Democracy

Find out about our council, councillors, meetings, MPs and our GLA representative.

Find information about recent and upcoming elections and referendums, as well as registering to vote and other ways to vote.

How to register to vote in local and national elections.

Ward Budgets are a resource that our Councillors can use to support local issues and priorities.

Find out more about the Leader of Westminster City Council and the other councillors who are part of the Cabinet.

We want you to be able to follow and take part in the democratic decisions that affect you in Westminster.

Read details of the 4 policy and scrutiny committees and the Westminster Scrutiny Commission.

A wide range of information and documents relating to the council’s decision making processes.

If you want to register as a member, here are the rules regarding registering Members’ interests.

Find out about the member's allowance scheme and members' allowance paid.

Find out what the Community Council does, and a register of interests.

Councillor Hamza Taouzzale takes on the ceremonial role of The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Westminster.

Anyone who lives, works or studies in the City of Westminster can organise and sign a petition. This includes the under 18s.

Find ward profiles on current boundaries, and ward profiles that will come into effect for the 2022 local elections.

The Full Electoral Register lists everyone who is entitled to vote. It is available for inspection at the our office.

The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officer (RO) collect and use information about residents.

We seek to ensure that all Westminster residents who are eligible to vote appear on the register of electors.

See details of our polling places, dates and deadlines, and results of the most recent General election.