Councillor Louise Hyams

Licensing Sub-Committee (6) - Thursday 30th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (6) of Westminster Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications for two venues: Iran Restaurant and The Box. Councillor Maggie Carman, Deputy Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care, Supported and Specialist Housing, was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Judith Southern, Lead Member - Older Persons Champion, and Councillor Louise Hyams also in attendance.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee met to discuss the Westminster After Dark consultation, and to review recent licensing appeals. The committee noted the findings of the Westminster After Dark consultation, and also noted the update on licensing appeals. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on 11 June 2025.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee (6) - Thursday 31st July, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (6) convened to address several licensing applications, including a request to rescind the designation for a street trading pitch on Portman Street and designate a new location on Oxford Street, as well as considering premises licence variations for Boxcar Baker & Deli, and new premises licences for 57 and 107 Westbourne Grove and Ground Floor West, 34 Bruton Place. Decisions on these applications were made during the meeting.

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.