The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 17 November 2025 was set to cover a wide range of topics, with a significant focus on child poverty and the future development of the Euston area. The agenda also included discussions on the council's approach to becoming a circular economy borough and updates on various strategic plans.

Themed Debate: Child Poverty

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a themed debate on child poverty in Camden. The report prepared for this debate provided background information on the issue, outlining existing challenges at both national and local levels. It also detailed current actions and future plans by Camden Council to address child poverty. Councillor Marcus Boyland, Cabinet Member for Best Start for Children and Families, and Councillor Camron Aref-Adib, Cabinet Member for Finance and Cost of Living, were scheduled to introduce and sum up the debate respectively. Contributions were expected from experts and community representatives, followed by questions and discussion.

Statement by the Leader of the Council and Questions

Councillor Richard Olszewski, Leader of the Council, was scheduled to make a statement, followed by responses from the Leaders of the Liberal Democrat and Conservative Groups, Councillor Tom Simon and Councillor Steve Adams. Members of the Council would then have had the opportunity to ask questions to the Leader and Cabinet Members.

Euston Area Plan Update

A key item on the agenda was an update on the Euston Area Plan (EAP). This plan, originally adopted in 2015, has been updated to reflect changes in circumstances at Euston, including the High Speed Rail (HS2) project and evolving Council priorities. The report presented to the Council sought approval for the Euston Area Plan Proposed Submission Draft for submission to the government for examination. This included delegations to the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity to make minor changes and to manage the process following public consultation. The EAP aims to guide transformational change in the area, focusing on delivering new homes, jobs, open space, and improved transport connections.

Update on Themed Debate: Becoming a Circular Economy Borough

Following a previous themed debate, an update was scheduled on the council's progress towards becoming a circular economy borough. This would likely have involved a summary of actions taken and any recommendations for future steps.

Motions

The meeting agenda included several motions for consideration:

• Motion 1: This motion, proposed by Councillor Adams and seconded by Councillor Stark, aimed to address concerns regarding proposed works to the Alexandra Road Estate. It sought to pause the project until a fully modelled, comprehensive retrofit could be developed to safeguard the estate's integrity and residents' wellbeing.
• Motion 2: Proposed by Councillor Tom Simon and seconded by Councillor Judy Dixey, this motion noted research on the impact of the two-child limit on benefit payments and resolved to formally note opposition to this policy, urging the Leader of the Council to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Prime Minister to advocate for its scrapping. It also called for MPs for Holborn and St Pancras, and Hampstead and Highgate, to commit public support to the campaign, and for the number of children in a family to be considered when hardship grants are given out.
• Motion 3: Proposed by Councillor Edmund Frondigoun and seconded by Councillor Liam Martin-Lane, this motion noted the council's responsibility as a freeholder of land south of Hampstead Heath and the duty to control development so as not to negatively impact the Heath and views towards London. It resolved to instruct officers to bring a report to Council outlining how a policy limiting the height of any new building within this arc to below 8 storeys (or 24 metres) tall could be created, while maintaining the un-enclosed feel of the Heath.

Other Scheduled Business

The agenda also included standard council business such as approving minutes of previous meetings, declarations of interest, special announcements, communications, and deputations and petitions. Additionally, there were reports from the Cabinet, Audit and Corporate Governance Committee, Scrutiny Committees, and other council committees. The council was also scheduled to consider business from the ordinary council meeting of 25th September 2025, and make appointments to formal council bodies. A report on the waiver of the six-month councillor attendance rule for a member on maternity leave was also listed.

The meeting was scheduled to be webcast, with members of the public having the right to film, record, or photograph the proceedings for reporting purposes.