BBC London: Westminster Council calls on the Mayor to support Soho businesses Tuesday, 11 August, 2026 Cllr Tim Barnes explains that just two Westminster wards, West End and St James's, account for 26% of all "small crime" across the whole of London, which he says is exactly why some regulation of venues is necessary. He again pointed to the Mayor's record on transport as the bigger barrier to a good night out, saying Sadiq Khan "keeps cutting the night buses and won't bring in a late-night tube... Local News
Central London square overrun by 'aggressive' rough sleepers 5th August 2026 A rough sleeping site at Grosvenor Gardens, near Victoria station, has become a focus of concern for nearby shops and businesses, who report ongoing issues with... Local News
Westminster considers 100pc council tax increase after funding cuts 5th August 2026 Westminster considers 100pc council tax increase after funding cuts Residents face steep bill rise after Government strips borough of subsidies Westminster City... Local News
'Lethal' Christmas lights confiscated from London bargain store 3rd August 2026 Westminster's trading standards officers have confiscated more than 30 sets of potentially lethal Christmas lights from a shop on Queensway, after tests found... Local News
Labour's Government is cutting £100 million from Westminster. Help us decide what we protect 3rd August 2026 Westminster City Council Leader Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE has launched a public consultation asking Westminster residents to help decide which local services to... Local News
We live in huge tent city dubbed UK’s ‘Skid Row’ in shadow of posh mansions… 1st August 2026 A huge tent encampment in London's West End, spanning areas like Warren Street and Park Lane, has drawn comparisons to America's "Skid Row" and highlights the... Local News
Warning of major cuts to services 31st July 2026 Westminster City Council is writing to more than 200,000 residents as part of the "biggest ever engagement exercise" to understand what services matter most... Local News
Central London residents asked what services they want scrapped amid 200% council tax rise warning 31st July 2026 Westminster Council is writing to 200,000 residents and businesses to ask which council services they'd least like to see cut, as it plans next year's budget... Local News
Illegal short-term lets are a scourge 31st July 2026 Westminster Conservatives have launched an industry-first data sharing agreement with Airbnb to crack down on illegal short-term lets, allowing the city council... Local News
Westminster Conservatives prioritises enforcement, Sadiq Khan lets fare evasion spiral 29th July 2026 Westminster Conservatives prioritises enforcement, Sadiq Khan lets fare evasion spiral New report finds fare dodging on TfL has doubled under Sadiq Khan since... Local News
