Councillor Kurtis Christoforides

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.

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Pensions Committee of Bexley Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important financial and investment matters concerning the Bexley Pension Fund. Key topics included updates on the fund's administration, actuarial valuation results, funding strategy, investment strategy, and overall investment performance. The committee was also set to review the Pension Bill's implications, the quarterly financial and fund management update, the performance of their investment consultants, and the finalisation of the London Collective Investment Vehicle Investment Manager Agreement.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Bexley Council was scheduled to discuss three planning applications for development. These included a retrospective application for a change of use to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and a rear extension, the erection of four padel courts at a sports centre, and the construction of a new dwelling with a rear extension.

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.