Councillor Ross Melton

Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund Committee met to discuss fund performance, administration, and investment strategy, and to address concerns raised by Unison Union regarding ethical investments. The committee agreed to appoint Councillor Adrian Pascoe-Tulbury as vice chair for 2025-2026 and approved a payment to London LGPS CIV Limited to support its regulatory capital requirements. They also noted reports on key performance indicators, pension administration, and the draft statement of accounts.

Planning and Development Control Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Planning and Development Control Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on 10 June 2025, and approved plans for a new hotel in King's Mall Shopping Centre, a show venue in Westfield London Shopping Centre, and an extension to the Holiday Inn Express. Councillors also approved the construction of a new underpass for pedestrians and cyclists to run under the A40, connecting the Imperial White City campus and Latimer Road.

Special Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 8.00 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Council convened a special meeting to bestow the honour of Freedom of the Borough on the Coldstream Guards, recognising their distinguished military service. Councillor Stephen Cowan, Leader of the Council, formally moved the report and recommendations, which were then agreed upon by the council. Several councillors spoke in support of the motion, highlighting the Coldstream Guards' historical significance, their contributions to the community, and the sacrifices made by their members and families.

Annual meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Full Council of Hammersmith and Fulham was scheduled to meet on 21 May 2025 for its annual meeting. The agenda included the election of the Mayor, committee appointments, a review of the council's constitution, and a discussion on the redevelopment of Avonmore Primary School and building new homes. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss member allowance schemes, and appointments to local government organisations.

Admin only - Extraordinary Meeting, Pension Fund Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund Committee met to discuss key performance indicators, administration updates, and a revised discretions policy. The committee noted reports on key performance indicators and pension administration, approved the revised discretions policy, and discussed the pension administration budget, cyber security policy, pension operations risk register and pension fund cessations. Due to the inclusion of exempt information, the public and press were excluded from the meeting during discussion of the appendices for several items.