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
'We must save the summer job and give young people the opportunities they deserve,' says Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE 19th August 2026 Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE has called for action to save summer jobs across Westminster by removing barriers to young people entering work. The council leader has... Local News
Westminster forced to find extra £8m after Labour’s buried blunder 18th August 2026 Same old Labour: contract and capital review uncovers yet another due diligence failure, taking total waste uncovered past £37 million, with more findings to... Local News
Why the Soho spat over standing while drinking could be the first of many 15th August 2026 "I think it's fair to say that the media has been used in order to advance a political agenda rather than to necessarily inform people about what the real... Local News
There is no plan to ban standing drinking here - Westminster Extra 14th August 2026 We have seen a wave of confusing and misleading stories about our licensing policy. So let me be clear: there is no plan, and there never has been, to ban... Local News
New Arabic bookstore withdraws edition of Mein Kampf 13th August 2026 A new Arabic-language bookstore on Edgware Road, Aafaq, has withdrawn a self-published edition of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf after Westminster Times found... Local News
Soho pub licensing row: Westminster hits back at Sadiq Khan over "inadequate policing and public transport" 11th August 2026 ‘Cuts to policing mean people are worried about safety when they go out’ - Cllr Tim Barnes, deputy leader of Westminster City Council Local News
BBC London: Westminster Council calls on the Mayor to support Soho businesses 11th August 2026 Cllr Tim Barnes explains that just two Westminster wards, West End and St James's, account for 26% of all "small crime" across the whole of London, which he... Local News
Supercars worth millions seized in Met crackdown on antisocial driving 10th August 2026 LBC is reporting that the Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles worth more than £8 million during a weekend crackdown on antisocial and dangerous driving... Local News
Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End 10th August 2026 Westminster stands firm as Sadiq Khan calls for licensing rethink London Mayor Sadiq Khan has written to Westminster City Council urging it to rethink proposed... Local News
