Marching hand-in-hand with history!

Fri Jul 1 17:20:39 BST 2022

Plus, help us make our Lost Londoners Count!

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** Friday 01 July 2022
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Welcome to the MyWestminster newsletter – your weekly update from Westminster City Council. In this issue:
* 50 Years of Pride in London (#pride)
* Help with the Cost of Living (#costs)
* Lost Londoners Count (#census)
* More From Your Westminster (#residents)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)
* Public Health Updates (#health)

** 50 Years of Pride in London
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/pride-london
MARCHING HAND-IN-HAND WITH HISTORY: As this year marks 50 years since the very first Pride march in London, tomorrow’s parade will retrace the route (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/pride-london) of the historic route taken in 1972. The heritage route will assemble on Park Lane and travel down Piccadilly, crossing Piccadilly Circus, travelling down Haymarket, turning left towards Trafalgar Square and dispersing on Whitehall.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/pride-london-2022-information-businesses-and-residents
Joining this year’s parade? Celebrating with events of your own? Tag us on social media at @CityWestminster and #WestminsterCelebratesPride to share your stories. If you need information on road closures, parking restrictions or other ways the parade will affect the areas around the route, head over to our Pride in London resident’s information page (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/pride-london-2022-information-businesses-and-residents) .

** Help with the Cost of Living
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/education/free-school-meals/apply-free-school-meals
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: As part of our support for families during the upcoming summer holiday, we are providing Free School Meal vouchers to all eligible children. It’s part of a £1.35million support package and equates to £15 per child per week. Councillor Tim Roca, Cabinet Member for Young People, Learning and Leisure said: “We know that the rising cost of living is hitting our residents hard, particularly families on low incomes. We urge those experiencing hardship to reach out for support.” Check your family’s eligibility for Free School Meals and find out how to apply (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/education/free-school-meals/apply-free-school-meals) .
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/energy-saving-show-home
HELP TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY BILLS: Cllr Matt Noble, Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters (pictured above) has opened the doors to our new energy-efficient show home (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/energy-saving-show-home) in Queen’s Park. The home shows you ways to make your home more energy efficient and reduce energy bills. Improvements include wall and underfloor insulation, thermally-efficient windows and doors, solar panels and battery storage. These could potentially reduce your energy bills from over £1,000 per year to nearly zero. Book a guided tour of the home here (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/energy-saving-show-home-open-day-tours-tickets-372675080197) .
HELP AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE: We know that many people are worried about the rising cost of living in 2022, including rising energy bills, and we want to provide as much support as possible. A range of help and guidance is available (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/advice-and-financial-help-residents) , including practical advice and other ways to save money.

** Lost Londoners Count
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/lost-londoners-count
During last year’s COVID-19 lockdown, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) conducted its census survey. We believe that because of the nature of pandemic, the number of residents listed in the figures isn’t accurate. The data collected is used by the government to allocate funding to local councils – funding that goes towards the services that keep your neighbourhoods clean and safe. That’s why we’re urging the ONS to rethink its figures. Join us in making our #LostLondonersCount (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/lost-londoners-count) .
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/lost-londoners-count

** More From Your Westminster
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it
IMPROVING YOUR NEIGHBOURHOODS: Our City Highways team continues to work hard responding to your reports. Recently we’ve seen broken bollards repaired at Fernhead Road in Maida Hill and Mercer Street in Covent Garden (pictured above), as well as carriageways being made safe at Harewood Avenue in Marylebone. These are just a few examples of the hard work being carried out by our teams every day, all thanks to your use of our online Report-It tool (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it) . Remember, you can send us notices of any repair work that needs attending in your neighbourhood.
SUPPORT OUR BUSES: Transport for London has extended its ‘Central London Bus Review’ consultation, proposing changes to bus routes across the city, until the end of Sunday 7 August. Buses are needed to offer our residents the cheapest way to travel around London and are vital for those who are not able-bodied or who work nightshifts. Make sure to have your say (https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/busreview) .
https://www.wearepossible.org/going-car-free-2022
COULD YOU GO CAR-FREE FOR JULY? Could you swap your daily commute or school run from car to bus or bike? Could you go car-free for a day? A week? A month? Going Car Free 2022 (https://www.wearepossible.org/going-car-free-2022) is hoping to promote reduced car usage for the month of July. As part of the challenge, there are great prizes to won such as Brompton folding bikes, helmets and bags from Cycle Chic and even organic tea from Joe’s Teas. Sign up to the challenge today (https://action.wearepossible.org/page/107002/data/1) and help make Westminster’s air cleaner.

To help reduce our reliance on cars, Footways is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting walking (https://footways.london/) as being the safest and easiest way to get around cities such as London. Digital and printed maps help connect locations such as train stations and green spaces with appealing and accessible streets. Find out more here (https://footways.london/) .
https://www.stahigh.org/
ENCOURAGING OUR FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS: Pupils from St Augustine’s (https://www.stahigh.org/) have learned the art of the perfect pitch from the Unloc x St Augustine’s Enterprise Challenge. To support young people, we partnered with Unloc, the young person empowerment organisation (https://www.unloc.org.uk/) , for the Youth Innovation Challenge at City Hall earlier this week. Pupils pitched business ideas to a Dragon’s Den-style panel of councillors and Unloc business leads. The winner was Cloud Bank with an innovative idea to raise money to help build water infrastructure in Eretria.

** What’s on in Westminster
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https://nhcarnival.org/
NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL IS BACK: You are invited to a meeting about carnival on Monday 11 July, 6.30pm at the Tabernacle (34-35 Powis Square, W11 2AY) at which you can raise any questions and concerns you might have with this year’s organisers and other organisations. No need to sign up, just come down to ask any questions you may have. Find out more about Notting Hill Carnival (https://nhcarnival.org/) .
https://ourcity.org.uk/haf-programme
KEEP CALM AND SUMMER ON: This summer, it’s more important than ever that young people have somewhere to go for fun activities and a healthy meal. Whether you like cooking, arts or sports, everyone can join the fun including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Find out what free activities and food offers are available to you and register today (https://ourcity.org.uk/haf-programme) .
http://www.southwestfest.org.uk
SOUTHWESTFEST: SouthWestFest is a community festival for south Westminster, showcasing culture, community and heritage through fun activities and engaging events for all ages. This year’s festival runs until 15 July, with over 60 events taking place across the three weeks. Find out what’s on near you (http://www.southwestfest.org.uk/) .
http://www.sohosociety.org.uk
SOHO VILLAGE FETE: Are you a racing waiter, a spaghetti-eating champion or simply love a tombola? This annual event is a traditional village fete but given a Soho twist! Sunday 10 July, from 12pm to 6pm in St Anne’s Gardens, Wardour Street, W1D 6LB will see the usual madness, with an array of fun activities and hours of live music and entertainment. Visit The Soho Society (http://www.thesohosociety.org.uk/) for more information.
https://www.coventgarden.london/wimbledon-in-covent-garden/
WIMBLEDON IN COVENT GARDEN: Covent Garden brings you front row seats to the summer’s best sporting event (https://www.coventgarden.london/wimbledon-in-covent-garden/) screening. Until Sunday 10 July, sit back and relax with the iconic Piazza background as you watch some of the world’s greatest tennis stars compete to become Wimbledon champion. Don’t miss out on the traditionally British servings of Pimm’s with a side of strawberries and cream.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/faith-exchange

ART AND POETRY COMPETITION: The Westminster Faith Exchange is pleased to launch this year’s Art & Poetry Competition. The theme for the contestants is ‘Peace and My Faith’. The deadline for entries is 8 July and the competition is open to all young people in Westminster. You can submit your entry here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/faith-exchange) , or by sending it to ‘Westminster Faith Exchange’, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP.

UNDER 21s GO FREE AT THE ENO: Still in singing spirits after West End LIVE? Free tickets for all under 21-year-olds for the English National Opera are available for every single performance – for every level of the theatre, from the balcony to the most expensive seats in the stalls. Plus, there are discounted tickets for 21- to 35-year-olds with a free Under-35’s membership. Visit the ENO for more information (https://eno.org/your-visit/ways-to-save-offers/under-35s/) .
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save
MORE OFFERS 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:
* Enjoy free delivery on six or more bottles of Araldica Piemonte wines (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/free-delivery-araldica-piemonte-wines) , normally £12. Araldica white Cortese and red Barbera wines are £9 per bottle.
* Get 20% off all services at Live True Soho (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/20-all-services-live-true-soho) . The Live True London Soho hair salon offers a full range of hair and beauty services in the heart of Soho.

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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KEEP UP TO DATE WITH COVID: Although we are all now learning to live with COVID-19 in our daily lives, we still need to be mindful about taking necessary precautions where appropriate. Make sure to keep checking our website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/residents/coronavirus-helping-hand-residents) for the very latest information on vaccination centres and how to continue staying safe.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/monkeypox/
MONKEYPOX: Monkeypox is a viral infection passed on by very close contact. The majority of cases so far have been in men who have sex with other men. However, anyone who has had close contact with someone with symptoms is also at risk. Symptoms include unusual spots, ulcers or blisters anywhere on your body, fever, muscle aches and headaches, swollen glands and chills and exhaustion. If you have these symptoms, please call NHS 111, stay at home and avoid close contact with others until you’ve had medical advice. Visit the NHS website (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/monkeypox/) for more information.
HELP THE NHS SHAPE ITS LOCAL COMMUNITY CARE: The NHS wants to hear from you about what it can do to ensure that its services are delivered in a sensitive and appropriate way so that the people receiving them and their families are as supported as possible. It wants to know what needs to change and how it can improve local Palliative and End of Life care for adults. Find out more and have your say by joining a free, virtual event on Tuesday 12 July, 3.30pm to 5.30pm (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/come-and-help-us-shape-the-end-of-life-care-in-kc-and-westminster-tickets-371955758687) . If you would like any further information, please email nhsnwlccg.endoflife at nhs.net (mailto:nhsnwlccg.endoflife at nhs.net) .

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