Council tax could be doubled in central London authority as it admits there are ‘no easy options’ Friday, 3 July, 2026 Westminster City Council has warned it may have to double council tax or cut local services after the Government's new funding formula reduces its central grant by almost half over the next four years. Conservative council leaders argue the changes unfairly penalise Westminster by failing to recognise the borough's high service costs and the billions it generates in business rates. They say... Local News
Success for the Lumiere Festival comes at a cost 29th February 2016 Councillor Jonathan Glanz reports: Residents will be aware that central London recently played host to the hugely successful Lumiere Festival, and a number of... Local News
Dealing with Illegal Parking in Shepherd Market 25th February 2016 Councillor Jonathan Glanz reports: A number of residents around Shepherd Market have contacted me regarding cars parking illegally and dangerously around the... Local News
Dealing with Illegal Parking in Shepherd Market 24th February 2016 A number of residents around Shepherd Market have contacted me regarding cars parking illegally and dangerously around the area. I have been working with... Local News
Dealing with fly tipping, street furniture damage and more 10th February 2016 Councillor Antonia Cox reports: Our City Inspector John Whelan does such a good job tackling black bin overflow, fly tipping hot spots, rough sleepers’ waste... Local News
Westminster top of the country for social mobility 7th February 2016 From Westminster Local News Recent research published by The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission ranks Conservative-run Westminster as ‘the best... Local News
Paddington Tower application withdrawn 5th February 2016 Thank you for all your support. We are delighted to report that following the campaign by your Little Venice Conservative councillors, the developer has... Local News
West End Green campaign continues 5th February 2016 The campaign by your Little Venice Conservative councillors to seek a reduction in the height of the tower on the West End Green site continues. We are very... Local News
Paddington Pole 'felled' 30th January 2016 Your Bayswater Councillors have received news that the current application for the ‘Paddington Pole’ will be revised. A statement on the developers website says... Local News
Little Venice Councillors oppose the Paddington Tower 25th January 2016 There is a planning application adjacent to Paddington Station that includes a 72 storey tower that will be visible from much of the ward and areas further... Local News
