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Monday 10 February 2025
Welcome to MyWestminster, your weekly update on everything happening in your city. This week:
* Helping Our Communities (#main)
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SAFER STREETS, MORE HOMES - WESTMINSTER BUDGET: A massive programme of investment in fighting anti-social behaviour and providing more council owned temporary accommodation during the cost of living crisis is at the heart of our proposed budget.

The theme of safety on the streets and the security of a home are supported by one of the largest investments ever - doubling the number of CCTV cameras on the streets to 200 (including up to 40 new cameras in the West End as part of our upcoming Westminster After Dark initiative), action on targeting ASB hot spots and tackling the housing crisis with a £140 million investment.
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At the same time, we are proposing to invest a massive £2.6m into cushioning the cost of adult social care - meaning hundreds of adult social care users will now not pay for care while hard working care assistants will earn more.

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NEXT STEPS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ST MARY’S HOSPITAL: Funding was announced this week that will allow Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to accelerate planning and design work for the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. A new joint taskforce has been set up, that includes the council, to make this redevelopment a reality as soon as possible.
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NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS: The completion of Block A, Darwin House, brings 34 new high-quality, affordable homes ensuring that more local residents have access to safe, well-designed housing. These homes are part of our ongoing efforts to meet the growing demand for affordable housing and are specifically designed to support the needs of our older residents. This new development aligns with our commitment to creating a more affordable Westminster.
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PAY YOUR COUNCIL TAX THE EASY WAY: Direct Debit is the safe, smart and easy way to make sure your council tax is paid on time, every time. You can choose which date the payment is automatically made every month, and you when you pay by Direct Debit your council tax payments are protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee and you can cancel anytime. It’s simple to switch, just call 0343 178 2743 or set it up online (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=89e8d3b485&e=7e37558eca) .
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SUSTAINABLE CITY CHARTER: The Charter is a free business-led climate action pledge for owners and occupiers of non-domestic buildings in Westminster. Watch our latest video (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=0e20b32834&e=7e37558eca) where Rob and Sarah from Colicci Cafe (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=42d98b7bb9&e=7e37558eca) discuss the importance of the Sustainable City Charter (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=63982dbb44&e=7e37558eca) in helping them on their net zero journey.
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GET CONNECTED WITH FREE WI-FI: This week we’ve launched free public Wi-Fi at 50 locations across Westminster including libraries, markets and community centres. All you need to do is sign up once and you will connect automatically and securely whenever you are in an area covered by the network.
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** VINCENT SQUARE WARD BY-ELECTION: Polling day is on Thursday 27 February 2025. Find out more (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=7c61b7f882&e=7e37558eca) .
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON WESTMINSTER’S ENVIRONMENT: The Environment Supplementary Planning Document has been updated to help Westminster create a fairer, greener future by promoting sustainability where people live, work, and interact. We’re seeking feedback to ensure the document is as useful as possible for designers, developers, and anyone interested in environmental policies.

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MAKE YOUR SUGGESTIONS ON AIR QUALITY MONITORING: Air Quality monitoring can help you understand the levels of pollution where you live or work. There are a number of existing monitors across Westminster. As part of our commitment to a Fairer Westminster, we want your suggestions for air quality monitoring locations across the city! Fill out the form, and we will consider your proposed location for air quality monitoring.

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DISCOVER, YOU! Affirm Arts invites young people, aged 12-16, to a five-week creative wellness programme designed to boost confidence, affirm who you want to become, and realise your true potential. Taking place on Tuesdays throughout February and March at WECH Community Centre, Elgin Avenue, W9 3AZ.
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CREATIVE COLLECTIVE IS BACK! We want to share and celebrate the creativity of Westminster’s brilliant young people and showcase their art in all different forms. Submit your artwork by 11 April for a chance to be showcased in public exhibitions around Westminster. Our 2025 themes, as determined by our young people are, The Future, Our World, Roots and Belonging, Love & Unity.
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HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN: Looking for things to do this half-term? There are plenty of free and low-cost activities for children and young people across Westminster. From arts and crafts to sports and youth clubs, there’s something for all ages and abilities, plus, a healthy meal is included.

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WORLD IN WESTMINSTER: Join us at The Hideaway, University of Westminster, as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. Connect with others in the LGBTQ+ community for an evening filled with fun, reflection, and vibrant celebrations of "queer joy".

Activities to look forward to:

�� Queeraoke  Sing your heart out with a queer twist on karaoke.

�� Queer Jenga  A playful spin on the classic game.

�� Queer Joy Collage  Contribute to a collaborative art piece capturing queer joy at Westminster.

Enjoy delicious refreshments and pizza, with vegan and gluten-free options available.
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DRAW, EXPLORE AND COLOUR: Come along and get arty at Maida Vale Library with local cartoonist and digital designer, Jadorekid.

Join us for all day activities on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 February and Get Arty with JK between 2pm - 4pm.

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EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SEND: Our Internships Fair for young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) was a huge success last week. There’s still time to learn more - attend one of our in-person open days taking place on 12 February at 10am or 13 February at 5.30pm.

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REBEL’S BACK: A free 10-day business course is starting on 17 February, in the Undercroft at Grand Junction and you are invited!
This course is for anyone who wants to explore the option of self-employment, wants to start a business or needs help building what they have started.
�� Grand Junction, Rowington Close, W2 5TF
��️ Monday 17 to Friday 28 February, weekdays between 10am – 2pm
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ENJOY WESTMINSTER WITH CITY SAVE: Our residents’ membership scheme is free to join and offers amazing discounts and savings including:
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HELP SHAPE LOCAL PHARMACY SERVICES: Share your opinions to help shape essential health and wellbeing services in the city. Healthy Dialogues is asking for views on how you use local pharmacy services. This feedback will inform the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments  and ensure services meet your needs. The survey is open until Wednesday 26 February and takes no more than 10 minutes to complete.
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SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTH: For Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re shining a light on the support available here in Westminster. Our online platform, We Got U (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=e2fc0c68ed&e=7e37558eca) , is there to help young people, their families, and friends easily find the mental health support they need in one place. One brilliant local organisation is The Man Cave (featured in the video). This group empowers young men to open up and take charge of their mental health.

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