Md Shamsed Chowdhury - Councillor for Westminster (Hyde Park)

Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury

Labour Hyde Park Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion

Email: mdschowdhury@westminster.gov.uk

Council: Westminster

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (3) (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (1) (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (2) (Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (4) (Member) Planning Sub-Committee (1) (Member) Licensing Committee (Member) Standards Committee (Member) Planning Applications Sub-Committee (2) Planning Applications Sub-Committee (1) Licensing Sub-Committee (6) (Member) Audit and Performance Committee Planning (Major Applications) Sub-Committee Appointments Sub-Committee Planning & City Development Committee Climate Action, Environment and Highways Policy and Scrutiny Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Sub-Committee (1) Member

Planning Sub-Committee (1) - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster Council was scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including the installation of a parklet, the amalgamation of flats, basement excavations, and double-glazing installations. The committee was also scheduled to consider the confirmation of two Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).

December 02, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee (6) Member

Licensing Sub-Committee (6) - Thursday 20th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (6) of Westminster Council scheduled a meeting to discuss three licensing applications. These included a new premises licence for a restaurant, a new premises licence for a multi-function space, and the renewal of a sexual entertainment venue licence. Councillors Angela Piddock, Md Shamsed Chowdhury (Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion) and Melvyn Caplan were scheduled to be in attendance.

November 20, 2025
Council Member

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.

November 12, 2025
Planning Sub-Committee (1) Member

Planning Sub-Committee (1) - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster City Council met on 11 November 2025, considering four planning applications. Permission was granted for alterations and a new basement at 4 Devonshire Close, and for a roof extension and other alterations at Hallam House, 56-60 Hallam Street and 44 and 50 Hallam Street. Permission was also granted for the installation of louvred doors at 55 Marylebone High Street, but an application for basement excavation at 5 Upper Belgrave Street was refused.

November 11, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee (2) Member

Licensing Sub-Committee (2) - Thursday 2nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (2) of Westminster Council convened to consider two premises licence applications. Councillor Maggie Carman, Deputy Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care, Supported and Specialist Housing, was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury, Deputy Cabinet Member - Streets and Lead Member - Edgware Road Champion, and Councillor Paul Swaddle OBE, Leader of the Opposition, also in attendance.

October 02, 2025

Summary

Meetings Attended: 90

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 4