Councillor Angela Piddock

Licensing Sub-Committee (6) - Thursday 20th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (6) of Westminster Council scheduled a meeting to discuss three licensing applications. These included a new premises licence for a restaurant, a new premises licence for a multi-function space, and the renewal of a sexual entertainment venue licence. Councillors Angela Piddock, Md Shamsed Chowdhury (Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion) and Melvyn Caplan were scheduled to be in attendance.

Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel of Westminster Council met on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Councillor Liza Begum, Cabinet Member for Housing Services, Councillor Lorraine Dean and Councillor Angela Piddock were scheduled to attend. The panel was scheduled to review appeals against the decision not to award a discretionary housing payment.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee (4) - Thursday 23rd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (4) of Westminster Council met on Thursday 23 October 2025 to consider several licensing applications. The committee was scheduled to discuss premises licence reviews for two businesses, Violets and Strand News, as well as a premises licence variation for Mediterranean Cafe and a premises licence transfer for Strand News. Councillor Angela Piddock was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 9th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including a review of the street trading and markets policy, social value in Westminster, and high street curation programmes, with a focus on the Meanwhile On initiative. The committee made several recommendations, including that a review date be written into the future street trading policy, and that the council develops a robust pathway and relationship development process with landlords to encourage them to work with the council. The committee also requested additional information on the impact of the temporary pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, the powers provided by the Public Space Protection Order on pedicabs, procurement weighting, support for older people through social value projects, timelines for section 106 social value requirements, and a breakdown of employment support given to Westminster residents.