Councillor Sophie Dunbar
Email: Sophie.Dunbar@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 2 of 8
Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met on 11 September 2025, and among other things, discussed the Children and Young People's Plan 2025-2029, the constitution of the Schools Forum, and a deep dive into children and young people's mental health and wellbeing services. The committee supported the recommendations in all of the reports they discussed.
Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 7.00 pm
The Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee met on 10 September 2025, to discuss a range of issues including illicit sales of trading standards, Bromley's annual food safety plan, and an update to the Bromley Council Public Protection Enforcement Policy. The committee agreed to appoint Grace Lyashere from Bromley Youth Council as a non-voting co-opted member, and endorsed the revenue budget monitoring for the Public Protection & Enforcement Services portfolio.
Council - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of Bromley Council, Councillor Jonathan Andrews was formally appointed as the new Mayor of Bromley, and Councillor Gemma Turrell was appointed as the Deputy Mayor. Councillors also discussed and approved changes to the council's capital programme, treasury management, financial regulations, contract procedure rules, local planning protocol and scheme of delegation to officers. Finally, they considered the Health and Wellbeing Board annual report and the Local Pension Board annual report.
Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7.00 pm
The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met on 18 June 2025, and among the topics discussed were the appointment of co-opted members, the 2024/25 Q4 update and 2025/26 refreshed plan for the Children, Education and Families Portfolio, and the Education Planned Maintenance Programme for 2025/26. The committee also reviewed contract extensions for the Bromley Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service and the Short Breaks Framework, and received an annual update on Early Intervention and Family Support.
Decisions from Meetings
16 decisions · Page 1 of 4
(25/03289/FPA) - Spring Lodge, Elizabeth Way, Orpington, BR5 4BH
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the demolition of the existing building at Spring Lodge, Elizabeth Way, Orpington, BR5 4BH, and the erection of a part three, part-four storey building to provide 20 new dwellings, with associated accessible parking, cycle parking, bin storage and other associated works was approved, subject to planning conditions and a legal agreement.
For Determination
(25/03065/HPA) - 21 Lynwood Grove, Orpington. BR6 0BD
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to approve application 25/03065/HPA for the removal of an existing chimney and the erection of part single/two-story front/side/rear extensions with Juliet balconies, loft alterations, and elevational alterations at 21 Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BD, subject to conditions.
For Determination
(25/04236/HPA) - 23 Oakfield Lane, Keston, BR2 6BY
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to allow part one/part two storey side, rear and front extensions with a roof terrace over the rear extension with elevational changes at 23 Oakfield Lane, Keston, BR2 6BY, subject to conditions regarding time limits, compliance with approved plans, materials, and obscured glazing.
For Determination
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
(25/04904/LDC) - 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, TN16 3SA
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the decision regarding the Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, TN16 3SA (application 25/04904/LDC) was deferred for determination.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 16