Councillor Jim Glen

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.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 15th April, 2025 6.30 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Westminster Council met on 15 April 2025 to discuss planning applications. The committee voted to enter into a Heritage Partnership Agreement with the Howard de Walden Estate and granted conditional permission for alterations to external plant equipment at West End House, 91 - 92 Dean Street.

Climate Action, Environment and Highways Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 6th March, 2025 6.30 pm

Council - Wednesday 5th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting was dominated by a debate about the council's proposed budget for 2025-26. The budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in council tax, was approved despite opposition amendments calling for a smaller council tax increase.