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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Wednesday 17th June, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of Westminster will consider proposed amendments to the Members' Allowance Scheme and changes to the Council's Constitution regarding policy and scrutiny. A notice of motion will also be debated, calling for clarity on the Conservative administration's commitment to several key policies introduced by the previous Labour administration.
Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council met to elect a new Lord Mayor and Leader of the Council, and to approve the establishment and composition of its standing committees. Councillor Karen Scarborough was elected as the new Lord Mayor, and Councillor Paul Swaddle was elected as the new Leader of the Council. The Council also approved the establishment of its standing committees, their terms of reference, and the proportional allocation of seats to political groups.
Council - Wednesday 4th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 4th March 2026 saw the approval of the Council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including a proposed 2% increase in council tax for the adult social care precept. Significant capital investment plans were also approved, alongside updates to the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and the Treasury Management Strategy. The Council also formally adopted changes to its Constitution and a new Code of Governance.
Decisions from Meetings
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Constitutional Matters
From: Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 20, 2026
Westminster City Council's Full Council approved recommendations on 20/05/2026. The council agreed to establish standing committees, approve their terms of reference, and confirm the proportional allocation of seats on these committees. The Chief Executive noted members appointed to the standing committees.
Recommendations Approved
Constitutional Matters
From: Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 20, 2026
The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health decided to approve recommendations on 20/05/2026. Full Council agreed to establish Standing Committees, approved their Terms of Reference, and agreed the allocation of seats on these committees. The Chief Executive noted members appointed to the Standing Committees, and the Council's Constitution, including the Scheme of Delegations to Officers, was endorsed.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Leader of the Council
From: Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Westminster Council decided on 20/05/2026 to elect Councillor Paul Swaddle as Leader of the Council. This decision was made by a show of hands.
Recommendations Approved
Westminster After Dark Strategy 2025-2040
From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025
The Cabinet approved the Westminster After Dark Strategy 2025-2040 and its accompanying Implementation Plan on 17 November 2025. The strategy aims to improve night-time life, making it safe, vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable. Specific actions include revising the Licensing Policy, expanding CCTV coverage, establishing an LGBTQ+ venues forum, and piloting evening initiatives to activate local spaces.
Recommendations Approved
North Paddington Serious Violence Taskforce - Council Response to Recommendations
From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025
...to approve the Council's response to the North Paddington Serious Violence Taskforce recommendations, allocate initial funding of £150,000 for implementation, and delegate authority for further spending up to £100,000 to the Cabinet Member for Communities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 49
- Average per month
- 1.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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