Councillor Cara Sanquest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 1 September 2026 - 6.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 17 June 2026 saw the approval of amendments to the Members' Allowance Scheme for 2026-27 and constitutional changes to the policy and scrutiny process. A motion, originally titled Protecting Fairer Westminster,
was debated and amended, ultimately passing with the new administration's priorities acknowledged.
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
37 decisions · Page 1 of 8
Report to Full Council: Members' Allowance Scheme 2026-27: Amendment
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
Westminster City Council's Full Council decided to approve the amended Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026-2027 on 17 June 2026. The council also noted that elected members are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme from 11 May 2026. The amendments include the introduction of an additional Policy and Scrutiny Committee, an additional Planning Sub-Committee, and a reduction in membership for the Discretionary Housing Payment Panel and the Ratings Panel.
Recommendations Approved
Report to Full Council: Policy and Scrutiny - Constitutional Amendments
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
Westminster City Council's Full Council approved constitutional amendments on 17 June 2026. The council reduced the call-in threshold for Policy and Scrutiny Committees from three to two members and introduced criteria for call-in. The council also clarified the role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in establishing and overseeing Task Groups.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 51
- 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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