Oxford Street scheme "feels rushed, under-resourced and undercooked", says Westminster's Deputy Leader Friday, 23 October, 2026 Oxford Street goes traffic-free from Sunday night. Cllr Tim Barnes told BBC London that the Mayor's artificial deadline has left things unresolved that should have been settled by now. Local News
100 Days: "Promises Made, Promises Kept” 10th August 2026 Westminster City Council's Conservative-led administration marks 100 days in office this week, publishing a “Promises Made, Promises Kept” record of delivery... Local News
Four London boroughs 'to pay 55% of mansion tax' 10th August 2026 Cllr Paul Swaddle, Leader of Westminster City Council, argues the policy takes too blunt an approach to wealth. "High property values do not always translate... Local News
Swaddle: Setting the Record Straight on Licensing in Westminster 9th August 2026 There is no plan to ban standing drinking in Westminster. We spoke to Cllr Paul Swaddle, the Leader of Westminster City Council, to find out more The last 24... Local News
Cllr Tim Barnes on LBC: "There never was, there never will be" a ban on standing up for a Drink 8th August 2026 Asked whether the council was trying to ban vertical drinking, Cllr Barnes was clear: "No, of course not. That would be a silly thing to do. It would be... Local News
The Londoner - the truth about Soho’s ‘vertical drinking’ scandal 8th August 2026 Cllr Tim Barnes explains to The Londoner that the wording being quoted in headlines is not a new Westminster policy at all, but language carried over almost... Local News
Tough choices ahead: why we're asking residents to help set budget priorities 7th August 2026 Writing in the Westminster Extra, Cllr Fisher said the national Labour government is cutting £100 million in funding from Westminster City Council, calling it... Local News
Claims 'standing ban' is planned in pubs across West End and Soho 'ludicrous' 7th August 2026 "Westminster is famous for its fantastic bars & clubs - and we’re consulting on how we can ensure as many people as possible enjoy our nightlife in safety "... Local News
Cllr Tim Barnes on BBC London: Pavement Pints are not being banned in Westminster 7th August 2026 Asked directly by BBC London's Tolu Adeoye whether the council was trying to ban people from standing up to have a drink, Cllr Barnes was unequivocal:... Local News
"Are you banning pavement pints? No!" says Cllr Tim Barnes on LBC 6th August 2026 "We haven't been banning people from standing up in pubs over the last ten years, and we have no plan on doing it in the future" says Westminster Councillor Tim... Local News
