The Council Leader

Councillor Sir Merrick Cockell is Leader of the Council and is responsible for developing its overall strategic and financial plans, appointing Cabinet Members and allocating portfolios, speaking up on matters of local concern, and leading on the Kensington and Chelsea Partnership. The Leader is elected every four years by the full Council.  Councillor Barbara Campbell is the Lead Member for the Leader.

Blogs - The Leader’s Say

Read and comment the Leader's Say - opinion pieces and debates on topical local issues: the Leader discusses proposals for a Crossrail station at Kensal, North Kensington.

Videos -

Cllr Sir Merrick Cockell looks at the future of the Council in light of the recent Comprehensive Spending Review.

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Sir Merrick Cockell, talks about the building of the Chelsea Academy at the school’s official opening

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Sir Merrick Cockell discusses proposals to work more closely with City of Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham councils.