Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Marina Ahmad, Graham Arthur, Katy Boughey, Nicky Dykes, Judi Ellis, Samaris Huntington-Thresher, Suraj Sharma and Kieran Terry.

Apologies for lateness were received from Councillors Will Harmer and Michael Rutherford.

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 14^th October 2019 be confirmed.

There were no petitions to consider.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, general questions that are not specific to reports on the agenda must have been received in writing 10 working days before the date of the meeting - the deadline was 5pm on Monday 25^th November 2019. 

Questions specifically on reports on the agenda should be received within two working days of the normal publication date of the agenda.  Please ensure that these questions are received by the Democratic Services Team by 5pm on Tuesday 3^rd December 2019.

(a) Questions from members of the public for oral reply.

(b) Questions from members of the public for written reply.

(c) Questions from members of the Council for oral reply.

(d) Questions from members of the Council for written reply. 

Eight questions had been received from members of the public for oral reply. The questions, with the answers given, are set out in Appendix A to these minutes.

Three questions had been received from members of the public for written reply. The questions, with the answers given, are set out in Appendix B to these minutes.

Fifteen questions had been received from members of the Council for oral reply. The questions, with the replies given, are set out in Appendix C to these minutes.

(During consideration of question 14, Councillor Alexa Michael declared an interest as a member of CILIP (the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals).)

Seven questions had been received from members of the Council for written reply. The questions, with the answers given, are set out in Appendix D to these minutes.

No statements had been requested.

Report CSD19173

The following amendment was moved by Councillor Simon Jeal and seconded by Councillor Angela Wilkins -

“Add:

(3) Exempts Bromley young People leaving care, up to the age of twenty five, for their first two years of independent living.”

On being put to the vote, the amendment was LOST. 

A motion to note the updated impact assessment and the responses to the public consultation exercise, and adopt the proposed Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme for 2020/21 retaining the calculation of entitlement for working-age claimants on 75% of the household’s Council Tax liability (thereby the maximum assistance provided to a claimant of working age is 75% of his/her Council Tax liability) was moved by Councillor Colin Smith, seconded by councillor Peter Fortune and CARRIED.

Report CSD19174

A motion to delegate to London Councils the power to make a pan-London byelaw for the regulation of dockless vehicle hire schemes and approve the proposed or revised amendment to the TEC Agreement required to make the proposed byelaw, authorising the Director of Environment and Public Protection to sign the delegation as required, was moved by Councillor William Huntington-Thresher, seconded by Councillor Will Harmer and CARRIED.

Report CSD19171

A motion to approve (i) an increase of £1,208k SEND Provision capital funding to the Basic Need scheme, and (ii) an increase of £1,385k to the Section 106 receipts from developers, was moved by Councillor Colin Smith, seconded by Councillor Peter Fortune and CARRIED.

Report CSD19172

A motion to note the report and approve changes to the 2019/20 prudential indicators, as set out in Annex B1 of the report, was moved by Councillor Colin Smith, seconded by Councillor Peter Fortune and CARRIED.

No motions had been received.

The Mayor reported that, following the motion passed at the last meeting to congratulate Dina Asher-Smith, a certificate had been drawn up and he was waiting to hear from her agent to set a date for a presentation ceremony.

The Ten Pin Bowling Night had been very successful, and the Mayor thanked Mytime Active for use of the Pavilion.

The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement had visited China, and a full report would be made to the relevant Committee.

The Mayor reported that he had opened the Staff Conference at the Churchill Theatre on two occasions, and also that he had opened the Staff Lounge (the former Well Bar).

A charity dinner was being planned at the Corza Restaurant in West Wickham - further details, including the date, would be circulated.

The annual Mayor’s Quiz would be held on 14^th February 2020 in the Great Hall.

The Mayor concluded by wishing good luck to the five Members standing in the General Election, and wishing everyone a happy Christmas and New Year.