Cllr Claire Simmons

Housing & Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Housing and Communities Select Committee met to discuss the Regulator for Social Housing's inspection of the council, the Housing Revenue Account budget, the Housing Asset Management Strategy, the Lancaster West Refurbishment, and the Select Committee Work Programme. The committee agreed to the next steps for the Consultation Working Group.

Appointments Panel - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 1.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Council Appointments Panel, composed of Councillor Elizabeth Campbell, Leader of the Council, Councillor Sof McVeigh, Lead Member for Housing Management, Housing Safety & Building New Homes, and Councillor Claire Simmons, Chair, Housing and Communities Select Committee, convened to interview candidates for the Director of Housing Management position. This role is central to the council's commitment to improving its housing services, particularly in light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy[^2]. The meeting was scheduled to begin with a public session, but was expected to move into a closed session for the interview.

Audit & Transparency Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Audit & Transparency Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including a review of delays in addressing safety concerns at the Pembroke Road depot, the management of medium-term financial risks, and the annual governance statement. The committee also reviewed internal audit activity and the anti-fraud efforts of the council.

Full Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Full Council met on 16 July 2025, addressing a range of issues from local concerns to strategic policy decisions. Councillors approved a motion to investigate the impact of changes to National Insurance contributions, and they also discussed green spaces, mental health services, and the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss council performance, finances, and future work plans. Councillors reviewed the Corporate Performance and Council Action Plan Delivery Report, the Final Outturn Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report, and the Forward Plan and Key Decision Tracker. They also discussed and agreed to a work programme for the coming year.