Lorraine Dean

Councillor for Little Venice Ward

Lorraine has lived in Little Venice since 1983 and ran a family electronics business on Edgware Road for 17 years. She now works locally at the City of Westminster college as a teaching assistant to young disabled adults. Lorraine’s interests are education, social services and disability issues.

Lorraine is was first elected as a Councillor for Little Venice in May 2018. 

Contact Lorraine by email, via Westminster City Council on 020 7641 5377 or via the constituency office on 020 7289 9929.

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News

Road resurfacing across the Ward

Howley Place and Park Place Villas (between Maida Avenue and St. Mary’s Terrace) were resurfaced at the end of February.

Improving recycling rates and combating fly-tipping

For many residents who live in flats, the big black bins that are located around Little Venice ward are an essential part of their daily lives. Because of the high level of demand, these bins are emptied three times a day, seven days a week.

Westminster Matters: Leader's Update March 2019

Westminster Matters: An update from Cllr Nickie Aiken, Leader of Westminster City Council It has been an incredibly busy time since I last updated you on the work of Conservative-run Westminster City Council. We are well on track to deliver on the major announcements we made following last year’s

A supporting hand for those sleeping on the streets

Sadly we continue to see an increase in the number of rough sleepers on our streets. Westminster attracts more than the next four boroughs combined. Being the “capital of the capital” has always meant more people bedding down on our streets.

Meetings with Narrow Boat owners

Following a series of break-ins to a number of narrow boats on the Little Venice canal, Cllr Caplan organised a meeting with the local police and the Canal and River Trust.

Ark Paddington Green planning application

A significant planning application has been submitted to construct a new building at the Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy in order to increase the number of pupils.

Parsons House podium site

Works have commenced at the Parsons House podium site to construct a new block which will provide 60 new homes of which 19 will be affordable flats. The work will involve demolishing the disused car park next to Parsons House and creating a new basement car park.

Should we introduce more 20 mph zones in Little Venice Ward?

There is some evidence from elsewhere in the UK that a lower speed limit only changes behaviour if it is done in selected areas as opposed to across entire districts, which is why initially Westminster has introduced 20 mph zones mostly around schools as opposed to across the whole city.