Councillor Bola Carew

Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 03 February 2026, to discuss the development and evaluation of Bexley Family Hubs, progress on children's transformation commissioning, and the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27. The committee will also review its work programme.

Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, 02 February 2026, to discuss the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27, review progress on tackling health inequalities in North Bexley, and consider plans for an expanded reablement offer. The committee will also review its work programme for the upcoming year.

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC) met on 7 January 2026 to discuss and review the draft Bexley Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. The conference agreed to proceed with a revised syllabus, incorporating feedback from teachers and addressing concerns about the representation of non-religious views and the teaching of religious conflict. A further meeting is scheduled for 11 March 2026 to formally agree the final syllabus before it is sent to the cabinet member for signing off.

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

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

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.