Councillor Janice Ward-Wilson

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss local and national updates concerning Religious Education, review SACRE membership, and address examination data. Key discussions included the impact of new Ofsted inspection frameworks, a decline in GCSE and A-level Religious Education entries, and national policy developments affecting RE.

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 8.30 pm

The Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC) met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to formally agree the Bexley Agreed Syllabus for 2026-2031. The conference also discussed the date of its next meeting, concluding that no further meetings would be necessary if the syllabus was approved.

Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Bexley Council met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to approve the Financial Plans for 2026/27. The meeting saw the approval of a £271.9 million General Fund Budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, comprising a 2.99% general increase and a 2% rise for Adult Social Care. An amendment proposed by the Labour group, which sought to introduce a new housing strategy and explore a housing revenue account, was defeated.

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

The Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the development and evaluation of Bexley Family Hubs, commissioning developments in children's transformation, the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27, and the committee's work programme. Key decisions included noting the progress of the Erith Family Hub, approving the draft budget with proposed savings, and reviewing the committee's work programme.

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

The Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 02 February 2026 to discuss the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27, the expansion of reablement services, and initiatives to tackle health inequalities in North Bexley. Key decisions included the approval of the draft budget and financial plans, with a focus on managing inflationary pressures and demand growth in adult social care, and the endorsement of plans to expand the reablement service to improve resident independence and achieve cost savings.