Councillor Frances Umeh
Email: frances.umeh@lbhf.gov.uk
Council: Hammersmith and Fulham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Cabinet - Monday, 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the meeting scheduled to be held by Hammersmith and Fulham Council's cabinet on 8 December 2025.
Cabinet - Monday, 10th November, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of Hammersmith and Fulham Council's cabinet, members approved an extension to an existing housing repairs contract, a procurement strategy for future housing repairs, and the establishment of a wholly-owned housing company. The cabinet agreed to exclude the public and press from discussions of exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of particular people or organisations.
Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Full Council met on Wednesday 22 October 2025, and discussed a range of issues including the Youth Justice Plan, playground improvements, and digital inclusion. Councillors also reviewed the constitution and members' allowances, and debated several special motions concerning primary schools, CCTV, parks, Black History Month, online hate speech, drugs in public spaces, and high streets.
Cabinet - Monday, 13th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Cabinet met to discuss community funding, a local plan review, and budget variations. The Cabinet approved the drawdown of £22.4 million in Section 106[^2] and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)[^3] funds for community projects, agreed to a public consultation on the draft Local Plan Regulation 18, and approved an updated capital programme with £105.2 million in additional investment.
Cabinet - Monday, 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including community safety, youth justice, and financial performance. They approved a £3.2 million investment in CCTV and artificial intelligence (AI) to combat crime, endorsed the Youth Justice Plan 2025 for approval by the Full Council, and agreed to invest £8.3 million in playground improvements. The Cabinet also reviewed and noted the Revenue Outturn Report for 2024/25, the Capital Programme Monitor and Budget Variations for 2024/25, and the Revenue Budget Review for 2025/26.
Decisions from Meetings
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 18 Public Consultation
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to undertake a Local Plan Regulation 18 public consultation, approve the draft Local Plan Regulation 18 for public consultation, delegate authority for minor amendments to the Director of Planning and Property, approve the revised Local Development Scheme, and approve the updated Statement of Community Involvement.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Monitor and Budget Variations, 2024/25 (Outturn)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 15, 2025
...to note the capital outturn for the year of £253.1m, approve budget variations to the capital programme from 2024/25 to 2027/28, approve an additional £5m budget for pre-agreed works within the HRA asset and compliance programme funded by HRA borrowing, and note the additional budget approved by Full Council on 7th October 2024 for the Hammersmith Town Hall refurbishment funded by General Fund borrowing.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue Budget Review 2025/26 - Month 2 (May 2025)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 15, 2025
...the Cabinet approved noting the General Fund financial forecast variance, progress on budget savings, the HRA forecast, and budget movements (virements) for the 2025/26 financial year.
Recommendations Approved
Youth Justice Plan 2025
From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 15, 2025
...to endorse the contents of the Youth Justice Plan 2025-26 and submit it to Full Council for approval, outlining how the council will work with partners to provide and fund youth justice services, keep young people safe, and support their potential.
Recommendations Approved
CCTV and Artificial Intelligence - new innovations and improved infrastructure to help combat crime and anti-social behaviour
From: Cabinet - Monday, 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 15, 2025
...to invest £3.2 million in CCTV and AI technologies, including facial recognition and drone trials (subject to Civil Aviation Authority approval), to enhance crime detection and prevention across the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 65