Cllr Mary Weale
Email: cllr.mary.weale@rbkc.gov.uk
Council: Kensington and Chelsea
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 3 of 9
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.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss council performance, finances, and future work plans. Councillors reviewed the Corporate Performance and Council Action Plan Delivery Report, the Final Outturn Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report, and the Forward Plan and Key Decision Tracker. They also discussed and agreed to a work programme for the coming year.
Leadership Team - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.30 pm
Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Leadership Team meeting on 9 July 2025.
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.
Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 6.30 pm
The Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee met to discuss dentistry and oral health, community pharmacies, and the pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA). Councillors agreed to the scrutiny priorities for the municipal year, and to develop a detailed work programme. The committee noted that the 18 September meeting would need to be rescheduled to allow scrutiny of the Safeguarding Adults' Executive Board Annual Report.
Decisions from Meetings
5 decisions
Questions asked of Lead Members
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to address questions raised by councillors regarding community funding, support for Grenfell Tower tragedy victims, council tax increases, e-bike and scooter obstructions, and the impact of National Insurance changes.
Awaiting Implementation
Matters Referred to Full Council from Overview and Scrutiny or Select Committees
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
For Determination
Questions asked of Lead Members
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...it received questions from councillors directed to Lead Members on various topics including community funding, Grenfell support, council tax, e-bike obstructions, and national insurance contributions, with responses and subsequent actions awaiting implementation.
Awaiting Implementation
Matters Referred to Full Council from Overview and Scrutiny or Select Committees
From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025
For Determination
Updating restrictions on the use of certain contractors and products KD1010591
From: Leadership Team - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 11, 2024
...to update the Council's policy regarding the use of certain contractors and suppliers on Council construction projects, specifically prohibiting contracts with Rydon Maintenance Ltd and Rydon Group Ltd, restricting the use of products from Celotex, Kingspan, Arconic, Siderise, and CEP Architectural Facades, and expanding the scope to include other companies criticized in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, as well as materials deemed harmful.
Awaiting Implementation
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 5