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Speed limit changes in Bryanston & Dorset Square

After the success of piloting the 20mph speed limit outside Westminster primary schools, the speed restrictions have now been made permanent in these locations. You may recall Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation before Christmas about proposals to improve five junctions on Edgware Road, betwe

Dockless bikes in Pimlico

There have been a growing number of ‘dockless’ or electric power-assisted cycles being left around Pimlico, particularly near Victoria Station over recent months.

Removing unnecessary street furniture

Replacing and upgrading a lamp column at the junction of St John’s Wood Road and Lisson Grove was completed a number of months ago but the contractor failed to remove the old column.  After much chasing by your councillors the old lamp column was finally disconnected by UK Power Networks and r

Positive News in Brunei Campaign and Dorchester License Review

Following the positive news in the last 48 hours that the Sultan of Brunei intends to suspend the death penalty for those found guilty of adultery or gay sex, we are suspending our request for a review of the Liquor Licenses held by The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane. As has been widely repo

Planting new trees

The Bryanston and Dorset Square Ward Councillors have contributed towards the target of planting 3,000 trees in Westminster by the end of 2020, by securing funds from the Council and liaising with The Portman Estate.

Lillington and Longmoore maintenance work to start soon

We are very pleased to report that the next stage of the planned preventative maintenance work in Lillington and Longmoore Gardens is set to start very soon. We are all aware of the issues we have had on the Grade II* listed estate with leaks, but this work will hopefully go a long way to improve m

Footway works on Ebury Street

Westminster City Council’s highways contractor FM Conway have begun improvement work on the footway between Lower Belgrave Street to Eccleston Street. The works are expected to last five months.

Westminster on Wheels

From 1st April 2019 Westminster City Council’s (WCC) housing stock previously managed by CityWest Homes was transferred back in-house to WCC. One initiative being introduced is a new mobile bus ‘Westminster on Wheels’ which will make it easier for local people to get assistance with a range of hous

One Year of Promises Kept

A year ago, people living in Westminster voted for a Conservative-run Council. In one of the closest elections in recent years, you put your faith in us to deliver a council with high-quality services and the lowest Council Tax in the country. One year on, we have not let you down.

Funding available for community projects

The Community Contribution Fund is a grant that has been voluntary donated by the residents in the highest value properties in Westminster. The scheme is managed by the City of Westminster Charitable Trust and more than £600,000 is now available.