Richard Diment

Planning Committee - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Bexley Council Planning Committee met on Thursday 16 April 2026, approving a revised plan for community use of a multi-use games area (MUGA) at Benedict House Preparatory School and refusing permission for two new dwellings at 9 Warren Road, Sidcup. The committee also approved extensions and conversions at 13-14 Christopher Close and 2 Montgomery Close, and a single-storey extension at 20 Sandhurst Road.

Council - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw the approval of the Bexley Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2030 and the adoption of a revised Council Constitution. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a motion regretting the impact of the Labour government on Bexley residents, which was carried by a majority vote. The meeting also included the appointment of a new Deputy Director for Legal and Democratic Services, who will also serve as the Monitoring Officer. Finally, the Council recorded its sincere appreciation for the service of 14 councillors who were not seeking re-election.

Public Cabinet - Thursday, 9 April 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Public Cabinet meeting on 09 April 2026 reviewed the council's performance in the third quarter of the financial year, discussed the budget monitoring report, and approved the Bexley Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2030. The meeting also provided an update on the implementation of the council's Delivery Framework.

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.

Public Cabinet - Monday, 23rd February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Public Cabinet meeting of Bexley Council on 23 February 2026 focused on the council's financial health and future strategy. Key decisions included the approval of the budget monitoring report for the financial year to date, the adoption of the Economic Growth Strategy, and the endorsement of the Cultural Strategy. The council also discussed and recommended for approval the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-27 to 2029-30, which includes a proposed Council Tax increase.