Bola Carew - Councillor for Bexley ( Bexleyheath)

Councillor Bola Carew

 Conservative Party  Bexleyheath

Email: councillor.bola.carew@bexley.gov.uk

Council: Bexley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chairman) Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) (Chairman) General Purposes and Audit Committee Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Ofsted/CQC SEND Area Inspection Scrutiny Sub-Group Understanding the Council's Financial Monitoring Processes Scrutiny Sub-Group SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group (Committee Member) Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Pensions Committee Committee Member

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Council Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss investment performance, administration of the Bexley Pension Fund, and strategic asset allocation. The committee will also consider the admission of Buckinghamshire County Council Pension Fund to the London CIV.

December 09, 2025
Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) Chairman

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.

November 11, 2025
Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference Committee Member

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.

November 11, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Bexley is scheduled to meet on 5 November 2025. The agenda includes the Leader's report, questions from the public and councillors, and motions deferred from a previous meeting. Councillors will also discuss committee reports on topics ranging from pensions to street cleansing, and will be asked to appoint a new Leader of the Council.

November 05, 2025
SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group Committee Member

SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group - Monday, 27th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Bexley Council SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group met on 27 October 2025 to discuss the progress of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Priority Action Plan,

October 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 0