Councillor · Kensington and Chelsea
Cllr Monica Press
- Leader of the K+C Labour Group
- Stories naming Monica
- 4
- Meetings we covered
- 5
- Latest story
- 22 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Monica Press stated that financial pressures are affecting all inner London boroughs and advocated for retaining a percentage of the new high-value council tax surcharge and business rates during a transition period. The councillor argued that a council tax hike and reduction in council tax support would double the burden on the poorest residents, potentially leading to increased debt and homelessness. Councillor Press also raised concerns about the definition of "citizens panel" and the potential loss of housing provision if not strategically managed.
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Stories naming Cllr Monica Press
- Kensington and Chelsea Council faces £127m funding gap, warns of potential tax hikes Councillor Campbell stated that the council is "not alone" in facing such financial challenges, with other London boroughs also experiencing significant funding gaps. She cited examples of Hammersmith and Fulham considering "150% council tax rises" and Wandsworth looking at "93% increases." Councillor Monica Press...
- Council tax hike doubles burden on poorest, Labour claims During a Full Council meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Councillor Monica Press, Leader of the K+C Labour Group, argued that the 4.99% council tax hike, coupled with a reduction in council tax...
- Organisational Strategy Director Hired by K&C Council The panel, which included Cllr Elizabeth Campbell (Leader of the Council), Cllr Monica Press (Leader of the K+C Labour Group), Cllr Tom Bennett (Lead Member for Modernisation and Change), and Cllr...
- New Council Asset Strategy aims for efficiency and better utilisation During the meeting, councillors raised several points regarding the strategy. Councillor Mary Weale questioned the net overall housing provision target if assets were disposed of, and the...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Monica was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Pembridge Hospice future uncertain as inpatient unit closes
- Kensington and Chelsea Council Calls for Increased Police Presence and Reopened Station Counters
- Portobello Road phone theft linked to organized gangs, councillors told
- One in three young people miss out on mental health support
- Youth Cabinet Lead: Young people can't afford to live in Kensington and Chelsea