Councillor Bola Carew

Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss strengthening the voice of children in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services, the Bexley S.H.I.E.L.D. annual report, the youth justice strategic plan, and a six-month update on recommendations for a safety valve programme[^1]. The committee also reviewed its work programme for the coming year.

Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 7.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 6th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Council Pensions Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss the administration and financial performance of the Bexley Pension Fund. The agenda included a review of the fund's annual report, quarterly performance, and investment strategy. Councillors were also expected to review the results of a survey on investment beliefs and strategic asset allocation.

SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The SEND Priority Action Plan Scrutiny Sub-Group was scheduled to meet on 22 July 2025, to discuss the progress of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Priority Action Plan, and to review the sub-group's work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to cover actions arising from the previous meeting, and a general update on SEND improvements in Bexley.

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Council meeting on 16 July 2025 included questions from the public and councillors, a debate on policing, and updates from the Leader of the Council and various committees. The council agreed to maintain its policy of not abating pensions upon re-employment, and also agreed to make a cash contribution to the London CIV B Shares Subscription.