Councillor Elizabeth Hitchcock

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.

Council - Wednesday 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Westminster City Council meeting included a tribute to former Councillor Nikki Aiken, presentations from the public, questions to the cabinet, and debates on housing and private renters. Councillors voted to approve constitutional changes and amend the members' allowance scheme.

Council - Wednesday 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Westminster Council, Councillor Nickie Aiken was made an Honorary Alderman, and councillors debated a range of issues including school mergers, service charge increases, adult social care funding, cycle route safety, and housing priorities. Councillors also approved constitutional changes and an amendment to member allowances for 2025-2026.

Planning Sub-Committee (1) - Tuesday 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster Council is scheduled to meet on 24 June 2025 to discuss several planning applications. These include proposals for a school, a department store, a hotel and residential dwellings. The meeting will also cover standard agenda items such as noting any changes to membership, declarations of interest, and signing off the minutes from the previous meeting.