Adam Bennett | Councillor for Hillingdon West, Hillingdon

Councillor Adam Bennett

Conservative Hillingdon West

Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

Last updated: about 2 months ago

Adam Bennett's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent dedication to fiscal responsibility and ethical conduct, with a notable increase in leadership and proactive engagement in his ward's well-being in more recent years. While his early involvement in 2024 was primarily characterized by his Vice-Chair roles in the Hillingdon Planning Committee and the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee, and a focus on budget discussions and adherence to conflict of interest protocols, his activity significantly intensified in 2025.

In 2025, Bennett demonstrated a strong commitment to his ward, actively addressing concerns related to crime, drug dealing, burglaries, and abandoned properties. His proposals for increased street lighting, CCTV, and exploration of the Ward Budget scheme underscore a proactive approach to improving resident safety and quality of life. He also took on greater leadership responsibilities, chairing the Hillingdon Planning Committee on multiple occasions. His voting record consistently supported key financial documents like the General Fund Revenue Budget and Housing Revenue Account.

Bennett's engagement with potential conflicts of interest remained a consistent theme throughout his service, with repeated declarations and recusals from discussions and votes where he had a proximity or property ownership conflict, particularly concerning the Dyson Drive application. This demonstrates a steadfast commitment to transparency and ethical governance.

His most recent recorded activity in 2026 was limited to his presence at a single council meeting on January 22nd, with no specific statements or actions documented. This marks a significant decrease in visible activity compared to the previous year, though it does not negate his prior contributions.

Overall, Adam Bennett's priorities appear to have evolved from a foundational focus on fiscal prudence and ethical procedures to a more engaged and proactive stance on ward-specific issues, particularly in the period leading up to 2026. His consistent adherence to ethical guidelines and his willingness to take on leadership roles are notable patterns throughout his council service.

Yearly Activity Timeline

During 2026, Adam Bennett's recorded activity was limited to his presence at a single council meeting on Thursday, January 22nd. No specific statements or actions were documented for him during this meeting.

Monthly Activity in 2026

During January 2026, Adam Bennett was present at one council meeting on Thursday, January 22nd. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.

Meetings in January 2026

Council - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 7.30 pm - 22 January 2026

Adam Bennett was present at the Council meeting on Thursday, 22nd January, 2026. No specific statements or actions by him were recorded in the provided documents.

Throughout 2025, Adam Bennett was a consistently active participant in council proceedings, particularly within the Hillingdon Planning Committee and the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee, where he served as Vice-Chair for the 2025/26 municipal year. His contributions highlight a strong focus on his ward's well-being, as demonstrated in January when he raised significant concerns about increased crime, drug dealing, burglaries, and vehicle thefts, alongside issues with an abandoned property and a problematic HMO. He advocated for resident experiences to be reviewed, suggesting the exploration of the Ward Budget scheme and the consideration of additional street lighting and CCTV. Bennett also demonstrated a commitment to transparency and ethical conduct by declaring interests and recusing himself from discussions and votes on agenda items where he had a proximity or property ownership conflict, notably concerning the Dyson Drive, Uxbridge application in April and October, and two other items in June. He took on leadership roles, chairing the Hillingdon Planning Committee in July and September in the absence of Councillor Henry Higgins. His voting record indicates support for the General Fund Revenue Budget, Housing Revenue Account, and Capital Programme for 2025/2026 in July.

Monthly Activity in 2025

During November 2025, Adam Bennett attended two council meetings in his capacity as Vice-Chair: the Hillingdon Planning Committee on November 5th and the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee on November 19th. The available records do not indicate that he made any specific statements or took any particular actions during these meetings.

Meetings in November 2025

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm - 19 November 2025

Adam Bennett was present at the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee meeting on November 19, 2025, in his capacity as Vice-Chair. The provided minutes do not record any specific statements or actions taken by him during the meeting.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm - 5 November 2025

Adam Bennett was present at the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on November 5th, 2025, in his capacity as Vice-Chair. There is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

During October 2025, Councillor Adam Bennett attended the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on October 2nd, serving as Vice-Chair. He declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Dyson Drive, Uxbridge application due to its proximity to his residence, and therefore recused himself from the discussion and vote on that item.

Meetings in October 2025

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 7.00 pm - 2 October 2025

Councillor Adam Bennett attended the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on 2nd October 2025 as Vice-Chair. He declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 6, Dyson Drive, Uxbridge, due to his proximity to the application site. Consequently, he left the room during the discussion of this item and did not participate in the vote.

During the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on September 4th, 2025, Councillor Adam Bennett acted as Chair for agenda item 7, 18 & 20 WILMAR CLOSE, HAYES - 67410/APP/2024/2641 . He assumed this role in the absence of Councillor Henry Higgins, having previously served as Vice-Chair for the meeting.

Meetings in September 2025

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 7.00 pm - 4 September 2025

During the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on 4th September 2025, Councillor Adam Bennett assumed the role of Chair for agenda item 7, 18 & 20 WILMAR CLOSE, HAYES - 67410/APP/2024/2641 , in the absence of Councillor Henry Higgins. He had previously served as Vice-Chair for the meeting and took over as Chair when Councillor Higgins left the room during the discussion of agenda item 70.

During July 2025, Adam Bennett was active in two council meetings. On July 10th, he voted in favour of the original motion regarding the General Fund Revenue Budget, Housing Revenue Account, and Capital Programme for 2025/2026. On July 17th, he took on the role of Chair for the Hillingdon Planning Committee in the absence of Councillor Henry Higgins, presiding over agenda item 7 concerning 18 & 20 WILMAR CLOSE, HAYES - 67410/APP/2024/2641 .

Meetings in July 2025

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm - 23 July 2025

Adam Bennett served as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee and was present at the meeting on July 23, 2025. However, the available documentation does not indicate any specific statements or actions he took during the meeting.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.00 pm - 17 July 2025

In the absence of Councillor Henry Higgins, Adam Bennett assumed the role of Chair during the discussion and voting on agenda item 7, 18 & 20 WILMAR CLOSE, HAYES - 67410/APP/2024/2641 .

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.30 pm - 10 July 2025

Adam Bennett voted in favour of the original motion concerning the General Fund Revenue Budget, Housing Revenue Account, and Capital Programme for 2025/2026.

In June 2025, Adam Bennett was elected as Vice-Chair of two committees: the Hillingdon Planning Committee for the 2025/26 municipal year and the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee for the same period. During the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting, he declared a pecuniary interest in two agenda items due to property ownership and recused himself from their discussion. He was formally elected as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee, with the resolution stating,

RESOLVED: That Councillor Bennett be elected as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.

Meetings in June 2025

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 17 June 2025

Adam Bennett was present at the meeting as Vice-Chair. He was formally elected as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.

RESOLVED: That Councillor Bennett be elected as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 11 June 2025

Councillor Adam Bennett was elected as Vice-Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee for the 2025/26 municipal year. He declared a pecuniary interest in agenda items 8 and 9 due to owning property on the St Andrews development and subsequently left the room during the discussion of these items.

During May 2025, Adam Bennett served as Vice-Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee. He also took on the role of Vice Chair for the Corporate Resources and Infrastructure Select Committee. This follows his previous chairmanship of the Hillingdon Planning Committee in April 2025.

Meetings in May 2025

Annual Council, Council - Thursday, 8th May, 2025 7.30 pm - 8 May 2025

Adam Bennett was appointed as Vice Chair of the Corporate Resources and Infrastructure Select Committee and as Vice Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - 7 May 2025

Councillor Adam Bennett served as the Vice-Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee. He had previously chaired the meeting held on 9 April 2025.

During April 2025, Adam Bennett attended the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on April 9th. He declared an interest in agenda item 8, concerning the Dyson Drive, Uxbridge application, due to his proximity to the site. As a result, he recused himself from the discussion and voting on this matter, leaving the room during its deliberation.

Meetings in April 2025

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Thursday, 10th April, 2025 7.00 pm - 10 April 2025

Councillor Adam Bennett served as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee. He was present at the meeting on April 10, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - 9 April 2025

Adam Bennett declared an interest in item 8 (Dyson Drive, Uxbridge) due to living in close proximity to the application site. Consequently, he recused himself from the discussion and voting on this item, leaving the room during its consideration.

In March 2025, Councillor Adam Bennett, Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee, was absent from the meeting on March 4th. He was present at the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on March 12th, but there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

Meetings in March 2025

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 12 March 2025

Councillor Adam Bennett (Vice-Chair) was present at the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on March 12, 2025. However, the available document does not contain any record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 4 March 2025

Councillor Adam Bennett is the Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee. However, he was absent from the meeting on March 4th, 2025. This is inferred from the fact that Councillor Peter Smallwood substituted for him at the previous meeting on February 11th, 2025, and there is no record of his participation in the March 4th meeting.

In February 2025, Adam Bennett served as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee and the Planning Committee. He attended the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee meeting on February 11th but there is no record of him speaking. He was absent from the Planning Committee meeting on February 13th. He also attended the Health and Social Care Select Committee meeting on February 25th as a substitute, but again, there is no record of him speaking. At the Council meeting on February 27th, he questioned the Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth about the impact of the Labour Government’s planning reforms. He inquired about the potential effects on housing delivery, local control over development, and the protection of green spaces in Hillingdon.

Meetings in February 2025

Budget Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - 27 February 2025

Adam Bennett was present at the Council meeting on February 27, 2025. He submitted a question to the Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth, Councillor Tuckwell, regarding the anticipated impact of the Labour Government’s planning reforms announced in December. Specifically, he asked about the potential effects on housing delivery, local control over development, and the protection of green spaces in Hillingdon.

Health and Social Care Select Committee - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 6.30 pm - 25 February 2025

Adam Bennett attended the Health and Social Care Select Committee meeting on February 25, 2025, as a substitute for Councillor Reeta Chamdal. However, there is no record of him making any statements or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 13 February 2025

Adam Bennett is the Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee. However, apologies for absence were received from him at the meeting of 15 January 2025, with Councillor Darran Davies substituting.

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 11 February 2025

Adam Bennett served as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee and was present at the meeting on February 11, 2025. However, the provided documents contain no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

In January 2025, Adam Bennett attended two council meetings. As Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee on January 9th, he was present but no specific actions or statements were recorded. During a Petition Hearing on January 22nd, Councillor Bennett, acting as Ward Councillor, raised significant concerns about his ward. He noted an increase in crime, including drug dealing, burglaries, and vehicle thefts, and highlighted an abandoned property and a problematic HMO. Bennett emphasized the importance of residents' experiences and suggested reviewing the situation, exploring the Ward Budget scheme, and considering additional street lighting and CCTV, which had strong community support.

Meetings in January 2025

Petition Hearing - Cabinet Member for Community & Environment - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 6.00 pm - 22 January 2025

Councillor Adam Bennett, attending as Ward Councillor, highlighted several issues affecting his ward. He noted a growing attendance at Ward Panel meetings with the Safer Neighbourhood team, attributing this to the area becoming a crime hotspot. He specifically mentioned unreported crimes, drug dealing, smashed windows, burglaries, and three vehicle thefts in The Rise. Bennett also pointed out an abandoned property on Devon Way and an HMO causing problems. He raised safety concerns, particularly in relation to the nearby Bishopshalt school, emphasizing that residents' lived experiences are as important as statistics. Bennett suggested reviewing the situation in the coming months and exploring the use of the Ward Budget scheme if funds were a concern. He also proposed considering additional street lighting and noted the significant support for CCTV, evidenced by 59 signatures.

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Thursday, 9th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 9 January 2025

Adam Bennett was present at the meeting as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee. The provided minutes do not record any specific statements or actions taken by him during the meeting.

Throughout 2024, Adam Bennett was actively involved in council proceedings, primarily in his capacity as Vice-Chair for both the Hillingdon Planning Committee and the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee. He was elected to these Vice-Chair roles for the 2024/2025 municipal year in May, June, and re-appointed in July. Bennett participated in key budget discussions in February, voting against an amendment before supporting the General Fund Revenue Budget, Housing Revenue Account, and Capital Programme. He demonstrated a consistent approach to potential conflicts of interest, declaring non-pecuniary interests and recusing himself from discussions and votes on 'Dyson Drive' in both March and April. While he attended numerous committee meetings as Vice-Chair throughout the year (February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November), his specific contributions beyond these roles were limited, with apologies sent for absence from a September committee meeting. His voting record in February and his consistent recusal from specific planning items highlight his engagement with financial matters and adherence to ethical procedures.

Monthly Activity in 2024

During November 2024, Adam Bennett attended the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on November 5th, 2024, in his role as Vice-Chair. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.

Meetings in November 2024

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 5 November 2024

Adam Bennett was present at the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on November 5th, 2024, in his capacity as Vice-Chair. There is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

During October 2024, Adam Bennett attended the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on October 2nd in his role as Vice-Chair. The meeting minutes do not indicate that he made any statements or took any specific actions.

Meetings in October 2024

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.00 pm - 2 October 2024

Adam Bennett was present at the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on October 2nd, 2024, in his capacity as Vice-Chair. The minutes do not record him making any statements or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

During September 2024, Councillor Adam Bennett sent his apologies for absence from the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee meeting held on September 17th.

Meetings in September 2024

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 17 September 2024

Councillor Adam Bennett sent apologies for absence from the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee meeting on 2024-09-17.

In July 2024, Adam Bennett was appointed Vice-Chair of both the Corporate Resources and Infrastructure Select Committee and the Hillingdon Planning Committee during the Council meeting on July 11th. He also voted for a motion from a previous meeting held on February 22nd. Bennett subsequently attended both the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on July 16th and the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee meeting on July 23rd in his capacity as Vice-Chair, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for him in these latter two meetings.

Meetings in July 2024

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 7.00 pm - 23 July 2024

Adam Bennett attended the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee meeting on July 23, 2024, in his capacity as Vice-Chair. The minutes do not record any specific statements or actions made by him during the meeting.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Tuesday, 16th July, 2024 7.00 pm - 16 July 2024

Adam Bennett was present at the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on July 16th, 2024, in his capacity as Vice-Chair. There is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

Council - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 7.30 pm - 11 July 2024

During the Council meeting on July 11th, 2024, Adam Bennett was appointed as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources and Infrastructure Select Committee and as Vice-Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee. He also voted for the original motion at the meeting held on February 22nd, 2024.

During June 2024, Councillor Adam Bennett was elected as Vice-Chair for two significant committees. On June 11th, he was elected Vice-Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee for the 2024/2025 municipal year. The following day, June 12th, he was also elected Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee for the same municipal year.

Meetings in June 2024

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 7.00 pm - 12 June 2024

Councillor Adam Bennett was elected as the Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee for the 2024/2025 Municipal Year.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Tuesday, 11th June, 2024 7.00 pm - 11 June 2024

Councillor Adam Bennett was elected as Vice-Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee for the 2024/2025 municipal year.

During May 2024, Adam Bennett was appointed and elected as Vice-Chair for two committees: the Corporate Resources and Infrastructure Select Committee and the Hillingdon Planning Committee. These appointments were for the 2024/2025 municipal year.

Meetings in May 2024

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Thursday, 9th May, 2024 9.05 pm - 9 May 2024

Councillor Adam Bennett was elected as the Vice-Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee for the 2024/2025 municipal year.

Annual Council, Council - Thursday, 9th May, 2024 7.30 pm - 9 May 2024

Adam Bennett was appointed as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources and Infrastructure Select Committee and as Vice-Chair of the Hillingdon Planning Committee.

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee - Thursday, 9th May, 2024 9.05 pm - 9 May 2024

Councillor Adam Bennett was elected as Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee for the 2024/2025 Municipal Year. He is listed as the Vice-Chair in the public reports pack.

During April 2024, Councillor Adam Bennett attended the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on April 11th. He declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 9 (Dyson Drive) due to residing on an adjacent road, and stated his intention to recuse himself from the discussion and vote on this matter. He subsequently left the room for the consideration of item 9 and did not participate in its deliberation or vote.

Meetings in April 2024

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th April, 2024 7.00 pm - 11 April 2024

Councillor Adam Bennett attended the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on 11th April 2024. He declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 9 (Dyson Drive) due to living on an adjacent road. He stated his intention to leave the room during the consideration of this item and not vote on it. He subsequently left the meeting for this item and did not participate in the deliberations or vote.

Meetings in March 2024

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th March, 2024 7.00 pm - 14 March 2024

During the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on March 14th, 2024, Councillor Adam Bennett declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 9 (Dyson Drive) due to living on an adjacent road. He stated his intention to leave the room during the consideration of this item and abstain from voting. Consequently, he left the meeting and did not participate in the deliberations or vote on this specific item. He was also noted as being present at the meeting as Vice-Chair, though no other specific actions or statements were recorded for him in the provided documents.

During February 2024, Councillor Adam Bennett attended the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on February 14th in his role as Vice-Chair, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for him during that session. He later participated in the Budget Setting Council meeting on February 22nd, where he voted against an amendment before voting in favor of the original motion for the General Fund Revenue Budget, Housing Revenue Account, and Capital Programme for 2024/2025.

Meetings in February 2024

Budget Setting, Council - Thursday, 22nd February, 2024 7.30 pm - 22 February 2024

Councillor Adam Bennett voted against the amendment and subsequently voted for the original motion concerning the General Fund Revenue Budget, Housing Revenue Account, and Capital Programme for 2024/2025.

Hillingdon Planning Committee - Wednesday, 14th February, 2024 7.00 pm - 14 February 2024

Adam Bennett was present at the Hillingdon Planning Committee meeting on February 14th, 2024, in his capacity as Vice-Chair. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting. A previous meeting's minutes indicate that Councillor Adam Bennett was absent, with Councillor Peter Smallwood substituting for him.