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New ward boundaries come into effect in May 2022 and parts of North Marylebone (North of the Marylebone Road) become part of Regents Park Ward and the boundary between Abbey Road ward and Regents Park ward moves.

05/08/2026

On day one, Caroline Sargent was appointed as Westminster's first ever Cabinet Member for Enforcement.

We're serious about Safe Streets in St John's Wood and across Westminster. That is exactly what we are delivering.

04/08/2026

Conservative-led Westminster Council is launching its biggest ever engagement exercise, and we need your voice.

Letters are being sent to more than 200,000 residents in St John's Wood and across Westminster this week, asking what public services matter most to you. Central government funding cuts mean the council can no longer guarantee everything it once did, from care for older people and children, to bin collections, parks and libraries.

Core funding has been halved, from £219 million to £119 million, with a total budget gap of £160 million forecast by 2029. Cllr Paul Fisher, Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance, says we'll keep fighting for a fair deal, including recognition of the £2.5billion Westminster contributes in business rates and the 800,000 people who enter our city every day.

Full story: www.westm.news/03820b

03/08/2026

The budget consultation is now open, and we want to hear from everyone in St John's Wood and across Westminster.

Westminster faces an unprecedented £100million drop in central government funding over the next three years, with a £160million shortfall forecast by 2029. Without action, council tax could need to rise by 200% to fill that gap.

We're asking residents and businesses which services matter most to you, and whether you'd support a higher council tax bill to protect them. Your response will help shape the decisions we make for years to come.

Have your say: www.westm.news/e68f80

15/07/2026

Come on England!

01/07/2026

This Sunday sees the continuation of the free bandstand concerts in Regent's Park running until 20 September. Your local Councillors are pleased to have been able to secure funding from Westminster Council to support the series.

https://www.regentsparkmusicfestival.org.uk/free-events/

17/06/2026

This Sunday sees the start of the free bandstand concerts in Regent's Park from from 21 June to 20 September. Your local Councillors are pleased to have been able to secure funding from Westminster Council to support the series. They run every weekend until September.

https://www.regentsparkmusicfestival.org.uk/free-events/

10/06/2026

This weekend on Sun 13 June May there will be a free bike marking session run by the Met Police at Regents Bar and Kitchen, Inner Circle, Regent's Park. Pop along and get your bike security marked.

22/05/2026

Waste collections will continue as normal in St John's Wood and across Westminster over the late May bank holiday, with no changes to your schedule. Check your collection day here: westm.news/collection

21/05/2026

Your local Abbey Road Councillors were out this morning with Westminster City Council officers and street cleansing contractors for a ward inspection.

It was good to see a very positive engagement from all concerned in how we tackle the issue and causes of rubbish dumping on our streets, illegal short term lets, and inappropriate placement of hire bikes.

We have agreed a six-week review.

20/05/2026

Your Abbey Road Councillors joined colleagues at Full Council this evening to appoint the Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster. Congratulations to Cllr. Karen Scarborough who will serve as First Resident and Lord Mayor for 2026/27.

We're also delighted to announce the following appointments:

💙 Cllr Caroline Sargent: Cabinet Member for Enforcement, and Deputy Group Leader
💙 Cllr Hannah Galley: Cabinet Member for Children's Services
💙 Cllr Festus Akinbusoye: Deputy Cabinet Member for Enforcement

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