Councillor Sue Gower MBE

Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, the Bexley Children's Social Care Workforce Development Strategy, and the Local Area SEND Monitoring Visit. The committee also reviewed the Work Programme, including the Bexley Status Report and Budget Monitoring Report.

Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 17 March 2026 focused on Bexley's adopted economic growth strategy, the council's highways report, and the budget's impact on cabinet portfolios. Key discussions included the implementation of the economic growth strategy, the condition and maintenance of the borough's roads, and the financial allocations for various services within the Place Directorate. A significant portion of the meeting was also dedicated to the final report of the sustainable transport task and finish group, which presented differing views on the best approach to promoting sustainable travel.

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.

Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the development and evaluation of Bexley Family Hubs, commissioning developments in children's transformation, the draft budget and financial plans for 2026/27, and the committee's work programme. Key decisions included noting the progress of the Erith Family Hub, approving the draft budget with proposed savings, and reviewing the committee's work programme.

General Purposes and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The General Purposes and Audit Committee of Bexley Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and operational matters. Key topics included the proposed stopping up of highway land in Erith, the Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, and a half-yearly report on Treasury Management. The committee also reviewed calculations for Council Tax and Business Rates income for the upcoming financial year, alongside draft audit reports for both the Council's and the Pension Fund's 2024/25 statements of accounts. Updates on Internal Audit, Counter Fraud, and Risk Management activities were also scheduled for discussion.