Councillor Elizabeth Hitchcock

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.

Planning Sub-Committee (1) - Tuesday 5th August, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster Council convened on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, to discuss several planning applications and a tree preservation order. The committee approved a new public realm guidance document, allocated funding for improvements to Maida Hill Market, and made decisions on planning applications for Charles Lane, Gloucester Terrace and Caroline Terrace. Additionally, they considered a Tree Preservation Order for a London plane tree on Hamilton Terrace.

Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the upcoming work programme, review the draft Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy for 2025-2030, and address the rising costs of providing care for children with complex needs. The committee approved the draft SEND strategy and made recommendations to address the financial demands on the council for children with SEND and complex needs.

Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 2nd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss their work programme for the coming year, contract management and quality assurance in older people's care homes, and access to local dentistry services and oral health promotion. The aim of the meeting is to allow the committee to review existing policies, propose new areas for scrutiny, and ensure that the needs of vulnerable adults are being met. The meeting will be held at Westminster City Hall.