Councillor Alisa Igoe
Email: Alisa.Igoe@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Alisa Igoe has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to her council service across multiple years, with a particularly intensified focus on policy development, scrutiny, and development control in recent years, especially 2025. Her work has consistently revolved around ensuring responsible development, enhancing community safety, and addressing infrastructure needs.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Across her tenure, Councillor Igoe has shown a persistent dedication to road safety and traffic management. This has manifested in advocating for reduced speed limits, particularly outside schools, questioning rising road casualties, and addressing specific traffic concerns on local roads. Her focus has also extended to parking issues, including the impact of cashless conversions on local businesses and concerns about pavement parking.
Housing and development has been another central theme. She has actively participated in Development Control Committee meetings, supporting developments that offer community benefits and family units, while also scrutinizing the proportion of affordable housing and design quality. Her recent activity in 2025 shows a desire for increased housing development in specific areas.
Environmental concerns and community services are also areas of consistent interest. This includes inquiries about waste management, the maintenance of green spaces, and supporting community events like street parties. In 2025, this expanded to include scrutiny of waste incineration tonnage and the impact of proposals on parks.
Councillor Igoe has also demonstrated a strong commitment to policy scrutiny and social welfare. She has actively questioned the processes and support mechanisms of welfare funds and has seconded motions addressing critical social issues like violence against women and girls. Her recent engagement in 2025 highlights a detailed examination of the Welfare Fund's assessment processes.
Evolution of Focus and Significant Contributions (Emphasis on 2025):
While her core interests in safety, development, and community welfare have remained consistent, Councillor Igoe's engagement in 2025 shows a marked increase in the depth and breadth of her policy scrutiny and development control activities. She has been particularly active in questioning council officers and portfolio holders, seeking detailed information and proposing solutions. Her contributions in 2025 include:
- Intensive scrutiny of road safety measures, including advocating for permanent 20mph limits and addressing specific road safety concerns.
- Active participation in Development Control Committee meetings, offering nuanced support for developments based on their inclusion of family units and community benefits, while also raising critical questions about affordability and design.
- Proactive engagement with local businesses regarding the impact of parking policy changes, as evidenced by her statement:
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Cllr McPartlan and I are extremely concerned that this proposal will further escalate the trading difficulties our independent businesses on Sundridge Park shopping parades are experiencing and expressing to us. The third shop closure is this week. I have spoken to all the business owners/managers and every single one is alarmed at this proposal and they do not believe it will help support their trading, in fact they believe drivers will avoid the charge and go elsewhere.
- Championing community needs, such as supporting Crystal Palace Football Club's facility enhancements while emphasizing the need for closer community relations: > She supported CPFC's proposal to enhance their facilities and deliver improvements to grounds maintenance arrangements but underlined the need for the Club to work more closely with local residents going forward.
- Thorough examination of environmental policies and their impact on local green spaces.
- Detailed scrutiny of the Welfare Fund, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring support for vulnerable individuals.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
Councillor Igoe consistently demonstrates a proactive and inquisitive approach to her council duties. She is not afraid to ask detailed questions, challenge proposals, and advocate for her constituents' interests. Her voting record, as noted in 2024, shows a willingness to oppose certain motions while supporting initiatives that align with her priorities, such as those benefiting families or addressing specific community needs. Her appointment to multiple key committees in 2025, including the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee and the Development Control Committee, underscores her broad responsibilities and consistent involvement in council decision-making processes.
Overall, Councillor Igoe's work reflects a dedicated public servant who prioritizes safety, responsible development, and the well-being of her community, with a clear intensification of her policy engagement and scrutiny in recent years.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe demonstrated consistent and active engagement in various council policy development and scrutiny committees, as well as development control matters. Her contributions spanned a broad range of issues, with a notable focus on road safety, parking, housing development, and environmental concerns.
Key Themes and Priorities:
- Road Safety and Traffic Management: Councillor Igoe repeatedly raised concerns about road safety, advocating for permanent 20mph limits outside schools and questioning the rise in road casualties. She also addressed issues with specific roads, such as Burnt Ash Lane and Farwig Lane, proposing speed limit reductions and restrictions on heavy vehicle access. Her inquiries extended to parking, including concerns about cashless parking conversions and their impact on local businesses, as well as pavement parking.
- Housing and Development: She actively participated in Development Control Committee meetings, offering support for developments that included family units and community benefits, while also raising concerns about the proportion of affordable housing and design aspects. She expressed a desire for increased housing development in areas like Bromley South.
- Environmental and Community Services: Councillor Igoe showed a keen interest in environmental issues, questioning waste incineration tonnage, the maintenance of nature-friendly verges, and the impact of proposals on green spaces like Priory Park. She also inquired about the continuation of free road closure application processing for street parties.
- Policy Scrutiny and Welfare: She actively scrutinized policy development, particularly regarding the Welfare Fund, seeking detailed information on its assessment processes and support for vulnerable individuals. She also seconded a motion concerning violence against women and girls, highlighting a commitment to social welfare issues.
Significant Activities and Contributions:
Councillor Igoe consistently sought detailed information and clarification from council officers and portfolio holders, demonstrating a commitment to thorough scrutiny. She actively participated in debates, proposed solutions, and voted on planning applications and policy motions. Her engagement with local businesses regarding parking changes and her advocacy for community needs, such as improved grounds maintenance for Crystal Palace Football Club and closer community relations, highlight her dedication to representing her constituents' interests. She also declared interests and managed potential conflicts appropriately.
the site was well-chosen and in need of improvement.
Cllr McPartlan and I are extremely concerned that this proposal will further escalate the trading difficulties our independent businesses on Sundridge Park shopping parades are experiencing and expressing to us. The third shop closure is this week. I have spoken to all the business owners/managers and every single one is alarmed at this proposal and they do not believe it will help support their trading, in fact they believe drivers will avoid the charge and go elsewhere.She supported CPFC's proposal to enhance their facilities and deliver improvements to grounds maintenance arrangements but underlined the need for the Club to work more closely with local residents going forward.
Her appointment to multiple committees, including the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee and the Development Control Committee, underscores her broad responsibilities and consistent involvement in council decision-making processes throughout the year.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During October 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe was active in two council meetings. In the Development Control Committee meeting on October 2nd, she was present and voted to approve the planning application for 19 - 1 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR2 0TB. While expressing disappointment with the low proportion of affordable housing, she acknowledged the financial viability assessment and stressed the need for increased housing development in Bromley, advocating for taller buildings in areas like Bromley South.
In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 8th, Councillor Igoe raised several concerns. She inquired about measures to prevent pavement parking and driving in front of shops on Burnt Ash Parade, citing the area's high footfall and proximity to community facilities. She also questioned the proposal for an Archive Store within the Grade II listed Priory Park and Gardens, referencing Bromley's reputation as the beautiful and green garden of London
and expressing concerns about potential light disruption to Friends Groups' areas. Additionally, she asked about the removal of cycle lane wands and whether road cleaning was considered in their feasibility study.
Meetings in October 2025
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During September 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, primarily focusing on road safety and development concerns. In the Development Control Committee meeting on September 2nd, she voiced strong objections to an application due to road safety issues on Farwig Lane, which is near schools, a nursery, and a church. She proposed restricting heavy vehicle access to the site to only the A21 and suggested exploring the use of Section 106 funds for a pedestrian crossing at Farwig Lane and London Lane. Her vote in objection was recorded. Councillor Igoe was also a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee for an informal briefing on September 16th, though no specific actions or statements were noted for her in the provided documents. No activity was recorded for her in the Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 meeting on September 18th.
Meetings in September 2025
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During July 2025, Alisa Igoe declared free tickets to the Traffex Exhibition, which she received on May 22, 2025. She was also appointed as a member to several committees during the Council meeting on July 7, 2025, including the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee, Development Control Committee, Plans Sub-Committee No. 2, Rights of Way Sub-Committee, and Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. While listed as a member of the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee, her specific participation in the July 3rd meeting was not recorded, and no actions were noted for her at the July 24th Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 meeting.
Meetings in July 2025
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During June 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe was active in two council meetings. In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 10th, she raised concerns about the publicity methods for Big Lunch
events and the delayed Environmental Impact Assessment for cashless parking conversions, stating,
She also strongly opposed the conversion of parking bays to cashless payment, citing its negative impact on independent businesses and noting,
I would like to say that I think that it is rather undemocratic to have a document coming out two days after the agenda for members of the public as this does not give them adequate time to ask questions.
She advocated for the proposal's abandonment or deferral due to a lack of business consultation. In the Development Control Committee meeting on June 12th, drawing on her 15 years of experience, she supported Crystal Palace Football Club's (CPFC) proposal for facility enhancements and grounds maintenance, emphasizing the need for improved community relations:
Cllr McPartlan and I are extremely concerned that this proposal will further escalate the trading difficulties our independent businesses on Sundridge Park shopping parades are experiencing and expressing to us. The third shop closure is this week. I have spoken to all the business owners/managers and every single one is alarmed at this proposal and they do not believe it will help support their trading, in fact they believe drivers will avoid the charge and go elsewhere. On 20 November, I forwarded a spreadsheet of 41 business owners' and residents' written objections to this plan, to the Portfolio Holder and the Chairman of ECS PDS from Cllrs Igoe and Onslow, as requested--to be shared with PDS Members.
She then seconded the motion to approve the planning application.
She supported CPFC's proposal to enhance their facilities and deliver improvements to grounds maintenance arrangements but underlined the need for the Club to work more closely with local residents going forward.
Meetings in June 2025
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During May 2025, Alisa Igoe was actively engaged in council matters. At the Annual Council meeting on May 14th, she demonstrated a keen interest in public safety and environmental concerns. Her inquiries spanned road safety statistics and the implementation of permanent 20mph limits near schools, highlighting her focus on child pedestrian vulnerability. She also addressed the issue of unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), questioning the Council's strategy for identifying and engaging with owners. Additionally, Alisa raised concerns about disposable vape stickers on street bins in her ward and Bromley, seeking information on removal and cleaning protocols. On May 27th, she was listed as a member of the Development Control Committee for a Special Meeting, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for her during this session.
Meetings in May 2025
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During April 2025, Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, raising several key issues. In the Council meeting on April 7th, she questioned the Portfolio Holder for Transport about the rise in road casualties, advocating for permanent 20mph limits outside schools and referencing TfL data. Igoe also inquired about the cleaning of disposable vape stickers from street bins and sought clarification on HMO licensing and planning permission procedures. At the Development Control Committee meeting on April 10th, Councillor Igoe reported on a site visit, noting the condition of an existing commercial unit and the proposed development. While she expressed concerns about the lack of affordable and family-sized housing, she believed design issues could be addressed through planning conditions, such as the inclusion of swift boxes. She moved for the planning application to be approved, though the motion did not pass.
Meetings in April 2025
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During March 2025, Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings, raising concerns and seeking clarification on several key issues. In the March 10th Council meeting, she questioned the safety of Burnt Ash Lane, referencing numerous collision markers and proposing the consideration of a 20mph speed limit. She also highlighted a perceived issue with the council's e-petition system, noting that a search for Petitions
did not yield the expected results. At the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 13th, Alisa Igoe inquired about the continuation of free road closure application processing for street parties supporting the Big Lunch in 2025. Furthermore, she sought information regarding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) expansion, specifically its potential impact on Bromley concerning waste incineration tonnage and financial implications, and requested a copy of the relevant response.
Meetings in March 2025
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During February 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe actively participated in council meetings. In the Development Control Committee meeting on February 13th, she spoke in support of a development, stating,
She specifically praised the inclusion of six three-bedroom family units. In the Budget Meeting on February 26th, Alisa Igoe seconded a motion concerning violence against women and girls, which expressed concern over the downgrading of provisions and called for a revised strategy. She also raised a question regarding road humps and width restrictions during this meeting.
the site was well-chosen and in need of improvement.
Meetings in February 2025
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During January 2025, Councillor Alisa Igoe demonstrated active engagement in policy development and scrutiny across two council meetings. In the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, she focused on the Welfare Fund, seeking detailed information on its assessment processes, data regarding successful applications for households with disabled individuals, and the number of applications from individuals transitioning from vulnerable situations. She also inquired about future funding projections for the fund, noting the growing needs within the borough.
In the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Igoe declared an interest related to her father's Blue Badge use. She raised significant concerns regarding parking changes at Sundridge Park Village, questioning the extent of business consultation and the transition to pay-by-phone parking. She also addressed issues with the maintenance of the Rangefield Road footpath Nature Friendly Verge, highlighting problems with dumped waste and expressing surprise at the frequency of site visits. Furthermore, she questioned the lease agreement for Norman Park, specifically its potential impact on parking charges and the absence of a controlled parking zone (CPZ) to protect local residents, stating her concerns about the lease's potential difficulty and the necessity of a CPZ.
Meetings in January 2025
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
71 meetings · Page 14 of 15
Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 13 March 2024 7.00 pm
Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 12 March 2024 4.00 pm
Development Control Committee - Tuesday 5 March 2024 7.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
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HPR PLANNING KPIS
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30 pm - October 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ATTENDING THE MEETING
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30 pm - October 02, 2025
...to approve the recommendation to exclude the issue of increased surface water flooding risks from the Environmental Impact Assessment for application 25/01368/EIA, based on the understanding that it can be addressed within the planning application process.
Recommendations Approved
CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 2 SEPTEMBER 2025
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30 pm - October 02, 2025
...the minutes of the meeting held on 2 September 2025 were confirmed as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
(24/04718/FULL1) CONIFER HOUSE, 44 SOUTHEND ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 1SL
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30 pm - October 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30 pm - October 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 84