Sophie Dunbar

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.

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 Committee Member

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to discuss a range of planning applications across the borough. The meeting's agenda included proposals for new dwellings, changes of use, landscape improvements, and the demolition and construction of new facilities.

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

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the upcoming financial year, including an update on the deficit recovery plan. The committee was also set to review the draft budget for the Children, Education and Families portfolio for 2026/27, alongside an annual update on the Youth Justice Service.