Cllr Joanna Gardner

Housing & Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Housing & Communities Select Committee met on Wednesday 2 July 2025, and agreed the minutes of the previous meetings held on 12 May 2025 and 21 May 2025, with actions to be chased outside of the meeting. The committee reviewed the Housing and Social Investment Annual Performance Report for 2024-2025, and discussed the Lancaster West Refurbishment report. The committee also discussed and agreed to develop a detailed work programme setting out reports and items to scheduled meetings of the Housing and Communities Select Committee during 2025/2026.

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.

Audit & Transparency Committee - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Transparency Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met to discuss the external audit plan for 2024-25, review audit risks, and receive updates on risk management and the committee's forward plan. The committee also reviewed the draft report from Councillor Gerard Hargreaves, Chair of the Audit & Transparency Committee.

Administration Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 5.30 pm

The Administration Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on 16 June 2025 to discuss changes to the council's constitution. The proposed changes included revisions to the standing orders regarding petitions and questions to lead members, as well as adjustments to the Chief Executive's delegated authorities. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from previous meetings.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Overview & Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including crime in the borough, lessons learned from an action plan for Earl's Court, and the council's medium-term financial strategy. The committee also reviewed its work programme and forward plan for key decisions.