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Conservative victory on dockless bikes: Labour must go further

After more than three years of sustained pressure from Westminster Conservatives, Labour-led Westminster City Council has finally started issuing fines to dockless bike operators such as Lime and Forest for blocking pavements and obstructing pedestrians.  The move follows long-running call

Labour’s failure on short-term lets is letting Westminster down

Illegal short-term lets and rentals are harming Westminster's communities, with Labour failing to enforce regulations and provide adequate resources at both local and national levels. Westminster Council's Conservative Opposition Leader, Cllr Paul Swaddle, is today calling for more decisive action from the council and from the government to stop rogue landlords and protect residents.

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.