John Davey

Planning Committee - Thursday, 16 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 refusing 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, 15 April 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the approval of the Bexley Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2030 and the adoption of a revised Council Constitution. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a motion regretting the impact of the Labour government on Bexley residents, which was carried by a majority vote. The meeting also included the appointment of a new Deputy Director for Legal and Democratic Services, who will also serve as the Monitoring Officer. Finally, the Council recorded its sincere appreciation for the service of 14 councillors who were not seeking re-election.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 6.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Bexley Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The primary item on the agenda was a review of the premises licence for The Darjeeling, a restaurant located in Sidcup.

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.

Transport Users' Sub-Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Transport Users' Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for 12 March 2026 was set to cover a range of transport-related issues, including updates from South Eastern Railway and Transport for London (TfL), as well as discussions on street works, road maintenance, and road safety. The meeting's agenda also included a review of rail issues and general road matters.