Mabel Ogundayo

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.

Civic Recognition Panel - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Civic Recognition Panel of Bexley Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, to consider nominations for the 2026 Civic Recognition Awards. The meeting's agenda included a review of declarations of interest, any late business, and the exclusion of the press and public for specific agenda items. The primary focus was on the nominations received for the three civic award categories: Young People, Voluntary Service by Adults, and Outstanding Achievement.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, 19 March 2026, was set to consider a single application for the variation of a premises licence. This application concerned the premises known as Greek Meze 2, located at 299 Main Road, Sidcup, Kent. The meeting's agenda indicated that representations had been made regarding this application, necessitating its determination by the sub-committee.

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.

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.