BBC London - Westminster Council demands a full environmental impact assessment on Oxford Street Saturday, 29 August, 2026 "This isn't about using the environmental impact assessment to stop the Oxford Street pedestrianisation. It's about trying to make sure that the scheme that comes forward and what we see at the end of all of this process is as good as it can be." Local News
Plan to ban traffic from Oxford Street at risk of becoming a 'mess' 29th August 2026 “Our position on pedestrianisation is simple — if you must to do it, get it right. A needlessly rushed scheme will be a disaster for residents and worse for... Local News
Oxford Street: Green Mayor or Mean Mayor? Cllr Tim Barnes interviewed on LBC 28th August 2026 "I'm of the view that this project is probably gonna go ahead. The mayor's probably gonna get what he wants. But what we should do is make sure that it's the... Local News
Westminster Council waste depot to cost nearly £7 million more than planned 28th August 2026 “Labour signed off Mandela Way without ever checking the ground it was built on. Nobody did the basic homework, and Westminster taxpayers are now footing an... Local News
Rayner warned Khan’s Oxford Street plan risks traffic chaos 28th August 2026 "The Mayor is trying to cut corners when it comes to ensuring this plan is safe for Londoners. That's cheating them of the reassurances they are entitled to... Local News
Westminster Council accuses Sadiq Khan of flouting environmental rules over pedestrianisation of Oxford Street 28th August 2026 Tim Barnes: "Our position on pedestrianisation is simple, if you must do it, get it right. A needlessly rushed scheme will be a disaster for residents and worse... Local News
Tenant fined £500k for subletting fraudulently obtained council property 28th August 2026 Cllr Caroline Sargent, Deputy Leader of Westminster City Council, said: "This is a truly shocking case of someone deliberately and repeatedly cheating the... Local News
New South London waste depot to cost £7m more than planned but it'll support 40 new electric vehicles 28th August 2026 “Labour signed off Mandela Way without ever checking the ground it was built on" says Cllr Paul Swaddle. "Nobody did the basic homework, and Westminster... Local News
Met Police restrict UKIP anti-Islam protest in London this weekend over 'serious disorder' fears 27th August 2026 Cllr Caroline Sargent said a number of concerned residents had contacted the council about the march, adding that Westminster bears the brunt of protests of... Local News
Conservative Contract Review finds more Labour financial waste totalling £56 Million 24th August 2026 Mandela Way waste depot becomes the latest Labour failure uncovered by Westminster Conservatives' contract and capital review, taking total mismanagement... Local News
