Tim Barnes

Councillor for West End Ward

Having moved to the area around Fitzrovia while a student at UCL, Tim now lives in Soho. Previously a West End Councillor between 2018 and 2022, he was re-elected to the Council in September 2024. 

We asked Tim to introduce himself.

My name is Tim Barnes, and I live and work in Soho. I am the CEO of a small charity that helps to make it easier for people who want to start a business and get ahead in life. In the past, I worked in universities, and ensuring the next generation reaches its full potential has been a persistent theme throughout my career in work and politics.
 
The West End is an incredible place to live but it does come with issues. Our streets should be safe for everyone and to do that we must tackle crime and hold Sadiq Khan to account. I welcome the growth in cycling, but we need to deal with the chaos of abandoned e-bikes and the many other examples of how badly the council has mismanaged our public spaces, planning and licensing.

Telephone: 020 7730 8181

Email: [email protected]

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West End

West End Ward covers the iconic areas of Mayfair, Soho, Fitzrovia and East Marylebone. Along Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street and the surrounding areas, it includes some of Britain’s busiest shopping streets and is home to large numbers of theatres, entertainment and cultural venues. 

News

Keeping up the pressure on Soho Bikers

Local West End councillors Tim Barnes and Paul Fisher hosted a well-attended public meeting tonight focused on the issue of anti-social bikers, who are causing a huge disturbance for residents, visitors and businesses in Soho. We spoke to Tim and Paul after the meeting.

Revving up the pressure on Soho bikers

Over the last two months, the build-up of motorbikes in Soho, particularly around Frith Street, on Friday and Saturday evenings, has become a menace to both those living here and visitors to Soho.We spoke with Elizabeth Amos, Leader of the Conservative Action Team, and local West End Councillors Tim

Urgent funding for St Mary’s Hospital Paddington delayed

The Labour government announced yesterday that the funding that is desperately needed to rebuild St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington has been delayed for at least a decade and may not start until 2038. Cllr Paul Swaddle, the Leader of the Conservative Group on Westminster City Council, has condemned the delay.

Cllr Tim Barnes shares 'Diary of a local West End Councillor'

We caught up with local West End councillor Tim Barnes, earlier this evening. "Good to be getting back into the swing of working on the issues residents of West End care about. "This week, I have been looking at planning applications in Mayfair and Soho, managing the needs of local cafes a

It's taken 8 months, but the Park Lane Tent City has finally been cleared!

As the major "tent city" encampment is finally cleared from the top of Park Lane, we spoke with Cllr Paul Swaddle and Cllr Tim Barnes. Cllr Swaddle, Conservative Group Leader at Westminster City Council, explained "I am pleased that Westminster City Council has finally removed the tent enc