Tom Simon - Councillor for Camden ( Belsize)

Councillor Tom Simon

 Liberal Democrats  Belsize  Leader of the Opposition

Email: tom.simon@camden.gov.uk

Council: Camden

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Housing and Fire Safety Advisory Panel (Committee Member) Hampstead District Management Committee Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 6:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Camden Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be the consideration of a planning application for a new residential development.

January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Housing and Fire Safety Advisory Panel Committee Member

Housing Fire and Building Safety Panel - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Housing Fire and Building Safety Panel of Camden Council was scheduled to discuss a range of critical issues concerning resident safety and building compliance. Key topics included the panel's annual review, structural surveys and assessments, and performance updates on safety compliance across various areas.

January 28, 2026, 6:30 pm
Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss key reports on the experiences of children and young people within Camden's services. Topics included the findings of the Young Inspectors' report on Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, the annual Corporate Parenting report, and an update on the implementation of Children's Social Care National Reforms. The committee was also set to review its work programme and action tracker.

January 13, 2026
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Camden Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11 December 2025, to discuss several planning applications. These include major developments at the West Kentish Town Estate, 180 Arlington Road and 14 Parkway, 120 Holborn, and Dobson Close Car Park, as well as a change of use application at 6-17 Tottenham Court Road.

December 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Proposed Land Swap - Acquisition of Kynoch Road, Enfield, London N18 and Disposal of 8 Eley Road, Enfield, London N18

From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 7th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 07, 2025

...to facilitate the regeneration of the Regis Road Growth Area, the council agreed to declare 8 Eley Road surplus, approve the acquisition of 21 Kynoch Road in exchange for 8 Eley Road at market value plus a £1.4m payment to CCEP, and delegate authority to the Head of Property to finalize the linked transactions.

Recommendations Approved

Motions

From: Council - Monday, 18th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 18, 2024

...to support the Labour Government's Autumn Budget, focusing on maximizing the impact of housing reforms, pursuing energy efficiency initiatives, utilizing community safety support, promoting Camden's leading work, and maximizing the benefits of HS2 for the people of Camden.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 2