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
Supercars worth millions seized in Met crackdown on antisocial driving 10th August 2026 LBC is reporting that the Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles worth more than £8 million during a weekend crackdown on antisocial and dangerous driving... Local News
Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End 10th August 2026 Westminster stands firm as Sadiq Khan calls for licensing rethink London Mayor Sadiq Khan has written to Westminster City Council urging it to rethink proposed... 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
