The Cabinet of Westminster Council is scheduled to consider proposals for the future of housing in the borough and the renewal of a scheme to regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation. The meeting will also review applications for funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy.

Westminster Housing Strategy 2026-2031

A key item on the agenda is the proposed Westminster Housing Strategy 2026-2031. This document outlines the council's plans for housing over the next five years. The strategy aims to address the housing needs of residents and is presented for approval by the Cabinet. The full report can be found in the Cabinet Report. Appendices to this report include Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C.

Renewal of Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation

The Cabinet will also consider the renewal of the council's Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This scheme requires landlords of certain HMOs to obtain a licence from the council. The report details the proposed renewal of this scheme, which is intended to improve housing standards and safety in the borough. Further details are available in the Cabinet Report, with supporting documents including Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3, Appendix 4, and Appendix 5.

Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy High Value Allocations

The meeting agenda includes a review of two high-value applications for funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL). The NCIL is a levy that local authorities can charge on new developments in their area, which can then be used to fund local infrastructure projects. The report on these applications is available in the Cabinet Report, with supporting documents including Appendix 1, Appendix 2, and Appendix 3.

The meeting will also include the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on 23 February 2026, as detailed in the Minutes of Previous Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 6:30 pm at 18th Floor, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP. Attendees include Councillor Adam Hug (Leader of the Council), Councillor Aicha Less (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Public Protection), Councillor Geoff Barraclough (Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development), Councillor Liza Begum (Cabinet Member for Housing Services), Councillor David Boothroyd (Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform), Councillor Nafsika Butler-Thalassis (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector and Lead Member SEN and Learning Disabilities Champion), Councillor Ryan Jude (Cabinet Member - Climate, Ecology, Culture and Air Quality), Councillor Ellie Ormsby (Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters), Councillor Cara Sanquest (Cabinet Member for Communities), Councillor Max Sullivan (Cabinet Member for Streets and Cycling Champion), and Stuart Love (Chief Executive). The meeting's agenda frontsheet can be accessed here: Agenda frontsheet 16th-Mar-2026 18.30 Cabinet.