Councillor Stefano Borella

General Purposes and Audit Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

The General Purposes and Audit Committee of Bexley Council was scheduled to discuss updated financial regulations and contract procedure rules, alongside the annual auditor's report from Ernst & Young LLP (EY) for the year ended 31 March 2025. The meeting agenda also included provisional audit planning reports for Bexley's 2025/26 accounts and the Bexley Pension Fund's 2025/26 accounts, as well as progress reports on internal audit and counter fraud activities.

Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, to discuss the Council's People Strategy and Culture Transformation Programme, the findings of a sub-group on local authority funding and resourcing challenges, and the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. The committee also received updates from Cabinet Members and reviewed the committee's work programme.

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.

Members' Staffing Panel - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 1.30 pm

The Members' Staffing Panel of Bexley Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 12 February 2026. The primary focus of the meeting appears to be the appointment of a new Deputy Director of Integrated Commissioning, with detailed documentation provided for this significant role.

Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.30 pm

The Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 04 February 2026 to discuss the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and receive updates from Cabinet members. Key decisions included noting the draft budget and financial plans, and reviewing the Treasury Management Strategy.