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 Aims for Level 4 Data Maturity with New Strategy Councillor David Leaf, Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member for Resources, voiced his support for the strategy, highlighting the importance of leveraging technology, data, and AI to deliver frontline services efficiently. He clarified that AI would assist in decision-making, not replace human decision-makers.
- Bexley Panel Considers Excluding Press from Leadership Review The agenda, available on the council's website via the Agenda frontsheet, also includes apologies for absence, minutes from the meeting held on 24 July 2024, declarations of interests, and items of...
- Bexley Council Scrutinizes £706M Property Portfolio Councillor Larry Ferguson inquired about the possibility of selling assets to alleviate the council's financial situation. Councillor David Leaf responded that the council does have a disposals...
- Bexley Council Faces £2.1M Overspend, Launches Transformation Plan to Address Financial Challenges Councillor David Leaf, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Resources, assured members that the data from the out-term position continues to be analysed and used to inform...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings David was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Bexley Council Approves 2026-2030 Community Safety Strategy Focused on Crime Reduction and Reassurance
- Bexley Council faces questions over unexplained drop in domestic abuse repeat incidents
- Bexley's recycling rates improve, bucking London-wide decline
- Bexley Council forecasts £1.36m budget overspend, citing improved financial position
- Bexley Council Launches New Economic Growth Strategy with Focus on Inclusive and Sustainable Development