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
Vertical Drinking, explained. Why more police posts doesn't mean more police on the street. 7th September 2026 Mayor of London needs to deliver more visible policing at night, more late-night buses, and a late-night Tube service on Thursdays. Local News
Council to 'better explain' vertical drinking term 7th September 2026 Westminster City Council has published a revised licensing policy following a high-profile debate over what it called "vertical drinking," BBC News has reported... Local News
More night buses and police needed to boost capital's nightlife, according to Westminster Council 7th September 2026 "People struggle to get home from a night out when late-night bus routes have been cut and overnight Tube services are non-existent during the week... we need... Local News
The right to enjoy a pint while standing is sacrosanct, council insists 7th September 2026 "Your right to stand in the Dog and Duck and hold forth with a pint is sacrosanct," says Cllr Tim Barnes Local News
Westminster and Sadiq Khan continue to disagree about Oxford Street and nightlife 7th September 2026 Rushing pedestrianisation to meet the Mayor’s arbitrary deadline risks creating serious problems for local people. The Mayor’s own submission acknowledged... Local News
Mayor of London: grabbing powers and failing to deliver for London 7th September 2026 Cllr Tim Barnes has accused the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, of trying to grab further powers over Oxford Street, licensing and planning in Westminster... Local News
Westminster Council 'disappointed' as bid to stall £150m Oxford Street pedestrianisation rejected 6th September 2026 "The Mayor's own submission to MHCLG showed air pollution and noise rising. We need to know how much, and how far, those problems will spread. Important... Local News
Cllr Paul Swaddle challenges Andy Burnham's outrageous plans for higher homes tax for Londoners 6th September 2026 Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE has hit back after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in an interview with the Evening Standard that he wants to increase "fairness" by... Local News
Community Mobile Recycling comes to Pimlico 5th September 2026 Local councillors Mo Elmi and Ed Pitt Ford are out with Westminster's community mobile recycling team in Pimlico North today, as the team sets up to help... Local News
