Councillor Samia Chaudhary
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Monday, 16 March 2026 7:00 pm
The Cabinet of Hounslow Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the borough's future. Key topics included the ongoing delivery of the Council's Digital Strategy and Digital Inclusion Commitment, updates on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision Programme, and plans for the regeneration of the Charlton House and Albany House estates. The meeting also covered the commissioning of Extra Care housing services, the award of a contract for temporary staff, and strategies for sustainable drainage schemes across the borough. Additionally, the Cabinet reviewed the Hounslow School Organisation Plan for 2026-2030 and received an update on emergency planning and resilience efforts.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7:30 pm
The Borough Council of Hounslow Council met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and administrative matters. Key among these were the proposed budget for 2026/27, including the setting of Council Tax levels, and the Members' Scheme of Allowances for the same period. The Council was also scheduled to consider the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, outlining the council's approach to senior officer remuneration and the relationship between senior and other employee pay.
Schools Forum - Monday, 23 February 2026 5:00 pm
The Schools Forum of Hounslow Council met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the financial outlook for schools, including the Early Years and High Needs budgets for the upcoming academic year. The meeting also reviewed updates on the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Programme and the council's forward plan.
Chief Officer Employment Panel - Thursday, 19 February 2026 1:15 pm
The Chief Officer Employment Panel of Hounslow Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the appointment to the role of Executive Director Strategy and Transformation. The meeting was also scheduled to consider excluding the press and public for the discussion of exempt information.
Decisions from Meetings
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Council Tax Support Scheme: Reference Report to Borough Council from the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11th February 2025
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to adopt a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for the financial year 2025/26 and a transitional hardship policy with £1.5m allocated, delegating finalization and implementation to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Completion Report 2023/24
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to note the unqualified opinion on the Council’s Pension Fund accounts, the disclaimed audit opinion on the Council’s main financial accounts, and the audit findings, and to approve the audited Statement of Accounts 2023/24.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Interim Chief Executive
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to appoint Mandy Skinner as Interim Chief Executive, Returning Officer, and Electoral Registration Officer until a permanent Chief Executive is recruited, and to initiate the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive with the assistance of Executive Search agents.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2025-26: Reference Report to Borough Council from the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11th February 2025
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
... the Borough Council of Hounslow approved the General Fund revenue budget for 2025/26, resulting in a 4.99% increase in council tax, agreed to various recommendations made by the Cabinet, and did not accept a proposed amendment from the Conservative Group.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions
From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to petitions, as noted in the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 157