The scheme aims to increase the availability of charging points, particularly for residents without off-street parking. Bromley is partnering with the London boroughs of Bexley, Croydon, and Havering for this initiative.

Gateway 1 Proceed to Procurement: Parking Services (Executive)

A report on the Parking Services contract procurement strategy will be presented for pre-decision scrutiny. This report recommends proceeding with a joint procurement for a single parking services contract covering both Bromley and Bexley, estimated at an annual value of £4 million. This approach aims to achieve economies of scale and ensure consistent service delivery.

Policy Development Item: Partnerships for Parks

This agenda item is a policy development discussion focused on Partnerships for Parks. The report aims to inform discussions on how the council can effectively collaborate with community stakeholders to maintain the quality of the borough's green spaces, particularly in light of increasing budgetary pressures.

Contracts Register Report - Part 1

The committee will review an extract from the Contracts Register as at 1 November 2025. This report provides a snapshot of active contracts with a whole life value of £50,000 or higher, allowing for scrutiny of procurement activity and contract management.

Risk Register Update Report

An update on the Environment and Community Services Risk Register will be presented. This report details the department's key risks, their potential causes and effects, and the existing controls and further actions required to mitigate them. The register forms part of the evidence base for the Council's Annual Governance Statement.