Tommy Hanmer

Planning Applications Committee Officer

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee convened on 4 November 2025, and approved applications for developments at Chepstow Villas, Chelsea Sports Centre, Sloane Street and Rabbit Row. Councillors considered a range of planning applications, focusing on preserving the character of conservation areas and ensuring good living conditions for residents.

Environment Select Committee Officer

Environment Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Environment Select Committee was scheduled to meet to review the progress of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2024-2030, and to receive an update from Thames Water on flood risk management in the borough. The committee was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting. As this was a public meeting, 72 seconds of silence were scheduled to be observed in remembrance of the victims of the Grenfell tragedy[^2].

Licensing Committee Officer

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.

Joint Health & Wellbeing Board Officer

Joint Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 4.00 pm

The Joint Health & Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet to discuss homelessness, community equipment services, and the Better Care Fund. The meeting was scheduled to be held at Al Manaar MCHC and was open to the public. Councillor Josh Rendall, Lead Member for Adult Social Care & Public Health, and Councillor Patricia McAllister were scheduled to co-chair the meeting.

Environment Select Committee Officer

Environment Select Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Environment Select Committee met on 15 September 2025 to discuss waste collection, recycling, street cleaning, and initiatives to improve the borough's streetscapes. Councillors reviewed the progress of food waste collection, recycling rates, and street cleaning services, and they considered new strategies for street greening and decluttering. The committee also agreed to recommend a revision of the council's policy on A-boards[^2].