Councillor Steven Hall

Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 15 April 2026 saw extensive debate on the Council's performance and future direction, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to a motion regretting the impact of the Labour government on Bexley residents. The meeting also included discussions on the Council's budget, community safety strategy, and the appointment of a new Monitoring Officer, alongside tributes to councillors not seeking re-election.

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.

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.