Councillor Regan Hook

Audit and Performance Committee - Tuesday 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee met to discuss the annual complaints report, the audited accounts and audit findings for both the council and its pension fund, and the external auditor's annual report. The committee approved the 2024/25 pension fund statement of accounts, and agreed to delegate any residual matters relating to the audit of accounts to the Section 151 officer[^2]. The committee also noted the annual complaints report and the external auditor's annual report.

Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 2nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee meeting.

Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 18th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Community Priorities Programme and grants, the Community Hubs Programme, and to shape the committee's work programme for the 2025-2026 municipal year. The committee reviewed the investment in community grants, their allocation, and the second year of delivery of the Community Priorities Programme. They also reviewed the delivery of the Community Hubs Programme.

Council - Wednesday 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The City of Westminster Council met on 10 September 2025, and began by electing Councillor Hamza Taouzzale as Relief Chair for the meeting. Councillors then heard questions from the public on topics ranging from policing to street lighting, and debated issues including pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, homelessness, and street cleaning. The council also received and noted the Annual Report of Policy and Scrutiny Activity in 2024/25 and the Annual Report of the Audit and Performance Committee 2024/25.

Audit and Performance Committee - Thursday 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee met to discuss the 2025/26 work programme, review performance and finances from the first quarter of the year, and receive updates on the council's workforce and procurement activities. The committee noted a projected £7.788m overspend in the General Fund, mainly due to temporary accommodation costs and rising children's social care costs. Members also approved the Annual Report of the Audit and Performance Committee to be forwarded to the Full Council for information.