Councillor Jason Williams

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.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 27th May, 2025 6.30 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Westminster Council met to discuss three planning applications. Permission was granted for the refurbishment and extension of Ebury Gate, 23 Lower Belgrave Street, and for alterations and extensions to 25 - 27 St George Street. The committee also approved the partial demolition and extension of 6 - 10 Bruton Street.

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.

Planning Sub-Committee (2) - Tuesday 29th April, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (2) of Westminster Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several planning applications and related matters. Councillor Jason Williams, Chair of Planning, and Councillors Barbara Arzymanow, Hannah Galley, Patrick Lilley (Deputy Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Lead Member for Soho and LGBTQ+ Champion), and James Small-Edwards (Deputy Cabinet Member - Regeneration) were expected to be in attendance. The meeting was scheduled to cover a range of applications, including alterations to a maisonette, a roof extension, and a change of use for commercial premises, as well as management plans for a major development.

Climate Action, Environment and Highways Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 28th April, 2025 5.00 pm, NEW

The Climate Action, Environment and Highways Policy and Scrutiny Committee met to review the call-in of a Cabinet Member Decision regarding the Future of Pimlico District Heating Undertaking (PDHU). The committee ultimately voted against referring the decision back to the cabinet, allowing the original decision to proceed. During the meeting, members raised concerns about consultant spending, the rationale behind technology choices, and the need for transparency in the decision-making process.