Councillor David Harvey

Budget Scrutiny Task Group - Tuesday 12th November, 2024 6.30 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Task Group met to scrutinise the council's Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and the budget for each of the council's service areas in light of the Autumn Budget. The meeting considered the key issues, initiatives, pressures, and investment proposals in the context of the council's stated strategic priorities, Fairer Westminster [^2].

Rating Advisory Panel - Tuesday 5th November, 2024 10.15 am

This meeting was to consider whether to provide hardship and discretionary relief from Non-Domestic Rates (NDR ) for businesses in Westminster. NDR is a tax on businesses that is calculated based on the rental value of the property the business occupies.

Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 30th September, 2024 6.30 pm

The meeting discussed the adoption of a new Vulnerability and Domestic Abuse Policy and associated procedures by Westminster City Council's Housing Service, and agreed to consult the public on the introduction of a selective licensing scheme for private rented properties in the borough. The Committee made four recommendations about the Vulnerability and Domestic Abuse Policy, and three recommendations about the selective licensing proposals.

Council - Wednesday 18th September, 2024 7.00 pm

At this meeting of the full council, a number of petitions and questions were presented by members of the public, two topics were debated by Councillors, a new Instrument of Governance for the Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) was approved, and a motion was passed relating to supporting pensioners struggling with the cost of living.

Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 31st July, 2024 6.30 pm, NEW

The Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the proposed approach to Westminster’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, and to consider the latest quarterly update on the Oxford Street Programme. The Committee was also scheduled to review and approve its work programme for the coming year.