[IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] Staying warm and well in the cold weather ❄️

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Monday 13 January 2025
Welcome to MyWestminster, your weekly update on everything happening in your city. This week:
* Cold weather support (#main)
* More From the City (#city)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)
* Have Your Say (#say)
* Public Health Updates (#health)

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GET THE COLD WEATHER SUPPORT AND ADVICE YOU NEED: During this ongoing cold spell, we have lots of support and advice available to help you stay warm and safe. From emergency housing to financial assistance, help is there if you or someone you know needs it. Visit our support page for more information.
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RELAX IN A WARM AND WELCOMING SPACE: There are lots of free, warm and welcoming spaces waiting for you across the city, with a variety of free activities for everyone to enjoy. You can also find information about how to access support with food, energy and advice services. See what’s happening near you on our dedicated webpage.

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If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough, please alert StreetLink using its app, or via the StreetLink website (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=5d4aaae3ad&e=7e37558eca) . This alert will help local outreach teams try to connect with those you are worried about.

Our outreach teams are working around the clock to help people sleeping rough off the streets and into accommodation. We have commissioned more than 400 supported housing bed spaces and an assessment centre that can sleep a further 40. If you have immediate concerns about the welfare of somebody sleeping rough, please dial 999.
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REGENT STREET TRANSFORMATION: The council and The Crown Estate have reached the latest milestone in their plans to transform Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus by jointly appointing Allies and Morrison to lead an ambitious and groundbreaking design that reimagines these places for the future vitality of the West End and London.
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‘UNDER THE COVERS’ PODCAST: This month’s episode focuses on themes from International Migrants Day, with special guest Professor Panikos Panayi, who was written extensively on migration. Tune in to hear how migration has shaped areas of modern life from music and sport to food, and a discussion of whether the Romans were invaders or migrants.
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#main
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WHY BUY WHEN YOU CAN BORROW? Hundreds of residents are being kind to their wallets, homes and the planet by renting items from Pimlico’s Library of Things.

One user who borrowed a carpet cleaner said: “The carpet cleaner was in great shape and beautifully cleaned all our carpets and upholstery. Given how easy and straightforward the process was, I will definitely be using Library of Things again.”

Get started by using code PIMLICO15 to get 15% off your first rental.
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FREE IT HELP SESSIONS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY: Kick off the new year by improving your IT skills with free support sessions for adults across Westminster. There’s no need to book – just drop in. There are sessions taking place at Victoria Library (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=7f1fcadc24&e=7e37558eca) , Church Street Library (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=b0866e7341&e=7e37558eca) , Paddington Library (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=d6f8ddfa3f&e=7e37558eca) , St John’s Wood Library (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=b917652280&e=7e37558eca) , Queen’s Park Library (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=2872e64b4c&e=7e37558eca) , and Marylebone Library (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=8cb6831b17&e=7e37558eca) .
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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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HAVE YOUR SAY AT FULL COUNCIL: As part of our Fairer Westminster strategy, anyone who lives, works or studies in Westminster is invited to pose a question in-person at an Ordinary Full Council meeting. This can be about a local issue or a wider question about the council. The next public participation item will be included at the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 22 January. Submit your question by 2pm on Wednesday 15 January.
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HELP IMPROVE PRIVATE RENTING IN WESTMINSTER: Share your views on our proposals for a new property licensing scheme to improve private rental standards in Westminster. Visit our website or a library to take part, and you could win a £50 Love2Shop voucher. The survey closes on Sunday 19 January.

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STAY WELL THIS WINTER: Hospital admissions for flu are on the rise. You can protect yourself by getting vaccinated - especially if you’re over 65, pregnant, a carer, or have a health condition. You can walk into a pharmacy or book with your GP for both the flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. For those over 75 and pregnant women (over 28 weeks), the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine is also recommended.

If you’re unwell with a cold or flu, recover at home to help prevent the spread. If you need help or advice call 111, visit NHS 111 online (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=de8cbf5fcf&e=7e37558eca) or use the NHS App.

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SUPPORTING OTHERS IN THE COLD: During cold weather make sure to check on any vulnerable friends, neighbours, and family to make sure they are safe and well. You can encourage them to stay warm by heating their living spaces to at least 18°C, staying active, wearing layers, and keeping stocked up on essentials like food and medicine. Make sure to check the weather forecast to stay prepared.
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** Free and low-cost mental health and emotional wellbeing support is available throughout Westminster alongside some UK wide services and apps. Explore our digital wellbeing hub (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=e3f083c6c0&e=7e37558eca) to find your way to wellbeing.
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