Councillor Patrick Adams

Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the customer experience strategy, the people strategy, and the work programme. The committee noted the progress made on the customer experience strategy and the people strategy, and agreed to set up a task and finish group on the new Procurement Act regulations. Councillor Stefano Borella, Leader of the Labour Group / Shadow Cabinet Member for Corporate Policy and Budget, enquired whether Councillor David Leaf, Cabinet Member for Resources, would continue to attend the committee meetings once he is elected as leader of the council.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 6th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Council Pensions Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss the administration and financial performance of the Bexley Pension Fund. The agenda included a review of the fund's annual report, quarterly performance, and investment strategy. Councillors were also expected to review the results of a survey on investment beliefs and strategic asset allocation.

Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to re-establish the sub-group looking at local authority funding and resourcing challenges, and discussed the transformation programme and asset management strategy. The committee also received an update from Councillor David Leaf, Cabinet Member for Resources, on financial matters, including the household support fund and the fair funding review.

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Bexley Council meeting on 16 July 2025 included questions from the public and councillors, a debate on policing, and updates from the Leader of the Council and various committees. The council agreed to maintain its policy of not abating pensions upon re-employment, and also agreed to make a cash contribution to the London CIV B Shares Subscription.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Licensing Committee for Bexley Council was scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025 to discuss several licensing-related matters. These included a review of the council's statement of licensing policy, updates on licensing enforcement, and licences determined under delegated powers.