Cllr Laura Burns

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 9.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met to consider an objection to a temporary event notice (TEN) for Flat C, 6 St Michael's Gardens, ahead of the Notting Hill Carnival. The sub-committee was scheduled to consider the objection notices, and could issue a counter notice if it thought it necessary to do so to prevent crime or public nuisance.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to consider a notice given by Mr Innocent Ndemera to hold a temporary licensable event at Flat A, 27 Tavistock Road. Objections to the notice were received from the Metropolitan Police and the Environmental Health Noise and Nuisance team, prompting the hearing. The sub-committee was to consider these objections and determine whether to allow the event to proceed, reject it, or impose conditions.

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.

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].