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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
