Councillor Paul Swaddle OBE

Licensing Sub-Committee (1) - Thursday 11th December, 2025 10.00 am

Licensing Sub-Committee (2) - Thursday 4th December, 2025 10.00 am

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 9th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including a review of the street trading and markets policy, social value in Westminster, and high street curation programmes, with a focus on the Meanwhile On initiative. The committee made several recommendations, including that a review date be written into the future street trading policy, and that the council develops a robust pathway and relationship development process with landlords to encourage them to work with the council. The committee also requested additional information on the impact of the temporary pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, the powers provided by the Public Space Protection Order on pedicabs, procurement weighting, support for older people through social value projects, timelines for section 106 social value requirements, and a breakdown of employment support given to Westminster residents.

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.