Cllr Dori Schmetterling

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 3.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an objection from the Metropolitan Police to a temporary event notice (TEN) application. The TEN had been submitted by Mr Rajeev Kumar for the Portobello Road Post Office, Ground Floor, 325 Portobello Road, London, W10 5SY. The application requested permission to sell alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival.

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.

Full Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Full Council met to discuss a range of issues, including community safety, the impact of national insurance contributions, and step-free access at South Kensington station. The council agreed to note reports on urgent decisions and community safety, and also agreed to request that the Lead Member for Finance investigate the implications of changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and make a written submission to the government.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met to consider a notice to hold a temporary licensable event at 198 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11 1EP. The licensing authority had received an objection notice from the Metropolitan Police, and the sub-committee was scheduled to consider the objection. The sub-committee was to decide whether to issue a counter notice, take no action, or impose conditions.

Environment Select Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Environment Select Committee convened to discuss several key issues, including support for the Notting Hill Carnival, a breakdown of the council's budget, and the committee's work programme for the upcoming year. The committee also observed a 72 seconds' silence to remember those who lost their lives in the Grenfell tragedy[^1].