legal compliance
Westminster Council is discussing constitutional changes to comply with new government regulations.
Westminster Council's General Purposes Committee was scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the council's constitution in September 2026. These changes are largely driven by new government regulations concerning planning decisions and the introduction of a Chief Operating Officer role, aiming to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
In related developments, Barking and Dagenham Council agreed to update its financial regulations in July 2025. This decision was made to align with the Procurement Act 2023, which superseded the Public Contract Regulations 2015, as highlighted in a report introduced by Councillor Dominic Twomey to the Assembly.
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