Councillor Robert Rigby

Planning Sub-Committee (1) - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster Council was scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including the installation of a parklet, the amalgamation of flats, basement excavations, and double-glazing installations. The committee was also scheduled to consider the confirmation of two Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).

Planning Sub-Committee (2) - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (2) of Westminster Council convened to consider a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and make decisions on two planning applications. Councillor Sara Hassan, Deputy Cabinet Member - Equalities and Skills and Lead Member - Women and Girls' Champion, was scheduled to chair the meeting. The committee was expected to discuss a TPO for trees at Essendine Mansions, and planning applications for Passage House and 36 Albemarle Street.

Council - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

Westminster City Council met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, and approved the programme of meetings for 2026/2027, and a constitutional update relating to the delegation of functions under the London Squares Preservation Act 1931. Councillors also debated and approved a motion standing united against the rise of the far right and in support of inclusive communities.

Planning Sub-Committee (1) - Tuesday 30th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster Council met on 30 September 2025 to consider several planning applications. The committee, including Councillor Patrick Lilley, Deputy Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Lead Member for Soho and LGBTQ+ Champion, and Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury, Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion, was scheduled to discuss applications ranging from the creation of a new garden at Tate Britain to the erection of extensions for hotel and residential use. Members of the public were welcome to attend the meeting, which was also scheduled to be live-streamed.

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.