Westminster City Council

🌙 Launching the Draft Westminster After Dark Strategy! 🌙 We’re proud to unveil the Draft Westminster After Dark Strategy 2025-2040, our bold vision for an evening and nighttime that’s safe, vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable. Whether you’re a resident who calls Westminster home or a visitor seeking unforgettable nights out, this strategy balances everyone’s needs. From safer streets to inclusive community events, greener spaces, and support for local businesses, this strategy sets out how we’ll create a city that thrives 24/7. 📢 Have your say! Read the draft strategy and complete our consultation to shape the future of Westminster after dark 👉 https://lnkd.in/ethmNUR4

This Women's History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the organisations making a difference for women in our community✨ Hear Women delivers health & wellbeing workshops across Westminster, covering everything from healthy eating advice and Zumba sessions to mental health support 💪 We’re proud to fund their work through our Healthy Communities Fund, which provides grants to voluntary sector organisations across Westminster, helping communities lead healthier lives 💜 Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eviPb58T

Closing soon!⏰ Westminster City Council is seeking artists and creative practitioners for two exciting major public art commissions in North Paddington. 1. Westway Canalside: Co-design and deliver a 120m wall mural along the Grand Union Canal under the Westway flyover. Deadline: 16 March 2025. 2. Half Penny Steps: Reimagine the iconic 'blue bridge' with innovative repainting and feature lighting. Deadline: 17 March 2025 The public art commissions are part of our North Paddington Canalside Programme, which is transforming 2.5km of waterway between Ladbroke Grove and Little Venice. The selected artists will work with local communities to celebrate local identity, and create vibrant, welcoming spaces along the Grand Union Canal. Full details and application guidance at: https://lnkd.in/gKYFnyrF

Women facing homelessness and violence deserve more than temporary solutions. They deserve a home. For five years, the Westminster Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Housing First project has been transforming lives - offering women facing long-term homelessness and violence a safe, stable home and the support they deserve. Join us on 25 March from 10am to 11am for a live podcast, bringing together key voices from frontline services, policymakers, and sector leaders. 💡 What we’ll cover: 🏠 The impact of Housing First in Westminster 🤝 Collaborative efforts to tackle VAWG 📢 The voices of experts and survivors 🎙️ Join the conversation & register here: https://lnkd.in/eGeQTX5e Together, we can create a safer, more supportive Westminster for all women and girls.

👋 Meet Jane. Born and raised in Westminster, Jane is a passionate entrepreneur and activist. She founded The Cave in Pimlico, a creative hub supporting local artists, and co-founded ETAT Charity, using art to connect isolated people 🎨🚀 Reflecting on Women's History Month and being a woman in business, she said: "Women have fought hard to be heard, and we must continue to support and uplift each other. Being a businesswoman has its challenges, but surround yourself with supportive people, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and take every chance that comes your way. Together, we achieve more."💜 Click here to see how we’re celebrating and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/g9rMyP7D

We have announced our new Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan April 2025 – March 2026 and we are excited to announce our Fairer Communities plans 🙌 Our achievements include launching our Community Participation Charter, to ensure that the council is resident led in how we make decisions and deliver services. We also launched our Wellbeing Hub, engaging residents in free or low-cost mental health services across the community. Visit our website to read about what we are going to deliver in the year ahead: https://lnkd.in/eZmrPu2J

🐕💩 Let's keep it clean - with over 1,600 bins across our city, there really is no excuse! ✅ Always pick up after your dog ✅ Dispose of waste in bins ✅ Use the Report It 👇 tool to quickly report fouling Don’t be part of the problem - be part of the solution! Report it 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_aKKUGn

Last week, we celebrated the official opening of the Forest School expansion at Paddington Recreation Ground. The expansion features a brand-new, sustainable classroom located in the Forest Garden, which has been constructed using recycled materials repurposed from the Queen Mother Sports Centre. This eco-friendly structure helps reduce the project's carbon footprint and provides children with a dedicated space to connect with nature, regardless of the weather. Additionally, the school's expansions allow for year-round outdoor education. To find out more about the upgrades to Forest School and Paddington Recreation Ground, visit: https://bit.ly/4bGybpK

A true champion, Bianca Williams, unveiled a plaque at Paddington Recreation Ground today. Bianca, a proud Champions of the Future athlete, spent countless hours training right here at Paddington Rec, honing the skills that led her to Olympic glory. 💪 This plaque is a tribute to her hard work, dedication, and the next generation of athletes who will follow in her footsteps. Thank you, Bianca, for inspiring us all and showing what’s possible with passion and perseverance! 🌟 Find out more about the Active Westminster Champions of the Future programme 👉 https://lnkd.in/em64XMfs

Spotlight on Fairer Communities – what we have delivered so far! We're committed to making Westminster a safer and more inclusive place for everyone. Visit our website to learn about what we are planning to deliver in the year ahead: https://lnkd.in/eZmrPu2J