Councillor Rags Sandhu

Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 8.30 pm

The Bexley Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC) met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to formally agree the Bexley Agreed Syllabus for 2026-2031. The conference also discussed the date of its next meeting, concluding that no further meetings would be necessary if the syllabus was approved.

Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Bexley Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss local and national updates concerning Religious Education, review SACRE membership, and address examination data. Key discussions included the impact of new Ofsted inspection frameworks, a decline in GCSE and A-level Religious Education entries, and national policy developments affecting RE.

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.