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

Council - Wednesday 15th May, 2024 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 15 May 2024 saw the election of Councillor Robert Rigby as the new Lord Mayor of Westminster. The council also confirmed the proportional division of seats across its various standing committees, ensuring political balance.

Council

Council - Wednesday 6th March, 2024 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 6 March 2024 focused primarily on the approval of the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including decisions on council tax, revenue and capital spending, and housing revenue accounts. Key decisions included an increase in council tax, the approval of significant capital investment plans, and the adoption of a new pay policy.

Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee

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

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.