Baroness O'Neill of Bexley OBE

Council - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the approval of the Bexley Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2030 and the adoption of a revised Council Constitution. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a motion regretting the impact of the Labour government on Bexley residents, which was carried by a majority vote. The meeting also included the appointment of a new Deputy Director for Legal and Democratic Services, who will also serve as the Monitoring Officer. Finally, the Council recorded its sincere appreciation for the service of 14 councillors who were not seeking re-election.

Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Bexley Council met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to approve the Financial Plans for 2026/27. The meeting saw the approval of a £271.9 million General Fund Budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, comprising a 2.99% general increase and a 2% rise for Adult Social Care. An amendment proposed by the Labour group, which sought to introduce a new housing strategy and explore a housing revenue account, was defeated.

Council - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 5 November 2025 saw the formal handover of leadership, with Councillor David Leaf appointed as the new Leader of the Council. The meeting also included a comprehensive review of the Council's achievements over the past term, with particular emphasis on the Bexley Plan 2022-2026 and its three key priorities: Aspiration for residents, Ambition for the Borough, and an Efficient and Effective Council.

Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Council Cabinet Committee, consisting of Councillor Baroness O'Neill of Bexley OBE, Leader of the Council, Councillor David Leaf, Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member for Resources, and Councillor Cafer Munur, Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, was scheduled to meet on Thursday 30 October 2025. The main item for discussion was the BexleyCo Limited Business Plan 2025, which outlines the company's strategy for developing new homes across the borough. The committee was also scheduled to discuss declarations of interest and the minutes from a previous meeting.

Public Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Public Cabinet of Bexley Council convened to discuss several key strategies and reports, including the integrated performance, budget monitoring, data strategy, asset management, and sexual and reproductive health. The cabinet approved the revenue budget monitoring position for August 2025, a new data strategy, an artificial intelligence statement, an asset management strategy, and a sexual health strategy developed in collaboration with other London boroughs. Tributes were also paid to Councillor Baroness O'Neill of Bexley OBE, Leader of the Council, as this was her last meeting in the role.