Why ending homelessness on London's streets isn't quite so straightforward 9th September 2026 "We understand that street homelessness is complex and that every individual's circumstances are different. Rough sleeping is a national challenge, but... Local News
Vertical Drinking, explained. Why more police posts doesn't mean more police on the street. 7th September 2026 Mayor of London needs to deliver more visible policing at night, more late-night buses, and a late-night Tube service on Thursdays. Local News
Council to 'better explain' vertical drinking term 7th September 2026 Westminster City Council has published a revised licensing policy following a high-profile debate over what it called "vertical drinking," BBC News has reported... Local News
More night buses and police needed to boost capital's nightlife, according to Westminster Council 7th September 2026 "People struggle to get home from a night out when late-night bus routes have been cut and overnight Tube services are non-existent during the week... we need... Local News
The right to enjoy a pint while standing is sacrosanct, council insists 7th September 2026 "Your right to stand in the Dog and Duck and hold forth with a pint is sacrosanct," says Cllr Tim Barnes Local News
Westminster and Sadiq Khan continue to disagree about Oxford Street and nightlife 7th September 2026 Rushing pedestrianisation to meet the Mayor’s arbitrary deadline risks creating serious problems for local people. The Mayor’s own submission acknowledged... Local News
Mayor of London: grabbing powers and failing to deliver for London 7th September 2026 Cllr Tim Barnes has accused the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, of trying to grab further powers over Oxford Street, licensing and planning in Westminster... Local News
Westminster Council 'disappointed' as bid to stall £150m Oxford Street pedestrianisation rejected 6th September 2026 "The Mayor's own submission to MHCLG showed air pollution and noise rising. We need to know how much, and how far, those problems will spread. Important... Local News
Cllr Paul Swaddle challenges Andy Burnham's outrageous plans for higher homes tax for Londoners 6th September 2026 Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE has hit back after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in an interview with the Evening Standard that he wants to increase "fairness" by... Local News