Councillor Louise Hyams

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.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday 11th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Westminster City Council convened to discuss several key issues, including proposed amendments to the council's Licensing Act 2003 model conditions, the performance of the licensing service, and an update on licensing appeals. The committee approved the proposed changes to the model conditions, and delegated authority to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to make further changes as needed. They also noted reports on the performance of the licensing service and recent licensing appeals.

Licensing Sub-Committee (6) - Thursday 29th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Westminster Council Licensing Sub-Committee (6) convened on 29 May 2025, to address several licensing applications. The committee, composed of Councillor Robert Eagleton, Deputy Cabinet Member - Finance and Fairer Working, (Chair), and Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury, Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion, reviewed applications concerning street trading, restaurant premises, and a convenience store. Councillor Louise Hyams recused herself from one application due to a conflict of interest. Decisions on the applications were deferred, with outcomes to be communicated within five working days.

Licensing Sub-Committee (1) - Thursday 15th May, 2025 10.00 am

Council - Wednesday 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm

At the annual meeting of the Westminster City Council, Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg was elected as the new Lord Mayor, succeeding Councillor Robert Rigby. The council also approved changes to the Procurement Code and confirmed the allocation of places on standing committees.