Tom Simon - Councillor for Camden ( Belsize)

Councillor Tom Simon

 Liberal Democrats  Belsize  Leader of the Opposition

Email: tom.simon@camden.gov.uk

Council: Camden

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Housing and Fire Safety Advisory Panel (Committee Member) Hampstead District Management Committee Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The Camden Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a proposal to convert a former telephone exchange into a hotel, and an amendment to a prior planning permission on the Abbey Estate[^1]. The committee, led by Councillor Heather Johnson, Chair of Planning Committee, will also consider a change of use application for three housing blocks on the Regent's Park Estate.

December 11, 2025
Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss safeguarding, education, and the well-being of children and families in Camden. The committee will review the annual reports from both the Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership and the Cabinet Member for Best Start for Children and Families, and will also discuss the directorate's performance and a forward work programme.

December 09, 2025
Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee Committee Member

Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee of Camden Council met on 19 November 2025 to discuss the appointment of a Director of Adult Social Care Operations. The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to discuss access to information and any urgent business.

November 19, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 17th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Camden Council meeting on 17 November 2025 will include a themed debate on child poverty, a discussion of the Euston Area Plan, and consideration of several motions. There will also be a deputation from UNISON regarding school support staff.

November 17, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Camden Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 13 November 2025, to discuss several planning applications. These include a discussion of proposed amendments to an existing permission for lab-enabled offices on Judd Street, a proposal to extend and refurbish buildings on Warren Street and Euston Road, and a plan to convert part of a car park on Drury Lane into a self-storage facility.

November 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Proposed Land Swap - Acquisition of Kynoch Road, Enfield, London N18 and Disposal of 8 Eley Road, Enfield, London N18

From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 7th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 07, 2025

...to facilitate the regeneration of the Regis Road Growth Area, the council agreed to declare 8 Eley Road surplus, approve the acquisition of 21 Kynoch Road in exchange for 8 Eley Road at market value plus a £1.4m payment to CCEP, and delegate authority to the Head of Property to finalize the linked transactions.

Recommendations Approved

Motions

From: Council - Monday, 18th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 18, 2024

...to support the Labour Government's Autumn Budget, focusing on maximizing the impact of housing reforms, pursuing energy efficiency initiatives, utilizing community safety support, promoting Camden's leading work, and maximizing the benefits of HS2 for the people of Camden.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 2