Councillor Peter Reader

Planning Committee - Thursday, 5 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) in Sidcup, the erection of padel courts at Crook Log Sports Centre, and a new dwelling with extensions at 82 Selwyn Crescent in Welling.

Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Bexley Council met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss the financial plans for the upcoming year, including the draft budget and capital programme. The meeting also included a review of the previous council meeting minutes and any declarations of interest.

Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 04 February 2026 to discuss the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and receive updates from Cabinet members. Key decisions included noting the draft budget and financial plans, and reviewing the Treasury Management Strategy.

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

The Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27, alongside plans to tackle health inequalities in North Bexley and expand the council's reablement offer. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming year.

General Purposes and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The General Purposes and Audit Committee of Bexley Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and operational matters. Key topics included the proposed stopping up of highway land in Erith, the Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, and a half-yearly report on Treasury Management. The committee also reviewed calculations for Council Tax and Business Rates income for the upcoming financial year, alongside draft audit reports for both the Council's and the Pension Fund's 2024/25 statements of accounts. Updates on Internal Audit, Counter Fraud, and Risk Management activities were also scheduled for discussion.