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Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

March 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm Overview & Scrutiny Committee View on council website

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The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council is scheduled to review financial monitoring reports and receive an update on the council's recovery from a cyber attack. The committee will also consider its work programme for the upcoming municipal year.

Cyber Attack Recovery Update

A report is scheduled to be presented to the committee providing an update on the ongoing efforts to recover from a cyber attack that the council experienced in November 2025. This update will detail the progress made in restoring systems and data following the incident.

Quarter 3 Revenue and Capital Financial Monitoring Report 2025/26

The committee is expected to review the Quarter 3 Revenue and Capital Financial Monitoring Report for the 2025/26 financial year. This report will outline the projected revenue and capital budget outturn position at the end of the third quarter. It includes several appendices detailing the original budget to revised budget reconciliation, general fund savings, capital programme, and general fund reserve commitments.

The Forward Plan and Key Decision Tracker

A report concerning the Forward Plan and Key Decision Tracker is scheduled for discussion. This document is designed to assist scrutiny councillors by providing information on upcoming key decisions and defining the role of the Forward Plan in pre-decision scrutiny.

Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme

The committee will consider a report summarising the Annual Work Programme. This discussion will include a request for suggestions for the Municipal Year 2026-27, allowing members to shape the committee's future focus.

Monitoring Officer's Duties Under Local Government and Housing Act 1989

The committee is scheduled to receive an overview of the Monitoring Officer's duties and powers concerning executive decisions, as outlined in the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This legislation governs the conduct and decision-making processes within local authorities.

Attendees

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Mohammed Bakhtiar  Labour Party •  Colville
Profile image for Toby Benton
Toby Benton  (Vice-Chair, Licensing Committee, Family Services Spokesperson ) •  Labour Party •  Colville
Profile image for Cllr Joanna Gardner
Cllr Joanna Gardner  (Vice-Chair, Housing and Communities Select Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Pembridge
Profile image for Cllr Gregory Hammond
Cllr Gregory Hammond  (Chair, Environment Select 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 Lucy Knight
Cllr Lucy Knight  (Chair, Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Holland
Profile image for Cllr Will Pascall
Cllr Will Pascall  (Chair, Family Services Select Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Stanley
Profile image for Cllr Claire Simmons
Cllr Claire Simmons  (Chair, Housing and Communities Select Committee) •  Labour Party •  Notting Dale
Profile image for Cllr Mary Weale
Cllr Mary Weale  (Chair, Overview and Scrutiny Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Brompton & Hans Town
Profile image for Cllr Sidney Yankson
Cllr Sidney Yankson  (Vice-Chair, Audit & Transparency Committee) •  Conservative Party •  Redcliffe

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 18th-Mar-2026 18.30 Overview Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 18th-Mar-2026 18.30 Overview Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

3.1 OSC Action Tracker 2025-26 v2.pdf
Appendix 4 - Original Budget to Revised Budget Reconciliation.pdf
8 Work Programme.pdf
7.1 Draft KD Tracker.pdf
Appendix 2 - General Fund Savings.pdf
Appendix 1 - Capital Programme.pdf
Appendix 3 - General Fund Reserve Commitments.pdf
3. 290126 draft minutes.pdf
4. Cyber recovery update - March 26 - final.pdf
7 Forward Plan of Key Decisions Cover Report.pdf
Quarter 3 Monitoring 2025.26 Cover report.pdf
5. Monitoring Officer Report LG Act 1989 2.pdf
Quarter 3 2025.26 Monitoring Report v2.pdf