Simon Jeal - Councillor for Bromley (Penge and Cator)

Councillor Simon Jeal

Labour Penge and Cator Labour Group Leader

Email: Simon.Jeal@bromley.gov.uk

Council: Bromley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Executive (Guest) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) General Purposes and Licensing Committee Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member) Chief Executive Annual Review Panel (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Appointment Panel Audit and Risk Management Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee Development Control Committee Schools' Forum

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

102 meetings · Page 1 of 21

Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.30 pm

February 12, 2026, 1:30 pm
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 9 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 09, 2026, 7:00 pm
Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 19 January 2026 focused on the Council's financial strategy, transformation programme, and efforts to support small businesses. Key decisions included noting the draft budget and financial strategy, supporting the progress of the transformation programme, and recommending further promotion of Bromley-based businesses. The committee also discussed the issue of empty homes and reviewed the corporate risk register.

January 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Special Meeting, Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 6.00 pm

The Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a proposal to submit the Chipperfield Road scheme to the Local Authority Housing Fund 4 programme (LAHF). The committee agreed to support the recommendations outlined in report HPR2025/058, which aims to deliver permanent measures to reduce the burdens and cost pressures of temporary accommodation. The proposals include building 123 affordable homes and a new gymnastics centre for the Bromley Valley Gymnastics Club (BVGC).

December 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER ISSUES REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE, RESOURCES AND CONTRACTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE

From: Executive - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...to approve the recommendations referred from the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

BUDGET MONITORING 2025/26

From: Executive - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...to note the latest financial position, a projected net overspend on services of £16,672k, comments from Chief Officers, a projected reduction to the General Fund balance of £14,373k, full year cost pressures of £19.128m, and to agree to the release of £587k from the central contingency for additional legal expenditure and the release of funding from the 2025/26 central contingency, referring any identified issues to individual Portfolio Holders for further action.

Recommendations Approved

OPTIONS APPRAISAL - FUTURE OF THE LIBRARY SERVICE

From: Executive - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...to seek mutual agreement with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to extend the existing libraries service contract for five years until 31st October 2032, delegating authority to the Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing to agree the final contract terms.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 102

Average per Month: 4.1

Decisions Recorded: 177