Councillor Cara Sanquest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council of Westminster Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 16 September 2026. The meeting agenda includes a review of the council's constitution, a statement on licensing policy, and a notice of motion concerning standards in public life.
General Purposes Committee - Tuesday 1st September, 2026 6.30 pm
The General Purposes Committee of Westminster Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 1 September 2026 to discuss proposed changes to the council's constitution. The meeting's agenda included a review of the council's constitutional framework, particularly in light of new government regulations affecting planning decisions, and a broader review of the constitution to ensure it remains legally compliant and accessible.
Council - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 17 June 2026 saw the approval of amendments to the Members' Allowance Scheme for 2026-27 and constitutional changes to the policy and scrutiny process. A motion, originally titled Protecting Fairer Westminster,
was debated and amended, ultimately passing with the new administration's priorities acknowledged.
Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council met to elect a new Lord Mayor and Leader of the Council, and to approve the establishment and composition of its standing committees. Councillor Karen Scarborough was elected as the new Lord Mayor, and Councillor Paul Swaddle was elected as the new Leader of the Council. The Council also approved the establishment of its standing committees, their terms of reference, and the proportional allocation of seats to political groups.
Decisions from Meetings
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Report to Full Council: Members' Allowance Scheme 2026-27: Amendment
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
Westminster City Council's Full Council decided to approve the amended Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026-2027 on 17 June 2026. The council also noted that elected members are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme from 11 May 2026. The amendments include the introduction of an additional Policy and Scrutiny Committee, an additional Planning Sub-Committee, and a reduction in membership for the Discretionary Housing Payment Panel and the Ratings Panel.
Recommendations Approved
Report to Full Council: Policy and Scrutiny - Constitutional Amendments
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
Westminster City Council's Full Council approved constitutional amendments on 17 June 2026. The council reduced the call-in threshold for Policy and Scrutiny Committees from three to two members and introduced criteria for call-ins. It also clarified the role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in establishing and overseeing Task Groups.
Recommendations Approved
Report to Full Council: Policy and Scrutiny - Constitutional Amendments
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
Westminster City Council's Full Council approved constitutional amendments on 17 June 2026. The amendments reduce the call-in threshold for Policy and Scrutiny Committees from three to two members and introduce criteria for call-in. The decision also clarifies Task Group provisions and makes minor amendments for consistency.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Leader of the Council
From: Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Westminster Council decided on 20/05/2026 to elect Councillor Paul Swaddle as Leader of the Council. This decision was made by a show of hands.
Recommendations Approved
Constitutional Matters
From: Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 20, 2026
Westminster City Council's Full Council approved recommendations on 20/05/2026. The council agreed to establish standing committees, approve their terms of reference, and confirm the proportional allocation of seats on these committees. The Chief Executive noted members appointed to the standing committees.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 52
- Average per month
- 0.9
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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