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
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
Central London square overrun by 'aggressive' rough sleepers 5th August 2026 A rough sleeping site at Grosvenor Gardens, near Victoria station, has become a focus of concern for nearby shops and businesses, who report ongoing issues with... Local News
Westminster considers 100pc council tax increase after funding cuts 5th August 2026 Westminster considers 100pc council tax increase after funding cuts Residents face steep bill rise after Government strips borough of subsidies Westminster City... Local News
'Lethal' Christmas lights confiscated from London bargain store 3rd August 2026 Westminster's trading standards officers have confiscated more than 30 sets of potentially lethal Christmas lights from a shop on Queensway, after tests found... Local News
Labour's Government is cutting £100 million from Westminster. Help us decide what we protect 3rd August 2026 Westminster City Council Leader Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE has launched a public consultation asking Westminster residents to help decide which local services to... Local News
We live in huge tent city dubbed UK’s ‘Skid Row’ in shadow of posh mansions… 1st August 2026 A huge tent encampment in London's West End, spanning areas like Warren Street and Park Lane, has drawn comparisons to America's "Skid Row" and highlights the... Local News
Warning of major cuts to services 31st July 2026 Westminster City Council is writing to more than 200,000 residents as part of the "biggest ever engagement exercise" to understand what services matter most... Local News
Central London residents asked what services they want scrapped amid 200% council tax rise warning 31st July 2026 Westminster Council is writing to 200,000 residents and businesses to ask which council services they'd least like to see cut, as it plans next year's budget... Local News
