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Executive - Wednesday 25 June 2025 7.00 pm
June 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm Executive View on council websiteSummary
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The Executive of Bromley Council met on Wednesday 25 June 2025, approving a new strategy for learning disabilities and a strategy for mental health and wellbeing across the borough. The meeting also saw the approval of contract extensions for mental health and emotional wellbeing services, and the direct award of service level agreements for NHS Health Checks and Sexual Health Services to local GP practices.
Bromley Local Plan Review Direction of Travel Consultation
The Executive approved the Bromley Local Plan Review Direction of Travel (Regulation 18) draft document for public consultation. This document outlines the proposed vision, objectives, and policy direction for the borough's local plan review, covering areas such as housing, design, employment, and sustainability. The consultation aims to gather feedback from the public to inform the development of the new local plan. Councillor Michael Tickner's proposal that Bromley Council sets its own annual target for housing application approvals, based on previous years' decisions, was also carried.
Adoption of Five Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Documents
The Executive adopted the appraisal and management plan documents for five conservation areas: Bromley Town Centre, Shortlands Village, the Thrifts, the Covert, and Chislehurst Road. These documents provide detailed statements of character and appearance for each area and outline management plans for their conservation, fulfilling statutory duties under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
More Homes Bromley LLP Part 1 (Public) Update
An update on the More Homes Bromley scheme was provided, and the Executive approved in principle a proposal from Mears for an additional subsidy to be provided by More Homes Bromley LLP to Plexus, underwritten by the Council. Authority was delegated to the Director of Finance, the Director of Corporate Services, and the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to finalise the details of this funding arrangement.
Future Highway Maintenance Contracts - Gateway 1
The Executive agreed the principles and strategy for a combined Highway Works Contract with separate lots for Major and Minor works, to commence on 1st July 2026. This contract will have an initial term of six years with two optional two-year extensions, bringing the potential total contract period to ten years with an estimated whole life value of £75 million. A separate procurement exercise will be undertaken for highway drainage cleaning services.
Water Restoration Fund - Keston Ponds Development Project
The Executive approved the addition of £248,853, secured from the Water Restoration Fund, to the Capital Programme. This funding will support the development phase of the Keston Ponds Development Project, focusing on design interventions to improve the water environment of the ponds and river section of Keston Common.
Transforming Bromley: Community Vision Nursery Part 1 (Public) Report
The Executive agreed in principle to outsource the Community Vision Nursery via a concession contract and to commence formal market testing. They also agreed to begin formal consultation with staff, unions, and the public on this proposal. Authority was delegated to the Director of Education to determine and implement the details of the procurement route, informed by the consultation outcomes.
Contract Extension: Bromley Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service (MHEWS)
The formal two-year extension for the Bromley Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service (MHEWS) with Bromley Y was approved. This extension will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an estimated annual value of £904,000, jointly funded by the London Borough of Bromley (LBB) and the South East London Integrated Care Board Bromley (SEL ICB).
Learning Disabilities Strategy 2025-2030
The Learning Disabilities Strategy 2025-2030 was approved. This co-produced strategy, developed jointly by Bromley Council and NHS South East London ICB, aims to empower people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling and independent lives through five key themes: positive preparation for adulthood, community inclusion, healthy living, suitable housing, and access to learning, work, and independence.
Bromley Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2025-30)
The Bromley Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-30 was approved. This strategy, also co-produced, sets out a vision for excellent mental health and wellbeing services across all ages in Bromley, focusing on five key priorities: targeted community prevention and early intervention, support for children and young people, seamless transitions to adult services, better recovery outcomes for those with long-term challenges, and improved outcomes for older people with mental health challenges and dementia.
Consideration for Agreement to Exempt from Tendering the Public Health Service Level Agreements with General Practices
The Executive approved the direct award of Service Level Agreements to Bromley GP practices for the provision of NHS Health Checks and Sexual Health Services. These agreements will run for six years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2032, with an estimated annual value of £250,000 for NHS Health Checks and £224,000 for Sexual Health Services. Authority was delegated to the Director of Public Health to authorise any variations to these agreements in line with clinical guidance.
Dangerous Structure - Croydon Road SE20
The Executive noted the potential spend authorised by Chief Officers for emergency works on a dangerous structure at 164, 166, and 168 Croydon Road, SE20, and approved the drawing down of revenue costs from the 2025/26 central contingency sum to offset these expenses until costs are recovered.
Award of Contracts for Building Fabric Maintenance and Repairs, Mechanical Maintenance and Repairs, and Electrical Maintenance and Repairs for the Council's Wider Operational Estate
The Executive approved the award of service contracts for building fabric, mechanical, and electrical maintenance and repairs for the Council's wider operational estate to the successful bidders detailed in Part Two of the report.
Operational Property Review - Award of Construction Contract for Burnt Ash Children & Family Centre and Griffins Sensory Support Service for Hearing Impairment
The award of a construction contract for repair and maintenance works at Burnt Ash Children & Family Centre and Griffins Sensory Support Service for Hearing Impairment was approved. The expenditure for these works will be funded from the Children & Family Centres and Special Educational Needs Services workstreams within the approved Operational Property Review budget.
Proposed Leasehold Model for Acquisition and Provision of Temporary Housing Accommodation
The Executive approved the adoption of a leasehold model for the delivery of temporary accommodation and delegated authority to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to approve acquisitions and agree lease arrangements where a clear financial benefit is demonstrated. Funding of up to £1 million was also agreed from the Council's Invest to Save earmarked reserve to cover transaction costs.
Children's Residential Development in Wharton Road, Bromley
Subject to public engagement and a parking study, the submission of a planning application for a residential Children's Home in Wharton Road, Bromley, was approved. An addition of £1.76 million to the Capital Programme was also approved, with £1.56 million from Council financing and £200,000 from the Greater London Authority (GLA) Affordable Housing Programme (AHP).
West Wickham Leisure Centre Update Report
The Executive approved the addition of £2.3 million to the Capital Programme for the West Wickham Leisure Centre, increasing the total capital allocation for leisure centres to £37.823 million. This includes approval for the partial demolition of the existing building, the submission of a revised planning application, and variations to existing agreements with Alliance Leisure Services totalling £1.5 million for design, cost, management, and demolition/survey works. A communications strategy will also be developed to keep residents informed of the project's progress.
Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Programme 2025/26
The Executive agreed to accept the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Programme grant of £0.425 million and to commission approximately £0.264 million directly through the Council. This programme will test innovative approaches to supporting economically inactive individuals into employment. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to approve any additional grant funding secured in the future.
Replacement of Planning & Building Control Case Management IT Systems
The Executive agreed to draw down additional funds totalling £630,050 from the Council's Technology Fund to cover one-off costs associated with the IT software replacement project for Planning & Building Control.
The Executive also agreed to approve the Bromley Local Plan Review Direction of Travel (Regulation 18) draft document for public consultation, subject to minor amendments.
The Executive adopted the Bromley Town Centre, Shortlands Village, the Thrifts, the Covert and Chislehurst Road Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan documents, subject to any further minor changes.
The Executive approved in principle a proposal from Mears for an additional subsidy to be provided by More Homes Bromley LLP to Plexus, underwritten by the Council, and delegated authority to finalise the details of this funding arrangement.
The Executive agreed the principles and strategy for a combined Highway Works Contract with separate lots, to begin on 1st July 2026, with an initial term of six years and two optional two-year extensions, for a whole life value of approximately £75 million.
The Executive approved the addition of £248,853 secured from the Water Restoration Fund to the Capital Programme to support the Keston Ponds Development Project.
The Executive agreed in principle to outsource the Community Vision Nursery via a concession contract and to commence formal market testing, with delegated authority to determine the procurement route details following consultation.
The formal two-year extension for the Bromley Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service (MHEWS) with Bromley Y was approved, running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, at an estimated annual value of £904,000, jointly funded by LBB and SEL ICB Bromley.
The Learning Disabilities Strategy 2025-30 was approved.
The Bromley Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-30 was approved.
The Executive approved the direct award of Service Level Agreements to Bromley GP practices for NHS Health Checks and Sexual Health Services for a period of six years, with authority delegated to the Director of Public Health to authorise any variations.
The Executive noted that there were no other issues referred from the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.
The Executive agreed to move to Part 2 of the meeting.
Exempt minutes from the meeting held on 21 May 2025 were agreed and signed as a correct record.
Part 2 items concerning the award of contracts for building fabric, mechanical, and electrical maintenance, operational property review for Burnt Ash Children & Family Centre and Griffins Sensory Support Service, the proposed leasehold model for temporary housing, the More Homes Bromley LLP update, and the Transforming Bromley: Community Vision Nursery Part 2 report were all agreed.
Finally, the Executive noted the potential spend authorised for the dangerous structure at Croydon Road SE20 and approved the drawing down of revenue costs from the 2025/26 central contingency sum.
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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DANGEROUS STRUCTURE - CROYDON ROAD SE20
Recommendations Approved...to address the dangerous condition of buildings at 164-168 Croydon Road SE20, the Executive noted the potential emergency spending authorized by Chief Officers and approved drawing revenue costs from the 2025/26 central contingency sum to offset expenses until cost recovery.
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WATER RESTORATION FUND - KESTON PONDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Recommendations Approved...to approve the addition of £248,853 from the Water Restoration Fund to the Capital Programme to support the Keston Ponds Development Project.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Recommendations Approved...to approve the apologies for absence at the Executive of Bromley Council meeting held on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
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TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 21 MAY 2025
Recommendations Approved...to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 21 May 2025.
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BROMLEY LOCAL PLAN REVIEW DIRECTION OF TRAVEL CONSULTATION
Recommendations Approved...that the Bromley Local Plan Review Direction of Travel (Regulation 18) draft document was approved for public consultation, subject to minor amendments and formatting changes, and that Bromley Council would set its own annual target for housing application approvals based on previous years' decisions, stating the number of new homes that was appropriate and deliverable.
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EXEMPT MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 21 MAY 205
Recommendations Approved -
PART 2: HOMES BROMLEY LLP UPDATE
Recommendations Approved -
PERMISSION TO PROCEED WITH DIRECT AWARD PROCUREMENT FOR THE GPSLA INCLUDING NHS HEALTH CHECKS AND SEXUAL HEALTH
Recommendations Approved...to directly award Service Level Agreements to Bromley GP practices for six years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2032, for the provision of NHS Health Checks and Sexual Health Services, delegating authority for SLA variations to the Director of Public Health.
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BROMLEY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING STRATEGY (2025-30)
Recommendations Approved...that the Executive approved the Bromley Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-30.
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BROMLEY INTEGRATED LEARNING DISABILITY STRATEGY
Recommendations Approved...that the Executive approved the Learning Disabilities Strategy 2025-30, a co-produced plan to empower people with learning disabilities in Bromley to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
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CONTRACT EXTENSION: BROMLEY MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING SERVICE (MHEWS)
Recommendations Approved...to extend the contract for the Bromley Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service with Bromley Y for two years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, at an estimated annual cost of £904,000, jointly funded by the London Borough of Bromley and the South East London Integrated Care Board Bromley.
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PART 2: TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION ACQUISITION PROGRAMME
Recommendations Approved -
...to draw down an additional £630,050 from the Council's Technology Fund to cover increased costs associated with the replacement of Planning and Building Control case management IT systems.
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CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER ISSUES REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE, RESOURCES AND CONTRACTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations referred from the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.
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PART 2: TRANSFORMING BROMLEY: COMMUNITY VISION NURSERY PART 2 (EXEMPT) REPORT
Recommendations Approved -
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations Approved...to approve the declarations of interest made by Councillors Bennett and Lymer.
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...to approve, subject to public engagement and a parking study, submission of a planning application for a residential Children's Home on Wharton Road, Bromley, and to approve the addition of £1.76m to the Capital Programme for the project.
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ECONOMIC INACTIVITY TRAILBLAZER PROGRAMME 2025/26
Recommendations Approved...to accept a £0.425m Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Programme grant to test innovative approaches to supporting specific economically inactive groups into employment, delegating authority to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to approve any additional funding secured in the future.
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QUESTIONS
Recommendations Approved -
...to support the More Homes Bromley scheme, they approved in principle an additional subsidy from More Homes Bromley LLP to Plexus, underwritten by the Council, and delegated authority to finalize the funding details to the Director of Finance, the Director of Corporate Services, and the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration.
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ADOPTION OF FIVE CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL AND MANAGEMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS
Recommendations Approved...the Executive adopted the Bromley Town Centre, Shortlands Village, the Thrifts, the Covert and Chislehurst Road Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan documents, subject to minor formatting or mapping changes.
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...to facilitate the regeneration of the West Wickham Leisure Centre, the Executive approved an additional £2.3m for the capital programme, the partial demolition of the centre, submission of a revised planning application, variations to existing agreements with Alliance Leisure Services, and the creation of a communications strategy to keep residents informed.
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