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
Labour council awarded major contract to firm fined £16m for bid rigging 7th July 2026 Westminster’s former Labour administration has faced criticism after awarding a multi-million-pound demolition contract to Keltbray, despite the company having... Local News
Council tax could be doubled in central London authority as it admits there are ‘no easy options’ 3rd 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... Local News
Andy Burnham warned 'don't level down London' as tens of thousands of jobs to be axed in Whitehall 2nd July 2026 ‘Real devolution means backing councils to grow, not hollowing out London,’ says Westminster City Council leader Cllr Paul Swaddle Local News
Labour's record in Westminster: £30 million wasted locally. £100 million stripped nationally 29th June 2026 A Conservative-led review has confirmed £30 million of wasteful spending under the previous Labour administration, including a £27 million liability from a... Local News
London faces £7.5billion tax bombshell from new property levy backed by Andy Burnham 24th June 2026 London could face a £7.5 billion increase in property taxes under a proportional property tax backed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with the capital expected... Local News
West End LIVE celebrates 21st anniversary with record crowds in Trafalgar Square 22nd June 2026 West End LIVE brought record crowds to Trafalgar Square as it marked its 21st anniversary, underlining Westminster’s role as the home of one of the world’s... Local News
"Six weeks in. More action than Labour managed in four years," says Cllr Paul Swaddle 22nd June 2026 Following last week's Full Council, Cllr Paul Swaddle outlined how the new Conservative administration had already delivered a strong start in just six weeks... Local News
London borough warns of 75% council tax hike amid 'unprecedented' funding cuts 18th June 2026 At last night's full council, Cllr Paul Swaddle warned that council tax could rise by up to 75% unless funding is restored, describing the cuts from central... Local News
Three arrested in immigration and tax evasion raids on London souvenir shops 16th June 2026 Westminster City Council has welcomed a joint Government crackdown on illegal activity in central London souvenir shops, following raids by HMRC, the Home... Local News
