Cllr Toby Benton
Email: cllr.toby.benton@rbkc.gov.uk
Council: Kensington and Chelsea
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 meetings · Page 2 of 11
Full Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a range of topics, including updates on the Grenfell support programme, the council's commitments following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and the council's financial performance. The committee was also expected to review its work programme and consider the forward plan of key decisions.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
4 decisions
Questions asked of Lead Members
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to address questions raised by councillors regarding community funding, support for Grenfell Tower tragedy victims, council tax increases, e-bike and scooter obstructions, and the impact of National Insurance changes.
Awaiting Implementation
Matters Referred to Full Council from Overview and Scrutiny or Select Committees
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
For Determination
Questions asked of Lead Members
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...it received questions from councillors directed to Lead Members on various topics including community funding, Grenfell support, council tax, e-bike obstructions, and national insurance contributions, with responses and subsequent actions awaiting implementation.
Awaiting Implementation
Matters Referred to Full Council from Overview and Scrutiny or Select Committees
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 4