The following article by Westminster City Council Leader Rachael Robathan originally appeared on theMJ.co.uk
Some people said it was a naïve scheme that would never work.
There are now nearly 500 electric charging points in Westminster, a figure which is planned to more than double by the end of the year to over 1000. This is the highest number of charging points of any local authority in the UK.
During the current health crisis, dogs must now be kept on leads at all times.
This applies throughout all of Westminster's parks and open spaces, including the dog run and exercise areas such as in St George's Square.
Pimlico Councillor and Westminster Animal Welfare Champion Jacqui Wilkins
A planning application has been submitted for a seven-storey rear-courtyard extension at Woolworth House (242 - 246 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 6JQ), and to build two additional levels on Harewood Avenue, plus the introduction of planting and landscaping at the existing entrance on Marylebone Road.
The Ward is fortunate in having three squares. However, residents using these green spaces should bear in mind the current risks to themselves and others of touching anything (e.g. gates and handles) as they come and go.
Local people have been contacting us about aggressive begging both on the streets and directed towards those now having to queue outside Pimlico supermarkets and retailers.
Although major works to Westminster’s housing stock has now had to be paused, works were completed to Fleming Court prior to the lockdown. A new door entry system as well as security gate have been installed.
We are pleased that local businesses, charities and organisations in Hyde Park are working together in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Age UK Westminster and St John’s Church, Hyde Park Crescent, have teamed up to provide a delivery/collection point for local food parcels, some of which
Your Councillors wish to thank all the groups and individuals who have volunteered their services in the present emergency. Our healthcare professionals, faith leaders, residents’ associations, amenity companies, BIDS, charities and many other organisations are all doing a fantastic job in thes
