Decision
Analysis
outcome: Approval is given to the response and action plan, with implementation delegated to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services.
summary: The decision involves approving a formal response and action plan in response to the LGA Finance Peer Challenge recommendations.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Resources has decided to approve a response and action plan in response to the LGA Finance Peer Challenge recommendations.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial matters and potential changes in the council's financial management.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet Member for Resources", "Director of Finance and Corporate Services", "London Borough of Bexley residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: http://democracy.bexley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3292
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Resources
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: Approval is given to the formal response and action plan prepared in response to the LGA Finance Peer Challenge recommendations (Appendix A) and that implementation of the actions is delegated to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, who will report progress to the Cabinet or appropriate Committee. Furthermore, the Cabinet Member agrees to the publication of the LGA Finance Peer Challenge report and the action plan on the London Borough of Bexley’s website.
Date of Decision: August 22, 2025