Launching our City for All

Fri Mar 4 17:00:54 GMT 2022

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** Friday 04 March 2022
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Welcome to the MyWestminster newsletter – your weekly update from Westminster City Council. In this issue:
* Creating a City for All (#cityforall)
* Better Lives Across the City (#updates)
* Latest Public Health Updates (#public health updates)
* What’s on in Westminster (#what's on)

** Creating a City for All
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https://youtu.be/GIfiompRJIs
CITY FOR ALL – OUR VISION FOR WESTMINSTER’S FUTURE: Our City for All strategy (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/city-for-all) , launched earlier this week by Cllr Rachael Robathan, Leader of Westminster City Council, is our vision for a Westminster that will improve people’s lives for the better and help businesses thrive. The four ‘pillars’ (Vibrant Communities, Greener and Cleaner, Thriving Economy and Smart City) are based on the things that you’ve told us are most important to you. We’ve listened to your feedback and are working to make Westminster the best place to live, work and visit. So far, we’ve reduced carbon emissions, delivered more than 1,000 affordable homes, and invested in our younger generation. But it doesn’t stop there…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj5ntod7HIk
City for All means a better future for everyone in Westminster and
this short video outlines the four pillars and what they mean for you
You can read about our City for All vision in detail here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/city-for-all) and over the next couple of weeks we’ll break down what each of the four pillars mean for Westminster, highlight the success stories our residents have experienced, and outline some of the work we’re doing to bring about a City for All.

** Better Lives Across the City
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YxZMZQSSRs
OUR NIGHT STARS ARE HERE TO HELP: While out at night, anyone can find themselves in a vulnerable situation and needing a helping hand. Part of our Night Safety campaign, Night Stars (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/volunteering/volunteer-night-safety-team) is a team of volunteers helping to make Westminster’s nightlife safer. Whether you need water, someone to talk to, a safe place to visit or help to report a crime, our Night Stars will be on hand to help. It stems from our successful Soho Angels initiative of previous years, only now the Night Stars will patrol both Soho and Piccadilly with the aim to grow this service across the city. Find out more, including how you can volunteer to help (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/volunteering/volunteer-night-safety-team) .
https://youtu.be/jbcAAN-cxEg
QUALITY HOMES FOR ALL: The development of three new family-sized, four-bed townhouses available for social rent at Fisherton Street have now been completed. Cllr Robathan visited the development along with Cllr Heather Acton, Cabinet Member for Communities and Regeneration. The townhouses are for some of our Westminster families who are most at need. The high-quality, sustainable houses are situated amongst a new neighbourhood which will see 1,750 new homes built across the regeneration in Church Street. Cllr Robathan said: “These are the sort of homes we want to provide in Westminster for our communities. A key part of our new City for All strategy is making sure we have the homes that our residents need.”
https://issuu.com/westminstercitycouncil/docs/509_3_-_wcc_westminster_plus_feb_22_web_aw
CELEBRATING A WESTMINSTER LIFETIME: Three long-standing residents of Hide Tower were recognised by the council last week for their contribution to the community with a tree planting ceremony. Married couple Jack Fisher, aged 100, and Rose Fisher, aged 101 (https://issuu.com/westminstercitycouncil/docs/509_3_-_wcc_westminster_plus_feb_22_web_aw) , were honoured alongside Winifred Long, also aged 100. Jack Fisher was recognised for his former role as a Committee Member and Chair of the Resident Management Board at Hide Tower. Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Andrew Smith and Cllr David Harvey, Cabinet Member for Housing Services, hosted the ceremony and unveiled a plaque to celebrate the lives of trio. Winifred said: “I didn’t expect this and I’m really quite overwhelmed, however, I love it.”
https://issuu.com/westminstercitycouncil/docs/509_3_-_wcc_westminster_plus_feb_22_web_aw
Jack, pictured above, told the Lord Mayor: “It’s been a fine life here in Hide Tower and we have made many friends. It’s nice to think that when I’m too old, there will be a cherry tree in the garden there. It’s nice to know the council takes an interest in the old folks.” Read more about Jack and Rose’s story in the latest edition of Westminster Plus magazine (https://issuu.com/westminstercitycouncil/docs/509_3_-_wcc_westminster_plus_feb_22_web_aw) .
SETTING OUR BUDGET: Westminster City Council has confirmed its budget for 2022/23. At a meeting on Tuesday 2 March, Full Council agreed to freeze the general element of its Council Tax for the next financial year (2022/23), with a 1% Adult Social Care precept increase that is ringfenced to fund the council’s adult social care services for residents. Recognising the inflationary pressures that residents are under in the aftermath of COVID-19 and the increase in the cost of living, the Band D Council Tax will result in an annual increase of £4.64 or an equivalent weekly amount of 9p per week. Read the full details of the council’s budget for 2022/23 here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/council-has-set-its-budget-202223) .

** Public Health Updates
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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/
VACCINATIONS – AVOIDING MISINFORMATION: We understand that there has been misinformation circulated through some doors of residents around the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines are safe and effective and are the best defence against the effects of the virus and it is always good to get facts directly from official NHS (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/) sources.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/walk-vaccination-service-now-available-westminster

ADDITIONAL SPRING COVID-19 BOOSTER JAB: Immunity to COVID-19 begins to decrease over time, so the NHS is offering an additional COVID-19 booster jab in spring to those people at higher risk of COVID-19 to make sure they maintain a high level of protection. Book online on the NHS national booking portal (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/book-or-manage-a-booster-dose-of-the-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine/) or visit a walk-in vaccination centre (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/walk-vaccination-service-now-available-westminster) in Westminster.

VACCINATION POP-UP CLINIC: This Sunday, 6 March, the London Chinese Community Centre (2 Leicester Court, WC2H 7DW) will be running a pop-up vaccination clinic from 11am to 3pm. You can either walk in or book an appointment via Eventbrite (https://cas5-0-urlprotect.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2fe%2f266708711937%2f&umid=7dd580f2-90e8-11ec-8159-000d3a2f7e12&auth=f23bd3b3794c7a5914053bd0a99b1b4837b89b14-f1aba592ef56411e37e533e9c829fdb8e15865ab) or your GP. Find out where else to get vaccinated in Westminster (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/walk-vaccinations-available-westminster) including at pharmacies, on our vaccination bus and at clinics.

** What’s on in Westminster
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https://careers.gymshark.com/
START A NEW CAREER WITH GYMSHARK: We’re pleased to announce that our Westminster Employment Service is supporting Gymshark with its recruitment for their new flagship premise (https://careers.gymshark.com/) in Regent Street. Gymshark will be coming to Westminster on Friday 11 March at Westminster College, Paddington Green campus between 11am to 3pm. This event is a great chance to meet the Gymshark and Westminster Employment Service teams to express your interest and to find out how we can help you secure a role. This event is free, but we expect it will be busy so get there early. Find out more (https://careers.gymshark.com/) .
Painting of Victorian-era fashions
POMP, PROGRESS AND POVERTY: Life in Victorian Westminster is the subject of an upcoming exhibition of Victorian items showcasing the City of Westminster Archives’ collections and celebrating a community engagement project with residents. Come along to Westminster City Hall from 7 April to 30 June. Admission is free.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/tackling-climate-change-westminster/solartogether
SOLAR TOGETHER OFFER: Let the sun pay for your energy bills! Solar Together (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/tackling-climate-change-westminster/solartogether) is an innovative scheme offering high-quality solar panels and battery storage. The scheme brings Westminster households together to get high-quality solar panels at a competitive price, helping you through the process and keeping you informed at every stage. Having solar panels can reduce your energy costs and power your home with clean energy, reducing your impact on the environment.
mailto:kate.herron at thescreencommunity.com
LEARN VIDEOGAME CREATION SKILLS: The Screen Film Community is offering FREE skills training for those who are NEET and aged 16+ in Games Design and Coding. Learn essential industry skills and get training on industry standard software. There is still time to book for the course, running Thursdays from 11am to 4pm. For details, contact Kate Herron on 07703 312296 or by email (mailto:kate.herron at thescreencommunity.com) .
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/node/22596
SPECIAL OFFERS WITH WESTMINSTER CITY SAVE: Our membership scheme for residents is free to join and brings you local discounts and savings that can help you make the most of your city. Some of the latest offers include:
* Enjoy a 15% discount at SohoWalal (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/15-discount-sohowala-indian-street-food-restaurant) offering tasty Indian street food on Great Marlborough Street
* Get 10% off at Eat Ten Cafe at Somerset House (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/10-eat-ten-cafe-somerset-house) to celebrate Filipino artist-designer Leeroy New’s commission in the iconic courtyard to mark Earth Day.

Find even 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) . Always remember to check with any venue for the latest safety guidance before visiting.

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