Councillor Frazer Brooks

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.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Bexley Council Planning Committee met to discuss several town planning applications for development, ultimately approving applications for 41 Burnt Oak Lane, 29 Ellison Road, 19A Melanie Close, 9 The Green, Land Adjacent to 309 Halfway Street, and 99 Bexley High Street. Councillors also approved an application to vary condition 2 of planning permission Ref: 21/01708/FUL for Land Adjacent To 1-18 Evans Court, and approved alterations to the Premier Inn at 51 Albion Road. Councillors refused an application for garages adjacent to 11 Black Horse Road.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 7.00 pm

The London Borough of Bexley Planning Committee met on 31 July 2025, considering several planning applications. The committee approved plans for a residential development at Bursted Woods despite concerns about parking and affordable housing, and also approved applications for roof tile replacements and a two-storey rear extension. However, the committee refused an application for a new dwelling on Blackhorse Road due to concerns about its design and potential parking issues.

Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to re-establish the sub-group looking at local authority funding and resourcing challenges, and discussed the transformation programme and asset management strategy. The committee also received an update from Councillor David Leaf, Cabinet Member for Resources, on financial matters, including the household support fund and the fair funding review.

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.