Cllr Preety Hudd

Family Services Select Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Family Services Select Committee were scheduled to discuss the Bi-Borough Children and Young People's Plan, and to confirm their work programme for the coming year. The meeting was also scheduled to include a 72 seconds' silence to remember those who lost their lives in the Grenfell tragedy[^1].

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.

Schools' Forum - Monday, 16th June, 2025 5.00 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Schools Forum met to discuss Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding, school balances, and recommendations from the High Needs Budget Review Group (HNBRG). The forum agreed to a top-up increase for Kensington Queensmill (OKQ) school, noted concerns about funding for St Charles' Sixth Form College, and agreed to the methodology for redistributing excessive school balances. They also agreed to options for consulting on the 2026/27 school funding formula.

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.

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.