Councillor Alan Mendoza

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.

Audit and Performance Committee - Tuesday 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee met to discuss the annual complaints report, the audited accounts and audit findings for both the council and its pension fund, and the external auditor's annual report. The committee approved the 2024/25 pension fund statement of accounts, and agreed to delegate any residual matters relating to the audit of accounts to the Section 151 officer[^2]. The committee also noted the annual complaints report and the external auditor's annual report.

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.

Audit and Performance Committee - Thursday 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee met to discuss the 2025/26 work programme, review performance and finances from the first quarter of the year, and receive updates on the council's workforce and procurement activities. The committee noted a projected £7.788m overspend in the General Fund, mainly due to temporary accommodation costs and rising children's social care costs. Members also approved the Annual Report of the Audit and Performance Committee to be forwarded to the Full Council for information.

Audit and Performance Committee - Tuesday 8th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Performance Committee is scheduled to meet to review the council's financial activities, performance and risk management. The committee will discuss the year-end financial position, including revenue and capital outturn, and review the treasury management strategy. Also on the agenda is the annual report of the Audit and Performance Committee, and the Head of Internal Audit's opinion on the council's governance.