Westminster Council2 days agoOxford Street to be pedestrianised from OctoberBuses, taxis, bikes and other vehicles, will be banned from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street.2 days ago17 Sept 2026Marooned Lord Byron statue returns to Hyde ParkThe statue was left isolated on a Park Lane traffic island after new roads were built in the 1960s.17 Sept 202610 Sept 2026London tourism tax capped at 5%, mayor saysThe government is giving English mayors powers to set their own overnight visitor levy rates. 10 Sept 20269 Sept 2026Mayor 'cheated system' on Oxford StreetConservative leader of Westminster City Council Paul Swaddle claims the process was shortcut. 9 Sept 202629 Aug 2026Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Everything you need to knowEurope's largest street carnival takes place on 29, 30 and 31 August, with millions expected to attend.29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026Council calls for Oxford Street impact assessmentThe famous central London shopping street is due to be pedestrianised later this year.29 Aug 202621 Aug 2026London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikesIt follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.21 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Why the Soho spat over standing while drinking could be the first of manyThe spat over so-called vertical drinking between City Hall and Westminster Council has hit headlines.15 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Four London boroughs 'to pay 55% of mansion tax'The council tax surcharge is a levy of between £2,500 and £7,500 on properties worth £2m or more.10 Aug 2026...
