Cllr Sam Mackover

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.

Investment Committee - Monday, 7th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Investment Committee for Kensington and Chelsea Council were scheduled to meet on 7 July 2025 to discuss a range of topics related to the council's pension fund, including investment performance, asset allocation, and compliance with new regulations. The meeting was also scheduled to cover the fund's business plan and specific investment updates.

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.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Applications Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on 24 June 2025, to discuss a range of planning and advertisement applications. The committee approved most applications, but refused an application to build a mansard roof extension at Palace Place Mansions due to fire safety concerns and its impact on the conservation area, and another for retrospective permission for window and door replacements at 17 South End due to the impact on the conservation area.

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].