Cllr Cem Kemahli
Email: Cllr.Cem.Kemahli@rbkc.gov.uk
Council: Kensington and Chelsea
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 2 of 6
Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Full Council met on 22 October 2025, and addressed the borough's medium-term financial strategy, adopted an updated local code of corporate governance, and approved changes to standing orders and the municipal timetable. Councillors also debated motions on pension fund investments in temporary accommodation, becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, street scene enhancements, changes to the Integrated Care Board[^2], and council tax waivers for terminally ill residents.
Shareholder Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 pm
Leadership Team - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 6.30 pm
The Kensington and Chelsea Leadership Team were scheduled to discuss the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the Resilience functions, and the Lots Road depot at a meeting on 15 October 2025. The meeting was also scheduled to include a 72 seconds' silence to remember those who lost their lives in the Grenfell tragedy.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 6.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) met to discuss the Grenfell Recovery Programme, social investment, and the council's financial performance. The committee reviewed the delivery, reach, and impact of the Grenfell Recovery Programme, examined the Social Investment Impact Report, and discussed the Quarter 1 Revenue and Capital Financial Monitoring Report.
Leadership Team - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 6.30 pm
Here is a summary of the Kensington and Chelsea Leadership Team meeting on 24 September 2025. Councillors approved the procurement strategy for the new open space on Lots Road, and discussed the financial challenges facing the council due to government funding cuts, and the Q1 financial monitoring report. The meeting also included a 72-second silence to remember those who lost their lives in the Grenfell tragedy.
Decisions from Meetings
5 decisions
Questions asked of Lead Members
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to address questions raised by councillors regarding community funding, support for Grenfell Tower tragedy victims, council tax increases, e-bike and scooter obstructions, and the impact of National Insurance changes.
Awaiting Implementation
Matters Referred to Full Council from Overview and Scrutiny or Select Committees
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
For Determination
Questions asked of Lead Members
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...it received questions from councillors directed to Lead Members on various topics including community funding, Grenfell support, council tax, e-bike obstructions, and national insurance contributions, with responses and subsequent actions awaiting implementation.
Awaiting Implementation
Matters Referred to Full Council from Overview and Scrutiny or Select Committees
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
For Determination
Updating restrictions on the use of certain contractors and products KD1010591
From: Leadership Team - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 11, 2024
...to update the Council's policy regarding the use of certain contractors and suppliers on Council construction projects, specifically prohibiting contracts with Rydon Maintenance Ltd and Rydon Group Ltd, restricting the use of products from Celotex, Kingspan, Arconic, Siderise, and CEP Architectural Facades, and expanding the scope to include other companies criticized in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, as well as materials deemed harmful.
Awaiting Implementation
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 5