Councillor Alex Karmel
Email: alex.karmel@lbhf.gov.uk
Council: Hammersmith and Fulham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Alex Karmel's council service, particularly in recent years, demonstrates a consistent dedication to planning matters and a strong, albeit sometimes challenged, engagement with council proceedings. While earlier in his service (2024), Karmel was a vocal participant in planning and budget discussions, even receiving the freedom of the borough
for his long-standing connection and work with the Disabled People's Commission,
his most recent activity in 2025 has been significantly shaped by periods of ill health. Despite these challenges, for which he received a special dispensation, Karmel remained actively involved in the Planning and Development Control Committee. His most significant recent contribution in 2025 was proposing a crucial condition for the 316 WANDSWORTH BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON SW6 2TZ
development. This proposed condition, aimed at prevent[ing] the ground-floor commercial unit from being converted into residential units without prior planning permission, allowing officers to assess the cumulative impact of the scheme,
highlights a continued focus on careful and considered development. In 2024, Karmel's priorities were clearly centered on planning, budget scrutiny (voting AGAINST the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels for 2024/25 on multiple occasions), and advocating for increased public engagement by attempting to extend public question times. He also consistently offered tributes to deceased councillors. While his overall engagement has been marked by a commitment to planning and a desire to influence council decisions, his recent activity underscores a resilience in continuing to contribute despite personal health challenges, with a specific, impactful intervention in the planning process in 2025.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2025, Alex Karmel's activity was marked by periods of absence due to ill health, for which they received a special dispensation in July. Despite these challenges, Karmel was actively involved in the Planning and Development Control Committee in November. A key contribution during this month was proposing a new condition for the 316 WANDSWORTH BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON SW6 2TZ
development (2025/00023/FUL). This proposed condition aimed to prevent the ground-floor commercial unit from being converted into residential units without prior planning permission, allowing officers to assess the cumulative impact of the scheme.
Karmel also attended another committee meeting in November, though no specific actions were recorded.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Councillor Alex Karmel was active in one Planning and Development Control Committee meeting. On November 11th, Karmel proposed a new condition for the 316 WANDSWORTH BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON SW6 2TZ
development (2025/00023/FUL). This condition was intended to prevent the ground-floor commercial unit from being converted into residential units without prior planning permission, allowing officers to assess the cumulative impact of the scheme. Karmel was also present at the committee meeting on November 26th, but no specific actions or statements were recorded for them during that session.
Meetings in November 2025
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In October 2025, Alex Karmel sent apologies for absence from the Full Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.
Meetings in October 2025
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During July 2025, Councillor Alex Karmel was granted a special dispensation for non-attendance at meetings due to ill health, as permitted by Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.
Meetings in July 2025
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Alex Karmel, Councillor for Munster ward and a member of the Conservative party, was absent from the Full Council annual meeting on May 21, 2025, with apologies received. He was present at the Special Meeting of the Full Council later that same day, but the available documents do not indicate any specific actions or statements made by him during that meeting.
Meetings in May 2025
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In April 2025, Alex Karmel sent apologies for absence from the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting held on April 2nd.
Meetings in April 2025
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Councillor Alex Karmel was absent from the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on March 4th, 2025. Apologies for his absence were received.
Meetings in March 2025
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Councillor Alex Karmel was absent from the Planning and Development Control Committee meeting held on February 11, 2025. Apologies for their absence were received.
Meetings in February 2025
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In January 2025, Alex Karmel's only recorded activity was sending apologies for absence from the Full Council meeting on January 22nd, 2025. There is no record of them speaking or taking any action during this meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Full Council - Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 7.00 pm
Planning and Development Control Committee - Tuesday, 7th July, 2026 7.00 pm
Annual meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 7.00 pm
Planning and Development Control Committee - Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on Tuesday 14 April 2026 discussed a range of planning applications, ultimately refusing the proposal for Phoenix Academy due to concerns over design, heritage impact, quality of accommodation, and sports facilities. The committee approved applications for the Former Dairy Crest Site, Land to the Rear of The Grange, Land Between Becklow Gardens and Askew Crescent, Sacred Heart High School (both planning permission and listed building consent), The Matrix Studios Complex, and The Chapel, Archel Road.
Planning and Development Control Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning and Development Control Committee meeting on 10 March 2026 saw the approval of several significant planning applications, including a large mixed-use redevelopment at Lots Road South, an extension to a leisure facility at 3 Shortlands, and the conversion of office space to an apart-hotel at 104 King Street. The committee also approved a variation to an existing apart-hotel application at La Reserve Hotel and the redevelopment of 81 Blythe Road for residential use. A temporary installation of welfare facilities at 153 Hurlingham Road was also granted permission.
Decisions from Meetings
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 216
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 0 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.