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Green flag award for Strand Aldwych revamp in Westminster
City of Westminster

Green flag award for Strand Aldwych revamp in Westminster

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Strand Aldwych has earned a prestigious Green Flag Award after its transformation by Westminster Council into a dynamic and accessible urban green space. Parks and green areas with outstanding management in the UK and other

by Sarah Dinenage
July 21, 2025
Westminster Labour allocates £590,000 in NCIL funding
City of Westminster

Westminster Labour allocates £590,000 in NCIL funding

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Labour allocates over £590,000 in NCIL funds, boosting local projects and infrastructure in communities across the city’s wards. This most recent round of financing demonstrates our dedication to a Fairer Westminster for all, from

by Alistair Thompson
July 19, 2025
144 homes approved by Westminster council at 291 Harrow Road
City of Westminster

144 homes approved by Westminster council at 291 Harrow Road

Westminster (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Westminster City Council approved 144 new homes at 291 Harrow Road, including 48 affordable homes and 24 for Adult Social Care. Councillor Ellie Ormsby supports this green, inclusive plan. As City of Westminster News reported, Westminster City

by Beth Malcolm
July 9, 2025
Westminster site may be razed for 144 homes & care units
City of Westminster

Westminster site may be razed for 144 homes & care units

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A City of Westminster site may soon be demolished to develop 144 new homes and adult social care housing, aligning with local regeneration and housing goals. Westminster City Council has submitted an application to transform

by Alistair Thompson
June 30, 2025
Ludovik Keqaj fined £6K for hot dog sales on Westminster Bridge
City of Westminster

Ludovik Keqaj fined £6K for hot dog sales on Westminster Bridge

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ludovik Keqaj has been fined £6,000 for illegally selling hot dogs on Westminster Bridge, following enforcement action by Westminster City Council. Police said that Ludovik Keqaj of Sussex Road was “one of Westminster Bridge’s most

by Federica Calabrò
June 5, 2025
Labour selects West End ward candidates for 2026 election
City of Westminster

Labour reveals 2026 West End election line-up in Westminster

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party confirms its West End ward candidates for the 2026 Westminster election, setting the stage for a competitive local political race. Along with current councillor Patrick Lilley, Sarah Littleton and Tim Lord have been

by Daniele Naddei
May 30, 2025
NSS urges Westminster to protect inclusive secular schools
City of Westminster

NSS urges Westminster to protect inclusive secular schools

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Secular Society has urged Westminster Council to safeguard inclusive secular education by opposing a proposed merger of three primary schools. Proposals from the Westminster Council would decrease the number of spots available at

by Daniele Naddei
May 27, 2025
Westminster trip inspires Yorkshire students on democracy
City of Westminster

Westminster trip inspires Yorkshire students on democracy

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Yorkshire students gain first-hand insight into UK democracy with a visit to Westminster, including a guided tour of the country’s highest court. As reported by Fe News, during a two-day journey to the capital, 14

by Massimiliano  Verde
May 14, 2025
Westminster launches plan to cut restaurant emissions
City of Westminster

Westminster launches plan to cut restaurant emissions

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) –  Westminster Council unveils pilot scheme to cut restaurant cooking emissions, aiming to reduce air pollution and improve environmental health in the city. As reported by City of Westminster News, the third-largest single source of particulate

by Daniele Naddei
May 13, 2025
MPs discuss £20k tax allowance proposal at Westminster
City of Westminster

MPs discuss £20k tax allowance proposal at Westminster

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs debated a petition to raise the income tax threshold from £12,570 to £20,000 at Westminster Hall, but the proposal was not adopted despite public support. As reported by Newham Recorder, pensioner Alan David Frost

by Massimiliano  Verde
May 12, 2025
Police raid Westminster shop after $1.2K candy scam with tourist
City of Westminster

Police raid Westminster shop after $1.2K candy scam with tourist

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A tourist charged $1,200 for candy in Westminster sparked a police raid, uncovering a trove of illicit goods and prompting an investigation into shop practices. As reported by The Washington Post, authorities have stepped up

by Daniele Naddei
May 7, 2025
Unlawful rentals soar in Westminster amid weak enforcement
City of Westminster

Unlawful rentals soar in Westminster amid weak enforcement

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New data reveals over half of Westminster’s short-term holiday lets are illegal, prompting urgent calls for government action as councils struggle to enforce rules. As reported by Southwark News, more than half of the 117,000

by Massimiliano  Verde
May 3, 2025
Andrew Boff warns of Oxford Street pedestrianisation fears
City of Westminster

Andrew Boff warns of Oxford Street pedestrianisation fears

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andrew Boff claims Oxford Street residents in Westminster are increasingly concerned about pedestrianisation plans, citing fears over disruption and access. People who live close to Oxford Street are “unanimously against” the mayor’s proposals to pedestrianize

by Federica Calabrò
April 28, 2025
Mourners honour Pope Francis at Westminster Cathedral
City of Westminster

Mourners honour Pope Francis at Westminster Cathedral

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Crowds gathered at Westminster Cathedral to mourn Pope Francis, remembered as a ‘voice for peace’, following the Vatican announcement of his passing on Monday. On Easter Monday, Father Patrick van der Vorst conducted a morning

by Federica Calabrò
April 21, 2025
Distressed parents oppose merger of 2 primary schools in Westminster
City of Westminster

Distressed parents oppose merger of 2 primary schools in Westminster

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two Westminster primary schools merged due to declining enrolment and financial strain, prompting warnings from parents over overcrowded classrooms and quality. Before the September term begins, the governors of Our Lady of Dolours and St.

by Beth Malcolm
April 16, 2025
Protesters rally in Westminster against Trump administration
City of Westminster

Protesters rally in Westminster against Trump administration

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Westminster as part of global protests opposing the Trump administration’s policies and actions on key global issues. On Saturday afternoon, crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square with placards that said “Dump

by Beth Malcolm
April 5, 2025
Westminster Labour Councillor defects to Tories over vanity projects
City of Westminster

Westminster Labour Councillor defects to Tories over vanity projects

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Westminster councillor has defected from Labour to the Tories, citing Sadiq Khan’s ‘vanity projects,’ including Oxford Street pedestrianisation, as the cause. Councillor Paul Fisher claimed that the Mayor of London was more concerned with

by Sarah Dinenage
April 4, 2025
Sadiq Khan unveils plan to revamp Oxford Street in Westminster
City of Westminster

Sadiq Khan unveils plan to revamp Oxford Street in Westminster

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sadiq Khan unveils a major Oxford Street revamp, featuring pedestrianisation, cycle routes, and a ‘world-class’ public space in the City of Westminster. The six-week public consultation period for the Mayor’s proposal, which involves the establishment

by Massimiliano  Verde
March 24, 2025
TfL to evict homeless encampment with Westminster
City of Westminster

TfL to evict homeless encampment with Westminster

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London (TfL)  to clear homeless encampments under Westminster dual carriageway, citing safety concerns for rough sleepers near Paddington Station. A court order has been issued to evict a homeless camp under a busy

by Federica Calabrò
March 20, 2025
Westminster event Queen warns of challenges to gender equality
City of Westminster

Westminster event: Queen warns of challenges to gender equality

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Queen Camilla hosts a reception at Buckingham Palace for the anniversary of Women of the World Foundation, with Victoria Beckham and Ruth Jones in attendance. During the speech, the Queen issued a warning about the

by Sarah Dinenage
March 11, 2025
Westminster Council pledges safer nights for women in London
City of Westminster

Westminster Council pledges safer nights for women in London

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster launches an initiative to enhance women safety in London’s nightlife, adopting a zero-tolerance policy on harassment to create a secure environment. It follows concerning statistics showing that eight out of ten women in the

by Sarah Dinenage
March 11, 2025
King Charles attends Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey
City of Westminster

King Charles attends Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – King Charles attends Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey with royal family members & PM Sir Keir Starmer, marking annual celebration of Commonwealth unity. Following his cancer diagnosis last year, which required him to temporarily put

by Federica Calabrò
March 10, 2025
Man scales Westminster tower, negotiators intervene
City of Westminster

Man scales Westminster tower, negotiators intervene

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Negotiators engage in tense standoff with man who scaled Big Ben’s clock tower in Westminster, urging him to descend as night falls. Emergency personnel and negotiators have spoken to the man, who climbed the tower

by Sarah Dinenage
March 8, 2025
Parliament tour cancelled as barefoot man climbs Webminster tower
City of Westminster

Parliament tour cancelled as barefoot man climbs Webminster tower

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Emergency services respond to protest at Palace of Westminster as man scales Elizabeth Tower, waving Palestine flag, prompting cancellation of parliamentary tours. In what appears to be a protest, a barefoot guy was seen standing

by Sarah Dinenage
March 8, 2025
Westminster Council rejects proposal to reduce tax rise
City of Westminster

Westminster Council rejects proposal to reduce tax rise

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Council votes down proposal to shrink council tax rise, citing a ‘boldly ambitious’ budget that prioritizes vital services and support for vulnerable residents. At a budget meeting on Wednesday, March 5, council members narrowly

by Federica Calabrò
March 7, 2025
Westminster approved Knightsbridge offices amid privacy concerns
City of Westminster

Westminster approved Knightsbridge offices amid privacy concerns

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Council approves major office block next to Harrods, sparking concerns over residents’ bedroom privacy despite opposition from local residents. According to Westminster City Council, the 11-story building at 1 Knightsbridge Green will attract millions

by Federica Calabrò
March 5, 2025
Labour's £30m efficiency drive funds key services in Westminster
City of Westminster

Labour’s £30m efficiency drive funds key services in Westminster

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Labour unveils budget prioritizing social care, public safety, housing, and cost-of-living support, while making £30m in efficiencies to protect vital services. In order to ease the expense of adult social care, Westminster City Council

by Massimiliano  Verde
March 5, 2025
Westminster watchdog warns of serious misconduct by peers
City of Westminster

Westminster watchdog warns of serious misconduct by peers

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster watchdog reveals serious misconduct by Lords members, raising outrage amidst Tory calls to gag complainants. The House of Lords Conduct Committee’s head, Baroness Manningham-Buller, stated that a rule change supported by Conservatives would simply

by Sarah Dinenage
March 5, 2025
Westminster Council approves penthouse-style club for Soho
City of Westminster

Westminster Council approves penthouse-style club for Soho

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Penthouse-inspired strip club has been approved by City of Westminster Council for Soho despite concerns over increased crime and antisocial behavior. The Penthouse Club will feature once-weekly LGBTQI+ performances, Cirque du Soleil-style acts, and

by Beth Malcolm
March 1, 2025
Westminster first in the capital to get top housing rating by RSH
City of Westminster

Westminster first in the capital to get top housing rating by RSH

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Westminster City Council becomes the first London local authority to receive the highest rating from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for its services. The Labour-run council’s efforts in managing repairs, its lettings policy,

by Federica Calabrò
February 26, 2025
Westminster Council faces setback over business penalty
City of Westminster

Westminster Council faces setback over business penalty

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster City Council faces a legal setback for unlawfully issuing fines and threatening businesses with criminal prosecution, sparking major controversy. According to the court, Westminster City Council illegally fined businesses hundreds of thousands of pounds

by Federica Calabrò
February 24, 2025
Disruption in Westminster’s Paddington due to signal fault
City of Westminster

Disruption in Westminster’s Paddington due to signal fault

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Disruption happened on the Elizabethan line between London Paddington, Westminster, and Heathrow Airport this afternoon due to a signaling fault. According to National Rail, all Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express, and Great Western Railway trains between

by Beth Malcolm
February 5, 2025
Westminster discussed Cambridgeshire & Peterborough growth
City of Westminster

Westminster discussed Cambridgeshire & Peterborough growth

City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Westminster event highlighted Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s key role in UK economic growth on January 27, 2025. It was hosted by combined authority. Politicians, corporate executives, and infrastructure specialists attended the conference to discuss regional

by Federica Calabrò
February 5, 2025
Westminster tenant gets £4,800 for 11-month repair delays
City of Westminster

Westminster tenant gets £4,800 for 11-month repair delays

City of Westminster (Parliament politics magazine) – Westminster City Council compensates tenant £4,800 after 11-month delay fixing exposed bathroom wires in community supported housing. Westminster City Council has now expressed apologies and pledged to investigate the tenant’s matter thoroughly. The unnamed tenant

by Sarah Dinenage
January 27, 2025
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