Portia Thaxter - Cllr for Kensington and Chelsea ( St. Helen's)

Cllr Portia Thaxter

 Labour Party  St. Helen's  (Adult Social Care & Health Spokesperson)

Email: cllr.portia.thaxter@rbkc.gov.uk

Council: Kensington and Chelsea

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview & Scrutiny Committee Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Appointments Panel Meetings of Council-side Committees

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

27 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 03, 2025
Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee Committee Member

Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee was scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss the budget proposals for 2026/27, the directorate's performance, and the committee's work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to include a 72 seconds silence to remember those who lost their lives in the Grenfell tragedy[^2].

November 26, 2025
Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee Committee Member

Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee are scheduled to meet on 6 November 2025 to discuss the Safeguarding Adults Executive Board Annual Report, the Annual Complaints Report, and their work programme. The meeting will begin with a 72 seconds' silence to remember those who lost their lives in the Grenfell tragedy[^2].

November 06, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Full Council met on 22 October 2025, and addressed the borough's medium-term financial strategy, adopted an updated local code of corporate governance, and approved changes to standing orders and the municipal timetable. Councillors also debated motions on pension fund investments in temporary accommodation, becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, street scene enhancements, changes to the Integrated Care Board[^2], and council tax waivers for terminally ill residents.

October 22, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

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.

July 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

4 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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 27

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 4