Councillor Concia Albert

Rating Advisory Panel - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 10.15 am

The Rating Advisory Panel of Westminster Council was scheduled to meet on 17 June 2025. The agenda for the meeting included noting any changes to the membership, declarations of interest, and consideration of exempt reports under the Local Government Act 1972[^1]. The panel was also scheduled to discuss Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR)[^2] discretionary and hardship relief applications.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 5th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Westminster City Council met on 5 June 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including updates on the City Plan, the Leader's cabinet, and other committee business. The meeting was scheduled to include an update on the progress of the examination of the City Plan Partial Review, and provide early-stage input on the content, priorities and approach to engagement for the Full City Plan Review due to commence shortly. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss a written update from the Leader of the Council.

Inner West London Mental Health Services Reconfiguration Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Inner West London Mental Health Services Reconfiguration Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the decision made by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) on 8 April regarding mental health services in West London and Kensington and Chelsea. The committee scrutinised the ICB's decision to endorse a plan that includes a reduction in inpatient mental health services, alongside the establishment of five step-up crisis beds and five step-down beds in the south of Westminster, jointly funded by Westminster City Council and the ICB. While committee members acknowledged the need for community mental health services, concerns were raised about the adequacy of the proposed model to meet the current demand and the impact on vulnerable residents.

Council - Wednesday 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm

At the annual meeting of the Westminster City Council, Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg was elected as the new Lord Mayor, succeeding Councillor Robert Rigby. The council also approved changes to the Procurement Code and confirmed the allocation of places on standing committees.

North West London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 1st May, 2025 10.00 am

The North West London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (NWL JHOSC) met to discuss community-based specialist palliative care, the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, and NHS involvement strategies. The committee heard that a decision had been made not to reopen beds at the Gordon Hospital. Members expressed concerns about the closure of the Pembridge unit, travel costs for low-income families, and the need for culturally competent care.