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Tribute to Philippa Roe, Baroness Couttie, by Cllr Robathan

The news earlier this week that Philippa Roe, Baroness Couttie, had lost her long battle with cancer was devastating for all of us who knew her. She was brave and kind, with an acute intelligence which enabled her to grasp the nub of an issue immediately and to identify innovative solutions.

Congratulations to Lord Roberts of Belgravia

  Many congratulations to the newly enobled Lord Roberts of Belgravia - the eminent historian and resident of Belgravia, Andrew Roberts.   Great to have more representation in Parliament for the Knightsbridge and Belgravia area of Westminster and the three Councillors look forward t

Strutton Ground SW1 Christmas Tree

The St. James's Ward councillors are delighted again to be supporting a Christmas tree in the Strutton Ground street market. The tree will be at its usual place in Strutton Ground between the junctions of Victoria Street and Old Pye Street.

Historic Gas Lamps

Most of the 300 remaining gas lamps in Westminster are in St. James's ward from the Smith Square area next to Parliament, near St. James's Palace and in Covent Garden.

Covent Garden Traffic Scheme Consultation

Following extensive public consultation in 2021 and previous years, an experimental traffic management scheme introduced changes to traffic movements, vehicle access, parking and servicing in the Covent Garden area from 8 December 2021. The changes were introduced in both the Westminster and Camden

Call for Action on the Pimlico District Heating System

We caught up with Pimlico Councillor Ed Pitt-Ford and London Assembly Member Tony Devenish for an update on the Pimlico District Heating System, just before tonight's Full Council. Cllr Pitt Ford explained The Pimlico District heating system is flooding people's homes every week, causing misery f

News from Cllr Laila Cunningham

Cllr Laila Cunningham is the local Councillor in Lancaster Gate Ward and sends out regular newsletters:  Proclamation of King Charles II Our country has gone through much change since I last wrote here. Our wonderful Queen passed away, leaving a massive void in our hearts.

Rumble in the Jungle: Victory for Local People!

Your local Marylebone Councillors, Barbara Aryzmanow, Ian Rowley and Karen Scarborough are delighted that the Labour-led Council has listened to local people and has made a U-turn on an application for over 50 showings, in 11 weeks next year, of “Rumble in the Jungle Rematch” at the Seymour Leisure Centre