Councillor Nicola Taylor

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.

Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 02 February 2026 to discuss the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27, the expansion of reablement services, and initiatives to tackle health inequalities in North Bexley. Key decisions included the approval of the draft budget and financial plans, with a focus on managing inflationary pressures and demand growth in adult social care, and the endorsement of plans to expand the reablement service to improve resident independence and achieve cost savings.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Bexley Council Planning Committee met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for the retention of bi-fold doors and a pizza hut building at The One Bell Public House, and for the installation of bin storage units at Tramway House. They also granted outline planning permission for a new coach house flat on land adjacent to 8 Nuxley Road. However, the committee refused permission for the installation of bin storage units at Tramway House due to concerns about their proximity to residential properties and their impact on the street scene.