What we're doing to keep your streets clean

[MyWestminster Updates]

And how this weekends road closures might impact you

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Friday 22 September 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:
* Fairer Environment
* Supporting our Communities (#city)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)
* Have Your Say (#say)
* Public Health Updates (#health)

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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/businesses-fined-failing-dispose-waste-properly-after-council-takes-aim-fly-tippers

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/businesses-fined-failing-dispose-waste-properly-after-council-takes-aim-fly-tippers

MAKING SURE OUR CITY IS SAFE AND CLEAN: This year we've issued 365 fixed-penalty notices to residents and businesses who've dumped waste irresponsibly. We're actively prosecuting businesses who flout the rules. If you've got bulky items, book a collection (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish-collections/how-dispose-bulky-waste#book-a-collection) . And if you see any fly-tipping, you can Report It here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it) . Our crews are out tidying up our streets, as seen above, with a before and after view.
Click to read the full story (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/businesses-fined-failing-dispose-waste-properly-after-council-takes-aim-fly-tippers)
https://www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/the-events/road-closures

VITALITY MILE: A huge good luck to everyone taking part in the Vitality Westminster Mile and 10k (https://www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/) this weekend. Please remember, there will some road closures in operation.

Find out how you might be impacted (https://www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/the-events/road-closures)
https://youtu.be/kn5YJ63n62g
TODAY IS WORLD CAR FREE DAY: All around the world towns and cities are allowing people to experience streets free of motor traffic during World Car Free Day.
Click to get 50% off a Santander bike hire (https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/santander-cycles)
https://youtu.be/IFc057Wza3k

ECOLOGICAL EMERGENCY: The council has officially declared an Ecological Emergency in Westminster (https://youtu.be/IFc057Wza3k) . This declaration acknowledges the serious impact of climate change and development on our local environment and commits the council to take additional steps to safeguard wildlife and enhance biodiversity.

Click to learn more (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/westminster-declares-ecological-emergency)
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/citizens-climate-assembly-recommendations-summary-report

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A FAIRER ENVIRONMENT: During the final weekend of the Climate Assembly, members developed recommendations to achieve net-zero that they've captured in a report. These were acknowledged at Full Council.

You can read the recommendations here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/citizens-climate-assembly-recommendations-summary-report)
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Gemar chatimah tovah to Westminster's Jewish community observing
Yom Kippur.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/healthy-communities-fund
£5M INVESTMENT TO CLOSE THE HEALTH GAP: We know health inequalities are increasing in Westminster – and that most of these are preventable. That’s why we have launched our Healthy Communities Fund. This fund is open to local voluntary organisations who can get up to £40k to support residents to get fit and healthy.
Learn more (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/healthy-communities-fund)
https://t.co/OOWEjt4dwK
CELEBRATIONS ON THE BRUNEL ESTATE: It was brollies weather for part of it, but residents and the wider community still enjoyed the fun amusements. Brunel Estate hosts a summer fair every year, and it's organised by residents with the council. Thanks to sponsors Morgan Sindall, Axis and Precision Lifts.
Sign up to YourHome e-newsletter for housing news (https://t.co/OOWEjt4dwK)
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/digitise-your-old-photos-free-memory-lab-church-street-library
PRESERVE YOUR HISTORY: Preserving life's precious moments for posterity has never been easier. Come and visit us at one of our FREE drop-in sessions with your old photographs or newspaper cuttings, and we'll take care of the rest by digitising them. Our offer doesn't just stop there - you can also choose to be a part of our library's historical archives and keep your memories alive for centuries to come.
Learn how you can save your memories (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/digitise-your-old-photos-free-memory-lab-church-street-library)
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https://youtu.be/AfPvO3YtNbk

SUPPORTING OLDER RESIDENTS WITH SILVER SUNDAY: We have lots going on this year, including: 45 minutes of professional music (https://silversunday.org.uk/event/songhaven-relaxed-dementia-friendly-concert-in-central-london/) at this dementia friendly concert and Singin’ in the Rain at The Regent Street Cinema (https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/singin-in-the-rain/) , Sun 1 Oct. Watch our chat with founder of Silver Sunday (https://youtu.be/AfPvO3YtNbk) .

Click for all Silver Sunday event listings (http://silversunday.org.uk)
https://westminster.gov.uk/event/breaking-wall-silence-police-mentoring-event

BREAKING THE WALL OF SILENCE: Join us on 26 September to find out how we are tackling structural racism with the Metropolitan Police, and how together you can help us break the wall of silence.

Sign up (https://westminster.gov.uk/event/breaking-wall-silence-police-mentoring-event)
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EXPLORE PARKOUR: Are you into leaping, flipping, jumping and vaulting? Then join our free Parkour sessions on Tuesdays from 6.30 - 8pm at Westbourne Green Open Space. Just drop in.

Find out more (https://t.co/aiI5My0LF2)
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:
* Weekday lunch offer at Wild by Tart (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/weekday-lunch-offer-wild-tart) : Enjoy 15% off lunch for up to four people from Tuesday to Friday
* Discounted admission to Westminster Abbey - save £17:  (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/discounted-admission-westminster-abbey-save-ps17) Offer includes entry to The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

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https://youtu.be/jEU7c_PqF60

FULL COUNCIL:  This week Westminster residents once again asked questions about the issues that matter to them. Residents asked about issues ranging from dockless bikes to homelessness. During the session, Georgia raised questions about the issues of housing. We caught up with her at the Full Council meeting (https://youtu.be/jEU7c_PqF60) .

See other ways to get involved (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/our-westminster)
https://westminstercycleways.co.uk/staging-1/st-johns-wood-to-marylebone-cycleway51

NEW CYCLEWAY: Have your say on the proposed C51 cycleway, connecting St John’s Wood to Marylebone. Our public consultation wants you to actively engage in the decision-making for this proposed cycleway, that'll contribute to traffic calming measures, enhancing pedestrian safety, and more trees.

Get involved (https://westminstercycleways.co.uk/staging-1/st-johns-wood-to-marylebone-cycleway51)
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/westminster-city-council-expresses-concerns-regarding-acute-mental-health-provision

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSES CONCERNS REGARDING ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION: At a Full Council meeting held on 20 September, all councillors backed a motion setting out concerns regarding the loss of acute mental health beds and the consequences this has had for residents and staff in the city.

Read the story in full (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/westminster-city-council-expresses-concerns-regarding-acute-mental-health-provision)
ORGAN DONATION WEEK: City Hall was illuminated pink in honour of Organ Donation Week. If you've ever considered being a donor, click here to learn more (https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/get-involved/organ-donation-week-2023/) .
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BREAST SCREENING SURVEY: The NHS is asking for your help to shape how breast cancer screening services are delivered across London. They want to understand your experiences of using screening services, as well as what they can do to improve services for the future. Complete the survey (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO40WGusXj2StEmP5dok2-zwRUOVA0RThCS1NGUTdWOU1MRExRMEdaRE5CRi4u) .

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