Councillor Anna Day

Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of topics impacting the borough, including community safety, environmental quality, planning reforms, and employment support. The meeting's agenda also included updates on the new CCTV system and the council's work programme.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 11.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Bexley Council was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Chicken World & JRR Local Store. The meeting's agenda also included procedural items such as the appointment of a chairman and declarations of interest.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Bexley Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of licensing matters. The agenda included a review of licences determined under delegated powers, proposed changes to fees and charges for various services, and an update on licensing and trading standards enforcement activities.

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss local and national updates on religious education (RE), including concerns about community tensions and the removal of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) bursary for RE teachers. The council agreed to publish Ramadan guidance for teachers by February 2026, and members expressed interest in reviewing the Locally Agreed Syllabus (LAS) in January 2026. Members also voiced concerns about rising community tensions and the need for specific support and resources to address hate and promote inclusion in schools.

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC) convened to formally establish the conference and discuss the review of the Bexley Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (RE). Councillor Bola Carew was appointed as chairman for the meeting. Members agreed to hold off on making any major changes to the RE curriculum until there is more clarity on the proposal to add RE to the national curriculum.