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.

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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

The Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 February 2026. The meeting agenda includes a review of the draft budget for the portfolio, updates on housing management contract performance, and the adoption of a new Statement of Community Involvement.

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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BUDGET MONITORING 2024/25

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to consider the latest financial position, note a projected £18,093k overspend, consider Chief Officer comments, note requested carry forwards and a projected reduction to the General Fund balance of £16,531k, note full year cost pressures of £22.826m, agree to release funding from the central contingency, agree to transfer £125k from the Technology Fund reserve, and identify issues for Portfolio Holders.

For Determination

PERMISSION TO TENDER FOR A BROMLEY HOMESHARE CONCESSION CONTRACT

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to proceed to tender for a concession contract to deliver a Bromley Homeshare service for a four-year term, with a potential three-year extension, valued at an estimated £1,411,000 for the initial term.

For Determination

PROPERTY INVESTMENT - PERFORMANCE UPDATE

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to seek specialist investment property advice to review the portfolio and present a report with proposed actions to maximize investment returns at a future Executive meeting.

Recommendations Approved

PAN LONDON ARRANGEMENTS TO DELIVER SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES TO BROMLEY RESIDENTS

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to continue participating in pan-London collaborative commissioning arrangements for Sexual Health Services, including approving the renewal of existing agreements for 2024/25 and delegating authority for future renewals and a new Inter-Authority Agreement.

For Determination

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

From: Executive - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.00 pm - September 18, 2024

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

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 102

Average per Month: 4.1

Decisions Recorded: 177