Council — Westminster

Recent meetings

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17 Jun 2026

7:00 pm

Council - Wednesday 17th June, 2026 7.00 pm

54 attendees · 0 documents · 0 media files

20 May 2026

7:00 pm

Council - Wednesday 20th May, 2026 7.00 pm

54 attendees · 0 documents · 0 media files

04 Mar 2026

7:00 pm

Council - Wednesday 4th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 4th March 2026 saw the approval of the Council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including a proposed 2% increase in council tax for the adult social care precept. Significant capital investment plans were also appro...

21 Jan 2026

7:00 pm

Council - Wednesday 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

54 attendees · 0 documents · 0 media files

12 Nov 2025

Council - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council approved the delegation of functions under the London Squares Preservation Act 1931 to its Strategic and Planning Sub-Committees and adopted the programme of meetings for 2026/2027. A motion was also passed reaffirming the Council's commitment t...

10 Sep 2025

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 issu...

25 Jun 2025

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 ...

25 Jun 2025

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. ...

14 May 2025

Council - Wednesday 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm

At the annual meeting of the Westminster City Council, Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg was elected as the new Lord Mayor, succeeding Councillor Robert Rigby. The council also approved changes to the [Procurement Code](https://committees.westminster.gov.uk/docu...

05 Mar 2025

Council - Wednesday 5th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting was dominated by a debate about the council's proposed [budget](https://committees.westminster.gov.uk/documents/s64968/Cabinet+Report.pdf) for 2025-26. The budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in council tax, was approved despite opposition a...

About

The full Council comprises of the Council's 54 elected Members meeting together. It is chaired by the Lord Mayor who also maintains a ceremonial role. The full Council meets quarterly, plus the Annual Meeting and any special meetings required.

Responsibility and Functions

Decision-making · Agrees policy framework i.e. statutory plans · Approves budget

· Takes decisions on executive functions outside approved policy or budget framework · Adopts and / or changes the constitution · Agrees / amends terms of reference for non-executive Committees · Adopts Members' Allowances scheme

· Confirms appointment of Head of Paid Service (the Chief Executive) · Makes decisions on all matters which, by law, must be determined by full Council

Policy Debate

It is also a forum for debate on policy issues