Councillor Karen Smith
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Licensing Panel - Monday, 22 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Licensing Panel is scheduled to convene to address a premises licence variation application, and to appoint a chair. The main item for consideration is an application to vary a premises licence for 299-303 Chiswick High Road, which has drawn objections and support. Councillors will also be reminded of the need to declare any interests they may have in the matters to be discussed.
Licensing Panel - Monday, 8 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Licensing Panel were scheduled to convene to discuss a temporary street trading licence for Chiswick Flower Market. The panel were also due to appoint a chair for the meeting and were reminded of the need to declare any conflicts of interest.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Hounslow Borough Council meeting included discussion of the council's long-term vision, treasury management, and committee appointments. Councillors were also scheduled to consider motions relating to the Lampton Group[^2], tenant wellbeing, and gambling reform. Additionally, the council was asked to approve a waiver to a councillor attendance rule.
Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:30 pm
The Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum convened to address local concerns and updates. The agenda included discussions on policing, highways, and waste management, alongside an open forum for public questions and ward-specific updates. The meeting also provided a platform for residents to engage with councillors and council officers on various community issues.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:30 pm
The Hounslow Borough Council met on 16 September 2025, and among other things, noted the State of the Borough 2025 report, approved the Hounslow Youth Justice Service Plan 2024-2027 (updated 2025), and agreed to participate in a flexible voting pilot for the May 2026 local elections, subject to government approval. The council also discussed tributes to the late Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal, petitions, licensing policies, scrutiny reports, the appointment of a Chief Executive, appointments to committees, and motions on waste, child poverty, and culture.
Decisions from Meetings
67 decisions · Page 12 of 14
Petitions
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to petitions, as noted in the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2025-26: Reference Report to Borough Council from the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11th February 2025
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
... the Borough Council of Hounslow approved the General Fund revenue budget for 2025/26, resulting in a 4.99% increase in council tax, agreed to various recommendations made by the Cabinet, and did not accept a proposed amendment from the Conservative Group.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Interim Chief Executive
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to appoint Mandy Skinner as Interim Chief Executive, Returning Officer, and Electoral Registration Officer until a permanent Chief Executive is recruited, and to initiate the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive with the assistance of Executive Search agents.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Completion Report 2023/24
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to note the unqualified opinion on the Council’s Pension Fund accounts, the disclaimed audit opinion on the Council’s main financial accounts, and the audit findings, and to approve the audited Statement of Accounts 2023/24.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax Support Scheme: Reference Report to Borough Council from the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11th February 2025
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to adopt a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for the financial year 2025/26 and a transitional hardship policy with £1.5m allocated, delegating finalization and implementation to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 67