Councillor Lorraine Dean

Council - Wednesday 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Westminster Council, Councillor Nickie Aiken was made an Honorary Alderman, and councillors debated a range of issues including school mergers, service charge increases, adult social care funding, cycle route safety, and housing priorities. Councillors also approved constitutional changes and an amendment to member allowances for 2025-2026.

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.

Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel - Tuesday 10th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel of Westminster Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 June 2025 to discuss changes to membership, declarations of interest, and to review appeals against decisions not to award a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). The panel was expected to exclude the public and press from a portion of the meeting due to the discussion of information relating to individuals.

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 4.00 pm

The Health & Wellbeing Board of Westminster Council was scheduled to meet on 22 May 2025 at the Violett Melchett Health and Wellbeing Hub. The agenda included a review of mental health support, an end-of-year report on the Better Care Fund[^2], and a progress report on the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment. The board was also expected to discuss membership changes and minutes from previous meetings.

Inner West London Mental Health Services Reconfiguration Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Inner West London Mental Health Services Reconfiguration Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the decision made by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) on 8 April regarding mental health services in West London and Kensington and Chelsea. The committee scrutinised the ICB's decision to endorse a plan that includes a reduction in inpatient mental health services, alongside the establishment of five step-up crisis beds and five step-down beds in the south of Westminster, jointly funded by Westminster City Council and the ICB. While committee members acknowledged the need for community mental health services, concerns were raised about the adequacy of the proposed model to meet the current demand and the impact on vulnerable residents.