Councillor Aicha Less
Email: aless@westminster.gov.uk
Council: Westminster
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Appointments Sub-Committee - Monday 1st December, 2025 10.00 am
The Appointments Sub-Committee of Westminster Council met on Monday 1st December 2025 to discuss changes to the committee membership, declarations of interest, and the appointment to the post of Director of Corporate Property.
Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm
Westminster Council's cabinet met to discuss and approve a new after dark strategy, a waste contract procurement strategy, a new approach to housing repairs, and a response to the North Paddington Serious Violence Taskforce recommendations. The cabinet approved all the recommendations put before it.
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.
General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm
The General Purposes Committee of Westminster City Council was scheduled to meet on 22 October 2025 to discuss several items, including compensation payments, the London Squares Preservation Act 1931, and the programme of meetings for 2026/2027. Councillor David Boothroyd, Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform, was scheduled to chair the meeting. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Westminster City Hall.
Decisions from Meetings
27 decisions · Page 2 of 6
Report to Full Council: Programme of Meetings 2026/2027
From: Council - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Future of Pimlico District Heating Undertaking (PDHU) – Outcome of Initial Outline Business Case Analysis
From: Cabinet - Thursday 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 16, 2025
...a shortlist of five options for the future of the Pimlico District Heating Undertaking (PDHU) was approved for progression to Full Outline Business Case (OBC), including pipework replacement, centralized river source heat pumps with gas or electric boilers, Cory mobile heat batteries, and direct electric storage heaters and cylinders.
Item Called In
Response to Petition (Oxford Street)
From: Cabinet - Thursday 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the current position on Oxford Street proposals and confirm what further action, if any, would be taken regarding the petition, deciding against a judicial review challenge and opting to continue monitoring the proposals while working with the GLA.
Recommendations Approved
Church Street Site A - Full Business Case
From: Cabinet - Thursday 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 16, 2025
...the Cabinet of Westminster approved the Church Street Site A Full Business Case, endorsing the delivery of the site by the JV LLP and authorizing expenditures of up to £84.1 million from the Housing Revenue Account and £26.208 million from the General Fund to the JV LLP for land value, social rent homes, equity, and intermediate rent homes.
Recommendations Approved
Cavendish Square Gardens and Cavendish Square Car Park - Notice of Intended Appropriation
From: Cabinet - Thursday 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 16, 2025
...to proceed with advertising the intended appropriation and disposal of parts of Cavendish Square Car Park and Gardens, including open space, to facilitate a healthcare-led redevelopment and improvements to the Gardens, subject to consideration of any objections received.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 27