Cllr Sof McVeigh
Email: cllr.sof.mcveigh@rbkc.gov.uk
Council: Kensington and Chelsea
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 4 of 6
Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.30 pm
At the annual general meeting of Kensington and Chelsea Council, Councillor Tom Bennett was elected as Mayor for the coming year, with Councillor Arian Oretti appointed as Deputy Mayor. The council also conducted its annual review of committee representation and appointments, ensuring political balance across its various committees and outside organisations. Additionally, the council paid tribute to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Will Lane, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Laura Burns, for their service over the past year.
Meetings of Council-side Committees - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.40 pm
The Meetings of Council-side Committees were scheduled to take place on 21 May 2025, following the Annual Council Meeting. The agenda included noting changes to committee membership and approving the appointment of chairs and vice-chairs. Councillor Will Lane, the Mayor, was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Housing & Communities Select Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 6.30 pm
The Kensington and Chelsea Housing & Communities Select Committee met to discuss the progress of the Lancaster West Estate refurbishment project, focusing on home and block improvements, co-design efforts, and resident support. Councillors reviewed the progress against the council's commitments, the work of the Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team, and the strategic and operational risks associated with the refurbishment. The committee recommended that the Leadership Team consider their comments on the refurbishment programme and the council’s wider work with the Lancaster West community.
Decisions from Meetings
5 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
Updating restrictions on the use of certain contractors and products KD1010591
From: Leadership Team - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 11, 2024
...to update the Council's policy regarding the use of certain contractors and suppliers on Council construction projects, specifically prohibiting contracts with Rydon Maintenance Ltd and Rydon Group Ltd, restricting the use of products from Celotex, Kingspan, Arconic, Siderise, and CEP Architectural Facades, and expanding the scope to include other companies criticized in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, as well as materials deemed harmful.
Awaiting Implementation
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 5