Cllr Portia Thaxter
Email: cllr.portia.thaxter@rbkc.gov.uk
Council: Kensington and Chelsea
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 2 of 7
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].
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].
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 4