Councillor Jim Glen

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 28th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Westminster City Council met on 28 October 2025, and approved plans for the refurbishment of 55 Baker Street and the demolition of Latimer House at the University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, to be replaced with a new building.

Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 2nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee meeting.

Licensing Sub-Committee (2) - Thursday 2nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (2) of Westminster Council convened to consider two premises licence applications. Councillor Maggie Carman, Deputy Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care, Supported and Specialist Housing, was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury, Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion, and Councillor Paul Swaddle OBE, Leader of the Opposition, also in attendance.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met on 16 September 2025, and unanimously approved the demolition of the existing building at 114-150 Queensway and 97-113 Inverness Terrace, W2 and its redevelopment into two interlinked buildings with retail and restaurant space, and 94 residential units. The development includes 35% affordable housing, and is subject to a legal agreement covering various contributions and conditions.

Council - Wednesday 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The City of Westminster Council met on 10 September 2025, and began by electing Councillor Hamza Taouzzale as Relief Chair for the meeting. Councillors then heard questions from the public on topics ranging from policing to street lighting, and debated issues including pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, homelessness, and street cleaning. The council also received and noted the Annual Report of Policy and Scrutiny Activity in 2024/25 and the Annual Report of the Audit and Performance Committee 2024/25.