Selina Short

Councillor for Vincent Square Ward

Selina has lived in Vincent Square ward for 17 years.  She works in Parliament, supporting MPs in dealing with issues raised by their constituents. Selina is keen to make a difference locally by working on solutions to local issues from rough sleeping and housing to traffic management. Selina has been a volunteer worker in Central Asia. Selina was first elected in May 2018.  

Telephone: 020 7730 8181

Email: [email protected]

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News

Tackling abuse of short-term letting

We know that most homeowners who let on a nightly basis do so within the law and maintain excellent standards. However, we also know short-term letting can cause problems for local people. Conservative Councillors are keen to reduce the problems associated with abuse of short-term letting.

Westminster Children’s Services Maintain Outstanding Rating

Conservative-led Westminster City Council’s Children’s Services have been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted in every category they assess. The services, provided in conjunction with The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, its teams and leadership were all highly praised.

Westminster-Wide 20mph speed limit

Conservative run Westminster is making our roads safer and greener by planning to introduce a City-wide 20mph speed limit. ​ This week, the Council launched a consultation on implementing a 20mph speed limit to cover the entirety of Westminster.

New bike hanger installed

The first bike hanger in Vincent Square Ward has been installed at the junction of Erasmus Street and Marsham Street.

Council Trials Electric Bin Lorries

In a London-first, Conservative-led Westminster City Council is trialling two electric powered waste collection vehicles over the next two years.

Council wins battle against illegal landlord

A Westminster City Council tenant has been ordered to pay over £100,000 after losing a court case against the Council. Conservative-led Westminster City Council took legal action against a 37 year old man after it was discovered that he had been illegally renting his Council property on Vauxhall Br

Campaign to Highlight the Hidden Army of Support For Rough Sleepers Launched

Conservative-led Westminster City Council has kicked off its Hidden Network of Heroes campaign to raise awareness of the work it undertakes with its partners everyday of the year to help more rough sleepers off the streets and turn their lives around. The Hidden Network campaign focusses

Green Lamp Posts installed in Westminster

Westminster has become the first place in the world to have innovative green lamp posts installed. Six lamp posts have recently been retrofitted along Ebury Street, by the Grosvenor Estate, with green columns incorporating a range of vegetation able to promote biodiversity and improve air quality.