Councillor Robert Eagleton

Rating Advisory Panel - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 10.15 am

The Rating Advisory Panel of Westminster Council was scheduled to meet on 17 June 2025. The agenda for the meeting included noting any changes to the membership, declarations of interest, and consideration of exempt reports under the Local Government Act 1972[^1]. The panel was also scheduled to discuss Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR)[^2] discretionary and hardship relief applications.

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 (3) - Wednesday 4th June, 2025 10.00 am

Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (3) met to consider an application for a new premises licence for the GoBoat kiosk at 5 Merchant Square. The applicant, W&S London Limited, sought permission to sell alcohol from the kiosk for consumption off the premises. After hearing from the applicant, residents, the Metropolitan Police, and their legal advisor, the committee agreed to defer their decision, which will be communicated to all parties within five working days.

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.

Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm

The Westminster Council Pension Fund Committee convened to interview shortlisted candidates for the position of Independent Investment Advisor to the Pension Fund. Following the interviews, the committee voted to appoint Kristen Weldon to the position.