Holocaust Memorial approved by the government

Victoria Square Gardens

Following a planning refusal by Westminster City Council and a Public Enquiry by the Planning Inspectorate, the Housing Minister Christopher Pincher has granted planning approval for Adjaye Associates and Ron Arad’s Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in Victoria Tower Gardens.

Many local people opposed the application saying that it is a "great idea but in the wrong location". Your St James’s Ward Councillors, we have supported the Save Victoria Tower Gardens (SVTG) campaign group and will remain in close touch with them as the details of the planning decision are reviewed.

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Cllr Tim Mitchell

Tim Mitchell

Councillor for St James's Ward
Cabinet Member for City Management
Tim Mitchell is a self-employed IT consultant who has lived and worked in Westminster for over 35 years.A councillor since 1998, he has served in roles covering all the Council’s responsibilities.
Mark Shearer

Mark Shearer

Councillor for St James's Ward
Cabinet Member for Innovation
Mark Shearer is a Chartered Surveyor by trade. He also co-founded a tech-for-good platform, which enables companies, foundations and the government to fund community projects in a quicker and more transparent way.Mark was first elected to Westminster Council in May 2018.

St. James's

Your local St. James's councillors are San Abishev, Tim Mitchell, and Mark Shearer