Councillor Frances Umeh
Email: frances.umeh@lbhf.gov.uk
Council: Hammersmith and Fulham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Full Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Full Council of Hammersmith and Fulham convened on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and operational matters, including the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27 and the Council Tax base for the same year. The meeting also included a review of the Council's Constitution and the Annual Report of the Audit Committee for 2024/25. Several special motions were also scheduled for discussion, covering topics from Black History Month to environmental investment.
Cabinet - Monday, 19th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and strategic matters for the borough. Key topics included the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, the Council Tax base and collection rate for the same year, and proposals for future resident-facing energy initiatives. The meeting also covered the procurement strategy for essential works at Edward Woods Towers.
Cabinet - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm
In the December 2025 cabinet meeting for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, the cabinet reviewed the revenue budget, approved the capital programme monitor and budget variations, and reviewed the treasury management strategy. Councillor Rowan Ree, Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform, presented the financial reports, and the cabinet members discussed garden waste collection, parking revenue, and temporary accommodation pressures. The cabinet unanimously approved the recommendations in the reports.
Cabinet - Monday, 10th November, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of Hammersmith and Fulham Council's cabinet, members approved an extension to an existing housing repairs contract, a procurement strategy for future housing repairs, and the establishment of a wholly-owned housing company. The cabinet agreed to exclude the public and press from discussions of exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of particular people or organisations.
Decisions from Meetings
67 decisions · Page 7 of 14
H&F Private Rented Sector Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to adopt the Private Rented Sector Policy for Hammersmith and Fulham and notes that a delivery plan will drive its implementation.
Recommendations Approved
The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget (2025/26), Rents & Service Charges (2025/26) & HRA 10 Year Business Plan (2025/26 - 2034/35)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to approve the Housing Revenue Account budget, a 10-year business plan, rent increases for council and shared ownership homes, changes to tenant service charges, reductions to heating and hot water charges, increases to management fees for temporary on-license properties and hostel rents and service charges, and increases to garage, car space rental, and leasehold fees, all effective in April 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to approve the borrowing and investment strategies, delegate authority for managing cash flow, borrowing, and investments, and approve the Prudential Indicators and revised Annual Investment Strategy for 2025/26, as outlined in the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Update on 'Upstream London': the vision for the next phase of the Council's Industrial Strategy
From: Cabinet - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to note the publication of the Upstream London vision document and the intention to develop a delivery plan.
Recommendations Approved
Early Years Budget (Dedicated Schools Grant) 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 10, 2025
...to approve the 2025/26 Early Years Budget (Dedicated Schools Grant) totaling £20.312m for children aged 9 months to 4 years, and note the £1.103m Department for Education grant for Maintained Nursery School Supplementary funding.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 67