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Monday 09 February 2026
Welcome to MyWestminster, your weekly update on everything happening in your city. This week:
* Delivering a Fairer, Safer City (#main)
* More From the City (#city)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)
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WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR STREETS SAFE: Westminster City Council Leader Adam Hug and deputy Cllr Aicha Less yesterday joined members of the new PACT team, set up to combat anti-social behaviour, on a patrol around Church Street, Broadley Green Gardens, City of London College and Hall Place estate. The team – which is supported by a nine-strong Metropolitan Police team funded by the council – talked to residents about issues ranging from drug use to fly tipping and other anti-social behaviour. Earlier in the day, police officers with the PACT team made two arrests – demonstrating the real impact the new combined force will make.
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This week, we joined partners from the Metropolitan Police, Heart of London, My Local Bobby and the Safer Business Network to carry out a joint deployment across the West End, Chinatown and Covent Garden. The team made an arrest, issued warnings for cycling on the public highway, carried out drug searches, supported vulnerable individuals and provided crime prevention advice to local businesses. This partnership approach helps us maintain cleaner, safer and more welcoming streets for residents, local businesses and visitors.
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A HEALTHY START TO THE DAY: Seven Westminster primary schools have been selected as part of a national government scheme to offer free breakfast clubs for pupils. Cllr Hug joined youngsters at St Mary Magdalene and St Stephen’s CE Primary School for breakfast to see how vibrant and ready the children are at the startof the day after a proper meal. “In January 2023, Westminster City Council was one of the first local authorities in the UK to launch its free lunch offer in primary schools to help families struggling with the cost of living crisis,’ he says. “With the help of funding from the council and the Mayor of London, we now provide free school lunches for all Westminster children aged 3 to 14.”
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JOIN US AT THE NEXT WESTMINSTER TOGETHER: Cllr Hug is also hosting the next Westminster Together event on 11 February, giving residents and businesses the chance to put questions to the Leader and our Cabinet Members. You can attend in person at the Abbey Centre, where you’ll also be able to speak with council officers before the Q&A session begins. Officers from teams including housing, environment, employment and community services will be available to help with your queries. Or you can watch the live stream online and still put your questions to councillors. In the above video (https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=708e4cd35b&e=7e37558eca) , Cllrs Hug and Concia Albert explain the benefits of attending.
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SPARK TANK IS LIVE: Are you a live spark when it comes to business? If you’re 16 to 25 and living, working or studying in Westminster, you can apply for our £1,000 funding grant to make your business idea a reality. Includes: idea and 40+ hours support from Unloc to help them reach their goals, including three mentoring sessions, three social meet ups and six dynamic bootcamps.
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BECOME A WESTMINSTER VOLUNTEER RANGER WITH LONDON NATIONAL PARK CITY! Rangers run projects across London that actively reconnect people and nature, helping make our city wilder, greener and more biodiverse. We’re looking for nature connectors, optimists, artists, rewilders, local guides, photographers, gardeners, writers, teachers, storytellers, and people with other skills and talents to share. What you do as a Ranger will vary depending on your interests, experience, and capacity. You’ll have access to training and events, as well as a large community of like-minded people across London, and micro grant funding of £250 to £1,000.
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JOIN THE YOUTH COUNCIL: Are you a young person aged 11 to 18 (or up to 25 with SEND) who is interested in becoming the next elected Member of Youth Parliament? Or do you know a young person who would make a great candidate to represent young voices in Westminster? (Support is available to help young people apply via their Youth Worker, Social Worker or Family Navigator if helpful.) Applications for our Westminster Youth Council Elections are now open.

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HALF TERM FUN THIS FEBRUARY! This February half-term, families across Westminster can enjoy a fantastic offer of free and affordable activities for children and young people. From arts and crafts to sports sessions and youth clubs, there’s something for every interest and ability – plus a nutritious meal provided at each activity. Delivered in partnership with the Young Westminster Foundation, our programme supports children aged 4 to 16 with creative, active and engaging opportunities throughout the break.

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DINOSAURS IN THE CITY: Pupils from St George’s Hanover Square CE Primary School visited the newly installed triceratops skull sculpture in Berkeley Square this week, joined by Cllr Aicha Less, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Public Protection, Nighttime Champion Cllr Iman Less, and West End ward councillor, Cllr Patrick Lilley. Part of Westminster’s wider public art programme, the sculpture created by British artist Paul Vanston is illuminated at night thanks to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funding. The funding is also supporting local projects designed to enhance community spaces across the city.
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CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW YEAR: February is the perfect time to come together, celebrate, and enjoy everything our vibrant community has to offer. At the Chinese Community Centre, there’s plenty happening – from exciting workshops to social activities and creative classes designed to bring people together and keep the celebrations going all month long.
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VISIT ART AFTER DARK: A free public art and music festival is lighting up the West End once again as Art After Dark returns for its fourth year. Organised by Heart of London Business Alliance and supported by the council, Piccadilly Circus is hosting a striking seven metre tower of stacked disco lightboxes, echoing London’s iconic 80s and 90s club culture. Galleries across the area will open late throughout the week, with The National Gallery hosting a special one‑night-only DJ event, plus digital artworks will appear on screens across the West End. You can visit and enjoy the artwork from now until Tuesday 10 February.
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WESTMINSTER UNITES: There’s still just time to get along to this celebration of the unity, harmony, and diversity of the people and communities who call Westminster home. Taking place tonight (Friday 6 February) and hosted by Westminster City Council, Grand Junction, and Harmony in Diversity CIC, events include:
* Exhibition highlighting Westminster’s heritage and diversity
* Art workshops with banner-making
* Children’s storytelling
* Living Library: share and exchange local stories
* Free international tea and cakes

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SIGN UP TO THE NEXT RESIDENT FORUM: Join us at our next Resident Forum on Monday 9 February and have your say on the housing services that matter to you. This is your chance to speak to us directly, get updates on key housing issues, and share your thoughts on how things can be improved. The Resident Forum is open to all Westminster housing residents, whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to listen in and stay informed. Each session is shaped by the Resident Panel, so the discussions are always relevant to what matters most to our communities.
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REGENT STREET, HAYMARKET AND PICCADILLY CIRCUS PLANS MOVE FORWARD: We’ve formally recommended that the Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus public realm programme progresses to the next stage of design, following a public consultation held last summer. Around 5,000 people shared their views during the second round of engagement, making it the largest response to any public realm project in Westminster to date. The programme is also expected to support local businesses and the 94,000 jobs they generate, helping to secure the long-term vitality of this important economic hub in central London. Overall, 60% of participants supported the proposals, with support rising to 62% for increasing pedestrian space at Piccadilly Circus. The final designs will be presented for consultation in summer 2026.
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DON’T WIPE AWAY THE HIDDEN SIGNS: The NHS is encouraging those who have been sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit to complete the test. Did you know that the bowel cancer screening kit could save your life? Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, and the earlier it is found the more treatable it’s likely to be. The free test detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong. The kit can be completed in the privacy of your own bathroom; a few simple steps and a tiny sample is all it takes. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, complete and return your bowel test kit. It could save your life.
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MARKING TIME TO TALK DAY: Time to Talk Day is a campaign that encourages open conversations about mental health – and for many people, financial pressure is a key part of that story. Money worries can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to manage them on your own. Westminster offers a wide range of cost of living support, including help with:
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