Councillor Cheryl Bacon

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Licensing Committee convened to discuss several key issues, including a proposed change to the temporary events licence fee for the Bexleyheath Broadway Business Improvement District (BID), aimed at boosting the town centre's economy, and to review the annual performance of the Licensing Partnership. The committee approved the 6-month event licence for the Bexleyheath BID, and they also reviewed licensing activities determined under delegated powers, and received updates on licensing enforcement and the Licensing Partnership's annual performance.

Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the customer experience strategy, the people strategy, and the work programme. The committee noted the progress made on the customer experience strategy and the people strategy, and agreed to set up a task and finish group on the new Procurement Act regulations. Councillor Stefano Borella, Leader of the Labour Group / Shadow Cabinet Member for Corporate Policy and Budget, enquired whether Councillor David Leaf, Cabinet Member for Resources, would continue to attend the committee meetings once he is elected as leader of the council.

Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Keep Britain Tidy survey results, housing services, and grounds maintenance. The committee noted improvements in street cleansing standards and heard about the council's work to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation. Members also discussed a new grounds maintenance contract and its implications.

General Purposes and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 7.30 pm

The General Purposes and Audit Committee of Bexley Council met to discuss the Local Government Association (LGA) Finance Peer Challenge, reports from Ernst & Young (EY) on audit planning, internal audit and counter fraud progress, and debt and debt recovery.

General Purposes and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The General Purposes and Audit Committee of Bexley Council met on 30 July 2025 to discuss internal audit and counter fraud activity, treasury management, and early release of pension benefits. The committee was also scheduled to review and ratify the updated internal audit plan for 2025/26.