Caring this Winter: Homelessness in Westminster Monday, 29 December, 2025 Cllr Paul Swaddle , Leader of the opposition Conservative Group at Westminster City Council, has today spoken out about the homelessness crisis in central London. Winter should be a time of warmth, safety and compassion. But in Westminster, too many vulnerable people are facing freezing nights on our streets as rough sleeping continues to spiral. Since Labour took control of the Council, the... Local News
Understanding the challenges of policing Hyde Park 9th July 2025 For over 150 years, the Royal Parks have been policed by a dedicated team of police, handling serious crimes, protecting wildlife, enforcing regulations, and... Local News
Time for action on abandoned and badly parked e-bikes 7th July 2025 Last week at the full Council meeting of Westminster City Council, Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE, raised the question of the management of dockless bikes. Paul explains... Local News
Huge concern over Mayor Khan's planned inflation-busting tube fare increases 30th June 2025 We spoke to Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE following concerning news that tube fares are expected to rise by more than inflation until 2030. Thanks to the Mayor's... Local News
Time to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on Westminster's High Streets 29th June 2025 London Assembly Member Susan Hall joined Cllr Paul Swaddle, talking to shopkeepers on Lancaster Gate's Queensway this weekend. Cllr Swaddle explains "So we're... Local News
Westminster Council failing to tackle abandoned e-bikes 28th June 2025 Across Westminster, local people regularly complain about abandoned e-bikes - blocking pavements or residents' car park bays, causing a risk to older people, to... Local News
"Are life-time tenancies fair for local people?" asks Cllr Paul Swaddle 27th June 2025 Labour-controlled Westminster City Council is introducing life-time tenancies for people living in social housing Local News
Understanding the challenge of tackling rough sleeping in central London 23rd June 2025 Local people and visitors to Westminster are concerned about the growing number of rough sleepers in the heart of our capital. We spoke to Conservative... Local News
Pimlico District Heating: The Cost of Labour for people living in Westminster #PDHU 23rd June 2025 Plans by Labour-controlled Westminster City Council to charge leaseholders living in Churchill Gardens, Abbots Manor, Lillington, Longmoore, and Russell House... Local News
Listen to Local People on Oxford Street 23rd June 2025 Last week, the Mayor of London announced that he would press on with forming a Mayor Development Corporation and the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street. His... Local News
