Councillor Hamza Taouzzale

Licensing Sub-Committee (2) - Thursday 4th December, 2025 10.00 am

Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 20th November, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee of Westminster Council met on 20 November 2025. Councillor Hamza Taouzzale, Chair of the Committee, was scheduled to preside over the meeting. The main item for discussion was the call-in of a cabinet decision regarding the future of the Pimlico District Heating Undertaking.

Licensing Sub-Committee (2) - Thursday 13th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Westminster Council Licensing Sub-Committee (2) convened on 13 November 2025, addressing licensing applications for several establishments. A new premises licence was granted for 14-15 Eccleston Yard, while a variation to an existing premises licence was approved for Jaks at 43 South Molton Street. A temporary event notice for Convenience 65 at 47 Aldwych was rejected due to concerns from the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health.

Council - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

Westminster City Council met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, and approved the programme of meetings for 2026/2027, and a constitutional update relating to the delegation of functions under the London Squares Preservation Act 1931. Councillors also debated and approved a motion standing united against the rise of the far right and in support of inclusive communities.

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.