Mohammed Bakhtiar

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss council performance, finances, and future work plans. Councillors reviewed the Corporate Performance and Council Action Plan Delivery Report, the Final Outturn Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report, and the Forward Plan and Key Decision Tracker. They also discussed and agreed to a work programme for the coming year.

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.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Overview & Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including crime in the borough, lessons learned from an action plan for Earl's Court, and the council's medium-term financial strategy. The committee also reviewed its work programme and forward plan for key decisions.

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.