One million pounds reached in US Candy store raids

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Friday 03 March 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:
* Creating a Fairer Westminster (#main)
* More from the City (#city)
* Have Your Say (#say)
* Public Health Updates (#health)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)

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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/westminster-sets-out-plans-fill-central-londons-empty-homes
HELP US WITH LOCAL EMPTY HOMES: We have published a new strategy introducing a range of measures, focused on properties vacant for more than 6 months, which will encourage owners to make empty space available for rent while discouraging the purchase of holiday homes or ‘buy to leave’ investment.

The new approach aims to bring homes back into use, and increase the housing supply, especially in the private rented sector. Read more about our strategy which includes setting up a hotline for residents to report empty homes (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/westminster-sets-out-plans-fill-central-londons-empty-homes) .
https://youtu.be/r9WLjPlUXRI
LET’S GET OUR PRIORITIES RIGHT: The Community Priorities Programme is inviting proposals for local community-led projects that aim to build connections between people and create a safe and welcoming community. Applicants can apply for funding between £2,000 and £30,000. Find out more and apply by 13 March (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/community-priorities-programme) .
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#City
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/council-reaches-ps1-million-milestone-oxford-street-raids

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/council-reaches-ps1-million-milestone-oxford-street-raids

£1 MILLION MILESTONE IN OXFORD STREET RAIDS: We have now seized £1 million worth of illegal and counterfeit goods from US Candy Stores and Souvenir Shops on Oxford Street since started operations 15 months ago. Read the full story (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/council-reaches-ps1-million-milestone-oxford-street-raids) .
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/tackling-climate-change-westminster/our-climate-action-plan
CLIMATE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PROGRESS REPORT: We have published a report to reflect on the year of progress since the release of our Climate Emergency Action Plan in November 2021. Dive in and read the full report (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/tackling-climate-change-westminster/our-climate-action-plan) .

For regular Climate Action updates delivered straight to your inbox, sign-up to receive our monthly environment newsletter (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=4f566bf19d) .
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it

YOU REPORT IT, WE REPAIR IT: Our street repair teams are always kept busy dealing with the issues that matter most to you. This week, they’ve fixed pavements on Praed Street and Ebury Street (among many other things)! As always, use our Report It webtool to let us know of incidents near you (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it) .
SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACES: On Wednesday, more than 2,600 pupils in Westminster found out which secondary school place they have been allocated for September. We’re pleased to report that more than 70% have been offered a place at their first choice school.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m8G4BK4vGo
JOIN OUR EXPERT DESIGN PANEL: We’re looking for experts in sustainability, urban design and architecture to join our Design Review Panel. The panel will offer independent advice and review of major development, planning, public realm and regeneration projects. You’ll get involved in some of the highest profile projects in the country, help us to shape the future of central London and deliver a fairer Westminster. If you’re an expert in this field or know someone who is, find out more and apply by 13 March (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/planning-building-and-environmental-regulations/design-and-heritage/design-review-panel-members-and-chairs) .
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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

YOUNG PEOPLES VACCINATIONS: The 3-in-1 teenage booster vaccine is routinely given to teens in Year 9 to strengthen their immunity against tetanus, diphtheria, and polio.
Contact your child’s GP to catch up (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/booking-your-childs-vaccination-appointment/) .

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/

CHILDREN VACCINATIONS: Is your child aged 1-5? Make sure to take them for both doses of their MMR vaccine. Missed an appointment? It’s not too late – contact your GP to rebook. Visit the NHS website for more information (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/) .

Find out more about vaccinations and when to have them (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/) .

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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/reusing-and-other-recycling-services/recycling-events-westminster
FOOD WASTE ACTION WEEK: UK households waste 4.5m tonnes of edible food each year – enough to fill 90 Royal Albert Halls. Making the most of our food saves money and helps fight climate change. We’re hosting a series of events next week. One of those is a ‘low waste kitchen workshop’ where you’ll learn cooking tips that reduce food waste without compromising on taste. Find out more (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/reusing-and-other-recycling-services/recycling-events-westminster) .
mailto:digitalinclusion at westminster.gov.uk

DIGITAL AMBASSADORS: Have you discovered the online world of shopping, entertainment and keeping in touch with family? “Absolutely everything is online. I use it to keep in touch with my family who live in Thailand and Ecuador. I use WhatsApp a lot, I’m part of a few groups. I do three classes of exercise on Zoom every week.” – Christina, 84, from Paddington

If you’d like support getting online, or you know someone who would, you can book a session with a Digital Ambassador. Call: 07811 724 270 or email: digitalinclusion at westminster.gov.uk (mailto:digitalinclusion at westminster.gov.uk)
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/apply-kings-coronation-street-party

PARTY PLANNING: Are you planning on hosting a street party for the King’s Coronation? We are here to help you with the application process, provide advice on event planning and answer your questions. Join us on Thursday 9 March at City Hall, from 6pm to 7pm, or on Thursday 16 March, remotely via Microsoft Teams, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Find out more about hosting a street party and how to apply (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/apply-kings-coronation-street-party) .

THE BLOOMSBURY FOOTBALL PROJECT: A new initiative for blind and visually impaired young people, the sessions provide a fun and safe environment for young people to be introduced to blind football, improve their physical and mental health, and make new friends! Open to all 7 to 14 year olds. Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 15 March, 6pm to 7pm at the Harris Academy in St. John’s Wood. Book a taster (https://bloomsburyfootball.com/product/project-b1-blind-football/) .

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Little Venice Sports Centre is celebrating International Women’s Day by offering a range of free activities on Wednesday 8 March. Get your groove on the courts playing to the beats of a female DJ and join some female-only fitness classes and gym sessions – all activities will be for women only to mark the global day to celebrate women. Find out more (https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/little-venice-sports-centre/) and book a session by calling the reception team on 020 7725 9230.
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:
* 50% OFF ASWAT Cabaret at Grand Junction (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/50-aswat-cabaret-grand-junction) Join us for an evening of cabaret with a Middle Eastern and North African twist, featuring music, spoken word, and poetry from the ASWAT (‘voices’ in Arabic) of inspiring female Arab artists!
* 20% off on-the-door tickets for BACH TO BABY Family Concerts (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/bach-baby-family-concerts) .

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