Karen Scarborough - Councillor for Westminster ( Marylebone)

Councillor Karen Scarborough

 Conservative  Marylebone

Email: kscarborough@westminster.gov.uk

Council: Westminster

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (6) Council (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (1) (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (2) (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (3) (Member) Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee (Member) Licensing Committee (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (4) (Member) Licensing Urgency Sub-Committee Rating Advisory Panel (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee Member

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.

September 16, 2025
Council Member

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.

September 10, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee (1) Member

Licensing Sub-Committee (1) - Thursday 14th August, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (1) met on 14 August 2025, and approved a new premises licence for 63 Abbey Road, London, NW8 0AE. The committee agreed to grant the licence with conditions, permitting the sale of alcohol and defining opening times for the premises. The applicant, Calaviation Limited, intends to operate the premises as a family-friendly neighbourhood pub.

August 14, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee (2) Member

Licensing Sub-Committee (2) - Thursday 24th July, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a briefing on the upcoming Licensing Sub-Committee (2) meeting.

July 24, 2025
Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee Member

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.

July 15, 2025

Summary

Meetings Attended: 60

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 4