Cllr Sam Mackover

Environment Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Environment Select Committee was scheduled to meet to review the progress of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2024-2030, and to receive an update from Thames Water on flood risk management in the borough. The committee was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting. As this was a public meeting, 72 seconds of silence were scheduled to be observed in remembrance of the victims of 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.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Applications Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, to consider a range of planning and listed building applications. Key decisions included the approval of a mansard roof extension at 24 Russell Road, the refusal of planning permission and listed building consent for extensions at 11 Ladbroke Gardens, and the refusal of a 24-hour opening application for an adult gaming centre at 153 Earls Court Road.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Planning Applications Committee convened to discuss several planning applications and an enforcement case, ultimately granting permission for most applications with specific conditions, while one application for a shop front was refused. The committee also closed an enforcement case regarding the painting of a building.

Environment Select Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Environment Select Committee met on 15 September 2025 to discuss waste collection, recycling, street cleaning, and initiatives to improve the borough's streetscapes. Councillors reviewed the progress of food waste collection, recycling rates, and street cleaning services, and they considered new strategies for street greening and decluttering. The committee also agreed to recommend a revision of the council's policy on A-boards[^2].