[IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] Get ready for ❄️Winter in the City ❄️

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Monday 24 November 2025
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* Winter in the City (#main)
* More From the City (#city)
* Festive Fun (#xmas)
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HELPING YOU STAY WARM, WELL AND CONNECTED THIS WINTER: Winter can be a difficult time of year for many, particularly with the added pressure of energy bills and high food costs. We know that these challenges are affecting households across Westminster, and no one should feel like they have to face them alone.

We’re working closely with local charities, voluntary groups and community organisations to provide support throughout the colder months, including advice on money or benefits, help managing energy costs, or simply a safe and friendly community space to spend time with others.

WARM COMMUNITY SPACES AND ACTIVITIES: A number of community venues across Westminster are offering free meals, activities and welcoming social spaces throughout the winter. These spaces provide warmth, connection and support for anyone who needs it. Libraries are also open to anyone needing a warm, safe and friendly space. Drop in for a hot drink, activities, and the company of neighbours.
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It’s very cold weather this week ❄️

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DORIS THE DOG DETECTIVE SNIFFS OUT SUSPECT CIGARETTES: A sharp-nosed Labrador called Doris has played a key role in uncovering illegal cigarettes worth more than £8,000 in a series of raids carried out by council officers and police. The three-year-old Labrador – a former police dog – was used on a visit to two shops on Edgware Road. At one address, 500 packets of illegal cigarettes with a retail value of £8,250 was uncovered, along with 150 single use vapes which are now illegal.
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WESTWAY MURAL UNVEILED: Major public realm improvements have been completed in Westbourne, including enhanced canalside areas at Westbourne Green and a new 120-metre mural beneath the Westway. Funded with the help of the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund, the works transform an underused stretch of the Grand Union Canal into an accessible, green and welcoming route with improved lighting, new planting, community-designed play spaces, and upgraded paths. Check out the transformation with our before and after photos above!
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WESTMINSTER AFTER DARK: Our Westminster After Dark Strategy will help make the city more lively, safe and welcoming after dark. The 15-year plan aims to support Westminster’s thriving hospitality and entertainment scene while creating new areas for evening and late-night activity across the city. It also sets out measures to protect cultural spaces, safeguard LGBTQ+ venues, and strengthen partnerships with local businesses and communities.
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ACTIVEWESTMINSTER AWARDS – Celebrating our Active Heroes! Westminster’s most inspiring individuals and communities were honoured at a glittering celebration last week at Porchester Hall, marking another incredible year. This year saw an overwhelming 400+ nominations from residents, with winners recognised across categories including Sports Personality of the Year and the Lord Mayor of Westminster’s Unsung Hero Award, held in memory of Mariam Sabir.

The evening’s most prestigious award, the ActiveWestminster Sports Ambassador Award, went to local star Tin-Tin Ho. The table tennis champion has represented Westminster and England on the global stage, cementing her status as the nation’s greatest female player after claiming her seventh Senior Women’s National Singles Championship earlier this year.
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GUESS WHO’S BACK? It doesn’t quite feel like Christmas until the spruce in Trafalgar Square has its lights on, and the wait is almost over – the tree is on its way to Trafalgar Square for the light switch-on ceremony on Thursday 4 December. This year, our national tree-sure is being transported by an electric truck from Oslo, and when it arrives off the cargo vessel to Trafalgar Square, reducing CO₂ emissions and making the tradition even more sustainable than last year. And even more exciting news (can today get any better!?), the tree has branched out and can now be found on Instagram and TikTok as well as X.
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CELEBRATING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES: The festive fun has well and truly begun across Westminster! From the sparkle of our Community Christmas Tree switch-ons to Soho Kids Xmas lights, we’ve loved seeing families, friends and neighbours come together and kick off the festive season. And the best part? There’s still plenty more to come! Check the full list of upcoming Christmas tree light switch-ons to see when the festivities will be landing in your neighbourhood. Let’s keep the magic going!
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CELEBRATE THE FESTIVITIES IN TACHBROOK: Kick off the festive season at the Tachbrook Market Christmas Tree Lights Switch-On on Friday 28 November from 4.30pm. Enjoy live music from the South Westminster Community Choir, the arrival of the Lord Mayor, and the official lights switch-on that will bring the market to life.

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CHRISTMAS AT CHURCH STREET: Join us for the Church Street Christmas Fair on Sunday 30 November from 2pm to 5pm at Church Street Triangle, NW8 8ET. Enjoy festive stalls and activities, with the lights switched on by the Lord Mayor at 4.30pm. This free, family-friendly event is a wonderful way to celebrate the festive season.
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SEE ‘DECADES’ AT STRAND ALDWYCH: St Mary le Strand Church on Strand Aldwych has been transformed with a shimmering, sculptural curtain. The artwork, titled ‘Decades’, is by artist Louise Giovanelli and has been commissioned as part of the council’s ongoing programme to improve access to culture for everyone in the city.
* Until Sunday 18 January 2026
* Lights come on at dusk
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JOIN US AT OUR LILESTONE STREET COMMUNITY HUB LAUNCH! A vibrant new space is opening in the heart of Church Street, focused on health, wellbeing and bringing residents together. Enjoy family friendly activities such as henna, crochet, gardening and vinyl design by Flourish, along with live entertainment, food and drink, and speeches from residents, partners and local leaders. No booking required.
* Saturday 22 November
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* 4 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SU

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS AT MAYFAIR LIBRARY: Come along for effective tips to save energy and reduce your gas and electricity use. Booking not required.
* Thursday 27 November
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WESTMINSTER’S CULTURAL STRATEGY 2026-30 – CLOSES 7 DECEMBER: Arts and culture should be enjoyed anywhere and by everyone. Whether it’s your local library offering drawing classes, your local leisure centre hosting dance classes or a school production of Romeo & Juliet, all celebrate arts and culture. We want to ensure our new Culture Strategy represents our residents’ priorities and needs, to ensure all wards get to enjoy a piece of the pie.
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SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT STRATEGY – CLOSES 8 DECEMBER: We’re consulting on our new Sustainable Transport Strategy, and we want to hear from you.

The plan sets out how we can make travel in Westminster cleaner, safer and easier – from improving air quality to supporting walking, cycling and accessible transport. Your feedback will help shape how our streets and public spaces evolve over the next decade.

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JOIN THE LONELINESS STUDY: We’re continuing our work with Imperial College London to examine loneliness across the city. You’re invited to take part in the INTERACT Study. This is a brief, anonymous survey designed to capture how residents experience social connection and their sense of belonging. Your responses inform how local services are designed and how support networks evolve. By taking part, you’ll help us build a more connected and accessible city.
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* GP Practice: For health concerns and non-urgent problems.
* A&E: For serious or life-threatening emergencies.

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IT’S WORLD ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AWARENESS WEEK: Antimicrobial resistance is rising, making common infections harder to treat. This World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week highlights the need to protect the effectiveness of antibiotics. Please remember to only use antibiotics when they’re genuinely needed and always as prescribed.

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