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Westminster Labour’s £27 million waste under the spotlight

Last week, Westminster Labour’s £27 million Geoffrey Osborne contract scandal was hauled before the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee.We spoke with the Conservative Leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Paul Swaddle, to find out more.

'Declining demand for school places in London raises risk of closures'- PSE

This article originally appeared in the PSE on 3 February. London is facing a significant fall in demand for school places over the next four years, raising concerns about further school closures, reduced curriculum options and widening educational inequalities, according to a new London Councils report. The latest School Capacity Survey data from all 32 boroughs shows a sustained decline in pupil numbers across both primary and secondary phases – with inner London experiencing the most severe reductions.

Council tax rising to pay for Labour’s managed decline

Labour-led Westminster Council is planning to hike council tax by a staggering 75 per cent over the next four years while failing to deliver value for money for local people.We spoke with the Conservative Leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Paul Swaddle, to find out more.