Rebecca Wiffen

Council Committee Member

Council - Monday 23 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Bromley met on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss the annual scrutiny report, the SACRE annual report, and the appointment of members to the Local Pension Board. The meeting also included a review of the Member/Officer Protocol and consideration of several motions.

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 18 March 2026, was set to cover a wide range of topics concerning the well-being and development of children and young people in Bromley. Key areas for discussion included updates on the Children, Education and Families Portfolio Plan, budget monitoring, and the capital programme. The committee was also scheduled to review the Bromley Virtual School Annual Report, the Children, Education and Families Risk Register, and performance data for children's services. Additionally, significant policy development items were on the agenda, including a deep dive into the disadvantage gap in education outcomes and the education outcomes for children in Bromley schools.

Council Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Bromley met on Thursday 26 February 2026 to approve the 2026/27 Council Tax, a new Capital Strategy, and the annual Pay Award. Key decisions included setting the Council Tax with a 2.99% increase in the general rate and a 2% increase in the Adult Social Care Precept, approving a £15 million increase to the Capital Programme, and implementing a 4.45% pay rise for council staff.

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education Moved Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Wednesday 25 February 2026 6.00 pm

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) meeting was scheduled to cover updates on religious education, national and local initiatives, and the development of the Agreed Syllabus. Key discussions were expected to include the review of collective worship guidance, national updates from NASACRE, and local events such as the Interfaith Calendar Competition and the Jewish Living Exhibition.