Councillor Jonathan Simpson MBE

Resources and Corporate Performance Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Resources and Corporate Performance Scrutiny Committee meeting on 14 January 2025 was scheduled to discuss a range of issues relating to the Council's corporate services, finances, and support for residents. This included a report on the Council's approach to debt and income maximisation, an update on the performance of the recently redesigned Camden Council website, and an annual report from the Cabinet Member for Finance and Cost of Living, Councillor Camron Aref-Adib. The meeting was also scheduled to consider the Committee's work programme for 2024/25. Please remember that this summary is based on the meeting agenda and the reports pack provided in advance. I do not have access to the meeting minutes, so I do not know what was actually discussed or decided.

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Monday, 20th January, 2025 6.00 pm

This meeting was called following a request by five councillors to discuss the Housing Ombudsman Service's recent report on Camden Council. The Ombudsman's report is highly critical of Camden's Housing Repairs service. It makes a series of recommendations on how the service can be improved.

Council - Monday, 20th January, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was the first of 2025 for the full Council of Camden Council. It was scheduled to include a petition presented by the Camden Palestine Solidarity Campaign, a themed debate about how Camden Council works with partners and institutions, an update on the Council’s response to the Government’s consultation on the 10 Year Health Plan for England, a report on the proposed Council Tax Support scheme, the proposed Contract Standing Orders, the Council Tax and Business rates bases, and the responses to written questions submitted by Councillors for the previous Council meeting.

Holborn District Management Committee - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Holborn District Management Committee meeting on 8 January 2025 considered the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget for 2025/26. The Committee voted to reject the proposed rent increase of 2.7%, and rejected proposals to increase service charges for Caretaking, CCTV, and Grounds Maintenance. The Committee voted to support the proposed increases in charges for Communal Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance and the Responsive Housing Patrol. They also voted to support the proposed freeze in the Communal Lighting service charge, and the proposed reduction in Heating Pool charges.

Licensing Panel C - Thursday, 19th December, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Licensing Panel C was scheduled to discuss the adoption of procedure rules for remote meetings, and an application for a new premises licence.