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Melvyn Caplan

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Councillor for Little Venice Ward
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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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Westminster Conservatives working to ensure the safety of residents across the city

Sunday, 25 June, 2017
We have all been shocked and appalled at the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower. Westminster’s Conservative Councillors know that many people are concerned about the safety of residents living in high rise blocks.
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20mph trial launched across Westminster

Saturday, 17 June, 2017
20mph speed limits are being introduced at up to 40 schools and across 2 residential areas over the next year. This trial is part of our drive to create a safer, healthier and more pleasant environment.
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Little Venice Matters June 2017

Tuesday, 6 June, 2017
A message from Councillor Lindsey Hall, your Conservative candidate for Westminster North Your three Conservative councillors represent you on Westminster City Council: a Conservative-run council which delivers low taxes, clean streets and high quality services.
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Reporting Back: Drains fixed near City of Westminster College

Wednesday, 31 May, 2017
We regularly hear about pools of water being left after a major rain shower.  One of the most persistent ‘ponding problems’ was fixed earlier this year with the new section of pavement and road realignment on Sutherland Avenue.  Another problem area has been at Paddington Green in front of
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Canalway Cavalcade

Wednesday, 31 May, 2017
Over the first May bank holiday weekend Little Venice Ward was very proud to host another year of Canalway Cavalcade organised by Inland Waterways.
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New sports facilities proposed at Paddington Green School

Friday, 26 May, 2017
Improving sporting facilities for adults and children in the ward is a key priority for your Conservative Little Venice Councillors.
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Hanging baskets continue to add cheer

Wednesday, 17 May, 2017
Your local Conservative Councillors have confirmed their continued support for the additional hanging baskets that were installed in recent years and funded directly from the ward member budget.  We know that local residents and visitors to Little Venice value the appearance of our streets, and
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Little Venice Matters May 2017

Monday, 8 May, 2017
Relocation of benches on Maida Avenue We were approached by a number of local residents who reported that two benches located at the top of Maida Avenue near Edgware Road were being misused and there were a significant number of instances of anti-social behaviour.  Little Venice Conservat
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Relocation of benches on Maida Avenue

Sunday, 7 May, 2017
We were approached by a number of local residents who reported that two benches located at the top of Maida Avenue near Edgware Road were being misused and there were a significant number of instances of anti-social behaviour.  Little Venice Conservative Councillor Melvyn Caplan worked with the
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New lights at zebra crossings

Tuesday, 2 May, 2017
Your local Conservative councillors have been pushing for improved lighting at various zebra crossings within the ward and particularly around Warwick Avenue tube station.  We are pleased to report that our requests have been approved and additional brighter lights will be installed on the cros
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Melvyn Caplan is one of two Conservative councillors representing Little Venice ward.

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