Pride in Pimlico and across Westminster

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London celebrated Pride on 1st July. Council representatives, officers and councillors joined the Lord Mayor of Westminster in the parade through central London.

Cllr. Ed Pitt Ford commented, “It was heartwarming to see the huge variety of organisations represented in the parade and the massive support for LGBTQIA+ people.

If anyone has any ideas of how to support the community more locally in Pimlico then please do get in touch.” 

According to research by Just Like Us, of Black LGBT+ young people (aged 11-18) 89% have experienced suicidal thoughts and nearly ⅓ of LGBT+ young people have self harmed. 

If you need support you can call the Samaritans on 116123, you do not need to have credit on your phone and the number won’t show up on your bill.

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Jim Glen

Jim Glen

Councillor for Pimlico North Ward
Jim Glen has lived in Pimlico for 30 years with his wife, Claire, and their three kids.
Ed Pitt Ford

Ed Pitt Ford

Councillor for Pimlico North Ward
Ed Pitt Ford has lived in Pimlico since 2010. Originally from Elephant and Castle, Ed graduated in Physics from Imperial College London and has an MBA from London Business School.
Jacqui Wilkinson

Jacqui Wilkinson

Councillor for Pimlico North Ward
Jacqui Wilkinson has lived in Pimlico for 26 years, serving as a local councillor since 2015.

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