Councillor Aziz Toki

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee (1) - Thursday 25th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster City Council convened on Thursday 25 September 2025, to consider four licensing applications. Councillor Aziz Toki, Chair of Licensing, Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury, Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion, and Councillor Karen Scarborough were scheduled to be in attendance. The Sub-Committee was expected to consider each application in light of Westminster's Licensing Policy and national guidance.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee met to discuss the Westminster After Dark consultation, and to review recent licensing appeals. The committee noted the findings of the Westminster After Dark consultation, and also noted the update on licensing appeals. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on 11 June 2025.

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.