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Executive - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
September 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm Executive View on council websiteSummary
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The Executive meeting on Wednesday 16 September 2026 addressed a range of significant financial and service delivery matters, approving a projected net overspend on services of £4,556k for the 2026/27 financial year and agreeing amendments to the Capital Programme totalling a net reduction of £11,286k. Key decisions also included proceeding with the procurement for an advisory partner to support the transformation of services for Working Age Adults, the establishment of Opportunity Bromley Ltd as an independent arm's length company, and the extension of the Parks Management and Grounds Maintenance contract with idverde Ltd.
Budget Monitoring 2026-2027
The Executive considered the latest budget monitoring position for 2026/27, noting a projected net overspend on services of £4,556k based on information as at June 2026. This projected overspend is forecast to lead to a reduction in the General Fund balance of £3,082k. The unmitigated full-year impact of this overspend is £2,195k. The Executive agreed to release funding from the 2026/27 central contingency to address some of these pressures. The report highlighted pressures in Adult Social Care, particularly in relation to care placements and staffing, and in Children's Social Care, primarily driven by the cost of residential placements. The Environment and Community portfolio also noted a projected overspend in Arboriculture Services due to essential tree works.
Capital Programme Monitoring - Quarter 1 2026/27
The Executive reviewed the Capital Programme monitoring for the first quarter of 2026/27. A total rephasing of £37.1m from 2026/27 into future years was noted. Amendments to the Capital Programme were approved, including a total increase of £16,205k to various existing schemes, adjustments totalling a net reduction of £11,286k, and the addition of £389k for two new schemes. Notably, the Supported Accommodation Care Leavers – Ethelbert Close Repairs Scheme was approved for inclusion in the Capital Programme with a budget allocation of £250k. The report also detailed a significant reduction in the capital budget for the Bromley Homes for Bromley Residents Acquisition Scheme by £11,273k, due to revised acquisition forecasts and delivery timescales.
Transforming Bromley 2024-29 Year Two Mid-Year Report 2026/27
The Executive received a mid-year report on the Transforming Bromley 2024-29 programme. It was noted that £32.067m, or 99.7% of the programme value, is on track to deliver. Of this, £25.485m is rated Green (79.2%) and £6.582m is rated Amber (20.5%) with recovery plans in place. A small amount of £106k (0.3%) is rated Red and not expected to be delivered in the year. The Amber savings requiring active management are concentrated in five proposals within adult social care, children's social care, and housing. The continued corporate oversight of these through the COE Transformation Board was endorsed.
Gateway 1 - Proceeding to Procurement for Advisory Partner to the Better Lives Programme
The Executive agreed to proceed with the procurement for an advisory partner to support the transformation of services for Working Age Adults, known as the Better Lives Programme. This programme aims to achieve better outcomes for residents with learning disabilities and develop a more financially sustainable model of support. Council reserves will be drawn upon to fund this procurement and associated work. The contract will operate in two phases: Phase 1 will involve a 12-week detailed review of current provision and costs to develop a plan for change, estimated at £500k. Phase 2, subject to further agreement, will involve the advisory partner supporting the Council in implementing the plan, with an estimated cost of £4.5m to £5.5m. The decision to proceed to Phase 2 will be made by the Executive following a report on the outcome of Phase 1.
Small Works Programme - Property Portfolio
The Executive agreed that Strategic Property would draw down funds from the Capital Programme to deliver an initial series of small works projects on the Operational Property Estate. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to authorise any procurement, contract awards, and expenditure related to these projects. The report detailed numerous properties requiring repairs, many due to health and safety concerns, including structural issues, water ingress, and compromised fire exits.
Opportunity Bromley Ltd
The Executive approved the establishment of Opportunity Bromley Ltd as an independent arm's length company, constituted as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). This decision follows an options appraisal that recommended the CLG model as the preferred approach for delivering the borough's inward investment service. The implementation of the preferred delivery model and associated implementation plan, along with the proposed governance arrangements, were also approved. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration to take all necessary steps to incorporate and establish the company.
Gateway 3: Parks Management & Grounds Maintenance :Contract Extension
The contract extension for the Parks Management and Grounds Maintenance contract with idverde Ltd for a further eight years, from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2035, was agreed. The contract modification to include Parks Security Services for the extension period was also approved, which will lead to a partial termination of the Street Environment contract with Veolia Environmental Services UK PLC to remove Park Security Services from 1st April 2027. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director of Legal Services to finalise the necessary legal agreements. The Friends Forum expressed support for the extension, highlighting the importance of continuity and integrated security services, while also suggesting improvements to income generation and communication.
Bromley Children and Families Reform Programme: Implementation of the Best Start in Life, Family Hubs and Families First Partnership Programme
The Executive noted the national reforms and the requirement for Bromley and its partners to implement an integrated system of help, support, and protection for children, young people, and families. Bromley's approach to delivering these reforms through a single Children and Families Reform Programme and a phased implementation approach, including the Community Vision test-and-learn phase, was endorsed. The detailed Strategic Report outlining the proposed operating model and the requirement for borough-wide implementation by April 2027 was also noted.
Contract Award for the Domiciliary Care Framework
Contract awards across all three Lots for the Domiciliary Care Framework were approved for a four-year contract, commencing 26th October 2026. The estimated overall annual value of the framework contracts is £20.3m, with an estimated whole-life contract value of £83.67m, assuming a 2% annual CPI increase. Authority was delegated to the Director of Adults Social Care to award Lot 1 Tier One contracts from the reserve list as required. The new framework aims to improve quality, responsiveness, and cost control, with a focus on outcome-based and strength-based support.
The meeting concluded at 7.40 pm.
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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QUESTIONS
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive approved two written questions on 16 September 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 16/09/2026.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive approved recommendations on 16/09/2026.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive approved recommendations on 16/09/2026. No further details were provided.
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TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 22 JULY 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2026. They also agreed to further develop proposals for co-locating Children & Family Centre Services and Youth Services at the Spitfire Youth Centre site, and the disposal of the Sunningvale Avenue Children & Family Centre site.
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CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING - QUARTER 1 2026/27 PART 2 APPENDIX
Recommendations Approved -
PART 2: SMALL WORKS PROGRAMME - PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
Recommendations Approved -
EXEMPT MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 22 JULY 2026
Recommendations Approved -
PART 2: GATEWAY 3: PARKS MANAGEMENT & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT EXTENSION
Recommendations Approved -
PART 2: CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DOMICILIARY CARE FRAMEWORK
Recommendations Approved -
CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING - QUARTER 1 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council on 16/09/2026 approved amendments to the Capital Programme. These included a total increase of £16,205k to existing schemes, net reductions of £11,286k, and the addition of £389k for two new schemes. The Executive also approved the inclusion of the Supported Accommodation Care Leavers – Ethelbert Close Repairs Scheme with a budget of £250k.
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BUDGET MONITORING 2026-2027
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council decided to approve recommendations on 16/09/2026. They noted a projected net overspend on services of £4,556k and agreed to the release of funding from the 2026/27 central contingency. Any identified issues are to be referred to individual Portfolio Holders for further action.
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GATEWAY 1 - PROCEEDING TO PROCUREMENT FOR ADVISORY PARTNER TO THE BETTER LIVES PROGRAMME
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council agreed to proceed to procurement for an advisory partner for the Better Lives Programme on 16 September 2026. Council reserves will fund the procurement and associated work, with the contract operating in two phases. Phase 1 will involve a 12-week review at an estimated cost of £500K, and Phase 2 will support implementation at an estimated £4.5m to £5.5m, subject to further agreement.
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BROMLEY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REFORM PROGRAMME: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEST START IN LIFE, FAMILY HUBS AND FAMILIES FIRST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive decided to approve recommendations regarding the Bromley Children and Families Reform Programme on 16 September 2026. They noted national reforms and Bromley's integrated approach, endorsing the phased implementation including a test-and-learn phase. The decision also noted the strategic report, proposed operating model, and the April 2027 borough-wide implementation deadline.
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GATEWAY 3: PARKS MANAGEMENT & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE :CONTRACT EXTENSION
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council agreed to extend the Parks Management and Grounds Maintenance contract with idverde Ltd for eight years from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2035. They also approved modifying this contract to include Parks Security Services for the extension period and approved the modification of the Street Environment contract with Veolia Environmental Services UK PLC to remove Park Security Services from April 1, 2027. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director of Legal Services to execute the necessary legal agreements.
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SMALL WORKS PROGRAMME - PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Executive agreed on 16 September 2026 to draw down funds from the Capital Programme for small works projects on the Operational Property Estate. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to authorise procurement, contract awards, and expenditure for these projects.
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TRANSFORMING BROMLEY 2024-29 YEAR TWO MID-YEAR REPORT 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council decided on 16/09/2026 to approve recommendations regarding the Transforming Bromley 2024-29 Year Two Mid-Year Report. It was noted that £32.067m of the programme value is on track, with £106k rated Red and not expected for delivery in year. The Executive endorsed continued corporate oversight of Amber-rated proposals in adult social care, children's social care, and housing through the COE Transformation Board.
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CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DOMICILIARY CARE FRAMEWORK
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council approved contract awards for the Domiciliary Care Framework on 16 September 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Adults Social Care to award Lot 1 Tier One contracts from the reserve list.
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OPPORTUNITY BROMLEY LTD
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive of Bromley Council approved the establishment of Opportunity Bromley Ltd as an independent arm's length company, constituted as a Company Limited by Guarantee. This decision, made on 16 September 2026, also approved the preferred delivery model and associated implementation plan, along with the proposed governance arrangements. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration to take all necessary steps to incorporate and establish the company.
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