Councillor Concia Albert

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.

Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 18th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Community Priorities Programme and grants, the Community Hubs Programme, and to shape the committee's work programme for the 2025-2026 municipal year. The committee reviewed the investment in community grants, their allocation, and the second year of delivery of the Community Priorities Programme. They also reviewed the delivery of the Community Hubs Programme.

Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss supported internships and the transformation of services for children with disabilities. Councillors reviewed how the council attracts applicants and employers to supported internships and employment opportunities. The committee also scrutinised the proposals to transform services for children with disabilities.

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.

Rating Advisory Panel - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Westminster Council Rating Advisory Panel met on Tuesday 9th September 2025. The agenda included discussion of Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) relief applications, and a recommendation to exclude the public and press from a portion of the meeting.