Councillor Tim Barnes

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 27th March, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee will consider a report on the Westminster After Dark Strategy as well as shape their work programme for 2025/26. The committee will also receive the Leader of the Council's cabinet update summarising the activities and decisions of the cabinet since their last meeting.

Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 13th March, 2025 1.00 pm

The Appointments Sub-Committee of Westminster City Council met to consider the appointment of a new Director of Customer Experience.

Young People, Learning and Employment Policy and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 10th March, 2025 6.30 pm

This meeting will consider an Ofsted report that reviewed the effectiveness of the council's children's services. The committee will also discuss the council's plans for its libraries and archives and examine the strategic plan for the Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES).

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.