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 3 of 7
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 members' allowance scheme.
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. Councillors also approved constitutional changes and an amendment to member allowances for 2025-2026.
Cabinet - Monday 23rd June, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW
Here is a summary of the key items scheduled for discussion at the Westminster Council Cabinet meeting on 23 June 2025. The Cabinet will be considering the acquisition of the Beethoven Centre, as well as the acquisition of several properties for use as temporary accommodation. Also included in the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
General Purposes Committee - Thursday 12th June, 2025 6.00 pm
The General Purposes Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a number of issues, including a review of polling districts and places, approval of compensation payments to residents, and an amendment to the Members' Allowance Scheme. The meeting will also cover noting any changes to membership, declarations of interest, and signing the minutes from previous meetings.
Cabinet - Monday 19th May, 2025 6.30 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled Cabinet meeting for the City of Westminster Council on 19 May 2025. The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the introduction of a private rented sector licensing scheme, allocate funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) to local projects, and consider the medium-term financial plan. These items are on the agenda for discussion, but it is not yet known whether any decisions will be made.
Decisions from Meetings
27 decisions · Page 1 of 6
Westminster After Dark Strategy 2025-2040
From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025
...to approve the Westminster After Dark Strategy 2025-2040 and its accompanying Implementation Plan, aimed at improving night-time life in Westminster.
Recommendations Approved
North Paddington Serious Violence Taskforce - Council Response to Recommendations
From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025
...to approve the Council's response to the North Paddington Serious Violence Taskforce recommendations, allocate initial funding of £150,000 for implementation, and delegate authority for further spending up to £100,000 to the Cabinet Member for Communities.
Recommendations Approved
Future Service Delivery - Repairs, Maintenance and Major Works
From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the establishment of a Strategic Alliance underpinned by the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) for repairs, maintenance, and major works on Council homes, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Housing & Commercial Partnerships to implement the alliance and approve procurement strategies.
For Determination
Procurement Strategy - Waste Contract
From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025
...the procurement strategy for awarding a new contract for Waste and Recycling Collections, Street Cleansing, and Winter Maintenance, commencing on 16 September 2027, was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Report to Full Council: Constitutional Update - London Squares Preservation Act 1931
From: Council - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 27