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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

Great to see businesses thriving

After an incredibly difficult 18 months it is great to see business picking up again, particularly in areas like Elizabeth Street and Motcomb Street which are so important for local people. Cllr Rachael Robathan, pictured here with Cllr Elizabeth Hitchcock, said: ‘The pandemic really highlighted t

Action in Southwick Street and Rainsford Street

Following extensive conversations with neighbours in Southwick Street and Star Street, we are preparing to move the benches that attract anti social behaviour.   As these are also used as a welcome resting point, we are keen to identify alternative locations where the benches will be appr

Leaf Clearing

Autumn is here with the start of Westminster City Council's leaf clearing plan. In Eccleston Square, Pimlico, work has been underway clearing up fallen leaves to ensure that our pavements are safe for pedestrians.

E-scooter Update

Gone - the e-scooter bay at the Millbank Gardens end of Marsham Street has been removed.  You said that the bay was dangerously positioned, noisy late into the night and attracting other anti-social behaviour.  Your Conservative Councillors Selina Short, David Harvey and Danny Chalkley g

Climate Open Day

Last weekend, to mark the UK hosting COP26 in Glasgow, Westminster City Council hosted a successful climate open day at W.E.C.H.