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, 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
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The Camden Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a hotel conversion on Judd Street, amendments to the Abbey Estate redevelopment, and a change of use for flats on Hampstead Road. The committee was to consider reports from the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity, as well as any written submissions or deputations received.

December 11, 2025
Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee met to discuss safeguarding, the best start for children and families, and the progress of the Children and Learning Directorate. Councillors also were scheduled to review the committee's work programme and action tracker.

December 09, 2025
Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee Committee Member

Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee of Camden Council met on 19 November 2025 to discuss the appointment of a Director of Adult Social Care Operations. The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to discuss access to information and any urgent business.

November 19, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 17th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Camden Council meeting on 17 November 2025 will include a themed debate on child poverty, a discussion of the Euston Area Plan, and consideration of several motions. There will also be a deputation from UNISON regarding school support staff.

November 17, 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: 47

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 2