Cllr Toby Benton

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Council Planning Committee met on 11 November 2025 to discuss planning applications in the borough. The main item on the agenda was a planning application concerning land near Canal Way.

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Full Council met on 22 October 2025, and addressed the borough's medium-term financial strategy, adopted an updated local code of corporate governance, and approved changes to standing orders and the municipal timetable. Councillors also debated motions on pension fund investments in temporary accommodation, becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, street scene enhancements, changes to the Integrated Care Board[^2], and council tax waivers for terminally ill residents.

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Committee met to discuss and note the proposed revisions to the council's statement of licensing policy 2026-2031, which is required under the Licensing Act 2003. The committee reviewed feedback from a public consultation and considered amendments to the policy. The updated policy will be presented to the Leadership Team and then to the Full Council for adoption.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council were scheduled to convene to consider an application by Grandio Group UK and Europe Limited for a new premises licence for 201-207 Kensington High Street to operate as a brasserie sportive . The committee was to consider representations for and against the application, and determine whether to grant the licence, modify the proposed conditions, or reject the application.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council was scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application was for Robin's Ramen, located at 7 Kensington Mall, and had received relevant representations, triggering a hearing to determine its outcome. The Sub-Committee was to determine whether the application should be granted, and if so, what conditions should be attached to the licence.