Cllr Gerard Hargreaves

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee met to discuss dentistry and oral health, community pharmacies, and the pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA). Councillors agreed to the scrutiny priorities for the municipal year, and to develop a detailed work programme. The committee noted that the 18 September meeting would need to be rescheduled to allow scrutiny of the Safeguarding Adults' Executive Board Annual Report.