Councillor Melvyn Caplan

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 (2) - Thursday 21st August, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee (2) of Westminster Council scheduled a meeting to discuss three premises licence applications. Councillor Maggie Carman was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury and Councillor Melvyn Caplan also in attendance. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Westminster Council's offices on Victoria Street.

Licensing Sub-Committee (6) - Thursday 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the items scheduled to be discussed at the Westminster City Council Licensing Sub-Committee (6) meeting on 10 July 2025. The committee, consisting of Councillor Aziz Toki, Chair of Licensing, Councillor Melvyn Caplan, and Councillor Angela Piddock, will be considering four licensing applications. The sub-committee has the power to grant or refuse licenses, or to grant them with additional conditions.

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.