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Executive - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
June 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm Executive View on council websiteSummary
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The Executive of Bromley Council met on Wednesday 24 June 2026, approving recommendations across a range of key areas including financial outturns, procurement strategies for essential services, and the extension of vital community mental health support. Significant decisions were made regarding the tendering for insurance policies, passenger transport frameworks, and supported living services, alongside the approval of the Keston Ponds Project budget and the publication of the Adult Services Care Quality Commission report.
Corporate Peer Review
The Executive noted the outcome of the Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge, which took place in March 2026. The review provided a positive assessment of Bromley Council, highlighting its status as a high-performing organisation with strong leadership, a positive culture, and sound financial management. The report acknowledged the Council's track record of delivering value for money and strong outcomes for residents. However, it also identified key challenges, including financial sustainability and demand pressures, and recommended evolving the transformation approach, enhancing digital capabilities, and refreshing the Corporate Strategy. The Executive endorsed the proposed action plan responding to the peer recommendations.
Provisional Final Outturn 2025/2026
The Executive considered the provisional revenue outturn for the 2025/26 financial year. The report indicated no overall net movement in general fund balances, with variations in portfolio budgets primarily arising from additional growth and cost pressures. Significant savings were realised through an increase in interest on balances, the release of central contingency sums, and a balance sheet review. The Executive approved requests for carry forwards, changes to the central contingency sum, and transfers to earmarked reserves for IT Innovation, Revenue Collection, and Elections.
Capital Outturn Report 2025/2026
The Executive received the final capital outturn report for 2025/26, which detailed capital expenditure of £93.5 million against a final approved budget of £101.3 million, resulting in a net variation of Cr £7.8 million. Slippage was noted across several portfolios, primarily due to project delays. The Executive approved an increase in the Capital Programme budget for the Keston Ponds Project by £363,123, funded by the Green Roots Fund, and delegated authority for the award of the works contract.
Proceed to Procurement - Insurance Policies
Approval was granted to re-tender the Council's insurance policies, with new policies set to commence on 1 May 2027. The contract will be for five years with an option to extend for a further three years, with an estimated annual value of £1.2 million and a whole life value of £10.7 million. The Director of Finance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, was delegated authority to decide on appropriate excess and stop-loss levels following an actuarial review of the Insurance Fund.
Gateway 1 - Permission to Tender for a Children and Adults Passenger Transport Framework
The Executive approved proceeding to procurement for a new Passenger Transport Service framework. This will be an eight-year call-off contract commencing September 2027, with an estimated annual value of £20 million and a whole life value of £160 million. The framework will be an open model, allowing for new providers to join throughout its lifetime, offering flexibility in meeting the transport needs of both children and adults.
Gateway 1 - Permission to Tender for an Independent Fostering Agency Framework
Authority was granted to procure a new Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework for children looked after. This closed framework will run for four years, commencing December 2026, with an estimated annual value of £7.16 million and a total estimated value of £29 million over the term. The framework will be divided into six needs-led categories to ensure appropriate and cost-effective placements for children.
Gateway 1: Permission to Proceed to Procurement for Supported Living
Approval was given to proceed with the procurement of a new care provider for supported living services at 109 and 111 Masons Hill and 18 and 19 Century Way. The contract will be for an initial term of five years with a three-year extension option, commencing 26 January 2027. The estimated annual value is £1.2 million, with a whole life contract value of £9.6 million. This procurement is necessary as the current provider has declined to extend their contract.
Mental Health Community Services Partnership Agreement Extension
The Executive authorised the extension of the partnership agreement with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust for a further two years, continuing their role as the lead provider of Adult Mental Health Social Work Services. This extension, estimated to cost £3.8 million over the two-year period up to November 2028, aims to allow more time for Oxleas to achieve full compliance with the Care Act 2014 and for the Council to make alternative arrangements if necessary. The pooled budget provision was also agreed.
Gateway Report 0-19 Children's Public Health Service
Permission was granted to re-procure the 0-19 Public Health Nursing services through a competitive tender process under the Provider Selection Regime. The new contract will be for five years, commencing 1st October 2027, with an estimated annual value of £5.080 million and a whole life value of £25.4 million. This reprocurement is necessary due to the expiry of the current contract and the need to align the service with updated national guidance and local population needs.
Publication of the Adult Services Care Quality Commission Report
The Executive noted the outcome of the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) assurance assessment of Bromley Council's Adult Social Care services, which resulted in an overall rating of 'Requires Improvement'. The report highlighted areas of strength and areas needing development, many of which are already being addressed by the Council. The Council has requested a review of the CQC's assessment process due to concerns about factual inaccuracies and procedural inconsistencies, although the CQC has declined this request and republished the original report.
Keston Ponds Project
Executive approval was given to increase the Capital Programme budget for the Keston Ponds Project by £363,123, bringing the total budget to £611,976. This additional funding is secured through the Green Roots Fund and will support an initial package of works. Authority was also delegated to the Director of Environment and Public Protection to award the works contract, contingent upon the tender remaining within the £2.5 million approved cap.
Consideration of Any Other Issues Referred from the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee
No additional items were referred from the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.
Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Executive resolved that the press and public be excluded during the consideration of exempt items due to the likely disclosure of exempt information.
Exempt Minutes of the Meeting Held on 18 March 2026
The exempt minutes of the meeting held on 18 March 2026 were approved as a correct record.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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PERMISSION TO TENDER FOR AN INDEPENDENT FOSTERING AGENCY
For DeterminationThe Executive decided to approve proceeding to procurement for a new Independent Fostering Agency Framework for Children Looked After. This decision was made on 24th June 2026. The framework will be for a four-year period commencing on 1 December 2026, with an estimated value of £7.16 million per annum.
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QUESTIONS
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive approved recommendations on 24/06/2026. This included one question for oral reply and two for written reply.
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GATEWAY 1: PERMISSION TO PROCEED TO PROCUREMENT FOR SUPPORTED LIVING
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council decided to proceed to procurement for supported living services. This decision was made on 24 June 2026. The decision agreed to retender the service for a new care provider for four locations, with an initial contract term of five years and a three-year extension option.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive approved recommendations on 24/06/2026. No formal decision text was provided.
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GATEWAY REPORT 0-19 CHILDREN'S PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve the commencement of a tender process for the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service. This decision was made on 24/06/2026. The tender process is for a five-year contract commencing 1st October 2027, with an estimated annual value of £5.080m.
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PROVISIONAL FINAL OUTTURN 2025/2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council approved the provisional final outturn for the 2025/2026 financial year on 24 June 2026. This included approving requests for carry forwards, agreeing changes to the central contingency sum, and agreeing transfers to earmarked reserves for IT Innovation, Revenue Collection, and Elections.
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KESTON PONDS PROJECT
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 decided to withdraw the application on 18/06/2026.
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TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 18 MARCH 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council approved the minutes of the meeting held on 18 March 2026. The Executive also noted the latest financial position, a projected net overspend on services of £16,156k, and agreed to the acquisition of 40 new build residential units for social housing. Additionally, the Executive approved the allocation and distribution of the Crisis and Resilience Fund, awarded contracts for highway maintenance, and agreed to develop a passenger transport services strategy. The Executive also agreed to award a contract for the provision of a Learning Disability Complex Needs Day Service.
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EXEMPT MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 18 MARCH 2026
Recommendations Approved -
CAPITAL OUTTURN REPORT 2025/2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive approved the capital outturn report for 2025/26 and a supplementary capital estimate of £363k for the Keston Pond Project. The report noted that capital expenditure was £93.5m against a budget of £101.3m, resulting in a net variation of £7.8m.
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PROCEED TO PROCUREMENT - INSURANCE POLICIES
For DeterminationThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 decided to approve the removal of an existing air handling unit and the installation of replacement plant at 23 Westmoreland Place, Bromley. This decision was made on 21/05/2026. The approved replacement plant will reduce noise emissions and improve the existing system.
The Executive decided to approve the re-tender of council insurance policies for a five-year period with an option to extend for a further three years. This decision was made on 22nd June 2026. The estimated total value of the policies over eight years is £10.7m.
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PUBLICATION OF THE ADULT SERVICES CARE QUALITY COMMISSION REPORT
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council approved recommendations regarding the publication of the Adult Services Care Quality Commission report on 24/06/2026. The council will strengthen oversight of delivery and outcomes, realign resources for change management, and focus on ensuring consistently positive resident experiences.
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MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT EXTENSION
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council decided to extend the partnership agreement with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust for two years. This decision was made on 24/06/2026. The agreement continues Oxleas' role as the lead provider of Adult Mental Health Social Work Services.
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CORPORATE PEER REVIEW
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council approved recommendations from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge on 24 June 2026. The council will address its reliance on reserves to balance the budget, evolve its transformation programme, and unlock opportunities from digital transformation.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Recommendations ApprovedExecutive approved recommendations on 24/06/2026.
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CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER ISSUES REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE, RESOURCES AND CONTRACTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
Recommendations ApprovedExecutive approved recommendations on 24/06/2026.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ACCESS TO INFORMATION) (VARIATION) ORDER 2006 AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive agreed to move to Part 2 on 24/06/2026.
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PERMISSION TO TENDER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TRANSPORT FRAMEWORK
For DeterminationThe Executive decided on 24 June 2026 to approve proceeding to procurement for a passenger transport service framework. This framework will provide passenger transport services for adults and children for an eight-year period commencing September 2027. The estimated annual value is £20 million, with a whole life value of £160 million.
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