Gerard Hargreaves - Cllr for Kensington and Chelsea ( Chelsea Riverside)

Cllr Gerard Hargreaves

 Conservative Party  Chelsea Riverside  (Chair, Audit & Transparency Committee, Vice-Chair, Planning Committee & Planning Applications Committee)

Email: cllr.gerard.hargreaves@rbkc.gov.uk

Council: Kensington and Chelsea

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit & Transparency Committee (Chair) Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee (Committee Member) Planning Applications Committee (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Meetings of Council-side Committees

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 3 of 8

Audit & Transparency Committee Chair

Audit & Transparency Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Audit & Transparency Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including a review of delays in addressing safety concerns at the Pembroke Road depot, the management of medium-term financial risks, and the annual governance statement. The committee also reviewed internal audit activity and the anti-fraud efforts of the council.

July 21, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Full Council met on 16 July 2025, addressing a range of issues from local concerns to strategic policy decisions. Councillors approved a motion to investigate the impact of changes to National Insurance contributions, and they also discussed green spaces, mental health services, and the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

July 16, 2025
Planning Applications Committee Committee Member

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Planning Applications Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including alterations to properties in conservation areas, and a retrospective application for a garden shed. Councillors approved applications for air conditioning and kitchen upgrades to social housing.

July 08, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Full Council met to discuss a range of issues, including community safety, the impact of national insurance contributions, and step-free access at South Kensington station. The council agreed to note reports on urgent decisions and community safety, and also agreed to request that the Lead Member for Finance investigate the implications of changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and make a written submission to the government.

June 25, 2025
Audit & Transparency Committee Chair

Audit & Transparency Committee - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Transparency Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met to discuss the external audit plan for 2024-25, review audit risks, and receive updates on risk management and the committee's forward plan. The committee also reviewed the draft report from Councillor Gerard Hargreaves, Chair of the Audit & Transparency Committee.

June 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

4 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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 4