Cllr Gerard Hargreaves

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.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the upcoming Planning Applications Committee meeting. The committee, including Councillor Gerard Hargreaves, Chair of the Audit & Transparency Committee, Vice-Chair, Planning Committee & Planning Applications Committee, will be reviewing a number of planning applications, with a focus on preserving the character of the borough and ensuring good living conditions for residents. Several applications have received objections and will be discussed in detail.

Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.30 pm

At the annual general meeting of Kensington and Chelsea Council, Councillor Tom Bennett was elected as Mayor for the coming year, with Councillor Arian Oretti appointed as Deputy Mayor. The council also conducted its annual review of committee representation and appointments, ensuring political balance across its various committees and outside organisations. Additionally, the council paid tribute to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Will Lane, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Laura Burns, for their service over the past year.

Meetings of Council-side Committees - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.40 pm

The Meetings of Council-side Committees were scheduled to take place on 21 May 2025, following the Annual Council Meeting. The agenda included noting changes to committee membership and approving the appointment of chairs and vice-chairs. Councillor Will Lane, the Mayor, was scheduled to chair the meeting.