Helen Rowbottom

Budget meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Full Council of Hammersmith & Fulham met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to approve the council's revenue budget and set Council Tax levels for 2026/27, alongside a four-year capital programme and treasury management strategy. Key decisions included a 2.99% increase in the council's element of Council Tax, plus a 2% adult social care precept, and the approval of a £452.2 million capital programme over the next four years.

Joint Budget Meeting, Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss several key reports and updates. Decisions were made regarding the Better Care Fund Quarter 2 report, the Family Hubs Annual Report, the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, and the Healthwatch Annual Report.

Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Monday 03 November 2025 to discuss the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report, an update on national children's social care reforms, and the Local Offer Annual Report. Key decisions included noting the progress and priorities outlined in the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report, acknowledging the council's response to national children's social care reforms, and reviewing the successes and future plans for the Local Offer for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Full Council meeting of Hammersmith and Fulham Council on Wednesday 22 October 2025 began with tributes to the late Duchess of Kent, former Councillor Frances Staunton, and former Councillor Ian Coleman. The council then discussed and approved the Youth Justice Plan for 2025-26, and noted the achievement of Disability Confident Leader status. Significant investment in transforming playgrounds and play facilities across the borough was also approved, alongside the launch of a Digital Inclusion Strategy. The council also agreed to review its constitution and members' allowances scheme, and passed special motions supporting primary schools, strengthening public safety through CCTV investment, celebrating award-winning parks, and opposing online hate speech.