News archive from 2021

Happy New Year! Watch my reflection on 2021, another extraordinary year. Happy New Year! 2021 has been another extraordinary year, and I want to reflect and share some of the work that I campaigned on over the last year on your behalf. I campaigned for better newborn baby screening services, and I'm delighted the Chancellor announced a pioneering trial for Generation Genome, which will turboc....

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Hope you are well and looking forward to the holidays and time with your loved ones.
As the COVID-19 situation in London and England rapidly continues to evolve, here are a few useful updates-

Second doses for 12-15 year-olds: A second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can now be booked for children aged 12 to 15 year, provided it is at least twelve weeks since their f....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 20th Dec 2021 Staying safe online Supporting our local businesses Getting in the festive spirit My latest community podcast News in Brief Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Public Health Updates Current restrictions following omicron identification in the UK Protect your loved ones this winter with the covid-19 vaccine Festive testing and vaccine centre opening hours Staying safe during the festive period Multi-lingual covid ambassadors in westminster Help us make westminster safer Working together to end violence against wome....

Following several years of local engagement and 4 public consultations, Grosvenor have submitted the planning application for Grosvenor Square to Westminster City Council. Grosvenor would like to thank everyone that participated and gave feedback during this process, which helped shape the final proposals. The submitted designs would transform Grosvenor Square into a world-class public green spa....

MyWestminster Updates include: GET YOUR COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINATION EXTRA VACCINATION CAPACITY PHARMACY VACCINATION SITES CORONAVIRUS VACCINE BUS SCHEDULE BOOSTERS OUTSIDE WESTMINSTER CHANGES TO CLOSE CONTACT ADVICE COVID AMBASSADORS COMING TO WESTMINSTER CURRENT RESTRICTIONS FOLLOWING OMICRON IDENTIFICATION IN THE UK and more...

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Latest news from Nickie Aiken 13th Dec 2021 Protecting our children Speaking out for tougher sentences New Coronavirus measures Supporting our local businesses News in Brief Here to help Click here to view full article >

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 6th Dec 2021 Small Business Saturday Making the case for Vagrancy Act repeal E-Scooter Safety: Guide Dogs My Campaign to Regulate Pedicabs Chag Urim Sameach! News in Brief Here to help Click here to view full article >

Do you have an idea for improving your local environment? We know that working together at every level is key to igniting an incredible climate response. You know what’s going to work in your neighbourhood! So, if you are part of an organisation or charity with a project in mind, we want to hear from you. How to apply? Grants of up to £30,000 are available through our new ‘G....

Grosvenor Chapel Community Carol Service Tuesday 7th December 2021
An evening with:​​​​​​​​​ at 7pm
The Grosvenor Chapel Choir & Community Choirs

Refreshments will be served
No tickets or booking required
Collection will be taken for the charity Groundswell
Sponsored by Savills

G....

Please see below a brief summary of some recent changes to the COVID-19 vaccination and testing guidance in the last week, along with information on extra vaccine capacity this weekend and online events-

COVID-19 Booster Vaccination COVID Booster doses are now available to the following groups, provided it’s been 6 months (182 days) since their second dose. people aged 40 an....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 22nd Nov 2021 Pedicabs Update Supporting businesses across the Two Cities Caxton Youth Organisation Meeting the new Chair of Barts Health NHS Trust Looking ahead Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Have you had your flu vaccine this winter? Changes to symptomatic testing centres Getting your covid-19 booster Helping communities think greener Reducing westminster’s food waste Mayfair social housing scoops award Creating energy from fallen leaves Consulting on our cycle lanes Help us to help westminster businesses Lighting up for christmas Spec....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 15th Nov 2021 Remembrance Day 10 Downing Street; Marylebone Station Petition St Mary's Hospital Visit to Soho Fire Station News in Brief Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Get vaccinated, get boosted Stop covid-19 hanging around Get the right care this winter Climate action open day Drive electric Deep cleaning whitehall Get the internet working for you Westminster city council’s approach to social media Housing services report Construction begins at Ebury bridge site Church street development reaches key milestone w....

As London is illuminating with festive displays, it can only mean one thing. Christmas is fast approaching. If this year has taught us anything, it is that our health and wellbeing are the most valuable things we have. So, what better gift to give than helping your friends and family invest in theirs. This year, give the gift of health with annual membership at COACH London and enjoy the first m....

MyWestminster Updates include: Happy Diwali Get your booster vaccines Stay safe this winter A new climate action plan for westminster Expanding our food waste recycling Climate action community open day Join our open forum Cracking down on anti-social behaviour Have a say on westminster businesses Special offers with westminster city save Discover the history of the royal parks Make ....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 1st Nov 2021 Improving Air Quality Around Marylebone Station Menopause Revolution Budget Roundup News in Brief Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Get exclusive tickets to see Adele at Hyde Park! PM visits little venice centre Staying safe this halloween Getting back to school safely Take a step to tackle climate change Climate action community open days Enjoy halloween, diwali and bonfire night safely Preventing sexual harassment Greener and cleaner at merry marylebone Marble arch gets colourful S....

After the last Grosvenor Square Steering Committee, we were approached to host a day of free family entertainment in Grosvenor Square over the October half term. I just want to make you all aware of it in advance. Taking place on October 31st between 12:00 – 17:30, Grosvenor square will play host to interactive theatre shows, circus acts, musical storytelling, puppetry and much more, all pe....

Today we are launching Greener Futures, a new £1m+ climate action programme. This will support training for green jobs, enable community-led climate action and improve young people’s access to nature. To deliver this four-year programme we’ve partnered with Groundwork, a federation of charities mobilising practical community action on poverty and the environment across the UK. ....

As Christmas draws closer, businesses and the local community are preparing to spread holiday cheer this festive season. New West End Company's Clean Team is set to spread the sparkle for the shoppers, businesses and residents across the district with the Great West End Clean this November. We have have lined up extra resources, including hot and cold flushing vehicles and extra staff to ensure t....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 25th October 2021 Two Cities Photography Competition Results Belgravia Forest School Menopause Awareness Month Catch up with the Health Secretary News in Brief Here to help
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In the run up to COP26, Westminster City Council is hosting a number of activities to draw attention to the climate emergency and help people in Westminster to take action. Please join us for the events below or pass them on to anyone who may be interested. Alongside these events, we’ll soon be launching Westminster’s Climate Action Plan – more details coming soon! Carbon Bubbl....

MyWestminster Updates include: Staying safe during half term 12 to 15-year-old covid-19 vaccinations during half term Travelling to england from another country More green flag awards for westminster estates Star recycling Opening belgravia square to schools Creating a smart city for all New issue of westminster reporter Climate action community open days City of westminster college op....

The Westminster Innovation Challenge is an exciting opportunity for you to get involved in improving life for people in Westminster. Our aim is to identify the issues that really matter to residents, businesses and visitors and to collect the best ideas to make our city even better. The Innovation Challenge gives the public and local businesses a chance to suggest their own improvements as to how ....

MyWestminster Updates include: Boost your immunity this winter Covid vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds Covid-19 vaccination bus Symptom-free testing centre update Improving air quality in marylebone Keeping the streets of soho clean Sign up for our environmental newsletter Help create a zero carbon westminster Support for families during half term What’s on in Westminster City lio....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 18th October 2021 RIP Sir David Amess MP Improving Air Quality Around Marylebone Station Re-opening the Night Tube Baby Loss Awareness Week Looking Ahead Here to help
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Dear Resident, I am writing to inform you of our upcoming filming plans for the returning Sky TV series “Gangs of London” at the Naval Club on Hill Street. Residents’ feedback is essential for us to be able to film in the area with as little inconvenience to you as possible, so please do get in touch if you have any queries or concerns.

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Last year, Grosvenor launched its 2030 net zero carbon pathway. We are now on track to achieve very ambitious emissions reductions across our business and supply chain - and we’re going to be just as radical about offsetting. Today, I’m delighted to share a strategy that accelerates our offset programme by a full five years. This will make Grosvenor the UK’s first property com....

MyWestminster Updates include: Public Health Updates World Mental Health Day Council Updates Win Prizes And Tackle Climate Change In Our Classroom Competition Help Create A Zero Carbon Westminster Make Some Noise For Our Libraries What’s on in Westminster and more...

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Latest news from Nickie Aiken 27th September 2021 Raising awareness on baby loss Meeting the Chancellor of the Exchequer Enhancing the Online Safety Bill News in Brief Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Supporting Westminster’s Recovery Public Health Updates Protect yourself with a vaccine booster/ Flu Vaccines/ Vaccines for Children/ Find a vaccine clinic Creating a Greener City Getting to grips with recycling Westminster Flooding Your Westminster Help with rising energy costs The activewestminster awards are back What’s on in Westminster a....

An initiative by the Mayfair Neighbourhood Forum: the Green Route is a bold vision to create a permanent green corridor through the heart of Mayfair, linking Hyde Park to Regent Street and to other public realm improvement projects and green spaces. It is an ambitious plan to address the climate emergency, increase green cover and create new habitats for wildlife, bring people together, and celebr....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 20th September 2021 Walk about with the Rough Sleeping Minister Championing local authorities to deliver social care Visit to the new Museum of London Tackling Violence Against Women & Girls News in Brief Here to help
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I am writing to let you know that we have now set dates for the workshops which form part of the wider research programme Grosvenor has commissioned to better understand community wellbeing in Mayfair. The dates are: Tuesday 21st September 10.30-12pm and Wednesday 29th September 6-7.30pm Full details are on the invite. The workshops will be used to review the initial findings coming out of the ....

Tickets are now available for the Late Summer Garden Party via the RSMSJ website. Event date: Thu Sep 16 2021
Time: 5.30pm to 9pm
Venue: Mount Street Gardens, Mayfair
Price: £30
Drinks • Canapés • Hot Food • Live Music • Entertainment • Casino • Fabulous Raffle Prizes Click here to purchase tickets now >

Temporary measures to support Alfresco dining were introduced during lockdown to encourage residents and visitors back to the city and support our hospitality industry when indoor dining wasn’t permitted. Hospitality is a major employer in Westminster supporting around 80,000 jobs. Without these measures, the vast majority of businesses would not have been able to operate, putting thousands ....

Welcoming our neighbour residents to Coach London The COACH London Team would like to invite you to join us for a workout! Although we joined the St James’s Square family this time last year, it feels like we never quite got the opportunity to meet our neighbours. We think now is the right time to change that! We are opening our doors to local residents and businesses to come in and enjoy ....

Time's running out. Make sure you enter your pictures to my Two Cities Photography Competition. It's open to everyone! Thank you for all the brilliant entries so far, I have really enjoyed seeing what you love most about the Two Cities. If you haven't yet entered, there's only a few days to go. To take part, email up to six pictures, taken on any device including phones, tablets and cameras, to....

MyWestminster Updates include: West End Live Returns! Public Health Updates BACK TO SCHOOL Council Updates WORK SMARTER AT THE NEW WESTMINSTER BUSINESS LIBRARY NUISANCE FROM VEHICLES CONSULTATION FULL FIBRE BROADBAND FOR WESTMINSTER HOUSING SECURE YOUR COLLEGE PLACE TODAY What’s on in Westminster and more...

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MyWestminster Updates include: Westminster Reveals INSIDE OUT BRINGS CULTURE AND FUN TO WESTMINSTER STREETS Public Health Updates Council Updates COVENT GARDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS CONSULTATION ON AL FRESCO SCHEMES FULL FIBRE BROADBAND FOR WESTMINSTER HOUSING Your Westminster MADCAP FUN AT THE SOHO VILLAGE FETE FREE GAMES DESIGN WORKSHOP What’s on in Westmi....

This summer, I've launched my Two Cities Photography Competition. I’m inviting everyone who lives in the Cities of London & Westminster, to go out and explore your neighbourhood, take a picture and enter. I hope you agree this is a brilliant way to keep our children entertained over the summer, and I encourage adults to take part too! To take part, email up to six pictures, taken on an....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 16th August 2021 Listening to local people in the Ward of Portsoken Joining our Youth Groups St Marylebone Girls' School Local Photography: Get Snapping! News in Brief Here to help
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Latest news from Nickie Aiken 9th August 2021 Listening to Marylebone Association Supporting The Abbey Centre Strengthening the case to repeal the Vagrancy Act Cybercrime meeting with the City of London Police Local Photography: Get Snapping! News in Brief Here to help
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July update issue of the 30 Grosvenor Square Multiplex newsletter.
Welcome Site progress Look ahead Community update Environmental update Site working hours Who to contact
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Latest news from Nickie Aiken 2nd August 2021 Discovering Westminster's Secret Gardener Covent Garden Walk About Visit to The Thorney Island Society Where should I visit in my Tour of the Two Cities? Local Photography: Get Snapping! News in Brief Here to help
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The Crown Estate has worked in partnership with Westminster City Council to deliver this trial scheme, which has introduced over 5,000sq.m of additional pedestrian space, reduced traffic lanes from four to two, while introducing dedicated cycle lanes, as well as 332 planters, 62 trees and new seating. As part of the trial, they are closely monitoring the scheme to understand what works well as pa....

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Latest news from Nickie Aiken 26th July 2021 The Parliamentary Summer Reading List Championing a registration scheme for the short-term letting sector Visiting St. Mary's Hospital Watch my tribute to our NHS Two Cities Photography Competition News in Brief Here to help
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Thank you to the 182 that have come to see us in Grosvenor Square so far! We've had a great time talking to you and considering your questions and comments. The exhibition will be in the Square and online for 10 more days, so please do take the time to check it out. We also hope to see you for the Design Workshop this Thursday at 6.30pm. There's limited spaces so book ahead here. If you can't ma....

It has been almost 500 days since the Prime Minister first announced the national lockdown in March 2020 and last week he stated with high probability that the "worst of the pandemic is behind us". We’re into a new phase: learning to live and work with the virus. I would like to take this moment to reflect on the incredible resilience and stoic actions of you, our members and partners and t....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 19th July 2021 Visit your library and #ReadBackBetter The Pets Podcast Championing COP26 and improving air quality Visit with the British Transport Police COVID-19: Restrictions continue to ease Two Cities Photography Competition News in brief Here to help
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Thank you to the 65 people that have come to see us in Grosvenor Square so far! We've had some interesting conversations about the designs and really value the feedback we've heard. There are various events and activities taking place this week and we hope to see you at one of the Design Workshops or at SouthWestFest this Saturday. If you can't make it, don't worry. You can still have your say....

To the Residents' Society of Mayfair & St James's, hope you are very well and are staying safe whilst the nation opens up to some positivity once more. Last year our celebrations were held online and this year we are very happy to announce that we will be holding the traditional Pride in London Parade on Saturday 11th September 2021. We have tried to give you as much notice as possible in ord....

Grosvenor Square - Time: 12 – 3pm - Saturday 17th July Join the Mayfair Youth Forum on 17th July for a time of celebration, fun and enjoyment as we take part in workshops, games, food and music! The group have been working with the incredible team at MATT + FIONA to create a seating installation for Grosvenor Square. Once we’ve got feedback from the public, this will be built and ins....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 12th July 2021 UEFA Final: England v Italy Helicopter Disruption: Meeting the Home Secretary Championing our local Independent Shops NHS Parliamentary Awards - Congratulations Kiera Two Cities Photography Competition News in brief Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Public Health Updates NEXT STEP OUT OF LOCKDOWN GET A JAB AND WIN EURO 2020 FINAL TICKETS!
Enter the draw here GET YOUR VACCINE NOW Council Updates THE SHOW GOES ON FOR DANCE WESTMINSTER THE CARBON BUBBLE PAW-FECT DAYS OUT FOR DOG LOVERS SHORT BREAKS SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES SUPPORTING OUR INTERNS TO SUCCESS SEYMOUR LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE DIGITAL SKILL....

Please click on the download link below for the update letter to residents and neighbours in regards to the Audley.

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 5th July 2021 Mansion House: The Chancellor outlines his plans Visiting our Independent Shops in Marylebone Championing the rich LGBTQ+ heritage of the Two Cities Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors News in brief Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Public Health Updates LET’S ALL GET TESTED TO KEEP WESTMINSTER SAFE LATEST STOPS FOR THE VACCINE BUS TAKING ACTION TO END MODERN SLAVERY GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE MARBLE ARCH MOUND GET READY FOR A FEAST OF FUN AT THE UNDERBELLY FESTIVAL GET LAST MINUTE TICKETS TO SEE CONSTELLATIONS WITH TKTS HELP US PUT ON A SILVER SUNDAY TO REMEMBER HAVE A CREATIVE S....

June update issue of the 30 Grosvenor Square Multiplex newsletter.
Welcome Site progress Look ahead Community update Environmental update Site working hours Who to contact
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Please see below a list of dates and times in which out of hours work will be taking place: Wednesday 30/06/21 – 18:00 – 20:00 Thursday 01/07/21 – 18:00 – 20:00 Friday 02/07/21 – 18:00 – 20:00 Saturday 03/07/21 – 13:00 – 17:00 Monday 05/07/21 – 18:00 – 20:00 Tuesday 06/07/21 – 18:00 – 20:00 Wednesday 07/07/21 – ....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 28th June 2021 Meeting with Rishi Sunak MP Working to secure my Pedicabs (London) Bill Raising London’s Economic Recovery Pushing to re-open Theatreland News in brief Looking ahead Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Marble Arch Mound
TICKETS FOR MARBLE ARCH MOUND AVAILABLE NOW.
Westminster residents can get a 20% discount on tickets when booked with a Westminster City Save card. Public Health Updates Council updates EXPLORE ALL THINGS ART THIS WEEKEND GET A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN AT MAIDA HILL THE POP-UPS BRINGING THE WEST END TO LIFE GREENER CONSTRUCTION CON....

This weekend Mayfair Art Weekend is taking place, and it will also be the final weekend for the temporary sculptures on display in Grosvenor Square (the marble head ‘Origin VI by Williams Peers, and the bronze bodies ‘ecstasy in self portrait’ by Hand Serkecilar). The full public events programme is available here, and you can download a PDF of the printed programme below. Ther....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 21st June 2021 It's Independent Bookshop Week Championing the Repeal of the Vagrancy Act Holding China to account Reflecting on the G7 News in brief Looking ahead Here to help
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MyWestminster Updates include: Reinventing Oxford Circus Public Health Updates Council updates TAKE PART IN A SIZZLING WESTMINSTER SUMMER DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME THE ‘SMOGMOBILE’ HITS THE WEST END KEEPING CLEAR OF AIR POLLUTION SOUTHWESTFEST GETS A FRESH, NEW LOOK HAVE YOUR SAY ON HARROW ROAD WHAT DOES ‘LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE’ MEAN TO YOU? RET....

Unveiling our plans for ‘iconic’ Oxford Circus We have unveiled our plans in partnership with The Crown Estate to transform Oxford Circus into two, pedestrian-friendly piazzas. The new piazzas will become London’s front door and will be the subject of an international design competition. Works on the transformed Circus will begin later in the year with the scheme also set to i....

THE AUDLEY PUBLIC HOUSE PROJECT NEWSLETTER PROJECT NEWSLETTER NO. 6 Click on the download link for the latest Grangewood newsletter for the works to the Audley Public House in Mount Street/South Audley Street.

We are writing to advise you that, subject to Public Health and Government guidelines, on Sunday 1 August 2021, the third edition of the London Landmarks Half Marathon (www.llhm.co.uk) will take place in Central London for 14,500 participants and will involve some road closures in your area. We are closely monitoring advice regarding the pandemic, and are working closely with the local authoritie....

I wanted to personally invite you, and the members of the association, to a small event we are hosting to showcase the array of services we offer under one roof, and what makes our 360-degree approach so unique. The event is on Thursday the 17th of June between 5pm and 8pm. We will have multiple activities running throughout the evening, including mini yoga classes, physical assessments with our ....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 7th June 2021 Making the most of the Two Cities during Half Term Cyber Choices Business funding extension News in Brief Here to help
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This year Kensington Gardens will host Van Gogh Alive whist Hyde Park will host The Royal Parks Half Marathon and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland as well as other smaller events. The Royal Parks will be working hard with our event organisers to minimise disruption to park visitors and the local community. Please see the schedule of events for Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens for 2021 below: Click....

MyWestminster Updates include: Public health updates Walk-in pop-up vaccination centres Council updates Check before you chuck Calling all entrepreneurs, designers and artists Fostering: a life-changing experience Are you in the zone? Train to become a full-fibre specialist Supported internship deadline extension Waes shortlisted for award Support for carers A moment of calm What&rs....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 31st May 2021 Blue Cross Hospital Visit Support Skewers Allowing International Travel to visit Partners and Family Tackling Cybercrime News in Brief Here to help
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Latest news from Nickie Aiken 24th May 2021 Welcoming the Online Safety Bill Visiting The Passage The Two Cities reopen Educating girls must be at the heart of the UK’s G7 presidency News in Brief Looking ahead Here to help
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A message from the Leader of Westminster City Council. Today is a major milestone for Westminster as restaurants, pubs and cafes are able to open up inside at last. Not only is the hospitality industry hugely important for Westminster as an employer – supporting around 80,000 jobs – but it is one of the reasons visitors come to central London. The fact that people living in Westminste....

78-82 Duke St general works and scaffolding update newsletter no.4.

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Mayfair Community Update Please join us for a virtual update on Grosvenor’s priorities and plans for Mayfair, including the latest on development proposals, improvements to streets and open spaces and how we’re aiming to make the neighbourhood more sustainable. Please register by clicking your preferred session time below. Session 1: Thursday 27 May,....

April/May update issue of the 30 Grosvenor Square Multiplex newsletter.
Welcome Site progress Look ahead Community update Environmental update Site working hours Who to contact
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Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are developing our new strategy for ending violence against women and girls. To help inform our strategy, we would like to invite you to take part in our short consultation. Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) is the umbrella term used to describe a range of violent and abusive acts and behaviours, including domestic abu....

MyWestminster Updates include:
The Next Step out of Lockdown FURTHER EASING OF LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS Public Health Update LORD’S CRICKET GROUND VACCINATIONS ENDING COVID-19 VACCINE VIRTUAL EVENT ENHANCED COVID-19 TESTING IN PARTS OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA EID AL-FITR MUBARAK Council Updates GET READY FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES TO RESUME HELP US TACKLE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOM....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 10th May 2021 Helicopter noise campaign moves forward 10for10 Update Baby Screening Campaign Update Vaccine Update Looking ahead Here to help
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Regular exercise has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety as well as increase our self-esteem, having a direct and positive impact on our mental health. It also plays a role in preventing future health problems as well as alleviating the symptoms of existing conditions such as easing arthritis pain and improving heart health. At COACH London we suggest everyone strives to undertake a minimum o....

Public Health Updates: Walk-in vaccination service available in westminster #askwestminster Church street gets testing Council updates Getting westminster back in shape Get into volunteering Last chance to have your say Zero carbon 2040 We want to see your westminster Take part in our housing services consultation All for youth newsletter Youth employment information sessions Suppor....

Between 19 November 2020 and 18 February 2021, we asked for your views on introducing an Additional Licensing Scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Westminster. The scheme will extend licensing to a larger number of shared homes. These include: Flats and houses with more than one household and 3 or more people sharing facilities. Certain houses converted into self-contained flats ....

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 26th April 2021 Raising the Tigray Conflict in House of Commons Digital Poverty and Lost Learning Coronavirus - Home Tests available Coronavirus Vaccination Appointments Online News in brief Looking ahead Here to help
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I am writing to inform you that at full council last night on 21st April 2021 Westminster City Council’s City Plan 2019 – 2040 was formally adopted and will now become the city’s new Local Plan. The new City Plan will replace all current policies in Westminster’s City Plan (November 2016) and saved policies in the Unitary Development Plan (2007). We will be releasing furth....

WALK-IN VACCINATION SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE IN WESTMINSTER:
There is currently a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination service available to all eligible Westminster residents at: Marble Arch, 86 Edgware Road, W2 2EA Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm You can receive a vaccine if: You are aged 45 or over. You are at high risk from coronavirus (i.e. are ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’). Yo....

THE AUDLEY PUBLIC HOUSE PROJECT NEWSLETTER PROJECT NEWSLETTER NO. 5 Click on the download link for the latest Grangewood newsletter for the works to the Audley Public House in Mount Street/South Audley Street. The works for the first phase are due to complete in August 2021.

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 19th April 2021 Vagrancy Act Westminster Hall Debate Visiting Ben Venuti Pimlico Newborn Screening News in brief Looking ahead Here to help
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MyWestminster Update Reopening Westminster Public Health Updates Council Updates What’s on in Westminster
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MyWestminster Update The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Special Vaccination Update Reopening Westminster
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Latest news from Nickie Aiken 12th April 2021 Statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Do you agree with me about the Vagrancy Act? Visiting Bevis Marks Synagogue Looking ahead Here to help
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We the undersigned petition Westminster City Council to install acoustic traffic cameras to reduce noisy vehicles. To sign the petition please follow this link: [link]

Latest news from Nickie Aiken 6th April 2021 My Easter Message Visiting the Abbey Centre Supporting the Night Time Economy Hampden Gurney Primary School Virtual Visit Encouraging Female Entrepreneurship Here to help
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Dear stakeholders, As of today, streets in central Westminster will be regulated as the final part of the Westminster Busking and Street Entertainment Policy comes into effect. This policy sets out a code of conduct for all buskers and street entertainers in Westminster, provides guidance on self regulation and will see the centre of Westminster become a regulated area for performers. This means....

7 out of 10 adults in a recent UK Active survey are keen to improve their overall health and fitness post lockdown. Coach London, an exclusive health, wellness, and performance club, in the heart of St. James's are ready to safely welcome you back on the 12th of April. See the document download below for more information and re-opening offer.

Good afternoon, I am writing to inform you that our draft City Plan 2019 - 2040 has been found sound by the planning inspectorate and can now be formally adopted. This is a significant step for the council and the culmination of many years’ work, following extensive consultation with residents, amenity groups, the development industry, agencies from the public sector and many other stakeho....

The Vagrancy Act should be repealed and replaced with legislation that puts protection not criminality at its heart. Follow the link below for further information: [link]

Click on the download link below to view the latest March 2021 newsletter for 1 Grosvenor Square.

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The flat has been used for regular parties attended by large numbers in total contravention of the Lockdown rules and causing significant disturbance and stress to neighbours. This has now been stopped and the organiser handed, we believe, two £10,000 fines. Below is a note from PC Bhuiya who has been instrumental in resolving this. Warm Greetings to all Just an update regarding the above ....

North Audley Street will soon be receiving a makeover to build on the success of last summer’s temporary outdoor dining and greening. Pavements will be widened to enable safe outdoor dining, whilst giving pedestrians more space. Extensive new planting and thoughtful, environmentally friendly lighting and heating will create a stunning ‘dining room’ experience for customers to try....

We have all been in some kind of lockdown for over a year, and no one could have imagined in March 2020 what the year ahead would be like. We now have a route out of lockdown and a roadmap back to life. With this in mind, how do we best prepare our mental and physical health as we exit lockdown? One of our medical practitioners at Coach London, Lindsey Walton (nutrition expert) has created some ....

Click on the download link below to view the fourth Construction Newsletter for the office refurbishment project at 20 Balderton Street.

Monday, 22nd March, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Are you a young person (aged 14-20) living in Westminster? If so, Westminster City Council would like to hear how you are feeling coming out of Lockdown. Are you concerned about your wellbeing? Worried about safety? Anxious about going to college or getting a job? This is a chance to talk to the Council, youth organisations, the police and others about wh....

Westminster City Council – Consultation on Public Realm Improvements

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BOLTON STREET & CURZON STREET FM Conway Ltd and WSP are acting on behalf of Westminster City Council to seek your comments on public realm improvements in Bolton Street and Curzon Street, in connection with the redevelopment of No. 5....

180 Piccadilly redevelopment consultation. Great Portland Estates plc have submitted a planning application (21/01138/FULL) for the redevelopment of French Railways house in Piccadilly.

For more information please visit 180piccadilly-consultation.com or the Westminster website idoxpa.westminster.gov.uk/online-applications/

In August 2020, The Royal Parks launched a series of traffic-related trials across five parks to reduce the impact of cut-through traffic, improve the park visitor experience and open new spaces for park visitors to enjoy. In November and December, we undertook widespread public consultation seeking views on these schemes and received almost 18,000 responses. While the consultation results varied....

458 Oxford Street The future of the site operating as Marks & Spencer’s Marble Arch store. The M&S Marble Arch Consultation has launched and will last until 31st March. For full information, visit the consultation website here.

Dear all, New Vaccination Centre We are pleased to share that a new large vaccination centre is due to open in Westminster today, Wednesday 3 March on Edgware Road. The new centre will launch as part of the next stage of the Covid-19 vaccination roll out, focussing on the latest priority groups - people aged 60 and over and people with long term health conditions. The site will build up to deli....

Dear stakeholders,

Following a meeting of full council on Wednesday 3 March, Westminster City Council has passed its resolution designating licensed streets for busking and street entertainment. The designation is the final part of the Westminster Busking and Street Entertainment Policy. Thank you to everyone who has helped to inform this policy over the past three years. The design....

Weekly News review from local Nickie Aiken Member of Parliament for the Cities of London and Westminster.

• The Passage Visit
• The Budget
• World Book Day
• News in brief
• Looking Ahead

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North Audley Street will receive a make-over to build on the success of last summer’s temporary outdoor dining and greening. Pavements will be widened to enable safe outdoor dining whilst giving pedestrians more space. Extensive new planting and thoughtful, environmentally friendly lighting and heating will create a stunning ‘dining room’ experience for customers to enjoy. This t....

Dear all, As you are aware that the Government has set out its phased roadmap to bring England out of national lockdown. Along with the rest of the country, restrictions will gradually lift in Westminster in four steps, starting from Monday 8 March. For now, we all need to continue to stay at home.

Step 1 will begin on 8 March and include: Education Pupils and students in all scho....

Weekly News review from local Nickie Aiken Member of Parliament for the Cities of London and Westminster.

• Vaccine Rollout Update
• Cold Weather Payments
• Enjoying life in the Two Cities
• Looking ahead
• Here to Help

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Click on the download link below to view the latest February 2021 Claridge's community newsletter.

The Crown Estate is bringing forward proposals for the refurbishment of the building at 10 Spring Gardens, SW1A 2BN, in St James’s. The Crown Estate’s ambition is to provide modern, sustainable, high-quality office space with a new café use at the ground floor. The proposals aim to significantly improve the public realm surrounding the site, creating a new piazza for workers, n....

Hello everyone,
The start to 2021 hasn’t been all we’d wished for, but I do hope you’re staying safe and well in what continues to be a challenging time. We’re doing everything we can to support Mayfair, working closely with the council, businesses and residents. This includes providing rent support to independent retailers who have been forced to shut. I know many o....

We are pleased to submit our first Construction Newsletter for the refurbishment project at 78-82 Duke Street London. The project will provide a new pub and restaurant offer on the ground floor with offices above. Click on the link below to view the full newsletter.

Major incident declared across Greater London Last Friday, the Mayor of London declared a major incident as a result of the prevalence of COVID-19 and the pressure it is currently putting on the NHS across the Capital....More Securing an insurance indemnity scheme for events I continue to make the case to the Government for further support for arts and culture....More "We are One Nation and I ....