Councillor Kira Gabbert

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.

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 26 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 met on 26 June 2025, and refused planning permission for the retrospective installation of a parcel locker at Chelsfield Station Car Park, and for change of use applications at the former Bromley Civic Centre. Permission was granted for extensions to a property at 9 Hathaway Close, and for alterations to windows at Manorfields.

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 23 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met on 23 June 2025, and agreed to support recommendations regarding treasury management, building maintenance contracts, the Operational Property Review, and a temporary accommodation acquisition programme. The committee also received updates on fire safety and information technology, and discussed the forward plan of key decisions.

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.

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met on 18 June 2025, and among the topics discussed were the appointment of co-opted members, the 2024/25 Q4 update and 2025/26 refreshed plan for the Children, Education and Families Portfolio, and the Education Planned Maintenance Programme for 2025/26. The committee also reviewed contract extensions for the Bromley Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service and the Short Breaks Framework, and received an annual update on Early Intervention and Family Support.