The Council of the London Borough of Bromley convened on Monday 18 May 2026. The meeting's agenda included the election of its Mayor and Deputy Mayor, the appointment of a Leader of the Council, the consideration of committee seat allocations, the appointment of committee chairs and vice-chairs, and the approval of the Scheme of Delegation to Officers.

Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor

The meeting agenda included the election of the Mayor of the Borough, followed by the Mayor making and delivering the statutory Declaration of Office. The appointment of the Deputy Mayor, as signified in writing to the Council, was also to be recorded.

Leadership and Executive Appointments

A key item on the agenda was the appointment of a Leader of the Council for a four-year term of office. Following this, the Leader of the Council was scheduled to receive the appointments of the Deputy Leader of the Council and other Members of the Executive. The report for this item indicated that the Leader would announce these appointments, which would be circulated or reported at the meeting. The estimated cost for Executive Member Allowances was £230,000, with recurring ongoing costs of the same amount.

Committee Structure and Appointments

The Council was set to consider the proportionality of committee seats, the allocation of these seats to political groups, and the nominations of Members to various committees and sub-committees. This process, required by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, ensures political balance. The report indicated that further details of these allocations and the proposed appointments of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen would be circulated separately. The overall cost associated with these democratic representation functions was £1.1 million.

Scheme of Delegation to Officers

The Council was scheduled to review and approve an updated Scheme of Delegation to Officers. This scheme, part of the Council's Constitution, outlines the legal basis for delegating executive and non-executive powers to Chief Officers and their staff, enabling the Council's day-to-day operations. The report noted that the scheme had been updated to reflect legislative changes and minor corrections, with no significant extension of current delegations proposed. This item had no direct financial cost.

Mayor's Announcements and Communications

The meeting agenda included the Mayor's announcements and communications.