Cara Sanquest - Councillor for Westminster (Queen's Park)

Councillor Cara Sanquest

Cabinet Member for Communities

Labour Queen's Park Westminster
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council

Council - Wednesday 17th June, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Westminster will consider proposed amendments to the Members' Allowance Scheme and constitutional changes to the Policy and Scrutiny process. A notice of motion will also be debated, calling for clarity on the future of several key policies.

June 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council

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.

May 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council

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.

March 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council

Council - Wednesday 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet

Cabinet - Monday 15th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Constitutional Matters

From: Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 20, 2026

Westminster City Council's Full Council decided on 20/05/2026 to approve recommendations regarding constitutional matters. The council agreed to establish standing committees, approve their terms of reference and the proportional allocation of seats on these committees, and noted the members appointed to them. The decision also endorsed the Council's Constitution, including the Scheme of Delegations to Officers.

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

Future Service Delivery - Repairs, Maintenance and Major Works

From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025

The Cabinet of Westminster Council approved recommendations for future service delivery for repairs, maintenance, and major works on 17 November 2025. This included approving the establishment of a Strategic Alliance underpinned by the Framework Alliance Contract. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Housing & Commercial Partnerships to approve procurement strategies and take necessary steps to implement the Strategic Alliance.

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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