Councillor Jim Glen

Council - Wednesday 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Westminster City Council meeting included a tribute to former Councillor Nikki Aiken, presentations from the public, questions to the cabinet, and debates on housing and private renters. Councillors voted to approve constitutional changes and amend the members' allowance scheme.

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.

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.