Councillor Iman Less

Westminster City Council's Full Council approved constitutional amendments on 17 June 2026. The amendments reduce the call-in threshold for Policy and Scrutiny Committees from three to two members and introduce criteria for call-in. The decision also clarifies Task Group provisions and makes minor amendments for consistency.

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 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.

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-ins. It also clarified the role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in establishing and overseeing Task Groups.

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.

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.