Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Westminster's Cabinet Member for Housing Services is currently overseeing housing repairs reforms and reviewing discretionary housing payment appeals.
Westminster's Cabinet Member for Housing Services, Councillor Liza Begum, is currently involved in implementing 'transformative' changes to housing repairs and maintenance. In November 2025, the council's Cabinet approved a new Strategic Alliance Framework to overhaul service delivery, prioritising resident experience and sustainability. This framework aims to shift from the current contract model, fostering collaboration between parties.
The Cabinet Member for Housing Services also participates in reviewing appeals against the refusal of discretionary housing payments (DHPs). Councillor Liza Begum was present at review panels in November 2025 and October 2025 to consider appeals for these payments, which provide financial assistance for housing costs.
Earlier, in July 2025, the Cabinet Member for Housing Services, Councillor Liza Begum, was part of the Shareholder Committee that reviewed Westminster Community Homes' performance. A report to the committee noted that overall resident satisfaction with landlord services was 71%, below the 85% target.
Key facts
- Westminster Council's Cabinet approved a new Strategic Alliance Framework for housing repairs in November 2025. Source
- Councillor Liza Begum, Cabinet Member for Housing Services, was present at a Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel in November 2025. Source
- Councillor Liza Begum, Cabinet Member for Housing Services, was part of a Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel in October 2025. Source
- The Shareholder Committee reviewed Westminster Community Homes' performance in July 2025. Source
- Overall resident satisfaction with Westminster Community Homes' landlord services was 71% in 2024/25. Source
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