Councillor Paul Swaddle OBE

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss its work programme for the coming year, receive updates from the Leader of the Council and various policy and scrutiny committees, and review the council's emergency preparedness and crime prevention strategies. The committee will also consider and comment on the draft annual report of policy and scrutiny activity in the 2024/25 municipal year.

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.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 11th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Westminster City Council convened to discuss several key issues, including proposed amendments to the council's Licensing Act 2003 model conditions, the performance of the licensing service, and an update on licensing appeals. The committee approved the proposed changes to the model conditions, and delegated authority to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to make further changes as needed. They also noted reports on the performance of the licensing service and recent licensing appeals.

Licensing Sub-Committee (2) - Thursday 5th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (2), consisting of Councillor Maggie Carman (Deputy Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care, Supported and Specialist Housing), Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury (Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion), and Councillor Paul Swaddle OBE (Leader of the Opposition), will convene to consider licensing matters. The main item on the agenda is a review of the premises licence for Fei Er Cottage at 37 Strutton Ground, as well as a pending application for a transfer of the premises licence. The meeting will also address standard items such as membership and declarations of interest.