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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Oxford St consultation report – update
New task force investigating properties for nightly letting
Westminster schools take part in British Science Week
Westminster opens doors to top institutions for young people
The Westminster Reporter
Gas leak in St Martin's Lane area
The Lord Mayor's blog - Westminster remembers
Memorial stone unveiled for the bravery of a WW1 soldier
Partnership between Westminster City Council and St Mungo’s
Leader statement on Westminster Bridge attack anniversary
Unpaid carers and organisations recognised at Care Awards
Dudley House development reaches milestone with topping-out
New services for disabled children announced
Westminster ready for big Spring Clean
Council hosts seminar for EU nationals
City Spring Clean
Application boom at Sir Simon Milton Westminster College
Winter weather update
Lord Mayor's blog - musical moments
Council outlines services to protect residents from cold
New contract for sexual health services in Westminster
Chinese New Year
New space for creatives
Approval of key regeneration scheme in Church Street
EU nationals: learn more about your rights
Green4Lent
The Lord Mayor's blog - Marathon countdown
Westminster launches Community Contribution scheme
Westminster City Council marks National Toothache Day
All the World’s a Stage: Concert ticket giveaway
Boutique perfume brand makes it big in Westminster
Developers told to wake-up on ‘oligarch mansions’
The Lord Mayor's blog - the graduates
Baroness Thatcher statue
Gas leak incident on the Strand - update
Gas leak incident on the Stand
The Lord Mayor's blog - Bright lights and high notes
Lumiere returns to Westminster
Westminster school wins top mental health prize
New campaign to tackle child tooth decay in Westminster
Westminster City Council appoints new chief executive
MyWestminster Fund - local groups can bid for £10k
Days left for parents to lock in primary school places
The Lord Mayor's blog - New Year Spectacular
Westminster New Year's Eve clean-up – 85 tonnes of waste
New Year's message from Councillor Nickie Aiken
The Lord Mayor's blog - Christmas
Last chance to lock in 30 hours of free weekly childcare
Task force to catch out landlords breaking 90-night rule
The Lord Mayor's blog - Tree-tastic!
Extension to the Oxford Street district consultation period
Winners announced for the 2017 ActiveWestminster Awards
Westminster council tax discounts promote fairness
More than 1,750 new homes on the way for Westminster
The Lord Mayor's blog - world AIDS day
Westminster Reference Library to get refurbishment
Woodcock rescued by Paddington Library staff
Council writes to EU nationals to offer advice service
Final tickets for NYE fireworks on sale this Friday
On track school upgrades mean more student places in 2018
The Lord Mayor's blog - the Victoria Cross
Memorial stone unveiled for gallant WW1 soldier
Westminster reduces parking tickets by 70% over 13 years
Westminster schools better than ever in latest results
Green Plaque for iconic Carnaby Street shop Lord John
70 years of Trafalgar Square's historic Christmas tree
Call for businesses to help council reassure EU staff
The Lord Mayor's blog - a Christmas tree from Norway
New advice centre for EU nationals launches
‘You’re Hired’ - Westminster student wins at Enterprise Week
The Lord Mayor's blog - we shall remember them
How systemic practice is changing social work
Children honour English Test cricketers killed in WW1
Values matter - read the Leader's speech
Leader sets out plan with community at its heart
U2 to perform in Trafalgar Square on Saturday
Plans for major transformation of Oxford Street area
Council using cameras to survey subterranean sludge
WW2 veteran joins Lord Mayor selling poppies
Are you a Westminster Lion?
Crackdown on “dangerous and irresponsible” use of fireworks
Notting Hill Carnival survey
New pilot pushing venues to protect intoxicated patrons
Westminster Young People Shine at Tate Britain
Apprenticeships can give a career boost to older employees
Columnist who led Great Storm tree campaign remembered
Minister for Libraries celebrates Libraries Week
Westminster City Council focuses on mental wellbeing
Strong support to transform the Oxford Street District
Westminster crackdown on supercars illegally parking
Councillors visit residential homes ahead of Silver Sunday
Date set for Notting Hill Carnival public meeting
"Safeguard rights of EU citizens" urge London leaders
Foreign drivers rack up more than £1m in parking fines
First round of New Year's Eve fireworks tickets released
Landlord fined £200k for dodgy cooker and rotten balcony
Council lays out ambitious vision for Church Street, NW8
Westminster aims to reduce number of people sleeping rough
Moberly Sports Centre celebrates topping out ceremony
Councillors visit Baker Street Two Way project
Older people to combat loneliness at Silver Sunday
20mph speed limit trials set to begin across Westminster
Notting Hill Carnival clean-up success
Westminster takes firm stance on affordable housing
Westminster schools celebrate GCSE results
Westminster launches its business broadband offer
Commemorative stones unveiled for Victoria Cross recipients
Young people in Westminster celebrate their A-levels success
Notting Hill Carnival 2017
New housing service to focus on preventing homelessness
Westminster launches an independent Libraries Advisory Board
Mud sculpture unveiled in Trafalgar Square
Authorities seize cache of dangerous TV piracy devices
The transformation of Baker Street begins
Council wins landmark Supreme Court licensing case
Supporting London’s growth through localised recruitment
Winners announced for Westminster Community Awards 2017
Better broadband – can you be a provider?
Housing a City for All, Cllr Nickie Aiken Speech
Project to return Baker Street to safer two-way system
National Clean Air Day
Fire safety in Westminster
The future of Oxford Street is being decided – have your say
Air Quality Marshals tackling pollution in Marylebone
Largest number of people ever complete Westminster Mile
Record entries for the Vitality Westminster Mile
Free family activities at first #MyWestminster day
Local caterers awarded for leading the fight against obesity
Hair-raising haul of counterfeit cigarettes up in smoke
Cllr Ian Adams appointed as Lord Mayor of Westminster
Last chance to have your say on Westminster’s future growth
Natural historian commemorated with Green Plaque
VC recipient honoured 100 years after bravery in battle
City of Sculpture brings huge new work to Marble Arch
Local children remember World War One
Final week to register for the general election
Westminster's Yasmin Marghini wins Mini Marathon
Consultation begins on transforming Oxford Street district
Westminster City Hall moves
Westminster Community Awards shortlist announced
Westminster set new record set for accounts submission
Free screening of Beauty and the Beast
Free health assessments for Westminster Residents
Beachcroft care home approved
Leader's message following Service of Hope
Children's oral health initiative launched
New funding for family support in Westminster
Consultation on the Seymour Leisure Centre
Affordable housing growth builds momentum in Westminster
Moberly Sports Centre’s Superstructure complete
Westminster’s UTC reaches new heights
Westminster and RBKC serve notice on Tri-borough
Westminster launches future growth consultation
Security incident in Westminster
Update regarding the management of Berwick Street Market
International students mine Westminster 24 hour city data
Westminster students experience real world STEM subjects
Government urged to hang up on ‘billboard' phone boxes
Vitality Westminster Mile 2017
Westminster City Council responds to business rates
International Women’s Day celebrated in Westminster
Council approves lowest Band D council tax in the country
Leader’s ambition for a confident Westminster
La La Land Screening
Westminster wins at the London Transport Awards 2017
Westminster Youth MP 2017 elected
Flag of Wales flies over Westminster City Hall
First ever architecture award chosen by the people
Leader's statement on new Metropolitan Police Commissioner
Westminster Cabinet approves lowest Band D Council Tax
Hotel plans for War Office get council backing
West End show to pop up in Marble Arch
Review of the effectiveness of business rates
Westminster City Council statement on Housing White Paper
Westminster prepares for its first new built pool in over 35
Make a healthy swap for you and your family
Holocaust Memorial Day
Proposals announced for a new Marylebone Library
Westminster to trial diesel-based parking surcharges
New Leader of Westminster City Council elected
New community sexual health services to launch in April
Westminster schools excel at GCSE grade progress
Improve your family’s oral health
New measures to tackle air pollution in Westminster
Parkour officially recognised as a sport at the LEAP Parkour Park
Westminster joins forces with Veterans Aid
Christmas and New Year’s activities in Westminster
Westminster clean up hailed a success
Leader elect announces her proposed Cabinet
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone information
New rules to protect variety on high streets
Westminster is ready for winter
Westminster unveils war memorial for council workers
New Leader-Elect at Westminster City Council
Response to London air quality
Norway gifts 70th Christmas Tree to Westminster
Represent Westminster in the London Youth Games
Westminster to plant 150 more trees to help meet greening target
Westminster City Council supports HIV Testing Week
Grosvenor Square ‘US embassy’ hotel gets green light
Mayor of London accolade for Westminster team helping local businesses promote staff wellbeing
Westminster Lord Mayor receives Christmas Tree from Norway
Take care of yourself this winter with NHS advice
Warnings against fly tipping as fines set to increase
Cllr Nickie Aiken discusses Community Cohesion with international city leaders
People's Choice architecture award launched in Westminster
Westminster leisure centres receive £9 million investment
Stars of The Apprentice to inspire young entrepreneurs
An evening of poetry and music marks Armistice Day at Westminster Music Library
Unique status of Savile Row safeguarded by council
Westminster City Council joins UK Youth Parliament
Free sport and leisure activities for volunteers at Westminster leisure centres
1,000 Westminster residents dance at the Grosvenor
Statement from the Leader of the Council
Local carers recognised at Westminster Carer Awards
Fight to rebuild the Carlton Tavern reaches Australia
Westminster City Council wins prestigious Corporate Certification award
Lord Mayor's Show and Fireworks
National Adoption Week - 17 to 23 October
Innovation and leadership key to Westminster being a Greener City for All
The Great Weight Debate
Heroes’ Return: London
Social entrepreneurship in Westminster: make a difference with support from the council
NSPCC and Westminster City Council launch zero tolerance approach to child neglect
Westminster to train staff to support Armed Forces personnel in the City
No place for hate in Westminster – National Hate Crime Awareness Week
School children share their green side for Walk to School month
New online platform helps challenge young people’s perceptions of drug dealing and knife crime
Council garden growing scheme tackles child obesity
Hundreds of rough sleepers in Westminster addicted to deadly drug ‘spice’
Westminster primary schools achieve highest phonics score in inner London
National charities come together to discuss future of community cohesion in Westminster
Have your say on rough sleeping services in Westminster
Westminster wins 4th gold for helping lost dogs find their home
Take up cycling or walk to work on World Car Free Day to help create a greener city
The Leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr, The Baroness Couttie introduced to The House of Lords
Victoria Cross winner honoured on centenary anniversary of bravery in battle
Free Open Day at Little Venice Sports Centre to celebrate refurbishments
Heat health warning issued
4,000 older people set to take part in Silver Sunday to help tackle loneliness
Family fun at the first Westminster Festival of Cycling
New ‘sub squad’ to stop nuisance basement developments
Paralympic champion joins annual 3K run for people with learning disabilities
Notting Hill Carnival clean up is a huge success
GCSE results: the next steps
A level results: the next steps
Starbucks fined £160k for leaving rubbish on Westminster streets
Notting Hill Carnival 2016
Shell of an escape: Zuma the tortoise rescued from rubbish truck
Local volunteers use community currency to watch Middlesex take on Surrey at Lord’s
Tough new rules on basement developments in Westminster
Public Health England publishes new advice on vitamin D
Success for Westminster readers
Cleaner greener air as Marylebone wins a million to become a Low Emission Neighbourhood
Heat health warning for London
Tackling staining on Westminster public highways
Help us secure the future of much-loved Berwick Street market
'Slithery Ways' sculpture installed in Soho Square as part of City of Sculpture Programme
New substances misuse services launch across 3 boroughs
“Engine Idling” Day held in Westminster to tackle air pollution
State-of-the-art University Technical College to create workforce of the future for London’s 130,000 new jobs
Green light for greener Westminster City Hall
Enjoys free and low-cost summer holiday activities
Edible education for Westminster school children
Armed Forces Day marked in Westminster as City Hall salutes our forces
West End LIVE attracts crowds of 500,000 in Trafalgar Square
West End Partnership – Looking to the future and celebrating a successful first year
West End LIVE 2016 line up announced
Road closures - June
Westminster City Council hosts Cycle Station for Bike Week
Westminster City Council launches review into community cohesion
Road closures – Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
Winners announced for the Westminster Community Awards
Londoners make a Real Change to the lives of rough sleepers
Westminster City Council’s Cabinet decision on CCTV
SLM appointed to run Westminster Sports and Leisure Centres
Westminster Council Archives commemorate WW1 veteran and former England international cricketer
Councillor Steve Summers elected Lord Mayor of Westminster
October half term activities
Weir and Van Dyk to attack three minute mile barrier
Carlton Tavern must be rebuilt says Planning Inspectorate
Can’t cook, could foster – young people reveal what they look for in a foster carer
“Brothers” sculpture installed at Marble Arch as part of Westminster’s City of Sculpture programme
Young people in Westminster ‘Speak Sense’ to end relationship abuse
Westminster to mark royal milestone in style
London measles outbreak raises public health concerns
Junior doctors’ strike: 26 and 27 April 2016
Shortlist announced for Westminster Community Awards
Almost 7,000 of Westminster’s poorest residents helped by charity partnership
Westminster launches Low Emission Neighbourhood bid
Westminster City Council to unveil statue to film icon Charlie Chaplin in Leicester Square
Beware of Doorstep Criminal Callers
Primary School National Offer Day
Westminster City Council Green Plaque unveiled at founding site of Royal Society of Arts
Westminster Children’s Services makes history as first to be rated ‘outstanding’
Changes to Berwick Street Market management
Westminster follows up on air quality pledges
See where an apprenticeship could take you or your business
Statement: Top Gear filming
Westminster City Council leading the fight against FGM
Road closures over St Patrick's Day weekend
Carlton Tavern’s heritage value put on record
Estates across Westminster receive financial rewards for increasing recycling
Secondary school admissions update
Become a 'change maker' - help reduce air pollution
Westminster City Council's Cabinet agrees 2016/17 budget
New cycle routes on Waterloo Bridge open - aiming to make it safer for 9,000 cyclists each day
Westminster City Council's Cabinet to consider budget
Westminster City Council joins ground-breaking study to target gambling-related harm
The stage is set for Chinese New Year in Westminster
Westminster City Council’s Deputy Leader presented with MBE by Prince Charles
Paddington Place redevelopment
Changes to children’s services – have your say
Property owners vote in favour of new £16m investment plan for London’s West End
Upcoming parking changes happening in January 2016
​Annual parking report
UK premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Westminster construction sector show commitment to health and safety in workplace
New trial to improve conditions for disabled drivers
Westminster City Council appoints new Executive Director of Growth, Planning and Housing
Lord Mayor's Fireworks cancelled as mark of respect
Westminster City Council and business leaders launch Westminster Enterprise Week
A Day of Remembrance 2015: events and information
New central London measures to tackle over-running roadworks and suspensions
National Adoption Week - 19-25 October 2015
Westminster refuse team pen children’s book to encourage recycling
Green Plaque unveiled at 43 King Street in Covent Garden
International hotel chain helps launch fight against child sexual exploitation
Westminster City Council response to Business Rate reform
Westminster readers celebrate six-book success
Statement on West End door policy allegations
Westminster wins best park at London in Bloom
Changes to youth projects on Ebury Bridge, Lydford and Brunel estates
Quietways consultation
Businesswomen Michelle Mone meets entrepreneurs
Support for Syrian Refugees
Celebs, chocolate tasting and hidden histories by bike
Update and statement on the Carlton Tavern
Get support for your small business
Central London councils appoint new shared Director of Public Health
Get rid of summer pests
Supporting 4,000 people back into work
Westminster City Council publishes new videos showing real-life examples of cycling on roads in Westminster
Basement extension rules set to change
Road closures 1-2 August – RideLondon
Statement on rickshaws
Westminster fly-tipping campaign
Westminster on the hunt for unique traders to join Soho’s Berwick Street Market
Councillor Audrey Lewis
Draft housing strategy public consultation closed at 5pm on Friday 31 July 2015
Road closure information for British 10K London Run – new race route for 2015
National Scams Awareness Month
Summer events in Westminster - plan your journey
Westminster City Council shortlisted for CIPS Award
Quietways consultation
Are you a private foster carer?
Free, low-cost activities for your family this summer
Tribute to Chinese Community Paper
Heatwave advice
City Hall raises the Armed Forces Flag ahead of Armed Forces Day
Westminster City Council remembers hero at Battle of Waterloo
Dynamic West End vision will secure London's future success for generations
Westminster City Council secures permanent home for Marylebone Boys' School
Deputy leader receives MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
New Draft Housing Strategy launched
West End Live line up revealed - 30 shows in one weekend
Kingsway Roadworks - Update
West End Live – See West End musicals free
Have you thought about becoming a foster carer?
Westminster joins forces with businesses and residents to launch anti-litter project
Get tickets for SohoCreate Festival
Leading the way in local government accounting
Discover support for dads in Westminster
Take up walking with your children for Walk to School week
Westminster thanks its foster carers at awards event
Westminster nurse wins national award
Foster carers can now save up to £1,345.48 a year
Weir and Hug to attack three-minute mile barrier
A place for every primary pupil
Westminster City Council Statement on the Carlton Tavern pub
Ready, set….GO! The race is on for Marathon clean-up
Westminster City Council confers three Honorary Aldermen
Follow in Marathon runners’ footsteps
Primary school admissions day
Statement on the demolition of the Carlton Tavern public house
Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC April Public Consultation Dates Announced
Work begins on Cycle Superhighway 5
Westminster Council publishes independent review of CityWest Homes
Join in Cityread London at your local library
Young people have their say in Westminster
Tri-borough Children's Services granted £4.2 million
St Patrick's Day parade road closures and parking restrictions
Discover how apprenticeships could benefit your business
Research project to tackle gambling issues in local communities
Visit some of Westminster's most spectacular wedding venues
Secondary school admissions day
Voting underway in the Westminster Youth Elections
New laws for prescription drugs and driving
2015 BUPA Westminster Mile marks 30th anniversary
Free and low-cost events this half term
Chinese New Year road closure information
Safer Internet Day: Top tips to keep your children safe online
Tweet us your questions about registering to vote
Westminster City Council – Changes announced to Cabinet
London Winter Run road closure information
Kick start your healthy 2015
Change4Life: simple swaps to reduce children’s sugar intake
Update on Apollo Theatre investigation
Shop local and save money
Fire Brigades Union strike: 9 - 10 December 2014
The future of cycling in Westminster
Statement on Madame Jojo's
Renew your Freedom Pass
Free one-to-one cycle sessions
Raising awareness of men's health
Could you adopt a child?
Be a good neighbour and help stop rogue traders
Looking for somewhere to park?
Apply now for school places in 2015
Fun and free events this half term
Find activities, job advice, freebies and more in our new magazine for young people
Westminster’s waste and recycling team wins top award
Test your smoke alarms when the clocks go back
WW1 flower ceremony pays tribute to London’s fallen heroes
Give youth a chance this Work Experience Week
Launch of Westminster Instagram account
Westminster's tribute to one of its most famous authors
Flying, flowers and fine art most popular amongst older people in Westminster
Get support at our Children’s Centres
An after work affair
Free bike checks this month
Try Paddle Boarding in Paddington and support Breakthrough Cancer
Road closures as the Tour of Britain comes to Westminster
Cycle to work
‘Make one small change’ for Zero Waste Week
Response to claims that the West End is dangerous for tourists
Save money on days out with your family
Westminster schools achieve success in A-Levels
Hidden histories by bike
Getting into work: support for young people
Top 5 points for encouraging volunteers
Prime homes drive housing and economy
Trading Standards: dogs sniff out illegal cigarettes
Trading Standards: trader prosecuted for selling unsafe 'Olympic' toy bears
Trading Standards: prosecution against trademarks
Trading Standards: cancer cure claims prosecuted
London landmarks to be illuminated to mark Prince George’s first birthday
Action against loan sharks: 14 - 18 July 2014
Hundreds of free and low-cost activities for your family this summer
Changes to licensing hours for English games in the World Cup
Fire Brigades Union strike dates
Coping with crying
Race is on for marathon clean-up
One year on - what have we achieved in Public Health
'Support Charity Not Crime'
Westminster wins at the 2014 British parking awards
Westminster businesses to get ‘super-connected’ with a high speed broadband voucher scheme