Councillor Adam Hug

In October 2025, Adam Hug, as Chair of the Cabinet, presided over a meeting on October 16th. He expressed his appreciation to the officers for their work on the Reshaping of Housing Solutions Service: Phase 2 report, acknowledging the pressures necessitating the transformation and highlighting the expected benefits for residents. Hug also emphasized the need for careful oversight of the related expenses.

During September 2025, Adam Hug was active in multiple council meetings. As Leader of the Council, he defended the pedestrianization of Oxford Street, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to work with the Mayor of London and protect residents' interests, stating,

The reality is the Mayor of London has the power to do this we can make a song and dance about it or we can roll and ultimately the chances of success are minuscule so we have taken the pragmatic decision to fight for our residents and get those agreements and safeguard the long term future of our communities and of the council's interests here ultimately you can stand on the outside shouting or you can roll up your sleeves and get on with it and try and make change for the future of our city and that is what we have done

. He also urged for a resolution to tube strikes, stating,

I urge obviously both sides of the current industrial dispute to get round the table and sort this out these are not in the interest of the people of London and obviously we as everyone else urging the TFL and the union to come round the table and come to agreement to get these strikes done so everyone can get on with their lives

. Hug highlighted Westminster's efforts in addressing homelessness, including increased funding and the reintroduction of PSPOs, and indicated he would make representations regarding the Vagrancy Act. As Chair of the Cabinet, he addressed the Huguenot House redevelopment, assuring leaseholders the right to return and discussing project timelines. He also acknowledged work on the Fairer Westminster Annual Progress Overview and temporary accommodation resources. Regarding the Leisure Contract Extension, he suggested exploring alternative cooling methods. In his role as Chair of the Shareholder Committee, Hug opened meetings, welcomed presenters, and facilitated discussions on Westminster Community Homes and Westminster Builds reports, including seeking approval for recommendations and entering private sessions for specific reports.

During July 2025, Adam Hug was active in two council meetings. As Chair of the Cabinet on July 14th, he acknowledged Councillor Sanquest's enthusiasm for the Beethoven Centre and its potential to combat inequality and expand community space. He also thanked the team responsible for property acquisitions, emphasizing the benefits of stability for families and cost management for the council. Hug specifically highlighted the strategic value of the W2 property acquisition for temporary accommodation, noting its location within Westminster would preserve local connections for residents and generate savings.

On July 17th, Adam Hug chaired the Shareholder Committee meeting. He welcomed members, noted apologies, and oversaw the approval of previous minutes. Hug introduced presenters for reports on Westminster Builds, Westminster Community Homes, and Westco, inviting them to present their business plans. He actively questioned the presenters on topics such as the RP status and delay implications for Westminster Builds, and engagement with the regulator for Westminster Community Homes. Hug consistently sought committee approval for the presented business plans. He also moved the meeting to a private session and concluded by inquiring about any other business. He subsequently signed the minutes as Chair.

During June 2025, Adam Hug was active in multiple council meetings. As Chair of the Cabinet, he presided over a meeting on June 23rd, referencing his previous emphasis on accurate data regarding property ownership and STLs. On June 25th, in his role as Leader of the Council, Hug seconded a motion to appoint Nikki Akin as an honorary alderman, acknowledging her significant contributions. He also addressed the proposed changes to Oxford Street, stating that the council had engaged in active discussions with the Greater London Authority and the Mayor's team, and had robustly fought for Westminster's interests. Hug confirmed multiple meetings with the Mayor and ongoing dialogue with his team, emphasizing that the council had taken legal advice and found no clear grounds for judicial review at present. He stated the council would look at the whole legal landscape and make sure that whatever is done is in compliance with the law, and would not engage in speculative runs. He acknowledged the Mayor's powers regarding Mayoral Development Corporations and confirmed the council's constructive engagement to safeguard residents' interests while respecting the Mayor's process. Hug also reiterated the Labour Party's commitment to representing the people of Westminster.

During May 2025, Adam Hug was active in two meetings. In the Council meeting on May 14th, he voted against an amendment and in favor of the Cabinet report's recommendations. As Chair of the Cabinet on May 19th, he thanked officers for their work on the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030 and expressed gratitude to the Council team and Paddington Arts for ensuring the stability of a community institution.

In March 2025, Adam Hug was active in three council meetings. As Leader of the Council, he delivered a comprehensive speech on the council's budget and vision for Westminster, emphasizing financial responsibility, safety, empowered communities, and opportunity. He announced a modest increase to council tax and highlighted significant spending on homelessness, cost of living support, housing initiatives, and climate action. Hug also addressed public order concerns during a meeting, stating,

Excuse me, could you, could you, could you, could you quiet down please? Excuse me, to be, to be clear. Could you quiet down. This is not a meeting for petitions. Petitions do not come to full, full, budget full council. That is never the process for this council. I'll suspend the meeting.

He also clarified procedures for deputations and external questions. Further investments were announced for tackling antisocial behaviour, including doubling CCTV cameras and establishing a new street-based intervention team. Hug also introduced Westminster's first nighttime strategy, Westminster After Dark. As Chair of the Shareholder Committee, he guided the meeting, welcomed members, and sought approval for minutes and recommendations. As Chair of the Cabinet, he reiterated the council's commitment to efficiencies and city improvements, highlighting initiatives for adult care, tackling antisocial behaviour with a £1m investment, and improving housing services. He also acknowledged the Rent Support Fund and efforts to build new social homes, and introduced the WCC Pay Policy Statement 2025/26.

In February 2025, Adam Hug chaired the Cabinet meeting on February 17th. He facilitated the introduction of several agenda items by other councillors, including reports on Safeguarding Adults, the Housing Allocation Scheme, Fees and Charges, Council Tax Discounts, and Capital Budget changes. Hug also introduced a discussion on Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions, noting its private nature. During the Council Tax Discounts discussion, he sought clarification on the reclassification of homes as primary residences and measures to prevent system gaming. He also acknowledged the team's efforts on the Housing Allocation Scheme.

During January 2025, Councillor Adam Hug, in his capacity as Leader of the Council and Chair of the Shareholder Committee, presided over the Shareholder Committee meeting on January 29th. He opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and facilitated the approval of previous minutes. Councillor Hug actively engaged by posing questions about the auditing process and timelines for Registered Provider status. He also guided the committee through the approval of recommendations for the Church Street Joint Venture Business Plan and the appointment of directors to a subsidiary, before concluding the open session.