Adam Jude Grant | Councillor for Shortlands & Park Langley, Bromley

Councillor Adam Jude Grant

Conservative Shortlands & Park Langley Chairman, Environment & Community Services PDS Committee

Council: Bromley

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Committees: Rights of Way Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Chairman) Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

Last updated: 8 days ago

Adam Jude Grant's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent dedication to policy development, financial scrutiny, and community services, with a pronounced and evolving focus on technological integration and environmental stewardship in his most recent activities.

Key Themes and Priorities:

Across his tenure, Grant has consistently prioritized policy development and scrutiny, particularly within the Environment & Community Services portfolio. He has demonstrated a keen eye for financial management, repeatedly questioning budget allocations and advocating for value for money. Community well-being, environmental initiatives, and heritage preservation have also been recurring areas of interest.

Evolution of Focus:

While earlier years (2024-2025) show a strong emphasis on traditional policy scrutiny, budget challenges, and community tributes, Grant's focus has demonstrably shifted towards embracing new technologies and forward-thinking contract management in his most recent activities.

Most Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years):

In 2026, Grant's leadership as Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee has been marked by proactive policy improvements. His proposal for enhancements to booking forms for assistance requests directly addresses user experience. More significantly, his championing of AI and new technologies within maintenance and renewal contracts signals a strategic vision for modernizing council operations. His specific suggestions for contract clauses and FMS integration demonstrate a deep dive into practical implementation, aiming to leverage technology for efficiency and effectiveness.

In 2025, his role as Chairman of the Environment and Community Services PDS Committee was instrumental in addressing a range of issues, from parking regulations to advocating for fairer central government funding. His heartfelt tribute to Colin Brand and proposal to rename Churchill Court highlights his commitment to community recognition. His appointment to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee and refinement of the Local Planning Protocol further underscore his engagement with community infrastructure and planning.

In 2024, Grant's consistent scrutiny of the Council's projected deficit and his advocacy for strategic funding use were crucial. His engagement with environmental initiatives, including the Carbon and Net Zero Action Plan, and his specific concerns regarding the heritage character of Shortlands Railway Station showcase a balanced approach to progress and preservation.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:

Grant exhibits a consistent pattern of active participation and leadership in policy and scrutiny committees. His commitment to environmental concerns is a thread running through his service. Furthermore, his dedication to ensuring effective service delivery and financial prudence remains a constant. The recent emphasis on technological integration in 2026 represents a significant evolution, building upon his established foundation of diligent oversight and a commitment to improving council operations for the benefit of the community.

Yearly Activity Timeline

In January 2026, Adam Jude Grant was actively involved in policy development and scrutiny committees. As Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, he proposed improvements to booking forms for assistance requests. He also championed the integration of AI and new technologies into contracts for Carriageway and Footway Maintenance and Renewal, suggesting specific clauses and investigations into FMS integration. Grant acknowledged the committee's work on the Chinese Roundabout and advised a councillor to continue discussions outside the meeting.

Monthly Activity in 2026

During January 2026, Adam Jude Grant was present at the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 19th. As Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, he was active in the meeting on January 27th. He proposed adding a section to booking forms for assistance requests. In discussions on Carriageway and Footway Maintenance and Renewal, he advocated for incorporating AI and new technologies into contracts, suggesting a clause for their use, an investigation into integrating FMS with AI, and a report on the use of materials like polymers with Bitumen. He also thanked committee members for their questions and their excellent work carried out with respect to the Chinese Roundabout. When responding to public questions, he advised Councillor Alisa Igoe to continue the dialogue outside the meeting.

Meetings in January 2026

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 7.00 pm - 27 January 2026

Adam Jude Grant, in his capacity as Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, made several key suggestions and statements during the meeting. Regarding booking forms, he proposed:

The Chairman suggested that on the booking form there should be a section to book for assistance if required.

During the discussion on Policy Development on Carriageway and Footway Maintenance and Renewal, he advocated for the integration of AI and new technologies in contracts, suggesting:

A clause be placed in new contracts to encourage the use of AI and new machines.
An investigation should be undertaken to see if FMS could be integrated with AI.
The Committee should receive a report regarding the use of different materials, e.g., the use of polymers with Bitumen.

He also expressed gratitude to Members for submitting questions during this discussion and thanked them for the excellent work carried out with respect to the Chinese Roundabout during the LIP Funded Traffic and Road Safety Programme discussion. In response to oral questions from the public, he advised Councillor Alisa Igoe:

Perhaps you can pick up this dialogue with the Portfolio Holder outside of the meeting.

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm - 19 January 2026

Adam Jude Grant was a member of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee and was present at the meeting on 2026-01-19. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.

Throughout 2025, Adam Jude Grant was a prominent figure in various council committees, demonstrating a focus on policy development, budget scrutiny, and community services. He actively participated in the Council meeting in April, voting against budget amendments and in favor of a significant funding contribution. As Chairman of the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, Grant addressed issues ranging from parking regulations and the cost of children's play equipment to advocating for fairer central government funding. He also paid a heartfelt tribute to Colin Brand, proposing to rename Churchill Court in his honor. In July, he took on the chairmanship of the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee for the new municipal year and was appointed to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee, while also refining the Local Planning Protocol. In October, he continued his role as Chairman of the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, introducing a new trial for policy development and committing to reporting on street cleansing data, while also sending apologies for absence from another committee meeting.

Monthly Activity in 2025

In October 2025, Adam Jude Grant, as Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, thanked Elaine Beadle for her retirement and introduced a new trial for policy development and scrutiny. He also committed to reporting on street cleansing data comparisons. Grant sent apologies for absence from the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 9th. There is no record of his activity in the Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 meeting on October 16th.

Meetings in October 2025

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 16 October 2025 7.00 pm - 16 October 2025

There is no mention of Adam Jude Grant in the provided documents for the Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 meeting on 2025-10-16.

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 9 October 2025 7.00 pm - 9 October 2025

Adam Jude Grant sent apologies for absence from the meeting.

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7.00 pm - 8 October 2025

As Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, Adam Jude Grant extended special thanks to Elaine Beadle upon her retirement, acknowledging her hard work and dedication. He also introduced a new trial aimed at fostering deeper policy development alongside scrutiny. Grant, along with the Environment Portfolio Holder, committed to reporting back on comparisons of street cleansing data with previous years and other boroughs.

There is no record of Adam Jude Grant saying or doing anything during the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on September 15, 2025.

Meetings in September 2025

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 15 September 2025 7.00 pm - 15 September 2025

There is no record of Adam Jude Grant saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 2025-09-15.

During July 2025, Adam Jude Grant was active in his role as Chairman of the Development Control Committee. He proposed several amendments to the Local Planning Protocol, specifically concerning the deletion of the first sentence of Paragraph 8.1 in Section 8 (Decision Making and Voting), and rewording Paragraphs 6.3 (Public and Visiting Councillor Speaking Procedure) and 5.6 (Late Representations) to clarify the use of correspondence or photographs by public speakers. Grant also highlighted his authority in distributing documents to committee members during meetings and considering late items. He further detailed the process for addressing motions, emphasizing that the first proposed and seconded motion would be considered, with subsequent motions only addressed if the initial one failed. Beyond his committee duties, Grant was appointed as the Chairman of the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee for the Municipal Year 2025/26 and as a member of the Rights of Way Sub-Committee.

Meetings in July 2025

Council - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm - 7 July 2025

Adam Jude Grant, in his capacity as Chairman of the Development Control Committee, made several proposals regarding the Local Planning Protocol. He clarified that only the first sentence of Paragraph 8.1 in Section 8 (Decision Making and Voting) would be deleted, not the entire paragraph. He also proposed rewording Paragraphs 6.3 (Public and Visiting Councillor Speaking Procedure) and 5.6 (Late Representations) concerning the use of correspondence or photographs by public speakers. Grant emphasized his discretion in allowing documents to be distributed to committee members during meetings and in considering late items. He also outlined the procedure for taking motions, stating that the first proposed and seconded motion should be addressed, and only if it fails should the next motion be considered. In addition to his role in the Development Control Committee, Adam Jude Grant was appointed as the Chairman of the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee for the Municipal Year 2025/26 and as a member of the Rights of Way Sub-Committee.

During June 2025, Councillor Adam Jude Grant, in his role as Chairman of the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, addressed several key issues. He expressed satisfaction with the upcoming review of the parking form due to its difficulty of use and unsuitability. Grant clarified an incident regarding a parking offence outside a school, confirming CCTV footage and the correct issuance of a PCN. He noted increased engagement with the Parks Satisfaction Survey, attributing it to the online consultation, and commented on the high cost of children's play equipment. Grant also presented a report on converting time-limited parking bays to cashless ones, reminding the committee of the Council's significant deficit and urging Members to lobby central government for fairer funding. At the end of the meeting, he delivered a tribute to Colin Brand, expressing deepest gratitude for his many years of dedicated service and highlighting Brand's contributions to sustainability, road safety, and community projects. Grant also revealed his proposal to rename Churchill Court as 'Brand Towers' in Brand's honor, which was refused. While listed as a member of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee on June 23, 2025, there is no record of him saying or doing anything specific during that meeting.

Meetings in June 2025

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 23 June 2025 7.00 pm - 23 June 2025

Adam Jude Grant was listed as a member of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee for the meeting on Monday 23 June 2025. However, the provided report pack does not contain any record of him saying or doing anything specific during the meeting.

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10 June 2025 7.00 pm - 10 June 2025

Councillor Adam Jude Grant, in his capacity as Chairman of the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, addressed several key issues during the meeting. He expressed satisfaction that the Council would review the parking form, acknowledging its difficulty of use and unsuitability for purpose.

Grant clarified an incident involving a parking offence outside a school, informing a Member that CCTV had indeed captured the offence and a PCN was correctly issued, attributing the Member's initial belief to miscommunication.

He noted an increase in engagement with the Parks Satisfaction Survey, attributing it to the online consultation process. Grant also commented on the high cost of children's play equipment for parks.

Introducing a report on converting time-limited parking bays to cashless ones, Grant reminded the committee of the Council's significant £26m deficit and urged Members to lobby central government for fairer funding, emphasizing the necessity of difficult decisions.

At the close of the meeting, Grant delivered a heartfelt tribute to Colin Brand, expressing deepest gratitude for his many years of dedicated service. He highlighted Brand's leadership, commitment, and passion for improving the borough, noting significant advancements in sustainability, road safety, and community projects. Grant revealed he had proposed renaming Churchill Court as 'Brand Towers' in his honour, but this was refused. He concluded by thanking Brand for his hard work, dedication, and the positive difference he made, wishing him well for the future.

During May 2025, Adam Jude Grant was present at the Council meeting on May 14th. No specific actions or statements were recorded for him during this meeting.

Meetings in May 2025

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 14 May 2025 6.30 pm - 14 May 2025

Adam Jude Grant was present at the Council meeting on 14 May 2025. Information from the provided reports pack indicates he was also present at the Council meeting on 7 April 2025, but does not mention him speaking or taking any actions during the 14 May meeting.

During April 2025, Adam Jude Grant's activity was noted in the Council meeting on April 7th. He voted against two amendments concerning the recommended budget for 2025/26, specifically those moved by Councillor Simon Jeal and Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross. In addition, he voted in favor of the motion regarding the South East London Integrated Care Board's contribution of £15m.

Meetings in April 2025

Council - Monday 7 April 2025 7.00 pm - 7 April 2025

During the Council meeting on 26 February 2025, Adam Jude Grant voted against two amendments related to the recommended budget for 2025/26. He voted against the amendment moved by Councillor Simon Jeal and the amendment moved by Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross. Additionally, Adam Jude Grant voted in favour of the motion concerning the South East London Integrated Care Board contribution of £15m.

During March 2025, Councillor Adam Jude Grant served as the Chairman of the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee for the meeting on March 13th. >Councillor Adam Jude Grant served as the Chairman of the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee . He was also present at the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 24th, but the available information does not indicate any specific actions or statements made by him during that meeting.

Meetings in March 2025

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 24 March 2025 7.00 pm - 24 March 2025

Adam Jude Grant was present at the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 24, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 13 March 2025 7.00 pm - 13 March 2025

Councillor Adam Jude Grant served as the Chairman of the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee for the meeting on March 13, 2025. He was also present at the previous meeting on January 30, 2025, although the provided extract of the minutes does not record him speaking or taking any action at that time.

During the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on February 10, 2025, Councillor Adam Jude Grant focused on revenue and service delivery. He inquired about the increasing number of businesses being classified as 'small' and the subsequent impact on Business Rates. He also emphasized the importance of clear communication regarding services covered by the Out of House Emergency Call Centre, suggesting a review of promotional materials on the Bromley website to ensure clarity.

Meetings in February 2025

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 10 February 2025 7.00 pm - 10 February 2025

Councillor Adam Jude Grant attended the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on February 10, 2025. During the Revenues Service Monitoring Report item, he:

asked about a recent shift in banding of business premises with more businesses were now classed as ‘small’ which reduced the amount of Business Rates chargeable.

During the Customer Services Contract Monitoring Report item, he:

underlined the need to communicate which services were covered by the Out of House Emergency Call Centre effectively, including reviewing promotional material for the service on the Bromley website.

There is no record of Adam Jude Grant saying or doing anything during the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 30, 2025.

Meetings in January 2025

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 30 January 2025 7.00 pm - 30 January 2025

There is no record of Adam Jude Grant saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 30, 2025.

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 20 January 2025 7.00 pm - 20 January 2025

Adam Jude Grant was present at the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 20, 2025. However, the available documents do not record any specific statements or actions attributed to him during the meeting.

Throughout 2024, Adam Jude Grant was a consistently active participant in council proceedings, particularly in his capacity as Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee. A significant theme of his involvement was scrutinizing council finances and service delivery. He repeatedly voiced concerns about the Council's projected deficit and questioned the value for money of various proposals, such as the specialist stop smoking service, advocating for strategic use of funding. Grant also demonstrated a commitment to environmental initiatives, participating in a Grand Day Out visit to an energy recovery facility and engaging with the Carbon and Net Zero Action Plan. He actively participated in policy development and scrutiny, voting on council tax matters and amendments to motions like Homes for Heroes. Grant also showed a keen interest in heritage preservation, raising specific concerns about design changes to Shortlands Railway Station, emphasizing the need to respect its historical character. His engagement extended to operational matters, including addressing issues with newsletter distribution and clarifying parking statistics, while also exploring future service delivery options.

Monthly Activity in 2024

During December 2024, Adam Jude Grant participated in one council meeting. In the meeting on December 9th, he voted in favour of an amendment to the Homes for Heroes motion.

Meetings in December 2024

Council - Monday 9 December 2024 7.00 pm - 9 December 2024

Adam Jude Grant voted in favour of an amendment to the Homes for Heroes motion.

During October 2024, Adam Jude Grant participated in one council meeting on October 14th. In this meeting, he voted in favor of the amendment to motion (B) Homes for Heroes.

Meetings in October 2024

Council - Monday 14 October 2024 7.00 pm - 14 October 2024

Adam Jude Grant voted in favor of the amendment to motion (B) Homes for Heroes.

During September 2024, Councillor Adam Jude Grant was active in two council meetings. As Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, he addressed issues concerning the late distribution of the 'Environment Matters' newsletter, stating he would investigate the delay. He also clarified parking statistics, explaining that figures in the Annual Report represented a specific point in time and that the long-term trend of reduced parking usage was due to online shopping and remote working, not the cessation of pay and display. He suggested discussing cashless parking and an independent review of the parking report at a future PDS meeting with APCOA present.

In the Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 meeting, Councillor Grant presented on application 24/02307/LAORD for Shortlands Railway Station. He conveyed Ward Members' initial support for the Access for All scheme but expressed concerns about design changes, specifically the removal of brick arches and the introduction of large steel trestles, which they felt were out-of-keeping and have a significant impact on the look of the area, detrimentally affecting the look of the station. He emphasized the need to respect the station's heritage and stated that Ward Members would like to work with Network Rail and Planning Officers to come up with a more acceptable solution/proposal.

Meetings in September 2024

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 5 September 2024 7.00 pm - 5 September 2024

Councillor Adam Jude Grant was present at the Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 meeting on September 5, 2024. He delivered a presentation concerning application 24/02307/LAORD for Shortlands Railway Station. Councillor Grant conveyed that Ward Members initially fully supported the Access for All scheme but now had concerns regarding the design changes, particularly the removal of brick arches and the introduction of large steel trestles, which they felt would be out-of-keeping and have a significant impact on the look of the area, detrimentally affecting the look of the station. He emphasized that the original cantilever design was sympathetic to its surroundings and resulted from discussions and collaboration with Network Rail and that there was a very important need to respect the station’s heritage. Councillor Grant concluded by stating that Ward Members would like to work with Network Rail and Planning Officers to come up with a more acceptable solution/proposal.

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 September 2024 7.00 pm - 4 September 2024

Councillor Adam Jude Grant, in his capacity as Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, addressed two key issues. Firstly, regarding the late distribution of the 'Environment Matters' newsletter, he stated that he would investigate the reasons for the delay. Secondly, in response to questions about parking statistics, he clarified that the figures on page 154 of the Annual Report referred to a specific point in time, not the entire financial year. He explained that while recent months showed an increase in parking usage, the overall trend of reduced usage over the past decade was attributable to the rise of online shopping and increased remote working post-Covid, rather than the cessation of pay and display. For a discussion on an independent review of the parking report and cashless parking, he suggested raising the matter at the next PDS meeting when APCOA would be in attendance.

During July 2024, Adam Jude Grant attended one meeting: the Special Meeting of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee on July 16th. His presence was noted in the minutes, but no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.

Meetings in July 2024

Special Meeting, Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16 July 2024 7.00 pm - 16 July 2024

Adam Jude Grant was present at the Special Meeting of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee on July 16, 2024. The minutes indicate no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.

During June 2024, Councillor Adam Jude Grant, in his role as Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, expressed thanks to various individuals and proposed a process for disseminating the Carbon and Net Zero Action Plan, suggesting a follow-up Teams meeting for clarification. He addressed concerns about Riney's performance by stating the Council would manage the existing contract while exploring future delivery options. Councillor Grant also participated in a Grand Day Out visit to several facilities, including the SELCHP energy recovery facility, and volunteered for the Crossover Working Group, indicating no reason why a particular action could not be done.

Meetings in June 2024

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 12 June 2024 7.00 pm - 12 June 2024

Councillor Adam Jude Grant, in his capacity as Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, expressed gratitude to various individuals, including former Portfolio Holder Aisha Cuthbert, Councillor Thomas Turrell, committee members, officers, Vice Chairman, Councillor Hannah Gray (as substitute), and Assistant Director Hannah Jackson. Regarding the Carbon and Net Zero Action Plan, he proposed following the established dissemination process and suggested a follow-up Teams meeting if further clarification was needed. In response to concerns about Riney's performance, he stated that the Council would manage through the existing contract while exploring future delivery options. Councillor Grant also participated in a Grand Day Out visit to the SELCHP energy recovery facility, Southwark Materials Recovery Facility, and Westminster and Veolia Depot with other councillors and officers. He also indicated that he saw no reason why a particular action could not be done and volunteered for the Crossover Working Group.

During the May 20, 2024, Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting, Adam Jude Grant, Chairman of the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, expressed concerns regarding the value for money of proposals for a specialist stop smoking service. He suggested that while a grant condition mandated investment in stop smoking services, other priorities like vaccination could also be considered for the Local Authority's Public Health grant. Grant proposed proceeding with the stop smoking program using additional government funding and subsequently reviewing the allocation of Bromley Public Health funds. He also put forward and had approved an amended recommendation for this item.

Meetings in May 2024

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 20 May 2024 7.00 pm - 20 May 2024

Adam Jude Grant, Chairman of the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, was present at the meeting. During the discussion on the PROCUREMENT OF A SPECIALIST STOP SMOKING SERVICE, he raised concerns about the value for money of the proposals. He noted that while a grant condition required investment in stop smoking services, he suggested that other priorities, such as vaccination, might also be considered for the Local Authority's Public Health grant. He proposed that the council proceed with the program using the additional government funding and then review the allocation of Bromley Public Health funds. Grant also put forward an amended recommendation for this item, which was seconded and approved.

During March 2024, Councillor Adam Jude Grant was active in two council meetings. On March 11th, he voted against two amendments to the 2024/25 Council Tax but ultimately voted in favor of the main motion. As Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee on March 13th, Grant outlined a process for addressing issues and suggested follow-up meetings. He participated in a Grand Day Out visit to various facilities, including the SELCHP energy recovery facility. During the committee meeting, he voiced concerns about the Council's projected deficit of £39m by 2027/28 and raised questions regarding the electric vehicle charging strategy, specifically about charging times, costs, and the potential for future upgrades and reduced provider expenses. He also inquired about the aesthetic improvement of containers through cladding, noting their often-dirty appearance.

Meetings in March 2024

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 13 March 2024 7.00 pm - 13 March 2024

As Chairman of the Environment & Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, Adam Jude Grant outlined a process for addressing issues, suggesting a follow-up Teams meeting if further clarification was needed. He also participated in a Grand Day Out visit to several facilities, including the SELCHP energy recovery facility. During the meeting, he expressed concern about the Council's predicted deficit of £39m by 2027/28. Regarding the electric vehicle charging strategy, he raised concerns about charging times and costs, hoping for future upgrades and reduced provider costs. Additionally, he inquired about the possibility of applying cladding to containers to improve their appearance, noting that they often looked dirty.

Council - Monday 11 March 2024 7.00 pm - 11 March 2024

During the Council meeting on March 11, 2024, Councillor Adam Jude Grant voted against two amendments concerning the 2024/25 Council Tax, one moved by Councillor Simon Jeal and another by Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross. He subsequently voted in favor of the main motion regarding the 2024/25 Council Tax.

During February 2024, Adam Jude Grant was a member of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee. He had apologies for absence from the Budget Meeting on February 26th. Despite his absence, he voted against amendments proposed by Councillors Simon Jeal and Chloe-Jane Ross regarding the 2024/25 Council Tax, but subsequently voted in favor of the main motion on the same topic.

Meetings in February 2024

Budget Meeting, Council - Monday 26 February 2024 7.00 pm - 26 February 2024

Adam Jude Grant was noted as having apologies for absence from the meeting. Despite this, the minutes from the Printed minutes Monday 26-Feb-2024 19.00 Council indicate that Adam Jude Grant voted against the amendments proposed by Councillor Simon Jeal and Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross concerning the 2024/25 Council Tax. He subsequently voted for the main motion regarding the 2024/25 Council Tax.

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 5 February 2024 7.00 pm - 5 February 2024

Adam Jude Grant was a member of the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee for the meeting on 2024-02-05. No specific statements or actions by him were recorded in the provided documents.