Search

New railings in Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge will shortly be looking even smarter as the local councillors have secured funding to paint railings around the area. Cllr Rachael Robathan explains, "I am really pleased that we have been able to find the funds to re paint the Council maintained railings in the area. "We know

Tackling Pedicabs in the West End

Within the powers it has, Conservative-led Westminster City Council is doing all it can to limit the impact of anti-social pedicabs. Last month, officers from the Council teamed up with local police on an operation to tackle some of the drivers that cause the most disruption.  As a result of

Autumn leaf clearing in Vincent Square

There was a great display of autumn colour in our local parks including Millbank and St John’s Gardens.  Once the leaves have fallen "we clear them quickly and cheaply", says Cllr Selina Short.

Awards for Council developments

Two development projects by Westminster City Council have won prestigious awards. Last Friday, Ebury Edge won the Community Prize at the New London Architecture Awards.

Funding agreed to combat anti-social behaviour in Sussex Gardens

In partnership with the Paddington Business Improvement District, we have delivered a grant of over £55,000 to cut back foliage that blocks street lighting and provides a cover for anti-social behaviour and crime on Sussex Gardens. Working with local police and specialist Metropolitan Police anti-h

Christmas Tree on Wyndham Place lit up

Your Bryanston & Dorset Square Councillors would like to thank you those of you who attended last Wednesday’s (24th November) lighting up of the Christmas Tree on Wyndham Place.

What’s on in Westminster

If you are planning a shopping trip to Oxford Street to do your Christmas shopping, why not visit ‘The Collect’? Westminster City Council has partnered with the New West End Company and James Andrew International to open a pop-up sustainable fashion store at 500 Oxford Street, giving local bus

Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand

Concerns have been raised by local people about two new bus stands on Elizabeth Bridge to allow coaches to park.  Cllr Jacqui Wilkinson has investigated.  She says: "These have been installed as a temporary two year provision to enable coaches to park when other stands on B

Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy

Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding was approved to pay for specialist lighting in the North Porch Alcoves overlooking Kensington Gardens at the Royal Albert Hall to light the statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.  This lighting will vastly improve the appearance

St Marylebone Church

Cllr Karen Scarborough was privileged to have a tour of the works to the roof and the nave of the St Marylebone Church with the Rector, Stephen Evans and some of his building team.  Local councillors have contributed funding to support the counselling services that take place within the Crypt