Councillor Mark Shearer

The Council decided to adopt the Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 on 16 September 2026. Gerald Almeroth, Executive Director of Finance and Resources, decided to grant a lease for retail units at 10 Church Street and 21 Boldero Place on 21 September 2026.

The Council decided to adopt the Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 on 16 September 2026. The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the recommendation of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy on 7 September 2026. The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning approved entering into two contracts for creative agency services for Ebury Phase 2 and 291 Harrow Road on 7 May 2026. The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved an additional budget of £7.970m for the Mandela Way waste service depot electrification project on 26 August 2026.

Westminster City Council's Full Council approved constitutional changes to reflect government planning system changes and a wider review of the Constitution on 16 September 2026. The Council approved proposed constitutional changes for the planning system and the Scheme of Delegations to Officers. The Council also noted the scope and timetable for a wider review of its Constitution.

The Council decided to adopt the Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 on 16 September 2026. The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the recommendation of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy for consideration by Full Council on 7 September 2026. The Council delegated authority to update and maintain the Good Operator Guidance to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing.

The Council approved the Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 on 16 September 2026.

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning re-designated the Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum for a further five years and authorised the Director of Policy and Strategy to publish a designation notice on 16 July 2026.

Frances O'Rourke, Executive Director – Environment & Communities, decided on 23 June 2026 to rely on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee and not require a Performance Bond for the Highways and Public Realm Contract.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money & Finance approved the write-off of debts over £100,000 on 03 June 2026.

The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved a 100% rental contribution to Queen's Park Community Council for a five-year lease of the Beethoven Centre on 15 July 2026.

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the direct award of a contract to Carers Network Westminster for the Carers Hub service from 1 May 2025 to 31 August 2026 on 28 July 2026.