Councillor Mercy Umeh

Full Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Full Council meeting addressed topics ranging from local governance and finance to community and environmental concerns. The council welcomed Councillor Liam Downer-Sanderson, who was elected in the recent by-election, and also approved motions concerning the Macbeth Centre, free school breakfasts, climate change initiatives, and improvements to Uxbridge Road.

Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Monday, 30th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee met to discuss the Summer in the City programme, co-production in children's services, and preparation for adulthood. The committee noted reports on all three topics, hearing presentations and asking questions of the officers present.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.00 pm

Councillor Mercy Umeh, Chair of Licensing Committee, led a meeting of the Licensing Committee, where members reviewed the annual licensing report, covering April 2024 to March 2025, and discussed a new draft Markets and Street Trading Licensing Policy. The committee agreed to put the updated Prescribed Standard Conditions for Street Trading Licences, the updated Regulation of Commodities for Street Trading Licences 2025, and the draft recommended Markets & Street Trading Licensing Policy 2025 – 2030 out for consultation. They also agreed to allow officers to consult on a proposal for the council to declare market rights, and a proposal to designate the whole borough or more streets for regulated street trading activities.

Special Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 8.00 pm

The Hammersmith and Fulham Council convened a special meeting to bestow the honour of Freedom of the Borough on the Coldstream Guards, recognising their distinguished military service. Councillor Stephen Cowan, Leader of the Council, formally moved the report and recommendations, which were then agreed upon by the council. Several councillors spoke in support of the motion, highlighting the Coldstream Guards' historical significance, their contributions to the community, and the sacrifices made by their members and families.

Annual meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Full Council of Hammersmith and Fulham was scheduled to meet on 21 May 2025 for its annual meeting. The agenda included the election of the Mayor, committee appointments, a review of the council's constitution, and a discussion on the redevelopment of Avonmore Primary School and building new homes. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss member allowance schemes, and appointments to local government organisations.