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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
- Bexley Council partnered with Southwark Council for treasury management services in March 2026, ending its arrangement with Westminster. Source
- Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee confirmed a provisional Tree Preservation Order for an Evergreen Magnolia in December 2025. Source
- 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
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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.