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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · 5h

Social value in Westminster is on the up! 🆙

Our analysis for @citywestminster.bsky.social finds growth in jobs, volunteering, donations & local spend. Social value is now core strategy, driven by partnerships, youth engagement & Fairer Westminster goals 👇

www.westminster.gov.uk/fairer-econo...

Social Value Impact Report | Westminster City Council

Read our Social Value Impact Report for 2024/25.

www.westminster.gov.uk

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 18h

📲 Getting in touch with us has just got easier!

📱 WhatsApp

🌐 Webchat (via our website)

☎️ Or a phone call

Check out the new channels to contact us here 👇 https://www.westminster.gov.uk/about-council/contact-us

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 1d

Applications are now open for Creative Enterprise Circular Economy Grants.

Capital grants of £1,000 - £30,000 are available to help businesses access new equipment, upgrade workspaces , and adopt circular practices like material re-use and recycling

👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3VVeOCs

Poster by City of Westminster and Mayor of London promoting the Creative Enterprise Circular Economy grants, ranging from £1,000 to £30,000. The image shows an exhibition space with large, colorful circular structures on display.

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 1d

However long you have smoked for and whatever your circumstances, One You can provide professional support to help you quit or cut down..

You are up to three times more likely to succeed with the right support.

To find out more and sign-up visit: https://bit.ly/3VQbDMq

Promotional poster for NHS Stop Smoking campaign titled "Stoptober", featuring the text "WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK" in bold white letters on a blue background. Includes the logos for NHS, One You Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster, with the slogan "Let's quit smoking together" at the bottom.

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Flood Action Week!

Did you know schools can help fight flooding? The SuDS in Schools project captures rainwater to reduce flash flooding and create greener spaces.

More on our SuDS here: westminster.gov.uk/residents/floods/sustainable-drainage-systems-suds

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SuDs in schools

YouTube video by Westminster City Council

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ActiveWestminster @activewestminster.bsky.social · 6d

Counting down to the #DanceWestminster2025 Grand Final! 💥

Expect jaw-dropping moves, big energy, & an afternoon full of good vibes.

Don’t sit this one out, grab your FREE tickets 🎟️ zurl.co/rEhNp

Come & cheer on our amazingly talented finalists!

@citywestminster.bsky.social

#DanceWestminster25

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ActiveWestminster @activewestminster.bsky.social · 5d

A new space to move, play & connect in @citywestminster.bsky.social! ⚽️🌟

Cllr Aicha Less officially launched a newly refurbished pitch in Church Street alongside local residents & young players!

Check it out: zurl.co/tmBUJ

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ActiveWestminster @activewestminster.bsky.social · 2d

On The Ground: October’s NSC Spotlight is live! 🏆

This month we’re highlighting our annual #UnityintheCommunity tournament, which brings @citywestminster.bsky.social together every spring & summer.

Want to feature next? Share your story!

Read & submit: zurl.co/fbedm

@everyoneactive.bsky.social

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 2d

Are you eligible for a free flu vaccine this autumn?

Flu vaccines help protect against the main types of flu circulating. Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect ourselves during flu season.

Find out more and book your appointment today: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 4d

It's never too late to start Stoptober!

You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone. The best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan.

Find out more and sign-up here: https://oneyoukcw.co.uk/be-tobacco-free/

Advertisement for NHS Stoptober campaign showing an individual in work attire holding a broom in a building, with text encouraging quitting smoking.

Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 5d

On World Mental Health Day, we are asking residents to take part in a short, anonymous questionnaire to help tackle social isolation and loneliness. By taking part, you'll help shape local services and make a more inclusive city for everyone.

To take part in the survey: https://bit.ly/4nIK8ke

Promotional image for theImperial College London and City of Westminster council partnership. Text invites participation in the INTERACT study to help understand how to make a more content-connected city. Details include a short, anonymous survey, no personal info required, with a URL for more information. Main colors are red and blue on a white background.

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 5d

Today marks World Mental Health Day? This year, the day focuses access to services in catastrophes and emergencies.

In times of crisis, our Wellbeing Hub can help connect you with the right mental health services and resources, regardless of the challenge: www.westminster.gov.uk/wellbeing-hub

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 5d

The Government has just awarded us an extra £1.9 million to help us take rough sleepers off our streets. That’s on top of the £8 million we already spend every year on services like hostel places and specialist help.

For more information about rough sleeping: https://bit.ly/3VYRgwE

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 5d

Nature is at the heart of our city, and our Greening & Biodiversity Action Plan and Progress Report show how we’re helping it to thrive by building a greener, more biodiverse Westminster.

Visit our Environment Hub to find out more: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/fairer-environment-hub

Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 5d

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

Advertisement highlighting health risks from domestic wood burning. Features text 'Domestic wood burning, linked to increased risk of asthma and lung cancer. Wood burners. Careless not cosy.' and an illustration of a monstrous cloud emerging from a house chimney. A 'Find out more' button is included.

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 6d

Applications are now open for Creative Enterprise Circular Economy Grants.

Capital grants of £1,000 - £30,000 are available to help businesses access new equipment, upgrade workspaces , and adopt circular practices like material re-use and recycling

👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3VVeOCs

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ActiveWestminster @activewestminster.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 @citywestminster.bsky.social half term fun is back! Join Edutain & Edutain+ Camps for sports, arts, drama, swimming, & Friday trips.

💛 Edutain+ = inclusive, safe, fully supported activities for children with disabilities 🧑🏾‍🦽

📩 Book now — spaces are limited: zurl.co/EuUSR

#InclusivePlay #Edutain

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ActiveWestminster @activewestminster.bsky.social · 9d

📣Local families in @citywestminster.bsky.social!

The younger children’s play area at Pad Rec will be partially closed from 13–24 October for the installation of new equipment & improved safety surfacing. 🛝

Thanks for your patience in advance!

#ActiveWestminster #PlayAreaUpgrade #CommunitySpaces

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 7d

Veolia Orchard now welcomes applications from colleges & churches!

Take a look at St Saviours primary school who had a visit from Cllr Ryan Jude at their planting event this Spring.

For a chance to receive a free orchard next spring:
⏰ Deadline: 8 Nov
📝 Apply: veolia.co.uk/veolia-orchard

Cllr Ryan Jude with pupils from St Saviours primary school at a planting event this past Spring.

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 7d

Are you ready for Stoptober? Download the free NHS Quit Smoking App now - it's proven to help you quit!

To find out more about how we can support you this Stoptober and to sign-up visit:
oneyoukcw.com

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 7d

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

Promotional image for Active Westminster and City of Westminster, featuring two people in an indoor exercise class where one person is assisting the other with stretching. Text overlay encourages bursary applications, offering up to £2,500 and covering up to 80% of course fees.

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 8d

Our online Report It tool makes it quicker and easier to report waste people have dumped on Westminster’s streets. Simply upload a photo of the problem, confirm the location and then you’re done📱 🚯

Visit: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/report-it

Promotional graphic for the City of Westminster's Report It Assistant. The image features a hand holding a smartphone displaying the app with an image of overflowing trash. Text instructions guide viewers to visit the website, upload a photo, and confirm the location to report issues. A QR code is also provided for easy scanning.

Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 8d

See the latest from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Adam Hug, about the council's actions to support and provide reassurance to our local communities in these challenging times: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/community-reassurance-update

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Westminster City Council @citywestminster.bsky.social · 12d

Yellow weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds, in place from midnight until 7pm on Saturday 4 October.

Find advice and support during and after a storm: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/advice-and-support-during-and-after-storm

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