Councillor · Bexley
Councillor David Leaf
- Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member for Resources & Transformation
- Chairman, Constitution Review Panel
- Chairman, Public Cabinet
- Chairman, Top Management Review Panel
- Stories naming David
- 24
- Meetings we covered
- 12
- Latest story
- 22 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor David Leaf introduced a four-year plan for the borough, highlighting its alignment with the administration's manifesto and commitment to residents. He also emphasised the importance of re-procuring security services for parks and facilities to ensure they are modern and efficient. The councillor indicated that a review of how the council's assets can be best used for regeneration is underway amidst national economic uncertainty. He stated that any development at Burr Farm is subject to a live planning application. Councillor Leaf elaborated on reasons for performance variations in complaint handling and assured members that face-to-face services would be maintained. He also explained the rationale behind the numbers of opposition members required to call in executive decisions.
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Stories naming Councillor David Leaf
- Bexley Council's communication strategy to be reviewed Concerns were raised about ensuring that increased digital services do not reduce support for elderly residents or those less digitally included. Councillor David Leaf, Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources and Transformation, emphasised a nuanced approach, ensuring "appropriate and sufficient channels of...
- Bexley Council Committee to Scrutinize BexleyCo Business Plan and Governance Amidst Concerns Councillor Sean Brackstone, Leader of the Reform Group, sought assurance regarding member oversight within the governance model. He noted that "on the three-tier governance model, I note there's...
- Bexley Council's Future Bexley Framework faces scrutiny over complexity Councillor Brackstone also emphasised the importance of maintaining face-to-face services for residents in crisis, particularly those facing homelessness. Councillor David Leaf, Leader and Cabinet...
- Bexley plans borough-wide Community Hubs Network The vision for these hubs emphasizes maximizing the use of the public estate and exploring alignment with NHS Neighbourhood Health Centres. Councillor David Leaf, Leader of the Council and Cabinet...
- Bexley Council Approves Committee Structure and Appointments for 2026/27 Municipal Year During the review of the working conventions for 2026/27, Councillor Cameron Smith raised concerns regarding the number of opposition members required to call in executive decisions, expressing...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings David was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Bexley Council Faces £21.8m Budget Gap by 2030 Amidst Social Care and Inflation Pressures
- Bexley aims to recruit 80 new foster carers
- BexleyCo profit forecast reduced due to slower sales at West Street development
- Councillor Lisa Jane Moore Elected Mayor of Bexley, Announces Charities
- Bexley Council Approves Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27