Grant of Dispensation to Councillors in Respect of Participation in Matters Relating to Councillor Pension Arrangements
June 3, 2026 Director of Law (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Director of Law granted a dispensation to all elected Members of Westminster City Council on 03/06/2026. This allows them to participate in discussions and vote on councillor pension arrangements despite any disclosable pecuniary interest. The dispensation is granted to ensure the council's business can be properly transacted.
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Decision
Decision Taken
The Director of Law, in their capacity as Monitoring Officer, has granted a dispensation pursuant to section 33 of the Localism Act 2011 and under delegated authority set out in paragraph 26.7(1) of Chapter 6 and paragraph 2.3(7) of Chapter 7 of the Constitution.
The dispensation applies to all elected Members of Westminster City Council and permits them to participate in discussion and vote on matters relating to councillor pension arrangements, notwithstanding any disclosable pecuniary interest arising from those arrangements.
The dispensation is granted in order to ensure that the business of the Council can be properly transacted and that all Members are able to participate in decision-making on this matter.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 3 Jun 2026 |