MyWestminster - 25 February 2021

[Westminster City Council]

Important updates for Westminster residents

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** Thursday 25 February 2021
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MYWESTMINSTER NEWSLETTER UPDATE: Based on your feedback, we have reduced the frequency of this newsletter to just one regular edition each week, with special editions published at times of major updates to Government advice about coronavirus. Thank you for continuing to subscribe to MyWestminster.


** Public Health Updates
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https://youtu.be/goS09sKXdxQ?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651
BOOK YOUR VACCINE TODAY: More and more people are getting their COVID-19 vaccinations and, like Westminster resident Hassan in the above video (https://youtu.be/goS09sKXdxQ?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) , experiencing the joy and relief that comes with knowing his parents are protected.

If you are aged 65 or over, at high risk (clinically extremely vulnerable), you live or work in a care home, you are a health or social care worker or you are eligible for Carer's Allowance, you can now book your COVID-19 vaccination appointment without needing an invitation letter by visiting the NHS vaccination website (https://www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) or calling NHS 119, free of charge.

If you are at moderate risk (clinically vulnerable), the NHS will be in touch to invite you for an appointment.

Our vaccinations page has all the details on getting protected in Westminster (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/vaccinations?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) , including a list of FAQs to answer any concerns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce33ee6swA8&feature=emb_title&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION TO #ASKWESTMINSTER: Our Public Health team and local health experts are ready to answer more of your questions about coronavirus. Simply email your questions to communications at westminster.gov.uk (mailto:communications at westminster.gov.uk?subject=%23AskWestminster) or use the #AskWestminster hashtag on our Twitter (https://twitter.com/CityWestminster?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CityWestminster?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) pages.

In the above video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce33ee6swA8&feature=emb_title&utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) , local GP Dr Sheila Neogi explains which vaccines are currently being used in Westminster. Watch all the videos in our #AskWestminster series here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-and-wellbeing-during-coronavirus/askwestminster?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) .

Click here to find out more information on vaccines (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/vaccinations?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) .
VACCINATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES: People with a learning disability are now eligible to receive their free COVID-19 vaccination.

Anyone with a learning disability will be invited by their GP to take the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have a learning disability, it’s a good idea to talk to your GP in case you are not already on the learning disability register.

For more information, please visit the NHS website (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) .
mailto:ashallon at ageuk.org.uk
FREE VACCINE TAXIS: Age UK, the charity supporting older people, is offering a free taxi service for people aged 50 and above to get to and from their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. The scheme covers Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent, and runs until the end of March. The service uses Uber and the full cost of the travel to and from the vaccination centre will be covered.

If you are aged 50 or above and would like Age UK to arrange free taxi transport to and from your COVID-19 vaccination appointment, then please get in touch by emailing Amy Shallon at ashallon at ageuk.org.uk (mailto:ashallon at ageuk.org.uk) or by calling 07947 188 221.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651
ROADMAP OUT OF LOCKDOWN: Earlier this week, the Government set out its phased roadmap to bring England out of national lockdown. Along with the rest of the country, Westminster will begin to lift restrictions in four steps, starting from Monday 8 March.

The first step sees the reopening of schools, the option to meet one other person outdoors for COVID-safe socialising or exercising and, later in March, outdoor sports and leisure facilities reopening along with a return to the Rule of Six for meeting people outdoors.

Further stages will follow in five-week-minimum intervals and will see greater lifting of restrictions on daily life, including the reopening of all non-essential retail. You can read full details of the roadmap to recovery here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) and we will continue to keep you updated via our website, newsletters and social media pages.


** Council Updates
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/al-fresco-dining-set-return-across-westminster-help-struggling-businesses?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651
OUTDOOR DINING RETURNS TO WESTMINSTER: Our highly popular al fresco dining scheme will be returning on Monday 12 April, when restaurants, pubs and bars re-open to outdoor diners. The scheme will remain throughout the summer until the end of September.

The temporary measures were introduced when lockdown restrictions eased in July last year and brought much needed confidence back to our streets. Since then, more than 560 premises provided outdoor dining and 60 streets across our City were transformed.

“We know how hard lockdown has been,” says Cllr Rachael Robathan, Leader of Westminster Council. “That is why we are relaunching our al fresco scheme as soon as the easing of restrictions allows. We have more pubs, restaurants and bars than any other local authority area and we want to see them welcoming back customers in a safe way.”

Read more about our new al fresco dining plans (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/al-fresco-dining-set-return-across-westminster-help-struggling-businesses?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) .
https://youtu.be/re8pN0N10Z4?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651
HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL: In line with the roadmap announced by the government earlier this week, all pupils are expected to return to their schools for full-time education from Monday 8 March. Safety is of utmost priority as face-to-face teaching resumes for everyone, and existing COVID-19 measures have been strengthened to keep children and staff safe. These include:
* ‘Bubble systems’ remaining in place.
* The School Streets programme (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-schools-and-nurseries?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651#school-streets) , temporary pedestrian and cycle zones located outside school entrances, which will resume from Monday 8 March.
* Enhanced cleaning, particularly in areas used by different groups and on frequently touched surfaces.
* Face coverings for staff and students in secondary schools and colleges in all areas where social distancing cannot be maintained.
* Two rapid symptom-free tests will be offered to secondary school and college students each week to use at home.

Find out more about the measures in place by visiting our website (http://westminster.gov.uk/back-to-school?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) , or by contacting your child’s school directly.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westminster-creative-collective-artist-workshop-with-chioma-ince-registration-141811103829?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651
JOIN A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST WORKSHOP WITH CITY LIONS: Are you a budding artist aged 18 or under? Live or go to school in Westminster? Then have your work exhibited by the Westminster Creative Collective!

The Creative Collective’s Virtual Gallery (https://citylions.org/students/creative-collective-virtual-gallery/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) is showcasing young people’s experiences of 2020, and later this year we will be hosting exhibitions at various locations including the Saatchi Gallery. We’d love to share your work for all of Westminster to see, hear or feel.

Want to get involved but not sure what to submit? City Lions is hosting a free one-hour workshop with professional artist Chioma Ince on Tuesday, 16 March, from 6pm (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westminster-creative-collective-artist-workshop-with-chioma-ince-registration-141811103829?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) . The workshop will help you create your own artwork ready for submission.
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MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD WITH THE CENSUS: On Sunday 21 March, we’re asking all households across Westminster to take part in a once-in-a-decade survey (https://census.gov.uk/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) .

Due to the pandemic, the census will take place online. However, we understand that not all residents will have access to the internet, therefore you will also be able to complete the census via a paper version or over the telephone. From tomorrow, households will begin to receive an official postcard with information about the census. In addition, on Monday 1 March, a free contact centre will open if you need assistance with completing the census. Call on 0800 141 2021 to speak to an advisor.

The call centre opening times are:
* Mondays to Fridays: 8am to 8pm
* Saturdays: 8am to 1pm
* Sundays: closed

The census is vital in making sure we can best plan and fund crucial services such as healthcare, transport and housing. Your input is important so make your voice heard (https://census.gov.uk/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) !


** What’s on in Westminster
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A selection of events taking place in Westminster during the next seven days. For a full list of things to do, check out the Events pages on our new website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/events?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651) .
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-book-of-the-week-2021-tickets-134000817051?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651

WESTMINSTER LIBRARIES ONLINE BOOK GROUP: Join our weekly online book group where we discuss our Books of the Week.
* Starts: Friday, 26 February at 2:30pm
* How to join: Book your place via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-book-of-the-week-2021-tickets-134000817051?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651)
* Cost: Free to join

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-great-unrecorded-history-lgbtq-history-and-heritage-tickets-136076980913?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651

A GREAT UNRECORDED HISTORY: A talk on how LGBTQ+ identity is found in all periods of world culture.
* Starts: Friday, 26 February at 5:30pm
* How to join: Book your place via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-great-unrecorded-history-lgbtq-history-and-heritage-tickets-136076980913?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651)
* Cost: Free to join

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-knitting-meetup-tickets-111670782316?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651

VIRTUAL KNITTING CLUB: Be inspired to try a new project with our weekly club, led by expert knitters.
* Starts: Wednesday, 3 March at 3:00pm
* How to join: Book your place via Eventbrite (http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-knitting-meetup-tickets-111670782316?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=bb25b9af59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-bb25b9af59-40059651)
* Cost: Free to join


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