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Plus, celebrating Pride month

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Friday 02 June 2023
Welcome to the MyWestminster newsletter. This is your weekly update from Westminster City Council on what’s going on in your city. In this issue:
* Supporting our Residents (#main)
* More From the City (#mayor)
* Have Your Say (#say)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)
* Public Health Updates (#health)

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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/housing
MEET THE TEAM AT YOUR NEW HOUSING CENTRE : We are eager to improve our housing services (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/housing) so that all our residents live in good quality homes, where problems get dealt with quickly and efficiently. That is why we are excited to be opening a new Housing Service Centre on the Mozart Estate in Queens Park. The centre will make it easier for local residents to speak to a housing officer directly if they are experiencing problems with repairs, maintenance or need support paying their bills. The Leader, Cllr Adam Hug and and Cllr Liza Begum will be at the centre on Monday 5 June, 10am to 12pm, so come along for a chance to meet the team.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/accessible-changing-place-now-available-queen-mothers-sports-centre
SUPPORTING OUR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: This week, we opened a new Changing Places Toilet at The Queen Mother’s Sports Centre to meet better the needs of our residents with disabilities. This follows similar facilities at Paddington Recreation Ground and Church Street Community Leisure Centre as we make our buildings more accessible. These new facilities are supported by the recent launch of the WelcoME platform (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/about-council/contact-us/download-welcome-app) which enables residents to plan visits to leisure centres, libraries and our Lisson Grove and City Hall buildings by advising venues prior to arrival of any specific requirements. Find out more here. (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/accessible-changing-place-now-available-queen-mothers-sports-centre)
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WESTMINSTER CELEBRATES PRIDE: This June is Pride month and a time to celebrate and remember LGBTQIA+ activism and culture throughout the years. Westminster will feature a number of events this month, as well as the Pride in London parade in July.
mailto:communications at westminster.gov.uk

HOW ARE YOU CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH?: We want to know how you are marking Pride month and celebrating more than half a century of Pride in London. If you have an event that you would like us to promote, please click here to email us (mailto:communications at westminster.gov.uk) with more details.

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/night-safety

THERE IS NO PLACE FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN WESTMINSTER: Over the last year, there has been an 11% increase in sexual offences in the borough, with a shocking 84% of those victims being women. Our Night Stars are patrolling the streets looking out for perpetrators and we are doing all we can to stop sexual harassment in Westminster. Find out how you can get involved and help (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/night-safety) .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDX2nEVHwYA
THUMBS UP FOR NO MOW MAY: After positive feedback, we are now exploring plans to prolong the benefits of Plantlife International ’s No Mow May campaign (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/plans-prolong-benefits-no-mow-may) . Residents have commented on enjoying the greater biodiversity of plants, flowers and pollinators in their local green spaces so there will be areas left un-mowed around trees and hedges across all housing estates and parks to ensure the biodiversity gains made during May continue into summer.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it
LOOKING AFTER OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS: As always, our street teams have been out in force. Whether removing commercial waste from the streets of Soho, cleaning clutter from Hyde Park, safely securing a sinkhole in Little Venice, or even giving streets around Church Street and Marble Arch a powerwash, our teams keep Westminster clean and safe for everyone. Be sure to flag anything you feel needs our attention via our Report it webpage (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it) .
https://www.london.gov.uk/mayor-announces-major-expansion-ulez-scrappage-scheme-cover-all-small-businesses-london-and-all

MAYOR’S ULEZ SCRAPPAGE SCHEME UPDATE: The Mayor of London has announced a major expansion to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) scrappage scheme to cover all small businesses and all families receiving child benefit – meaning more Londoners will be eligible for financial support to replace polluting vehicles from July. Find out more here. (https://www.london.gov.uk/mayor-announces-major-expansion-ulez-scrappage-scheme-cover-all-small-businesses-london-and-all)

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prepayment-meter-customers-urged-to-claim-160m-in-energy-bill-support

REDEEM YOUR ENERGY SUPPORT VOUCHERS: Households on traditional prepayment meters are being urged to redeem their energy bill support vouchers. Vouchers are eligible for customers who are on low incomes who can access vital discounts of up to £400 on their energy costs. Find out whether you can make a claim (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prepayment-meter-customers-urged-to-claim-160m-in-energy-bill-support) .

COST OF LIVING SUPPORT: We have found that around a quarter of households in Westminster – more than 31,000 – face a serious reduction in living standards due to rising costs such as fuel, energy bills and food. For more about the different types of support available, check out our hub (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support) .
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health-strategy-policies-and-reports/health-and-wellbeing-strategy-consultation
OUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING STRATEGY: Did you know that one in four adults in Westminster report having high levels of anxiety? Our new 10-year Health and Wellbeing Strategy (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health-strategy-policies-and-reports/health-and-wellbeing-strategy-consultation) outlines how we are tackling health inequalities in the city, but we need to your help to put it into action. Find out more and have your say (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health-strategy-policies-and-reports/health-and-wellbeing-strategy-consultation) .
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/our-westminster

JOIN OUR WESTMINSTER: Have your voice heard within the council by joining Our Westminster (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/our-westminster) and get involved in the areas that matter most to you. Find out more here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/our-westminster) .

A NEW WAY TO HAVE YOUR SAY: We’ve made changes to the way you can have your say on the issues you care about – visit our new consultation hub and give feedback on various proposals from the council. Find out more (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/consultations) .
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/recycling-and-reusing/mobile-recycling-centre
EVERY LITTLE HELPS: We know it can be tricky to recycle many household items such as pots and pans, electricals, textiles and furniture and they often end up in the wrong recycling bins. Come along to our first Community Mobile Recycling Day on Saturday 3 June from 10am until 4pm at the junction of Beethoven Street and Dart Street (https://www.google.com/maps/@51.530597,-0.2069491,3a,75y,59.21h,85.09t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-t1zyRzv8lv3BsVqvUtW1A!2e0!7i16384!8i8192) in Queen’s Park where there will be inforamtion and advice as well as a ‘swap shop’. If your bike needs some TLC, Dr Bike will give it a free service. Find out more (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/recycling-and-reusing/mobile-recycling-centre) .
mailto:eventfeedback at royalparks.org.uk
AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESENTS BST HYDE PARK SOUND LINE: American Express presents BST Hyde Park returns on 23 June 23 to 9 July. Sound checks will take place during the event between 10am and 8pm (except for 7 July when the sound check will be at 9.30am). The Royal Parks will be working hard with event organisers to minimise disruption to park visitors and the local community. During the event, The Royal Parks will be running a ‘sound line’ for the local community to get in contact. If you have any questions or concerns regarding sound during BST Hyde Park, please call: 0300 061 2222 or email eventfeedback at royalparks.org.uk (mailto:eventfeedback at royalparks.org.uk) .
http://www.churchstreetantiquesfair.com/
A CLASSIC RETURNS: The Church Street Antiques Quarter is delighted to announce the return of The Church Street Antiques Fair (http://www.churchstreetantiquesfair.com/) – after a four-year hiatus, the much-anticipated fair (formerly Antiques Anonymous) is making a comeback. Organised by The Church Street Antiques and Art Dealers’ Association (https://churchstreetnw8.london/) and Alfies Antiques Market (https://www.alfiesantiques.com/) in partnership with our Church Street Regeneration team, the one-day event will be a celebration of art, antiques, vintage and design. There will also be food stalls, community stalls and live music. Come along on Sunday 11 June from 11am.

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/windrush

CELEBRATING WINDRUSH: The Windrush Window exhibition has been curated by artist Michael McMillan and Mia Morris, with Westminster Council’s Global Majority Network. It will be available to view in the windows of 35 Church Street, NW8 8BS from 11 to 27 June. Find out more (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/windrush) .
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save
ENJOY WESTMINSTER 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:
* National Gallery – ‘pay what you wish’ (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/national-gallery-pay-what-you-wish) from 5.30pm to 9pm on Fridays for the exhibition ‘After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art’.
* Work from Wesley’s and get unlimited hot drinks and a bakery item for £10 (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/work-wesleys)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UIQiSeOuTA
STEP ASIDE JAMIE OLIVER! We’ve teamed with Change4Life and other local partners to deliver a neighbourhood project with the Churchill Gardens community. One of the main barriers to living a healthy lifestyle is knowing how to cook healthy meals on a budget. We organised a series of healthy eating and cooking workshops for families where they learnt how to make healthy, fresh food like salads. 120 residents attended and it’s now being run by a Youth Worker. Find out more (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UIQiSeOuTA) .
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