Councillor Lorraine Dean

Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 3rd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the re-procurement of housing term partnership contracts, and to scrutinise the consultation of the Paddington Place Plan. The committee will also review and approve the committee work programme for forthcoming meetings. Councillor Hamza Taouzzale has been nominated to be elected as Chair of the Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee.

Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 2nd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss their work programme for the coming year, contract management and quality assurance in older people's care homes, and access to local dentistry services and oral health promotion. The aim of the meeting is to allow the committee to review existing policies, propose new areas for scrutiny, and ensure that the needs of vulnerable adults are being met. The meeting will be held at Westminster City Hall.

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.

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.

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.