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Authorities’ new plea to consign polluting diesel trains to history

The following article was first published by Westminster Extra.  WESTMINSTER has teamed up with other local authorities in a bid to bring an end to diesel trains running out of Marylebone station. Chiefs at City Hall in Victoria Street hope that the alliance with Oxfordshire and Birmingham Ci

Development of 19-35 Baker Street A Piece of History

The Museum of London Archaeology, (MOLA) were invited to explore beneath the Car Park in Blandford Street.  Local people may be interested do see the photos taken by MOLA, following their investigations as to what lies below. Your Councillors have already met with  the contractors Erith,

Tackling development by the Canalside

Your Conservative councillors visited Sheldon Square flats that would be affected by loss of light from the proposed development of the Travis Perkins site. We spoke to residents in several of the blocks about the impact of the plans.  They accept that the Travis Perkins site could be better

Park Brought to Life

The hidden city park above Temple Underground is now the venue for a large art installation. British Ugandan artist Lakwena's work ‘Nothing Can Separate Us’ will be in Temple Roof Gardens until April 2022. This initiative is part of the Council's Inside Out free festival bringing art

Intolerable Anti-Social Behaviour

Martin Hayes, who will be standing for election in May 2022, met with a resident facing serious anti-social behaviour from a neighbour.  “The story was incredibly distressing, every one of us deserves to feel safe in our own home”,  says Martin.  Evictions have been almost imposs

Tackling Noisy Supercars

A real step forward has been taken in the effort to crack down on super cars and other noisy vehicles with the introduction of acoustic cameras in key locations, including Exhibition Road.  Consultation has just concluded which should enable enforcement to start shortly. On the cameras, Cllr

Have you had your flu jab yet?

As well as receiving a COVID-19 booster, many adults and most children will be eligible for a flu vaccine this winter.  The NHS advises that those eligible to receive a jab book an appointment as soon as possible.

Support for families during half-term

Westminster City Council is funding free school meal holiday vouchers during the one-week half term holiday for families that currently receive free school meals. These vouchers will be distributed by schools.