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>From Silver Sunday to Black History Month!

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Friday 29 September 2023
Welcome to MyWestminster, your weekly update on everything happening in your city. This week:
* Creating Fairer Housing (#main)
* More From the City (#city)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)
* Have Your Say (#say)
* Public Health Update (#health)

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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/ebury-bridge-regeneration-scheme-reaches-milestone-westminster-delivers-social-housing-pledge-0
DELIVERING MORE SOCIAL HOUSING: On Monday, we celebrated our Ebury Bridge topping out ceremony. This regeneration programme will create the highest number of new, socially rented properties in Westminster for 50 years – fulfilling our pledge to deliver more social housing.
Find out what’s happening at Ebury (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/ebury-bridge-regeneration-scheme-reaches-milestone-westminster-delivers-social-housing-pledge-0)
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https://youtu.be/Pfb9akB7vp8
SILVER SUNDAY IS HERE: There is so much happening this weekend and beyond for Silver Sunday. The Lord Mayor of Westminster has recorded the above video message ahead of the weekend, and earlier today the Deputy Lord Mayor paid a visit to several of the city’s care homes to spread the Silver Sunday spirit (pictured below).
https://silversunday.org.uk/
Silver Sunday was founded by Alderman Lady Christabel Flight. And there’s still time to sign up for many of this year’s events, including:
* Come along to the Embassy of Mexico (https://silversunday.org.uk/event/come-to-mexico-for-a-day/) – immerse yourself in Mexican culture through delightful food, engaging games, vibrant music, and spirited dance!
* Penfold Community Lunch (https://silversunday.org.uk/event/penfold-hub-community-lunch-2/) – meet up with local older residents from the Church Street area for a social lunch with a freshly cooked meal.
* Table Tennis at Moberly Sports Centre (https://silversunday.org.uk/event/table-tennis-moberly-sports-club/) – play, have fun and mingle.

See the full list of Silver Sunday events here (https://silversunday.org.uk/)
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Next week kicks off Black History Month and we will be bringing you a whole month’s worth of free events, stories and celebrations recognising the achievements of the African and Caribbean communities in Westminster. Next week’s MyWestminster will bring you all the details so stay tuned!
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:
* Get 20% off your first order at Alterations and Bespoke Specialists (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/20-alterations-and-bespoke-specialists) by these ultra experienced professionals in Pimlico.
* Get 10% off clothes and toys in-store at the Brimful Store (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/10-clothes-toys-store-brimful-store) an independent lifestyle store in Little Venice.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpCMgWsRiZ0

FUNDING OUR COMMUNITIES: In England, when developers create new infrastructure, they must make financial contributions to the ‘Community Infrastructure Levy’. This funds new local projects, making sure growth benefits all our communities.

See how you can apply for funding (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/planning-building-control-and-environmental-regulations/planning-policy/neighbourhood-community-infrastructure-fund/applying-neighbourhood-cil)

https://www.fosteringsharedservices.org.uk/

CHANGE A LIFE, FOSTER A CHILD: Our fostering team has launched a new website that includes a film showing how people from different backgrounds all have the potential to become great foster carers. There will be an in-person information event (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fostering-information-event-tickets-712952248367?aff=ebdsoporgprofile) at City Hall on 9 November.
Make a difference to a child’s life (https://www.fosteringsharedservices.org.uk/)
https://youtu.be/8VfuuxRbzS4

BREAKING THE WALL OF SILENCE: This week we held a police mentoring event at the London Central Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre. Police officers joined members of the community and Westminster councillors to share their thoughts on strengthening the relationship between the police and the community.

Hear more about the importance of the event (https://youtu.be/8VfuuxRbzS4)
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/housing/upcoming-housing-compensation-policy

LAST CHANCE – HAVE YOUR SAY AS A TENANT OR LEASEHOLDER: Our new Housing Compensation policy provides a fairer approach to how we award compensation when we fail to deliver a housing service. Complete our online survey before 8 October or call us on 0800 358 3783.

Complete the survey here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/housing/upcoming-housing-compensation-policy)
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A green banner with the words Public Health Updates
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/89505W39oR4

GET BOOSTED BEFORE WINTER: Vaccines are our best protection against flu and COVID-19. In winter, they spread more easily as we spend more time indoors. Getting the vaccines is the best way to keep yourself and others around you safe.

Stay safe, get a vaccine! (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/)

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/gordon-hospital-consultation-plans-scrutinised

ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION: Councillors have heard further details of the forthcoming NHS consultation on the delivery of acute mental health services.
For the latest read here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/acute-mental-health-provision)
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