Councillor Felicity Bainbridge

Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Adult Care and Health portfolio's budget, scrutinise the delivery of the Tackling Loneliness Strategy, review contract monitoring for learning disabilities support, and receive an update on the Adult Services Transformation and Improvement Programme. The committee noted a projected overspend of £9.842m for the Adult Social Care budget and reviewed the progress of the Tackling Loneliness Strategy, which has seen positive results, including increased confidence among befriending service users. The committee also reviewed contract performance for learning disabilities supported living services and discussed the annual monitoring report for the Primary and Secondary Intervention Service (PSIS), known as Bromley Well.

Council - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Bromley Council, Councillor Jonathan Andrews was formally appointed as the new Mayor of Bromley, and Councillor Gemma Turrell was appointed as the Deputy Mayor. Councillors also discussed and approved changes to the council's capital programme, treasury management, financial regulations, contract procedure rules, local planning protocol and scheme of delegation to officers. Finally, they considered the Health and Wellbeing Board annual report and the Local Pension Board annual report.

Standards Committee - Tuesday 1 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Standards Committee met on Tuesday to appoint a chair and vice-chair, to discuss ethical standards with the Chief Executive, and to review the Monitoring Officer's general report. Councillor Nicholas Bennett J.P. was appointed Chairman and Councillor Melanie Stevens was appointed Vice-Chairman for the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee also requested a report on publicity in the pre-election period, also known as Purdah, to be provided at the next meeting.

Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 19 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss a range of issues, including the appointment of co-opted members, budget overspends, contract variations, and strategies for mental health, learning disabilities and tackling loneliness. The committee also reviewed the council's risk register and contract register.

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including highway maintenance contracts, the Keston Ponds development project, and the Environment and Community Services Portfolio Plan. The committee also reviewed the ECS Risk Register and Contracts Register. Recommendations were made to the Portfolio Holders and the Executive regarding these matters.