Melvyn Caplan

Councillor for Little Venice Ward

Melvyn has lived in the area and has served as a councillor for Little Venice Ward for over 30 years. He has a degree in Economics and is a Qualified Accountant. Prior to retirement, he spent 25 years of his working career as a sales director of IBM and now spends the majority of his week on council activity supporting local residents.

During his long career as a councillor, he has held many Cabinet roles at the council as well as chairing both Planning and Licencing committees. Melvyn says ' it has been my privilege to serve this area for so long and I still enjoy supporting local people and helping to preserve the special character of the Little Venice area.'.

He also serves on the Little Venice neighbourhood police committee. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym and watching most sports.

Contact Melvyn by email,or via the Little Venice councillors hotline on 020 7289 9929.

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CCTV on the Hall Park Estate

New CCTV cameras have been installed on the Hall Park Estate. We believe that the presence of these cameras will improve the security of the area and act as a deterrent to individuals causing anti-social behaviour and nuisance. The cameras are not monitored on a continuous basis, but their

Gully replacement in Little Venice

We have followed up a number of issues about various blocked gullies along Sutherland Avenue over recent years. Rain water flows off the road surface into the gullies and large puddles can be caused when these gullies are blocked.

Footway improvements on Randolph Avenue

Works have started on replacing the pavements on Randolph Avenue between Sutherland Avenue and Clifton Road. Both sides will be replaced over the coming months. It is a large area and home to many residents within the ward. This was one of the projects nominated by your ward councillo

Progress on Air Quality

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Dedicated taxi charging point installed in Little Venice

A new dedicated taxi-only rapid electric vehicle charging point has been installed at Warwick Avenue tube station. This is in addition to the 10 electric vehicle charging points installed around Little Venice (on Clifton Villas, Lanark Road, Maida Avenue, Randolph Crescent and Sutherland Avenue).

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

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A supporting hand for those sleeping on the streets

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