Max Sullivan

The Cabinet approved £250,000 of NCIL funding from the Bayswater neighbourhood area for the WCC Strategic Transport and Connectivity Informal Side Road Zebra Crossings project on 16 March 2026. The Cabinet also approved £411,931 of NCIL funding from the St John's Wood neighbourhood area for the Upgrade of St John's Wood Primary School (Upper School). The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel on 7 May 2026, determining applications for National Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary and Hardship relief. The Cabinet noted the revenue and capital outturn positions for 2025/26 on 13 July 2026 and approved the reprofiling of the capital programme.

The Cabinet of Westminster approved the renewal of the borough-wide Additional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing Designation for five years from 31 August 2026. This decision includes approving proposed scheme objectives, licensing conditions, and a fee structure with a discount for energy-efficient properties. Authority was delegated to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to prepare and issue the formal designation and public notice.

The Cabinet of Westminster Council decided on 23/02/2026 to approve the Strategic Outline Case conclusions and recommended Preferred Way Forward for four Housing Opportunity Locations: Bravington, Brunel, QMSC, and Sussex. They also approved General Fund expenditure totalling £5,437,728 for development to Outline Business Case for these locations, with a further £500,000 for QMSC to develop a funding strategy. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning to approve further evolution of the schemes, including options development, consultation, and viability work.

The Cabinet approved the Westminster After Dark Strategy 2025-2040 and its accompanying Implementation Plan on 17 November 2025. The strategy aims to improve night-time life, making it safe, vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable. Specific actions include revising the Licensing Policy, expanding CCTV coverage, establishing an LGBTQ+ venues forum, and piloting evening initiatives to activate local spaces.

...to approve the Council's response to the North Paddington Serious Violence Taskforce recommendations, allocate initial funding of £150,000 for implementation, and delegate authority for further spending up to £100,000 to the Cabinet Member for Communities.