Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure

During the December 1st, 2025 Audit Committee meeting, Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure, acting as Opposition Deputy Leader, voiced several significant concerns. He raised alarms about potential undetected tenancy fraud, questioning the council's current identification methods and suggesting that resource reallocation could combat those fundamentally undermining our generosity in hospitality. He also sought clarification on information management practices, specifically referencing a past Information Commissioner's Office criticism and inquiring if the report should address this incident and propose remedies. Additionally, Councillor Pascu-Tulbure expressed worry about the substantial decline in HRA Reserves for 2024/25 and its potential impact on the council's long-term financial stability. On a more positive note, he acknowledged and welcomed the cross-party lobbying efforts aimed at securing the council's fair share.

During November 2025, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was active in one Planning and Development Control Committee meeting and absent from another. On November 11th, he seconded a new condition proposed by Councillor Alex Karmel. This condition aimed to prevent the conversion of ground-floor commercial units into residential units under permitted development rights, ensuring officers could assess the cumulative impact of such schemes. On November 26th, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure sent his apologies for absence from the committee meeting.

During the October 22nd, 2025, Full Council meeting, Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was actively involved in discussions on two special motions. He moved an amendment to Special Motion 4, Protecting and Improving Uxbridge Road for all Residents and Businesses, which criticized the current Labour administration for the road's deterioration, increased crime, and vacant premises. His amendment proposed a zero-tolerance policy on anti-social behavior, shopfront enhancements, and support for independent businesses. He also delivered a speech in support of this amendment. Furthermore, Councillor Pascu-Tulbure spoke on Special Motion 2, Free Breakfasts for Primary School Children.

During the September 16, 2025, Planning and Development Control Committee meeting, Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure expressed reservations about the parking stress survey for the Tesco car park redevelopment, questioning its methodology and potential impact on parking availability. He stated,

I think that a survey conducted over a single weekend in late December is not representative of the parking usage throughout the year and could lead to a permanent loss of parking that is actually being used.

He also sought clarification on the replanting of six mature trees, noting the landscaping report's ambiguity regarding their new locations. Councillor Pascu-Tulbure participated in voting on several agenda items, including the Tesco car park redevelopment and the Live and Let Live pub redevelopment.

During July 2025, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was active in two council meetings. In the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on July 8th, he raised several key questions regarding potential land contamination, resident consultation processes, design preferences in conservation areas, and car parking allocations for new developments. He voted in favor of recommendations for five specific development sites (12 Wellesley Avenue, Hazel House, Royston House, Suffolk House, and Norfolk House). In the Full Council meeting on July 9th, Pascu-Tulbure delivered speeches on the Review of the Constitution and the Freedom of the Borough agenda items, representing the Opposition on both occasions.

During June 2025, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure sent apologies for absence from the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on June 10th. He later attended the Pension Fund Committee meeting on June 25th, where he was nominated and agreed to serve as Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 term, and his apology for absence was also noted.

During May 2025, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was active in three council meetings. On May 13th, he sought clarification on actuarial charges, which was explained as a cost saving from a shared service arrangement. On May 21st, he spoke during the Full Council's Annual Meeting, representing the Opposition in the debate on the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels 2025/26. In a subsequent Special Meeting of the Full Council on the same day, Pascu-Tulbure, identified as Councillor and Opposition Deputy Leader for the Conservative party, expressed enormous pleasure in speaking on a motion regarding the Coldstream Guards. He highlighted the great honour and pride associated with their presence, emphasizing the importance of remembering the service of those who defend national interests and security. He noted that the Guards serve as a reminder of the nature of service, of national identity, of teamwork, of pride, and shared a personal connection to the regiment. He concluded by thanking the Coldstream Guards and Seventeen Company for their service and expressing a hope that civil endeavors could aspire to be Nelly Secundus.

During April 2025, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure attended the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on April 2nd. The minutes from this meeting do not detail any specific statements or actions made by him.

During March 2025, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was active in two council committee meetings. At the Pension Fund Committee meeting on March 5th, he declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Defence Company Stocks and sought clarification on the impact of the Chancellor's Mansion House Speech reform on pension fund administration. He also proposed specific amendments to the draft Pension Fund Annual Report 2023/24, including adding UK asset percentages, explaining administration cost increases, and acknowledging co-opted member contributions.

At the Audit Committee meeting on March 10th, Councillor Pascu-Tulbure inquired about the timing and purpose of increased borrowing during the Mid-Year Treasury Management Review. He also questioned the Corporate Anti-Fraud Service about any emerging fraud trends relevant to the Committee.

During February 2025, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure attended the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on February 11th, with no recorded actions or statements. He later participated in the Full Council meeting on February 26th, speaking for the Opposition during the debate on the amendment to Special Motion 3 regarding the future of Charing Cross Hospital.

During January 2025, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was active in the Full Council meeting on January 22nd. He moved and spoke on Special Motion 1 - Additional Support for Low-Income Pensioners, advocating for increased support for low-income pensioners facing cuts to their Winter Fuel Allowance. He also contributed to the debate on an amendment concerning the Future of Charing Cross Hospital as part of the Opposition.

During December 2024, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure attended two council meetings. At the Audit Committee meeting on December 9th, he raised concerns about a substantial increase in the Capital Finance Requirement (CFR), noting it rose from £77.1 million in 2022/23 to £120.7 million in 2023/24. He also inquired about a serious incident at a school where a staff member sustained a fractured bone and sought details on how the situation was resolved.

During November 2024, Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was active in two council meetings. In the Audit Committee meeting on November 6th, he raised numerous concerns, including the increase in the Capital Finance Requirement, the movement of the Pensions Reserve, housing fire safety dissemination, the Civic Campus Programme's structure and delivery, and senior officer remuneration. He also inquired about a school incident, requested a breakdown of reasons for closed fraud cases, and critiqued the Anti-Fraud & Corruption Strategy, stating its successes were qualitative ones easy to achieve and seeking quantitative achievements. He also asked about the current number of void properties and LBHF's productivity plan, anticipating government changes. On November 26th, despite sending apologies for absence from the Pension Fund Committee, his contributions were noted. He sought clarification from Aviva on redemption payment delays, asking if buyer signatures were the sole cause, and inquired about the frequency of such delays by fund managers. He also requested details on a £7.2m figure and discussed industry metrics, questioning how the Committee could mitigate risks associated with various measurement approaches and manage unforeseen changes in investment conditions or building regulations.

During October 2024, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure attended the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on October 8th, where he was present but had no recorded speaking or action. He was more active at the Full Council meeting on October 17th, where he seconded Special Motion 4, Council-Owned Properties Leaseholders’ Repair Bills, and delivered speeches on both the amended version of Special Motion 4 and Special Motion 5, UK Parliamentary Election, speaking for the Opposition on the latter.

During the September 2024 Pension Fund Committee meeting on the 10th, Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure actively sought clarification on several critical issues. He inquired about the reasons for redemption delays, specifically asking Aviva to confirm if the absence of buyer signatures was the sole cause and how frequently such delays occur with fund managers. Pascu-Tulbure also requested information on the origin of a £7.2m sum and expressed concerns about the changing landscape of industry metrics. He questioned how the Committee could manage risks while maintaining decision-making flexibility and enquired about risk management strategies for evolving investment conditions and potential building regulation issues. On September 17th, Pascu-Tulbure was present as a member of the Planning and Development Control Committee, but there is no record of him speaking or taking specific actions.

During July 2024, Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was actively involved in council proceedings. In the Full Council meeting on July 10th, he seconded Special Motion 4 regarding leaseholders' repair bills and spoke on the amended motion. He also delivered an Opposition speech on Special Motion 5 concerning the UK Parliamentary Election. At the Pension Fund Committee meeting on July 23rd, he expressed satisfaction with improved performance, particularly reduced call wait times, and suggested measuring performance related to deaths against targets. He also noted a discrepancy in contract fees and requested clarification.

During the June 4th, 2024 Planning and Development Control Committee meeting, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure voted Four on agenda items 4, 5, and 7. He expressed concerns about road safety related to an advertisement hoarding on item 6, questioning its potential to confuse road users at a confusing roundabout. For item 7, concerning a nursery application, he praised it as a terrific local asset but inquired about traffic management measures to address issues with car drop-offs and parking on Chipstead and Quarantin Street, which he noted does create some real congestion. Additionally, in a previous meeting's minutes, he seconded a motion to amend Condition 30 of the K West Hotel application, which was ultimately lost.

During the May 22, 2024, Full Council meeting, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure, speaking as part of the Opposition, congratulated the children's services team for their excellent work, expressing personal gratitude for their support of his own children. He also delivered a speech on the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels for 2024/25. Pascu-Tulbure voted against the adoption of the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels 2024/25, the Four Year Capital Programme 2024-28 and Capital Strategy 2024/25, the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2024/25, and the Pay Policy Statement 2024/25.

During April 2024, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure attended the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on April 16th. In his capacity as a committee member, he seconded a motion to amend Condition 30, which was ultimately unsuccessful.

During March 2024, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was present as a committee member for the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on March 5th. In the Audit Committee meeting on March 11th, he raised significant concerns regarding the Council's risk assessment, specifically questioning the exclusion of housing as a top-level risk and highlighting under-performance within the Housing Service. He sought clarification on the timeline for improvements, stating,

While noting that improvement would take time, he was concerned whether tangible changes could take effect as quickly as possible instead of taking two or three years for them to begin to materialise.

Pascu-Tulbure also inquired about income from fines, the assumptions behind projected increases in council tax and payroll, and the use of contractual levers for performance failures. He expressed disappointment with the proposed increase in audit fees and suggested collaborative engagement with other local authorities at a ministerial level to address the issue.

In February 2024, Adrian Pascu-Tulbure was active in three council meetings. He attended the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on February 13th without recorded contributions. On February 20th, during the Pension Fund Committee meeting, he was elected Chair and discussed improved performance, specifically reduced call wait times. He proposed measuring deaths against targets, questioned a discrepancy in contract fees, and inquired about incorporating ESG considerations and clarifying infrastructure versus liquid strategies. At the Full Council meeting on February 28th, Pascu-Tulbure seconded a motion on Tackling Violent Crime and delivered a speech on behalf of the Opposition, stating:

"This Council recognises the significant harm caused by violent crime across the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

Whilst this Council champions the excellent work of the Law Enforcement Teams, it recognises that they do not have the necessary powers of arrest and are not properly equipped nor trained to deal with violent crime.

Further, whilst the Council thanks the Gangs Unit, it accepts that more must be done to tackle gangs and violent crime.

This Council therefore calls upon the Administration to review its current policy of funding substantial numbers of Law Enforcement Officers at the expense of additional Police Officers who have the powers, training and equipment to tackle the violent crime that is now widespread in the Borough.”

He also spoke on the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels 2024/25 report as part of the Opposition and voted against it.