Melvin Seymour

Top Management Review Panel - Thursday, 23 April 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Top Management Review Panel was scheduled to meet on Thursday 23 April 2026 to review the performance of the Corporate Leadership Team for the appraisal year 2025/26. The meeting's agenda included a review of staff appraisal documentation and high-performance indicators.

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.

Public Cabinet - Thursday, 9 April 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Public Cabinet meeting on 09 April 2026 reviewed the council's performance in the third quarter of the financial year, discussed the budget monitoring report, and approved the Bexley Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2030. The meeting also provided an update on the implementation of the council's Delivery Framework.

Constitution Review Panel - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Constitution Review Panel met on 1 April 2026 to discuss the next phase of the review of the Council's Constitution. The Panel considered proposed drafting amendments and procedural clarifications to the Constitution, including refinements to public participation provisions, and the sequencing and timing of questions, motions, and amendments. The Panel also discussed revisions to motion handling, call-in arrangements, and thresholds for exceptions and referrals, as well as financial and contractual provisions. The Panel resolved to request that the Council adopt the revised Constitution, subject to the amendments discussed.

Members' Staffing Panel - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Members' Staffing Panel of Bexley Council was scheduled to discuss the appointment of a new Deputy Director for Legal and Democratic Services. The panel was also set to review guidance on declarations of interest and consider any late items of business.