Yvonne Bear - Councillor for Bromley (St Mary Cray)

Councillor Yvonne Bear

Conservative St Mary Cray Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation & Housing

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee ex-Officio

Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of Bromley Council was scheduled to discuss the draft budget for the portfolio for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside a review of the Rent and Service Charge Setting Policy for the same period. The committee was also set to consider updates on the Housing Management Contract performance and the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Programme.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Executive of Bromley Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss the draft budget for 2026/27, progress on the Transforming Bromley programme, and updates on housing schemes and urgent contract awards. Key decisions included the approval of the draft budget, endorsement of significant savings targets from the transformation programme, and the urgent award of a new contract for Direct Payment Support Services.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Guest

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 19 January 2026 focused on the Council's financial strategy, transformation programme, and efforts to support small businesses. Key decisions included noting the draft budget and financial strategy, supporting the progress of the transformation programme, and recommending further promotion of Bromley-based businesses. The committee also discussed the issue of empty homes and reviewed the corporate risk register.

January 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Bromley Economic Partnership Chairman

Bromley Economic Partnership - Tuesday 13 January 2026 4.00 pm

The Bromley Economic Partnership was scheduled to convene on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss a tailored employment support trailblazer project and receive an update on economic development services. The meeting's agenda also included partner updates and a review of previous meeting minutes.

January 13, 2026, 4:00 pm
Executive Committee Member

Special Meeting, Executive - Friday 12 December 2025 10.30 am

The Bromley Council Executive met to discuss and approve a proposal to utilise £27.633m of funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund 4 (LAHF4) for the Chipperfield Road development. The council agreed to add the Chipperfield Road Site to the Capital Programme, submit the Chipperfield scheme to the LAHF4 programme, and proceed with various procurement actions, including the appointment of a Multi-Disciplinary Design Team. The Executive also authorised a public consultation on the designs and submission of a planning application.

December 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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LOCAL AUTHORITY HOUSING FUND - ROUND 4

From: Special Meeting, Executive - Friday 12 December 2025 10.30 am - December 12, 2025

...to add the Chipperfield Road Site to the Capital Programme, approve the submission of the Chipperfield scheme to the Local Authority Housing Fund 4 programme, accept an estimated £27.633m in funding for the scheme, approve the addition of Chipperfield Road to the Capital Programme at a value of £71.417m, approve the submission and acceptance of other grants, approve procurement actions for a Multi-Disciplinary Design Team and the main Chipperfield Road Works contract, agree to public consultation and submission of a Planning Application, note the foregoing of an estimated Capital receipt of circa £5m, authorise the appropriation for planning purposes of the land surplus to operational need at the Chipperfield Road site, delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services to sign and execute all legal documentation relating to the appropriation for Planning purposes, approve the cost of the planned appointment of two FTE Project Managers, and note that the scheme will be progressed subject to a Secretary of State Direction regarding the Housing Revenue Account.

Recommendations Approved

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Special Meeting, Executive - Friday 12 December 2025 10.30 am - December 12, 2025

...to note the apology for absence from Cllr Will Rowlands.

Recommendations Approved

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

From: Special Meeting, Executive - Friday 12 December 2025 10.30 am - December 12, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT/REDUCTION SCHEME

From: Executive - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...to maintain the existing Council Tax Support Scheme in 2026/27 and recommend it to the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 86

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 246