Councillor Patricia McAllister

Inner West London Mental Health Services Reconfiguration Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Inner West London Mental Health Services Reconfiguration Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the decision made by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) on 8 April regarding mental health services in West London and Kensington and Chelsea. The committee scrutinised the ICB's decision to endorse a plan that includes a reduction in inpatient mental health services, alongside the establishment of five step-up crisis beds and five step-down beds in the south of Westminster, jointly funded by Westminster City Council and the ICB. While committee members acknowledged the need for community mental health services, concerns were raised about the adequacy of the proposed model to meet the current demand and the impact on vulnerable residents.

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.

Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 12th March, 2025 6.30 pm

The meeting of Westminster City Council's Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee on 12 March 2025 included discussion about a range of housing related topics, including performance of the repairs service, an update on damp and mould in council properties and discussion around the effectiveness of the Council's Housing Compact with registered providers in addressing damp and mould across the borough.

Council - Wednesday 5th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting was dominated by a debate about the council's proposed budget for 2025-26. The budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in council tax, was approved despite opposition amendments calling for a smaller council tax increase.

Standards Committee - Thursday 13th February, 2025 6.30 pm

This meeting of the Standards Committee was scheduled to include a review of the Council's proposed Member/Officer Protocol, a report on complaints that had been made against Councillors, and a discussion of the Committee's work programme.