July 2022, Future of Westminster Commission meeting summary

On the evening of 21 July, the Future of Westminster Commission held its first meeting at Grand Junction, based at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Westbourne.

This was a two-hour conversation amongst Commissioners with a small community audience and council officers. The main aims of the session were to introduce the Commission, describe and discuss the developing work programmes for each review and any next steps. There was also the opportunity for audience members to ask questions, particularly on the two review streams spotlighted at this meeting; Fairness and Equality, led by Karen Buck MP and Economy and Employment led by Claudette Forbes.

Watch a recording of the meeting on YouTube.

The next meeting was due to take place on 15th September, but was postponed until 22nd September following the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen. This meeting was held at the Abbey Centre and discussed the work programme for the Housing Review and the Council’s response to the cost-of-living crisis facing many residents and businesses.