Our response to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 Cllr Paul Swaddle is the Leader of the Conservative Group at Westminster City Council. We spoke to Paul after this afternoon's Budget. He explained, Ahead of the Autumn Statement, I wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer highlighting the priorities of the people of Westminster, alongside detailing measures which would alleviate the challenges they are facing and steps that would boost businesses... Local News
Applying for Free School Meals 26th September 2021 Last week the Council launched a new online portal for parents and carers to apply for free school meals. All children in the UK in reception, year 1 and 2 are... Local News
A new approach to tackling fly tipping on Bathurst and Westbourne Streets 25th September 2021 Selfish dumping of rubbish by the tree at the end of Bathurst Street on Westbourne Street has to stop. Your councillors have commissioned new signs to show that... Local News
Have you enjoyed Westminster’s Inside Out Festival yet? 24th September 2021 Since 10 August our City has been hosting its first Inside Out Festival. The festival is running until the end of October. The festival has brought together our... Local News
Al-fresco Dining Update 23rd September 2021 Following month-long consultations with both local people and businesses, the Council has decided to continue al-fresco dining in and around Covent Garden and... Local News
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 22 September 22nd September 2021 COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone aged 12 or over. The majority of children between 12 and 15 will only be offered a single dose of a vaccine. You... Local News
Congestion Charge Consultation still open 17th September 2021 TfL's consultation on the Congestion charge remains open. The Mayor of London promised that the hours for the Congestion Charge, the fee and the exemptions... Local News
Future of Al-fresco Dining in Westminster 13th September 2021 As Westminster has reopened, the Council supported al-fresco dining to help businesses get back on their feet. The temporary road closures and barriers which... Local News
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 9 September 9th September 2021 Everyone aged 16 or over and some children aged 12 to 15 who have a higher risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 are now eligible to be vaccinated... Local News
Back to School 8th September 2021 Schools across Westminster returned this week after their summer break. For the past two academic years parents, teachers and pupils have had contend with COVID... Local News
