Councillor Jessica Toale

Audit and Performance Committee

Audit and Performance Committee - Thursday 5th September, 2024 6.30 pm

The committee discussed the performance and finances of the council at Quarter One of the 2024/25 financial year. The committee noted the reports presented to them. They requested the following: a selection of schemes in the Capital Programme be examined in more detail; more information on the costs and benefits of using Savills for the Behind Every Door project; data on serious youth violence across the City; the monetary value for the projects on the procurement forward plan; information regarding standard council terms and conditions and why some suppliers commence work without a contract in place; and finally more detail on waste cleansing costs be provided at the next meeting.

Council Member

Council - Wednesday 15th May, 2024 7.00 pm

Councillor Robert Rigby was elected as the new Lord Mayor of Westminster at the Council meeting on Wednesday 15th May 2024. The meeting also saw the confirmation of committee memberships and a vote of thanks for the outgoing Lord Mayor, Councillor Patricia McAllister.

Council Member

Council - Wednesday 6th March, 2024 7.00 pm

The Westminster City Council meeting on 6 March 2024 saw the approval of the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including a modest increase in council tax. Key decisions also included the adoption of the Capital Strategy, Integrated Investment Framework, Treasury Management Strategy, Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, and Pay Policy.

Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee Member

Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 5th March, 2024 6.30 pm

The Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 05 March 2024 to discuss the Local Safeguarding Children's Partnership Annual Report and the provisions for migrant families in Westminster. Key recommendations were made regarding safeguarding practices, particularly concerning social media's impact on children, and the need for improved conditions and support for asylum-seeking families.

Audit and Performance Committee Member

Audit and Performance Committee - Tuesday 27th February, 2024 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee of Westminster Council met on Tuesday 27 February 2024 to review the council's performance, financial position, ethical standards, and audit plans. Key discussions included the Q3 performance report, the Q3 finance monitor, the ethical standards report, and the internal and external audit plans for the upcoming year.