Melvyn Caplan

Councillor for Little Venice Ward

Melvyn has lived in the area and has served as a councillor for Little Venice Ward for 36 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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News

New parking bays for Paddington Green

We are very much aware of the pressures on car parking in the ward and are constantly looking out for ways in which we can create additional spaces to help residents. The western arm of Paddington Green (behind St. Mary’s Church) has, until recently, been for motorcycle parking only.

Armistice Remembrance

The weekend of 9th – 11th November saw Westminster Council commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. As a Council, we work very closely with the Armed Forces supporting a number of initiatives.

CCTV on Hall Park Estate

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Funding available for projects in Little Venice

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Stuart Tower yellow lines installed

We received a number of requests from Stuart Tower residents who have had difficulties with cars blocking the entrances to the car park. Lanark Road only had single yellow lines, which do not prevent parking in those locations outside the controlled parking times.

Improving care at home when you need it

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Traffic management proposals for Little Venice

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