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Special Meeting, Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 18 May 2026 6.30 pm

May 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee View on council website

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The Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of Bromley Council met on Monday 18 May 2026. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the proportionality of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee, its membership, and the appointment of its chair and vice-chair.

Proportionality of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee

The committee was scheduled to consider the proportionality of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. This refers to ensuring that the membership of the sub-committee reflects the political balance of the main council. The report pack indicated that this was a key item for discussion, as it relates to the effective functioning and representation within the committee's scrutiny activities.

Membership of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee

A discussion was scheduled regarding the members of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. This would have involved reviewing the current composition and potentially considering any changes or nominations for its members.

Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The meeting was also set to address the appointment of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. This is a standard procedural item to ensure the sub-committee has leadership in place to guide its work.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Mark Brock
Councillor Mark Brock Chairman, Adult Care & Health PDS Committee and Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee Conservative West Wickham
Profile image for Councillor Gemma Turrell
Councillor Gemma Turrell Deputy Mayor of the London Borough of Bromley Conservative Shortlands & Park Langley
Profile image for Jessica Arnold
Jessica Arnold Labour Clock House
Profile image for Felicity Bainbridge
Felicity Bainbridge Vice-Chairman, Environment & Community Services PDS Committee Conservative Shortlands & Park Langley
Profile image for Councillor Mike Botting
Councillor Mike Botting Chairman, Health & Wellbeing Board and Rights of Way Sub-Committee Conservative Chelsfield
Profile image for Councillor Graeme Casey
Councillor Graeme Casey Liberal Democrats Bromley Town
Profile image for Councillor Hannah Gray
Councillor Hannah Gray Conservative West Wickham
Profile image for Councillor Dr Sunil Gupta FRCP FRCPath
Councillor Dr Sunil Gupta FRCP FRCPath Vice-Chairman, Health & Wellbeing Board Conservative Bromley Common & Holwood
Profile image for Councillor Mike Jack
Councillor Mike Jack Chislehurst Matters Chislehurst
Profile image for Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks
Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks Labour Penge and Cator

Topics

Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Chairman of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee Vice-Chairman of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Monday 18-May-2026 18.30 Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny C.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Monday 18-May-2026 18.30 Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny.pdf