Ellie Ormsby - Councillor for Westminster (Lancaster Gate)

Councillor Ellie Ormsby

Leader of the Opposition

Labour and Co-operative Lancaster Gate Westminster

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.30 pm

July 16, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council

Council - Wednesday 17th June, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider proposed amendments to the Members' Allowance Scheme for 2026-27, which include adjustments to the allocation of Special Responsibility Allowances following recent changes to the council's committee structure. Additionally, councillors will review proposed constitutional amendments concerning the policy and scrutiny process, including changes to the call-in procedure and the establishment of Task Groups. A notice of motion, Protecting Fairer Westminster, will also be debated, calling for clarity on the current administration's commitment to several key policies introduced by the previous Labour administration.

June 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Appointments Sub-Committee

Appointments Sub-Committee - Monday 15th June, 2026 12.30 pm

The Appointments Sub-Committee of Westminster Council met on Monday 15 June 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the appointment to the significant role of Director of Law.

June 15, 2026, 12:30 pm
Council

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.

May 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Sub-Committee (2)

Planning Sub-Committee (2) - Tuesday 21st April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (2) of Westminster Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted conditional planning permission for a new research centre at St Mary's Hospital, approved details related to servicing and travel plans for a development on Marylebone Road, and granted conditional planning permission and listed building consent for the conversion of a property on Cambridge Street into an embassy. Permission was refused for a mansard roof extension at 9 Churton Place due to design concerns, and conditional permission was granted for the continued use of Passage House as a hostel.

April 21, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Constitutional Matters

From: Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 20, 2026

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health decided to approve recommendations on 20/05/2026. Full Council agreed to establish Standing Committees, approved their Terms of Reference, and agreed the allocation of seats on these committees. The Chief Executive noted members appointed to the Standing Committees, and the Council's Constitution, including the Scheme of Delegations to Officers, was endorsed.

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

Westminster After Dark Strategy 2025-2040

From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025

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.

Recommendations Approved

North Paddington Serious Violence Taskforce - Council Response to Recommendations

From: Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 17, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved