Cllr Abdullahi Nur

Schools' Forum - Monday, 16th June, 2025 5.00 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Schools Forum met to discuss Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding, school balances, and recommendations from the High Needs Budget Review Group (HNBRG). The forum agreed to a top-up increase for Kensington Queensmill (OKQ) school, noted concerns about funding for St Charles' Sixth Form College, and agreed to the methodology for redistributing excessive school balances. They also agreed to options for consulting on the 2026/27 school funding formula.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 29th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)'s Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from Kensington RG Limited for a new premises licence for The Roof Gardens at 99 Kensington High Street. The committee refused a request for an adjournment from the Kensington Square Residents Association (KSRA), and heard arguments for and against the application, before adjourning to make their decision in private. The decision will be communicated to all parties within five working days, with a full decision to follow.

Meetings of Council-side Committees - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.40 pm

The Meetings of Council-side Committees were scheduled to take place on 21 May 2025, following the Annual Council Meeting. The agenda included noting changes to committee membership and approving the appointment of chairs and vice-chairs. Councillor Will Lane, the Mayor, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.30 pm

At the annual general meeting of Kensington and Chelsea Council, Councillor Tom Bennett was elected as Mayor for the coming year, with Councillor Arian Oretti appointed as Deputy Mayor. The council also conducted its annual review of committee representation and appointments, ensuring political balance across its various committees and outside organisations. Additionally, the council paid tribute to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Will Lane, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Laura Burns, for their service over the past year.

Family Services Select Committee - Thursday, 8th May, 2025 6.30 pm