MyWestminster - 30 September 2020

[Westminster City Council]

Here's what you need to know today

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** Wednesday 30 September 2020
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Public health updates

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STAY SAFE WESTMINSTER: With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across London and Westminster, it is more important than ever that we all play a part in stopping the spread of the virus. Watch the above video to hear from Westminster’s Director of Public Health, Russell Styles.

TESTING IN WESTMINSTER: The mobile coronavirus testing unit will be available in Westminster tomorrow, Thursday 1 October, from 10.30am to 3.30pm at North Carriage Drive in Hyde Park.

Please remember:
* You can only be tested if you have pre-booked an appointment that can be made online (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651)  or by calling NHS 119. You will need to show the booking confirmation to get tested.
* Tests are available for people of all ages.
* You should only book a test if you have symptoms or have been asked to get tested.
* Only the person booked for testing should visit the testing centre, except when you are accompanying children.
* When travelling to the testing site, please do not travel via public transport. Keep your distance from others and wear a face covering.
* Please note there are only 150 tests per day, per mobile testing unit.
* You can also request a home testing kit (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651) .
* Booking may not be available until closer to the dates. Please keep checking back to secure your booking.

Get more information on testing here. (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/coronavirus-testing-units-westminster?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651)
PREMISES ENQUIRY LINE: Help us to help businesses keep our communities safe. To reduce the spread of coronavirus, businesses and organisations are legally required to comply with the Government’s new regulations. If you are unsure whether a business or organisation is following the regulations, you can contact our Premises Enquiry Line on 0207 641 4747 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Council updates
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/climate-emergency?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651
HELP US FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE:  While supporting Westminster through coronavirus is our number one concern, we cannot lose momentum in tackling the climate emergency.

Westminster has some of the highest carbon emissions and the worst air pollution in the UK, but we can make big changes if everyone works together. Our Climate Emergency declaration (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-declares-climate-emergency?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651) sets out our aim to become a carbon neutral council by 2030 and for Westminster to become a carbon neutral city by 2040. We want to hear from residents, businesses and communities about how we can work together to fight climate change.

WHAT WE'RE ALREADY DOING: We have earmarked an initial £5m to support a range of ambitious environmental projects (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/budget-prioritise-new-homes-and-climate-change?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651) and we are looking at sustainable ways to recover from lockdown that allow us to make improvements in air quality, find opportunities in the green economy and save money at home through less energy use.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/climate-emergency?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651

We’ve already introduced a variety of measures to make Westminster’s air cleaner, such as reducing traffic around schools or making it more expensive for the most polluting cars to drive into the City. We are helping to reduce carbon emissions by increasing electric vehicle infrastructure, making it easier to walk and cycle, and making our buildings more sustainable.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?: The council is developing an action plan which will illustrate how we intend to go further to meet our targets. We want to hear what you think is important. Visit our website to read more and share your ideas (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/climate-emergency?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651) .

https://westminster-open-forum-oct_20.eventbrite.co.uk

OPEN FORUM - MONDAY 26 OCTOBER: Join us online for the new look Open Forum to ask us about our plans to create a greener and cleaner Westminster. Open Forum offers an opportunity for you to hear from the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members, and have your questions answered. We are focusing a large part of the discussion on the theme of the environment, including the climate emergency, air quality, recycling and other environmental issues that affect your life in Westminster.

Register to attend Open Forum here (https://westminster-open-forum-oct_20.eventbrite.co.uk) . You can submit a question beforehand or live on the night, and we will answer as many as possible during the event. Any questions not answered will be responded to after the meeting.

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CITY LIONS CAREERS HUB: Our City Lions website now has a dedicated careers hub to help young people find out more about creative roles. The hub features hundreds of different job descriptions which can be easily filtered by interest. So whether they are a bookworm, TikToker or scientist, there’s something for everyone. Check out our hub now (https://citylions.org/students/careers/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651) .

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SHARE YOUR LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCE IN OUR ARCHIVE PROJECT: The council’s archives team is working on a special project to record how the lockdown has affected people in Westminster, for future generations to learn from. We are asking residents, businesses, students and volunteers to tell us how your life has changed, how you are adapting to new routines, and how living in Westminster currently feels.

You can contribute your experiences, thoughts and feelings in many ways:
* photos and drawings
* written or video diaries
* poetry and prose

Anyone of any age can contribute. Read more about the project here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/archiveproject?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=fe5ff8566e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-fe5ff8566e-40059651) .
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