Councillor Jeremy Fosten

Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm

Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th April, 2026 7.00 pm

The Bexley Council Planning Committee met on Thursday 16 April 2026, approving a revised plan for community use of a multi-use games area (MUGA) at Benedict House Preparatory School and granting permission for two new dwellings at 9 Warren Road, Sidcup. The committee also approved extensions and conversions at 13-14 Christopher Close and 2 Montgomery Close, and a single-storey extension at 20 Sandhurst Road.

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw extensive debate on the Council's performance and future direction, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to a motion regretting the impact of the Labour government on Bexley residents. The meeting also included discussions on the Council's budget, community safety strategy, and the appointment of a new Monitoring Officer, alongside tributes to councillors not seeking re-election.

Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, the Bexley Children's Social Care Workforce Development Strategy, and the Local Area SEND Monitoring Visit. The committee also reviewed the Work Programme, including the Bexley Status Report and Budget Monitoring Report.

Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 17 March 2026 focused on Bexley's adopted economic growth strategy, the council's highways report, and the budget's impact on cabinet portfolios. Key discussions included the implementation of the economic growth strategy, the condition and maintenance of the borough's roads, and the financial allocations for various services within the Place Directorate. A significant portion of the meeting was also dedicated to the final report of the sustainable transport task and finish group, which presented differing views on the best approach to promoting sustainable travel.