Councillor Cafer Munur, Bexley's Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, has criticised a vote that saw £30 million of investment in highways, including pavements, rejected over the next four years. The decision was made during a Public Cabinet meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Councillor David Leaf, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Resources & Transformation, reminded members that they had voted against the proposed investment. You and your colleagues voted against that investment,
he stated, implying that this decision would be a point of discussion during local elections. Councillor Leaf further elaborated that the vote also rejected investment in libraries, community centres, parks and open spaces, adult social care, children's social care, children's special education, and disabilities.
Councillor Brian Bishop, Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing, had previously raised concerns about the condition of pavements and lampposts, suggesting a greater focus on pavement renewals. This prompted Councillor Leaf's response regarding the broader rejection of highway investment.
The Public Cabinet meeting agenda and reports can be found in the Public reports pack.
