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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
67 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 6.30 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Westminster Council met on Thursday 16 July 2026 to discuss its work programme, receive updates from other Policy and Scrutiny Committees, and consider key council strategies and processes. Decisions made included approving the scope for a new task group on the Pimlico District Heating Undertaking, endorsing a strengthened process for making scrutiny recommendations, and approving the Annual Report of Policy and Scrutiny Activity for 2025/26.
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.
Appointments Sub-Committee - Monday, 15 June 2026 - 12.30 pm
The Appointments Sub-Committee of Westminster Council met on Monday 15 June 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the appointment to the significant role of Director of Law.
Decisions from Meetings
27 decisions · Page 1 of 6
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
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 approved amendments include the introduction of an additional Policy and Scrutiny Committee, the establishment of an additional Planning Sub-Committee, and a reduction in the membership of the Discretionary Housing Payment Panel and the Ratings Panel.
Recommendations Approved
Report to Full Council: Members' Allowance Scheme 2026-27: Amendment
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
Full Council approved the amended Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2026–2027 and 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
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 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
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 67
- Average per month
- 1.2
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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