The Westminster City Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 16 September 2026, with a key item on the agenda being the consideration of a new Statement of Licensing Policy. The meeting will also address proposed changes to the Council's constitution and review various annual reports.

Statement of Licensing Policy

A significant item on the agenda is the report concerning the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy. This report is expected to contain recommendations for the Council's approval and adoption. The background documents, including the Cabinet Member report on the proposed policy, consultation documents, and appendices, are available for review.

Constitutional Changes and Wider Review of the Council's Constitution

The Council is also scheduled to consider a report detailing proposed constitutional changes and a wider review of the Council's constitution. This report will be presented for consideration and potential debate, with recommendations for approval and adoption.

Standards in Public Life - Notice of Motion

Councillor Geoff Barraclough, seconded by Councillor Nafsika Butler-Thalassis, is set to move a notice of motion regarding Standards in Public Life. The motion highlights that holding public office is a position of trust, requiring the highest standards of integrity, and references the Nolan Principles¹ which state that public office must be exercised in the public interest, free from improper influence. It notes past concerns in Westminster regarding the relationship between councillors, developers, and the acceptance of gifts and hospitality, particularly in light of significant commercial interests and private money involved in planning decisions. The motion asserts that councillors must conduct themselves in a way that maintains public trust and is beyond reproach, and that accepting hospitality from those with business before the Council can undermine public confidence, even if no improper influence is proven. The Council will be asked to reaffirm its commitment to the Nolan Principles and ensure decisions are made solely in the public interest, learning from past mistakes.

Annual Reports

Several annual reports are scheduled for noting by the Council. These include the Standards Committee Biennial Report, the Annual Report of Policy and Scrutiny Activity in 2025/26, and the Annual Report of the Audit and Performance Committee 2025/26.

Councillor Issue

Councillor Rhys Thomas is scheduled to raise a Councillor Issue concerning the question, Who gets to call Westminster home?