This Wednesday Westminster City Council's Labour administration will set the council tax for the coming year. They have chosen to raise the council tax by the maximum legally allowed to help fund their pet projects and schemes that many taxpayers think are wasteful.
When Labour was elected in they made promise after promise to the people of Westminster. They promised everything to everyone, but how are they doing on delivery? In a little over a week, Labour-run Westminster City Council will be setting their budget.
Dockless e-bikes are great at getting people around our city - We use them ourselves - but the current scheme simple is not good enough for busy city like Westminster.
The issue of tents under the Westway and St Mary's Terrace began in April of last year. Local Conservative councillors reported these so that outreach workers could engage with those who were living in wholly inappropriate conditions.
News that over 115 post offices across the country - including 8 in Westminster - has caused anger and dismay amongst local people.We spoke to Westminster councillor Tony Devenish, outside one of the post offices threatened with closure.
Three local councillors in Marylebone, Cllrs Barbara Aryzmanow, Karen Scarborough and Ian Rowley have run in-person sessions standing outside the Baker Street Post Office collecting signatures campaigning against its closure.The post office is one of eight across Westminster that is under threat.
After nearly 10 months, TfL and Westminster Council has failed to tackle tent city at the Westway. We spoke with Cllr Melvyn Caplan and local resident Elliot Keck."I'm Councillor Melvyn Caplan. I represent Little Venice ward. We’re standing just by the Westway.
We are deeply concerned by the news that the Mayor of London is cutting the dedicated police force focused on security within the parks. For local people, as well as visitors, the Parks are a vital space for everyone to enjoy in safety.
