At last! Some progress on pedicab regulation Monday, 18 November, 2024 Thousands of local people, along with business owners and tourists, have been calling for the licensing of pedicabs to tackle the rogue operators whose loud noises cause irritation and whose rip-off fares penalise Londoners and visitors alike. Former MP Nickie Aiken delivered the Pedicabs (London) Act 2024 earlier this year, which gave Transport for London the power to finally regulate pedicabs... Local News
Tim Barnes: Diary of a By-Election Candidate 19th August 2024 Soho resident Tim Barnes is standing for the Conservatives in the West End ward by-election on Thursday, 19 September. Tim shared his Diary of a By-Election... Local News
Tim Barnes: Standing for the West End by-election on Thursday 19 September 16th August 2024 Local Conservatives have selected Tim Barnes - Soho resident, former councillor, cabinet member and parliamentary candidate - to be their candidate for... Local News
It's time for the Mayor of London to get on and regulate pedicabs 8th August 2024 Thousands of local people, along with business owners and tourists, have been calling for the licensing of pedicabs to tackle the rogue operators whose loud... Local News
Calling on the Mayor of London to implement pedicab licensing 31st July 2024 Former MP for the Cities of London & Westminster, Nickie Aiken, supported by thousands of local people, led a long-running campaign to bring in the licensing of... Local News
Time to tackle the chaos of abandoned dockless bikes on our streets and pavements 30th July 2024 Despite reassurances from the Labour-led Council, dockless bikes continue to block many streets and pavements across the city. The council has introduced new... Local News
Elected MPs should not serve as Councillors in different council areas 29th July 2024 We caught up with Cllr Paul Swaddle, Leader of the Conservative Group at Westminster City Council. Paul believes that elected MPs for different parts of the... Local News
Call for Action on ‘Tent Cities’ across Westminster 27th July 2024 Local people, school children, workers and visitors should not have to tolerate seeing tents build up on our streets. We regularly receive reports of drug use... Local News
Speeding Cyclists in Regent's Park 15th July 2024 Local residents have been telling us about the issue of speeding cyclists on the Outer Circle of Regent's Park. Many are concerned that it is increasingly... Local News
Reflecting on the General Election in the Two Cities 10th July 2024 Tim Barnes shares his reflections on the recent General Election result, where he stood for election for the Conservatives in the Cities of London & Westminster... Local News