Making Westminster's Streets Safer

Fri Aug 5 16:45:47 BST 2022

Cracking down on pedicabs and dockless bikes

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** Friday 05 August 2022
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Welcome to the MyWestminster newsletter – your weekly update from Westminster City Council. In this issue:
* Making our Streets Cleaner and Safer (#safer)
* More From Around the City (#residents)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)
* Public Health Updates (#health)

** Making our Streets Cleaner and Safer
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This week, we have continued to take lots of action to make the streets of Westminster safer and more accessible for residents and visitors. This includes cracking down on ‘dockless’ temporary hire bikes that have been abandoned in the middle of pavements, tackling the scourge of rogue pedicab drivers, and attending to a raft of on-street repairs and clean-up issues reported by you.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/statement-dockless-bikes
We have recently been inundated with complaints about abandoned dockless bikes blocking pavements, particularly around Underground stations. In response, the Cabinet this week wrote to four dockless bike operators (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/statement-dockless-bikes) – Tier, Dott, Lime and Human Forest – to remind them of their responsibilities to pedestrians and road users following a wave of their bikes being abandoned on our pavements and roads.

There’s currently no agreement in place for dockless bikes to park in Westminster, and abandoned bikes are a safety hazard to pedestrians, particularly those with mobility issues or visual impairments. We are very supportive of new forms of transport that contribute to a cleaner environment (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/expansion-ulez-will-help-improve-air-quality-westminster) , however the current free-for-all on dockless bikes is unsustainable.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/pedicab-drivers-fined-more-ps5000-council-crack-down
Six rogue pedicab drivers have been fined more than £5,000 (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/pedicab-drivers-fined-more-ps5000-council-crack-down) after enforcement action by the council working in partnership with Metropolitan Police. On 29 and 30 July, council officers worked to crack down on rogue pedicabs (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/pedicab-drivers-fined-more-ps5000-council-crack-down) around Covent Garden, Oxford Street and other areas within the West End. Rogue pedicabs can create problems such as blocking pavements, causing accessibility issues, annoying residents and businesses late at night, and overcharging visitors.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it
Meanwhile, our City Inspectors, street cleaning and highways teams have had another busy month identifying and responding to resident reports throughout the city. From graffiti removal in the Abbey Road ward, to lamppost repairs in the Lancaster Gate area, to fly tipping in Marylebone to much, much more – our front line teams work tirelessly every day to keep your streets clean, safe and accessible. You can report incidents that need our attention via our online Report-It hub (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it) .

** More From Around the City
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support
HELP WITH THE RISING COST OF LIVING: We’re providing a £5.5m package of support to help families affected by the cost of living crisis, working with partners such as Citizens Advice Westminster to ensure residents such as Jayda (above) get the help they need. Visit our cost of living support hub (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support) for more information.
https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/busreview
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUS ROUTES: Transport for London’s consultation on possible changes to bus routes runs until the end of this Sunday (7 August). Make sure to have your say (https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/busreview) on how proposed changes could affect you before it’s too late. Buses are a cheap, convenient way to travel around London and are vital for connecting communities. Leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Adam Hug, said: “I am deeply concerned that the Government’s failure to properly fund TfL while we recover from the pandemic may have a real impact on our vital bus network. It’s very important that as many people as possible get involved with the consultation, and we will be supporting them to ensure their views are clearly heard.”
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/notting-hill-carnival

#WESTMINSTERCELEBRATES – NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL: We’re celebrating this year’s carnival by sharing some of our memories from previous years. Our Wellbeing and Reward Specialist, Nerissa Caesar (pictured here with actor John Boyega), says: “I love carnival not only because it’s an inherent part of my culture, but because it’s the one time of year that everyone let’s go of their body hang-ups and has a great time. It’s great to see masqueraders of all shapes and sizes participating in costume!” Find out more about this year’s carnival here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/notting-hill-carnival) .

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https://www.thameswater.co.uk/floodingquestionnaire

REPORT YOUR FLOOD TO THAMES WATER: Were you affected by sewer flooding during the storms of July 2021? If so, Thames Water is asking you to fill in this online questionnaire to report this to its team (https://www.thameswater.co.uk/floodingquestionnaire) .

** What’s on in Westminster
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https://queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk/event/queens-park-community-summer-festival/
QUEEN’S PARK SUMMER FESTIVAL: The Queen’s Park Summer Festival returns on Saturday 6 August from 12pm to 6pm, where there will be a host of free activities to enjoy in the sun. Enjoy live music, an over-50s dance party, family sports and games, delicious food, entertainment and more! Plus, enjoy the festival celebrations with the Lord Mayor of Westminster! All you have to do is show up. You can also visit our Communities Showcase area to get involved in community projects we are running in the area, and to meet the team. Get more details here (https://queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk/event/queens-park-community-summer-festival/) .
https://londonsport.org/our-work/urban-sport/
CHURCHILL GARDENS COMMUNITY SPORTS DAY: Want to have fun and enjoy trying new sports? If you’re in or around Churchill Gardens on Saturday 13 or Saturday 20 August, head along to the London Sport community sports day between 1 and 5pm. Everyone is welcome and the event is free. Register your interest in attending on the London Sport website (https://londonsport.org/our-work/urban-sport/) .
https://www.carnaby.co.uk/carnaby-summer-festival-2022/
CARNABY SUMMER FESTIVAL: Carnaby Summer Festival returns between 8 and 21 August. There will be a host of free activities to enjoy in the sun, including a hot line-up of free workshops (such as pottery painting and candle making) alongside interactive masterclasses from the Carnaby locals. Check out what activities you can get up to this summer (https://www.carnaby.co.uk/carnaby-summer-festival-2022/) .
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducing-community-fibre-digital-ambassadors-tickets-395770759997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
JOIN OUR DIGITAL AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME: Digital Ambassadors are a program provided by Community Fibre in partnership with Westminster City Council with the aim fighting digital exclusion. Community Fibre is running a series of webinars for people interested in volunteering in August, September, and October. Join us for the first of three webinars on 10 August, via this Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducing-community-fibre-digital-ambassadors-tickets-395770759997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) . Scan the QR code to get access to the meeting.
CHURCH STREET RECYCLING AND FOOD WASTE COMMUNITY MARKET: On Thursday 11 August from 10am to 2pm, we will be at the Church Street Market alongside our waste contractors Veolia to get residents and market goers thinking about how we can reduce their waste and consumption. Feel free to come along and find out what we are doing to support residents, see what recycling facilities are available in Westminster and learn about what waste can and can’t be recycled. We’d also love to hear what ideas residents have to encourage more sustainable practices.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save
SAVE BIG WITH CITY SAVE: Our membership scheme for residents is free to join and brings you discounts and savings that can help you make the most of your city. Current offers include:
* Kids go free this August – theatre ticket promotion (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/kids-go-free-august-theatre-ticket-promotion) . It’s Kids Week throughout August, the perfect way to introduce your family to the theatre over the summer holiday.
* Get two for one admission to Mall Galleries (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/two-one-admission-mall-galleries) . Receive 50% off the full admission price during annual exhibitions of the art societies that are members of the Federation of British Artists.

Find more great offers on food and drink, culture and entertainment, sport and leisure, shopping and much more at the City Save website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save) .

** Public Health Updates
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/your-health/monkeypox
MONKEYPOX VACCINATION: The NHS is offering vaccinations to those most at risk of being exposed to monkeypox. This includes some healthcare workers, some men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with other men, and people in close contact with someone who has monkeypox. To make the best use of current supply, and to help stop the spread of the virus, vaccine prioritisation is in line with advice from the UK Health Security Agency. Local NHS or sexual health services will invite people when it is their turn to get vaccinated. Find out more about monkeypox (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/your-health/monkeypox) .

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