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Licensing Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am Licensing Committee View on council website

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The Licensing Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council was scheduled to consider proposals for pavement licensing, British Summer Time licensing, and highway amenity fees for the upcoming year. The committee was also set to review existing licensing fees.

Pavement Licensing, British Summertime Licensing, and Licensing Amenities on the Highway Fees and Charges 2026/27

This item on the agenda concerned the fees and charges that would be applied to pavement licences, British Summer Time licences, and other amenities placed on the highway for the 2026/27 period. The committee was scheduled to make a decision on these proposed fees.

Review of Licensing Fees

The committee was scheduled to undertake a review of its current licensing fees. This review would inform decisions on potential adjustments to these fees for the following year.

A moment of silence was scheduled at the beginning of the meeting to remember those who lost their lives in the Grenfell tragedy. The agenda also included standard items such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest, as well as the confirmation of the minutes from the meeting held on 16 October 2025. Any other oral or written items deemed urgent by the Chair were also to be considered.

Attendees

Profile image for Aarien Areti
Aarien Areti  Conservative Party •  Holland
Profile image for Toby Benton
Toby Benton  (Vice-Chair, Licensing Committee, Family Services Spokesperson ) •  Labour Party •  Colville
Profile image for Laura Burns
Laura Burns  (Deputy Mayor and Vice-Chair, Licensing Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Chelsea Riverside
Profile image for Cllr Janet Evans
Cllr Janet Evans  (Chair, Licensing Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Courtfield
Profile image for Cllr Preety Hudd
Cllr Preety Hudd  (Vice-Chair, Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Vice-Chair, Investment Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Campden
Profile image for Cllr Dahabo Isse
Cllr Dahabo Isse  Conservative Party •  Colville
Profile image for Cllr Lucy Knight
Cllr Lucy Knight  (Chair, Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Holland
Profile image for Cllr David Lindsay
Cllr David Lindsay  (Chair, Pension Board) •  Conservative Party •  Norland
Profile image for Cllr Sof McVeigh
Cllr Sof McVeigh  Lead Member for Housing Management, Housing Safety & Building New Homes •  Conservative Party •  Brompton & Hans Town
Profile image for Cllr Abdullahi Nur
Cllr Abdullahi Nur  (Environmental Spokesperson ) •  Labour Party •  Golborne
Profile image for Cllr Stéphanie Petit
Cllr Stéphanie Petit  Conservative Party •  Norland
Profile image for Cllr Marie-Therese Rossi
Cllr Marie-Therese Rossi  (Vice-Chair, Licensing Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Redcliffe
Profile image for Cllr Dori Schmetterling
Cllr Dori Schmetterling  Conservative Party •  Pembridge
Profile image for Cllr Linda Wade
Cllr Linda Wade  Liberal Democrats •  Earl's Court

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 12th-Feb-2026 10.00 Licensing Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 12th-Feb-2026 10.00 Licensing Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

161025 Licensing Committee Minutes.pdf
Licensing Committee Report - Tables and Chairs 2026-27 FINAL.pdf
Review of Licensing Fees 2026.pdf
Review of Licensing Fees - Appendix A.pdf