Councillor David Boothroyd

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-in. The council also clarified the role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in establishing and overseeing Task Groups.

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.

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.

The Cabinet approved the Westminster After Dark Strategy 2025-2040 and its accompanying Implementation Plan on 17 November 2025. The strategy aims to improve night-time life, making it safe, vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable. Specific actions include revising the Licensing Policy, expanding CCTV coverage, establishing an LGBTQ+ venues forum, and piloting evening initiatives to activate local spaces.

...to approve the Council's response to the North Paddington Serious Violence Taskforce recommendations, allocate initial funding of £150,000 for implementation, and delegate authority for further spending up to £100,000 to the Cabinet Member for Communities.