West End LIVE celebrates 21st anniversary with record crowds in Trafalgar Square Monday, 22 June, 2026 West End LIVE brought record crowds to Trafalgar Square as it marked its 21st anniversary, underlining Westminster’s role as the home of one of the world’s biggest free theatre festivals. The event showcased the strength of London’s West End, drawing huge public interest and supporting the capital’s cultural and visitor economy. We highlight West End LIVE as a brilliant example of how the borough... Local News
Labour's collusion and capitulation cost Westminster its day in court on Oxford Street, says new Council leader 27th May 2026 King's Counsel confirms no credible grounds for judicial review. Conservative administration accuses Labour of “surrendering Oxford Street” and challenges Sadiq... Local News
Labour's failure on Oxford Street: a betrayal of Westminster 26th May 2026 Conservative Leader Cllr Paul Swaddle responds to formal legal advice on the Mayor's pedestrianisation plans Westminster's new Conservative administration has... Local News
Standard: Westminster council leader hits out at ‘Temu’ Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans 26th May 2026 The Mayor of London’s plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street has been described as being “budget” and like they’re from online discount platform Temu by the new... Local News
"Oxford Street plans need a rethink says council" - BBC London 25th May 2026 The new Conservative leader of Westminster Council has asked for London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to "sit down with him" to figure out "a plan that actually works"... Local News
Mayor's Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan slammed by Westminster's new leader as 'budget Temu' 22nd May 2026 MyLondon has today published an exclusive interview with Westminster City Council's new leader, Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE, in which he calls for the Mayor of London... Local News
Swaddle pledges Safe Streets, Clean City and Real Action 20th May 2026 Speaking at tonight's Full Council, Westminster's new Leader, Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE, outlined how the new Conservative administration would deliver on its... Local News
A new chapter for Westminster: Meet the Leadership team 18th May 2026 Ahead of this Wednesday's meeting of Full Council, we spoke to Councillor Paul Swaddle, Westminster's Leader-Elect. Paul introduced the Conservative leadership... Local News
Taking the fight to Sadiq Khan on Oxford Street - Cllr Paul Swaddle and BBC London's Eddie Nestor 18th May 2026 Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE joined Eddie Nestor MBE on BBC London this morning, Monday 18 May, talking about the challenges as the new Leader of Westminster City... Local News
Cllr Paul Swaddle on BBC London - Should repeated protests in London be banned? 15th May 2026 Cllr Paul Swaddle, Leader-elect of Westminster Council, has written to the Home Secretary and the Met calling for repetitive protests to stop, in particular pro... Local News
