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23 stories · discussed at 14 council meetings · 3 councils

Westminster Council is currently reviewing premises licences and making appointments to key leadership roles.

Westminster Council is currently reviewing premises licences and making appointments to key leadership roles. In September 2026, its Licensing Sub-Committee (1) considered a full review of the premises licence for Mistress of Mayfair, while the Appointments Sub-Committee was scheduled to appoint a Director of People and Culture. Earlier, in August 2026, the Licensing Sub-Committee (3) considered a licence variation for Wok and Fire, and in July 2026, the Appointments Sub-Committee was scheduled to appoint a Chief Operating Officer.

On financial matters, the Rating Advisory Panel was scheduled to consider applications for Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary and Hardship Relief in July 2026, following similar discussions in December and November 2025. The Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel was also scheduled to consider requests for review of DHP refusals in July 2026. In September 2025, the Pension Board announced a delay in publishing McCloud pension underpin calculations until August 2026.

Regarding planning and regeneration, Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee confirmed a Tree Preservation Order in December 2025 despite resident objections. In September 2025, the Shareholder Committee adopted an updated business plan for the Church Street regeneration project, which includes plans for 430 new homes. Earlier in October 2025, planning sub-committees rejected a flat extension on Chesterfield Street due to design concerns.

Key facts

  1. Bexley Council partnered with Southwark Council for treasury management services in March 2026, ending its arrangement with Westminster. Source
  2. Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee confirmed a provisional Tree Preservation Order for an Evergreen Magnolia in December 2025. Source
  3. Westminster City Council plans 430 new homes as part of its Church Street regeneration project, with an updated business plan adopted in September 2025. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 3

  1. Westminster Council Addresses School Place Planning and Primary School Capacity Westminster City Council is addressing the critical issue of school place planning, with a focus on primary school surplus capacity, as discussed at a recent Council meeting. Westminster 14 September 2025
  2. Westminster Council Delays McCloud Pension Underpin Calculations Until 2026 Due to Regulatory Issues and Lack of Information Westminster Council has announced a delay in publishing the McCloud pension underpin calculations for certain members until August 2026. The decision, made by the Pension Board... Westminster 13 September 2025
  3. Westminster Investigates Unauthorised Air Con Units on Listed Building Westminster Council is currently investigating the installation of unauthorised air conditioning units on a Grade II listed building in the Bayswater Conservation Area. Westminster 10 August 2025
  4. St John's Wood Residents Object to Office Conversion Plan Residents of St John's Wood have voiced their concerns regarding a proposal to convert buildings at 21, 23-25 Charles Lane into office spaces. The Westminster Council Planning... Westminster 10 August 2025
  5. Belgravia Residents Oppose Garden Studio Conversion Belgravia residents have voiced their opposition to a planning application that seeks to convert a garden studio, currently likely used for commercial purposes (Class E), into a... Westminster 10 August 2025
  6. Council Considers Protecting St John's Wood Plane Tree Westminster Council is considering a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to protect a London plane tree in St John's Wood. The council will decide whether to confirm the TPO, with or... Westminster 10 August 2025
  7. Soho Society Objects to London Pavilion Advertisement The Soho Society has voiced its opposition to a proposal concerning The London Pavilion, 1 Piccadilly, which seeks advertisement consent for scaffolding shrouds featuring a... Westminster 26 July 2025