Councillor Richard Diment

Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm

Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th 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 granting 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, 15th April, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw extensive debate on the Council's performance and future direction, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to a motion regretting the impact of the Labour government on Bexley residents. The meeting also included discussions on the Council's budget, community safety strategy, and the appointment of a new Monitoring Officer, alongside tributes to councillors 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.