London is in danger of losing its status as a world-class city unless architects create bolder, braver designs, the brains behind London's 2012 stadium warned this week.

Sir Peter Cook, one of the world's leading architects who has designed the showpiece stadium, told guests at a debate hosted by Westminster City Council that architects needed more courage and should rise to the council's call to create buildings which become exciting new landmarks loved by local people and visitors alike.

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A successful volunteering project for young people not in education, employment or training, was recognised in an award ceremony this week (Wednesday 28 January).

The project which involved an 'Apprentice-style' challenge enabled young people to gain an insight into the corporate world, experience the interview process and the chance to win a placement in an international recruitment company.

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Membership to Westminster gyms has rocketed this month as hundreds of people aim to lose weight and beat the credit crunch.

The number of new members to gyms run by Westminster City Council is expected to treble by the end of January with more than 1,500 extra people hoping to shift the Christmas bulge without paying sky-high rates for private gym membership.

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A Westminster school has been commended for its outstanding exam results by Schools Minister Jim Knight.

St George's Catholic School in Maida Vale received the impressive accolade after being ranked one of the top performing schools in the country following its recent GCSE success.

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Leaders of public services in Westminster have pledged to use all the resources at their disposal to help the city through the tough economic climate.

At the city's first public service reception on Thursday (22 Jan), Colin Barrow, leader of Westminster Council along with NHS and police bosses, were united in their calls for more joined up working between the three organisations and other public sector groups in Westminster.

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