The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council is scheduled to consider a range of reports, including financial performance, strategies for modern slavery and violence against women and girls, and the council's overall plan. The committee will also review its work programme and upcoming key decisions.

Council Plan

A key item on the agenda is the Council Plan, which outlines the local authority's strategic objectives and priorities. The report pack indicates that this plan will be presented for discussion, providing an overview of the council's direction for the coming period.

Modern Slavery Exploitation Strategy

The committee is scheduled to review the Modern Slavery Exploitation Strategy. This strategy is likely to detail the council's approach to identifying, preventing, and responding to modern slavery and human trafficking within the borough.

Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

Another significant topic for discussion is the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. This strategy is expected to set out measures and initiatives aimed at tackling and preventing violence against women and girls, and supporting victims.

Q1 Finance Report

The committee will receive the Q1 Finance Report, which will provide an update on the council's financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year. This report will likely cover revenue and capital expenditure, and any variances from the budget.

Annual Complaints Report

An Annual Complaints Report is also scheduled for review. This report typically summarises the number and types of complaints received by the council over the past year, along with an analysis of how these complaints were handled and any lessons learned.

The Forward Plan and Key Decision Tracker

The committee is set to examine The Forward Plan and Key Decision Tracker. This document provides advance notice of significant decisions that the council's leadership intends to make, allowing scrutiny committees to undertake pre-decision scrutiny.

Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme

The Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme for the upcoming year will be discussed. This will outline the committee's planned activities, including the topics it intends to investigate and the methods it will employ to scrutinise council services and performance.

The meeting will commence with 72 seconds of silence in remembrance of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to declare any interests. The minutes of the previous meeting, held on 8 July 2026, are also scheduled for confirmation.