Councillor Philip Read

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.

Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the upcoming Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment, the Care at Home transformation programme, and the committee's work programme for the coming year. The committee agreed to re-establish the Joint Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Priority Action Plan Sub-Group, and also noted a briefing paper on sexual health services in Bexley.

Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues including environmental services, planning reforms, and regeneration projects. The committee agreed to re-establish the Transport Users' Sub-Committee and also discussed the Cabinet Member's response to the How Clean is our Borough? report. Members also reviewed the performance of the Environmental Enforcement Contract, received an update on Erith placemaking, and discussed planning reforms and the committee's future work programme.

Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm