Sidney Yankson - Cllr for Kensington and Chelsea ( Redcliffe)

Cllr Sidney Yankson

 Conservative Party  Redcliffe  (Vice-Chair, Audit & Transparency Committee)

Email: Cllr.Sidney.Yankson@rbkc.gov.uk

Council: Kensington and Chelsea

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Audit & Transparency Committee (Vice-Chair) Full Council (Committee Member) Meetings of Council-side Committees

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

28 meetings · Page 2 of 6

Audit & Transparency Committee Vice-Chair

Audit & Transparency Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit & Transparency Committee met to discuss the audit findings, value for money arrangements, and internal audit reports for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The committee approved the 2024-25 audited statement of accounts, delegating authority to the chair and the Section 151 Officer[^2] to approve the final version after any further updates. They also reviewed progress against agreed actions and the committee's work programme for the year.

September 29, 2025
Overview & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 17 September 2025, to discuss the closure of the K&C Oracle Programme, receive an update on the council's savings and transformation programme, and review the forward plan of key decisions. The committee also reviewed and agreed to its work programme for the municipal year 2025-26.

September 17, 2025
Audit & Transparency Committee Vice-Chair

Audit & Transparency Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Audit & Transparency Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including a review of delays in addressing safety concerns at the Pembroke Road depot, the management of medium-term financial risks, and the annual governance statement. The committee also reviewed internal audit activity and the anti-fraud efforts of the council.

July 21, 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
Overview & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss council performance, finances, and future work plans. Councillors reviewed the Corporate Performance and Council Action Plan Delivery Report, the Final Outturn Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report, and the Forward Plan and Key Decision Tracker. They also discussed and agreed to a work programme for the coming year.

July 15, 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: 28

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 4