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Are you a tenant, landlord, letting agent or resident in Westminster? 🏡

We’re reviewing our Additional Licensing Scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and we want your views.

💬 Complete our survey to win one of two £50 Love2shop vouchers:
🔗 http://additional-licensing.commonplace.is
Our Home Energy Advice Service can help you make your home warmer, greener, and more efficient — saving you money on your bills this winter. 🏡💚

Get free, tailored advice today 👉 https://bit.ly/43wHEgC
December 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Flu spreads in winter as we spend more time indoors with others. It can be more serious during pregnancy, affecting both mum and baby.

Alongside the flu vaccine, pregnant women are also advised to get vaccinated against RSV and whooping cough.

Book your vaccinations: https://bit.ly/3rxrwZz
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Lifetime exposure to pollution from domestic wood burning reduces each person’s life expectancy in London by 3 weeks.

Find out more: woodburning.london
December 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We’ve officially opened the Lilestone Street Community Hub in the heart of Church Street, Marylebone.

📍 4 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SU

Opening times & activities info: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/community-hubs/lilestone-street-community-hub
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Westminster residents! Food waste recycling is in your neighbourhood 🍎 🍌 🍗

A little effort, a lot of good ♻️ 💡

Contact us:

☎️ 020 7641 2000
📨 foodwaste@westminster.gov.uk

Find out more and order your silver kitchen bin: www.westminster.gov.uk/food-waste
December 4, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Your home. Your neighbourhood. Your say 🏡

We’re shaping our new Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) – the plan that guides how we maintain and improve your homes, estates and community spaces 🛠️

Share your thoughts in our survey: samp.commonplace.is
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The London Wood Burning Project brings together 18 London Boroughs aiming to protect the health of people living, working, and learning in London by raising awareness and understanding of the human health impacts from wood and solid fuel burning in the home.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/4hmvQT0
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
New to voting? It's your time to have your say!

It's your right to decide how your area is run - from safer streets to greener parks.

First-time voter? Get started today:
👉www.westminster.gov.uk/its-your-right

#ItsYourRight
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Don't forget to use your FREE silver kitchen bin for all uneaten food, scraps, and leftovers 🍽️ 🚯 🍗 🥬

Contact us if you don't have one:

☎️ 020 7641 2000
📨 foodwaste@westminster.gov.uk

Find out more: www.westminster.gov.uk/food-waste
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Flu spreads more easily in winter as we spend more time indoors with others. It can be more serious during pregnancy, affecting both mum and baby.

Alongside the flu vaccine, pregnant women are also advised to get vaccinated against RSV and whooping cough: https://bit.ly/3rxrwZz
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Westminster residents! Food waste recycling is in your neighbourhood 🍎 🍌 🍗

A little effort, a lot of good ♻️ 💡

Contact us:

☎️ 020 7641 2000
📨 foodwaste@westminster.gov.uk

Find out more and order your silver kitchen bin: www.westminster.gov.uk/food-waste
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Open fires and wood-burning stoves have risen in popularity over recent years. Smoke from burning causes air pollution which harms the health of millions.

We can work together to improve the quality of the air we breathe: woodburning.london
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Rising living costs are affecting many people. Free & confidential advice is available.

• Citizens Advice Westminster – 0808 278 7834
• Age UK – 0203 004 5610
• Cardinal Hume Centre – 020 7227 1673
• The Abbey Centre – 020 7222 0303
• Paddington Law Centre – 0208 960 3155
November 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
When you remember this is what it’s all about 💗

Lilestone Street Community Hub has officially opened — and residents & neighbours joined us to celebrate!

More info: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/community-hubs
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
❄️ In this cold weather, make sure you look out for your friends, neighbours and family. Ask if they need any help, or if they're feeling unwell.🤧

For cold weather advice and support: www.westminster.gov.uk/cold-weather-support-and-advice
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Do you want to boost your skills and qualifications?

ActiveWestminster might be able to help with bursaries of up to £2,500 in the areas of SPORT and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.

To know if you are eligible and apply visit active.westminster.gov.uk/bursary-offer/

@activewestminster.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Flu spreads in winter as we spend more time indoors with others. It can be more serious during pregnancy, affecting both mum and baby.

Alongside the flu vaccine, pregnant women are also advised to get vaccinated against RSV and whooping cough.

Book your vaccinations: https://bit.ly/3rxrwZz
November 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Westminster residents! Food waste recycling is in your neighbourhood 🍎 🍌 🍗

A little effort, a lot of good ♻️ 💡

Contact us:

☎️ 020 7641 2000
📨 foodwaste@westminster.gov.uk

Find out more and order your silver kitchen bin: www.westminster.gov.uk/food-waste
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
One You Westminster is here to support you this diabetes awareness month. Offering free, tailored support for residents living with or at risk of type 2 diabetes, the personalised programme includes individual coaching and group sessions that help you: https://bit.ly/4htPSMe
November 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Join us for the Lilestone Street (Church St) Community Hub launch this Saturday! 🎉

📅 Saturday 22 November
🕑 2pm – 5pm
📍 4 Lilestone Street, London NW8 8SU

• Food & drinks 🌯🧃
• Activities: henna, crochet, gardening
• Live entertainment 🎤🎵🪕

FREE – no booking required
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Every step counts towards a cleaner Westminster. 🚶‍♂️💨

By using the London Clean Air Route Finder, you can cut your exposure to air pollution and enjoy more peaceful, healthier walks around our city. 🌿

Let’s walk our way to cleaner air!
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lifetime exposure to pollution from domestic wood burning reduces each person’s life expectancy in London by 3 weeks.

Find out more: woodburning.london
November 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Help shape the future of housing in Westminster 🏡

We’ve developed a 5-year Housing Strategy — we want to hear what you think.

Our strategy includes repairs, resident engagement & complaints handling 🛠️

Have your say: https://housingstrategy.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/learn-more?step=step1
November 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
You can take part in Buy Nothing New November by repairing, repurposing and
reusing. If it’s broken beyond repair, make sure to recycle it at your local textile bank.

Find your nearest textile bank here:
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/how-and-where-recycle-textiles
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Every step counts towards a cleaner Westminster. 🚶‍♂️💨

By using the London Clean Air Route Finder, you can cut your exposure to air pollution and enjoy more peaceful, healthier walks around our city. 🌿

Let’s walk our way to cleaner air! 👉 https://cleanairroutes.org/
November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM