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Weekly updates
Bromley Council: Pension Board Postponed, Health & Wellbeing Update
This week, the Bromley Council had a relatively quiet schedule with two meetings, one of which was postponed, and the other without an available transcript.
Local Pension Board Meeting: Postponed
The Local Pension Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 25 June 2024, was postponed. You can find more details about the meeting here.
Health and Wellbeing Board Meeting
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday, 27 June 2024. Unfortunately, no video or transcript of this meeting has been provided. For more information, you can visit the meeting page here.
Understanding Bromley Council Meetings
For those who are new to following Bromley Council's activities, here's a brief overview of the two types of meetings mentioned:
Local Pension Board
The Local Pension Board is responsible for assisting the council in ensuring the administration of the pension scheme is efficient and compliant with regulations. This board typically reviews the performance of the pension fund, addresses issues related to pension administration, and ensures transparency and good governance.
Health and Wellbeing Board
The Health and Wellbeing Board aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents. It brings together leaders from the local health and care system to work collaboratively on strategies and initiatives that address public health challenges, reduce health inequalities, and promote integrated care services.
How Local Government Works
Local councils in the UK, such as Bromley Council, are responsible for providing a range of services to their communities. These include education, transport, planning, fire and public safety, social care, libraries, waste management, and trading standards. Councils are composed of elected councillors who make decisions on behalf of the local community.
Committees and Boards
Councils operate through various committees and boards, each focusing on specific areas of local governance. For example:
- Planning Committees oversee local development and ensure it aligns with planning policies.
- Finance Committees manage the council's budget and financial policies.
- Health and Wellbeing Boards focus on public health and social care.
Get Involved
Residents are encouraged to get involved by attending council meetings, participating in consultations, or contacting their local councillors with concerns and suggestions. Engaging with local governance helps ensure that the community's needs and priorities are addressed.
Stay tuned for more updates on Bromley Council's activities and decisions in future emails.
Recent meetings
Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 29 May 2025 7.00 pm
9 attendees, 20 documents, 0 media files
Pensions Committee - Wednesday 28 May 2025 7.00 pm
14 attendees, 12 documents, 0 media files
Special Meeting, Development Control Committee - Tuesday 27 May 2025 7.30 pm
19 attendees, 6 documents, 0 media files
General Purposes and Licensing Committee - Thursday 22 May 2025 7.00 pm
17 attendees, 13 documents, 0 media files
Executive - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.00 pm
10 attendees, 18 documents, 0 media files
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 May 2025 7.00 pm
16 attendees, 12 documents, 0 media files
Special Meeting, General Purposes and Licensing Committee - Wednesday 14 May 2025 6.30 pm
15 attendees, 3 documents, 0 media files
Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 6.30 pm
58 attendees, 11 documents, 0 media files
Special Meeting, Development Control Committee - Wednesday 14 May 2025 6.30 pm
16 attendees, 3 documents, 0 media files
Special Meeting, Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 14 May 2025 6.30 pm
14 attendees, 3 documents, 0 media files
Upcoming meetings
RRH PDS Information Briefing, Information Briefings - Tuesday 3 June 2025 7.00 pm
Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 3 June 2025 7.00 pm
Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 June 2025 7.00 pm
Audit and Risk Management Committee - Thursday 5 June 2025 7.00 pm
Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10 June 2025 7.00 pm
ECS Information Briefing, Information Briefings - Tuesday 10 June 2025 7.00 pm
Development Control Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.30 pm