Councillor Ian Rowley

Audit and Performance Committee - Monday 24th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee of Westminster City Council is scheduled to meet on 24 November 2025 to discuss the council's financial and performance monitoring reports for the second quarter of the financial year, along with updates on temporary accommodation, internal audits, counter-fraud measures, and treasury management. The committee will also be asked to shape its work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.

Council - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

Westminster City Council met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, and approved the programme of meetings for 2026/2027, and a constitutional update relating to the delegation of functions under the London Squares Preservation Act 1931. Councillors also debated and approved a motion standing united against the rise of the far right and in support of inclusive communities.

Audit and Performance Committee - Tuesday 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee met to discuss the annual complaints report, the audited accounts and audit findings for both the council and its pension fund, and the external auditor's annual report. The committee approved the 2024/25 pension fund statement of accounts, and agreed to delegate any residual matters relating to the audit of accounts to the Section 151 officer[^2]. The committee also noted the annual complaints report and the external auditor's annual report.

Council - Wednesday 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The City of Westminster Council met on 10 September 2025, and began by electing Councillor Hamza Taouzzale as Relief Chair for the meeting. Councillors then heard questions from the public on topics ranging from policing to street lighting, and debated issues including pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, homelessness, and street cleaning. The council also received and noted the Annual Report of Policy and Scrutiny Activity in 2024/25 and the Annual Report of the Audit and Performance Committee 2024/25.

Audit and Performance Committee - Thursday 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee met to discuss the 2025/26 work programme, review performance and finances from the first quarter of the year, and receive updates on the council's workforce and procurement activities. The committee noted a projected £7.788m overspend in the General Fund, mainly due to temporary accommodation costs and rising children's social care costs. Members also approved the Annual Report of the Audit and Performance Committee to be forwarded to the Full Council for information.