Cllr Geoff Barraclough
@w9maidavale.bsky.social
City of Westminster Councillor for Maida Vale. Cabinet Member for Planning & Economic Development. Sign up for our Maida Vale newsletter here: http://bit.ly/3uhoh8x
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Westminster Cathedral piazza yesterday with the Lord Mayor of Westminster, LondonHQ and a special street market. Pre-1975, the cathedral was hidden behind buildings on Victoria Street.
December 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Westminster Cathedral piazza yesterday with the Lord Mayor of Westminster, LondonHQ and a special street market. Pre-1975, the cathedral was hidden behind buildings on Victoria Street.
16 illegal e-bikes seized on Friday night at Cambridge Circus alone. Good work from the Met. www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Police launch Christmas blitz on e-bike phone snatchers in West End
Standard invited out on patrol with unit ‘taking the fight’ to criminals as Sir Mark Rowley turns to high-tech cameras to combat scourge
www.standard.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
16 illegal e-bikes seized on Friday night at Cambridge Circus alone. Good work from the Met. www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/m...
Central London is never finished. There is always construction activity going on, but no one should have to put up with excessive dust, noise or pollution. We're launching a public consultation on a major upgrade to our Code of Construction Practice. Details in replies.
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Construction code of Conduct
YouTube video by Geoffrey Barraclough
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December 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Central London is never finished. There is always construction activity going on, but no one should have to put up with excessive dust, noise or pollution. We're launching a public consultation on a major upgrade to our Code of Construction Practice. Details in replies.
youtu.be/pF6hSoBSuy0?...
youtu.be/pF6hSoBSuy0?...
We're doing all we can to help relieve the housing crisis. Thanks to the Labour administration in Westminster, 353 extra flats will be available at social rents with secure tenures. There's much more to do but this is a good start. www.westminsterlabour.org.uk/issues/2025/...
Westminster Labour Delivers: Now the 5ᵗʰ Biggest Council House-Builder in the Country - Westminster Labour Councillors - Westminster Labour
Westminster Labour is proud to announce that Westminster City Council has been recognised by Inside Housing as the 5ᵗʰ biggest council house-builder in the country. This follows our strong performance...
https://www.westminsterlabour.org.uk/issues/2025/12/07/westminster-labour-delivers-now-the-5ᵗʰ-biggest-council-house-builder-in-the-country/
December 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We're doing all we can to help relieve the housing crisis. Thanks to the Labour administration in Westminster, 353 extra flats will be available at social rents with secure tenures. There's much more to do but this is a good start. www.westminsterlabour.org.uk/issues/2025/...
Very exciting. The new
@citywestminster.bsky.social enterprise centre on Lisson Grove is almost ready. It's managed by Arbeit Studios and and has low cost workspace for local SMEs. Opens January. arbeit.org.uk/lissongrove
@citywestminster.bsky.social enterprise centre on Lisson Grove is almost ready. It's managed by Arbeit Studios and and has low cost workspace for local SMEs. Opens January. arbeit.org.uk/lissongrove
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Very exciting. The new
@citywestminster.bsky.social enterprise centre on Lisson Grove is almost ready. It's managed by Arbeit Studios and and has low cost workspace for local SMEs. Opens January. arbeit.org.uk/lissongrove
@citywestminster.bsky.social enterprise centre on Lisson Grove is almost ready. It's managed by Arbeit Studios and and has low cost workspace for local SMEs. Opens January. arbeit.org.uk/lissongrove
C'est une arnaque à l'escargot. Talking snails and business rates with @tf1info.bsky.social this morning.
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
C'est une arnaque à l'escargot. Talking snails and business rates with @tf1info.bsky.social this morning.
Good news. Deaths and serious injuries from HGVs in London have halved. It's no accident. This is the result of some serious work from TFL. road.cc/content/news...
Why have deaths and serious injuries in collisions involving HGVs being driven in London halved since 2019?
The number of people walking, cycling or motorcycling who were killed or seriously injured in a collision with an HGV driver in London has fallen from an average of 71 people per year to 35 since last...
road.cc
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Good news. Deaths and serious injuries from HGVs in London have halved. It's no accident. This is the result of some serious work from TFL. road.cc/content/news...
I confess that I've never pad a visit but here's all you need to know about Winter Wonderland. www.londoncentric.media/p/hyde-park-...
The inside story of Winter Wonderland
It's one of the biggest events in the capital — but what goes on away from the public's eyes?
www.londoncentric.media
November 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I confess that I've never pad a visit but here's all you need to know about Winter Wonderland. www.londoncentric.media/p/hyde-park-...
A small tourist tax is an excellent idea. It could raise much needed cash but the money should come direct to the local councils so we can use it for extra security, street cleaning, public realm improvements etc. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reeves could allow holiday tax on English hotel and Airbnb stays
Move to give mayors powers to raise funds through levies, but industry says it will ramp up prices and inflation
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A small tourist tax is an excellent idea. It could raise much needed cash but the money should come direct to the local councils so we can use it for extra security, street cleaning, public realm improvements etc. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Date for your Christmas shopping diary folks. Regent Street is going car-free on Saturday 6th December - the first time since 2020. It's just for one day so make the most of it. londonist.com/london/chris...
Regent Street Will Close To Traffic This December, Becoming A 'Festive Mile'
Cars are banned on 6 December.
londonist.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Date for your Christmas shopping diary folks. Regent Street is going car-free on Saturday 6th December - the first time since 2020. It's just for one day so make the most of it. londonist.com/london/chris...
On @bbclondon.bsky.social this morning talking about the snail farm business rates scam. The single craziest things I've seen as a councillor since the Marble Arch Mound.
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
On @bbclondon.bsky.social this morning talking about the snail farm business rates scam. The single craziest things I've seen as a councillor since the Marble Arch Mound.
Really proud of what we’ve achieved @citywestminster.bsky.social working with council suppliers to help local people:
💷 Over £2m donated to local charities
👷 1,600 jobs for local residents
🌳 63,000 hours volunteered
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💷 Over £2m donated to local charities
👷 1,600 jobs for local residents
🌳 63,000 hours volunteered
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Launching our Social Value Impact Report for 2024/25
YouTube video by Westminster City Council
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October 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Really proud of what we’ve achieved @citywestminster.bsky.social working with council suppliers to help local people:
💷 Over £2m donated to local charities
👷 1,600 jobs for local residents
🌳 63,000 hours volunteered
youtu.be/dfd9ZEIwv70?...
💷 Over £2m donated to local charities
👷 1,600 jobs for local residents
🌳 63,000 hours volunteered
youtu.be/dfd9ZEIwv70?...
I'm pleased we're getting on with this building this new cycle lane. We've long needed a proper east/west cycle connection.
www.westminsterlabour.org.uk/issues/2025/...
www.westminsterlabour.org.uk/issues/2025/...
Labour Westminster Council Starts Construction On New Cycleway - Westminster Labour Councillors - Westminster Labour
23 October 2025 Construction is set to start next week after a Westminster Council Committee endorsed the Labour Council’s decision to build protected cycle tracks and improve pavements and crossings ...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I'm pleased we're getting on with this building this new cycle lane. We've long needed a proper east/west cycle connection.
www.westminsterlabour.org.uk/issues/2025/...
www.westminsterlabour.org.uk/issues/2025/...
When it comes to flooding, every little helps. Here @citywestminster.bsky.social is putting sustainable drainage into St Augustine's School in Maida Vale and giving the children the chance to do some gardening at the same time. youtu.be/w8U2wZ_ldLw?...
SuDS in schools
YouTube video by Westminster City Council
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October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
When it comes to flooding, every little helps. Here @citywestminster.bsky.social is putting sustainable drainage into St Augustine's School in Maida Vale and giving the children the chance to do some gardening at the same time. youtu.be/w8U2wZ_ldLw?...
A delight to join the Soho Neighbourhood Forum and assorted local luminaries for the launch of the Soho Heritage Map. This new map lists 700 items of interest in London’s busiest village. heritagemap.planforsoho.org
October 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A delight to join the Soho Neighbourhood Forum and assorted local luminaries for the launch of the Soho Heritage Map. This new map lists 700 items of interest in London’s busiest village. heritagemap.planforsoho.org
Proud to launch @citywestminster.bsky.social Social Value Impact Report - £10.3m invested locally, 467 jobs & apprenticeships created, and 14,000 free breakfasts for families. Thanks to all our private sector partners helping us build Fairer Westminster. www.westminster.gov.uk/fairer-econo...
October 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Proud to launch @citywestminster.bsky.social Social Value Impact Report - £10.3m invested locally, 467 jobs & apprenticeships created, and 14,000 free breakfasts for families. Thanks to all our private sector partners helping us build Fairer Westminster. www.westminster.gov.uk/fairer-econo...
Shocked but not surprised. Look at what @citywestminster.bsky.social found when raiding some shops in Soho. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Illegal erectile dysfunction drug and antidepressants sold in West End souvenir shops
Sachets and blister packs of imported sex drug Kamagra were seized by Westminster Council during visits to four shops
www.standard.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Shocked but not surprised. Look at what @citywestminster.bsky.social found when raiding some shops in Soho. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
It’s great to see @citywestminster.bsky.social
investing in cricket at Paddington Rec with work underway to relay the outfield refurb the nets.
investing in cricket at Paddington Rec with work underway to relay the outfield refurb the nets.
October 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
It’s great to see @citywestminster.bsky.social
investing in cricket at Paddington Rec with work underway to relay the outfield refurb the nets.
investing in cricket at Paddington Rec with work underway to relay the outfield refurb the nets.
Good to see @citywestminster.bsky.social break ground on the final phase of the Balmoral House development. It's only ten new council flats but they are all family sized and when fighting the housing crises, every little helps. www.westminster.gov.uk/news/constru...
Construction underway on new affordable family homes | Westminster City Council
Westminster City Council has officially begun construction on 10 new council homes for social ren
www.westminster.gov.uk
October 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Good to see @citywestminster.bsky.social break ground on the final phase of the Balmoral House development. It's only ten new council flats but they are all family sized and when fighting the housing crises, every little helps. www.westminster.gov.uk/news/constru...
Crockfords is moving from Curzon Street to the Trocadero. Not everyone approves of casinos but all will welcome 350 new jobs and the replacement of some of the tackiest souvenir shops in town. www.mylondon.news/whats-on/wha...
London Trocadero could soon host two-storey casino and new restaurant
The West End restaurant will be separate to the casino and be open to punters and guests
www.mylondon.news
October 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Crockfords is moving from Curzon Street to the Trocadero. Not everyone approves of casinos but all will welcome 350 new jobs and the replacement of some of the tackiest souvenir shops in town. www.mylondon.news/whats-on/wha...
Wilkommen, bienvenue to @duolingoverde.bsky.social
which has wisely chosen the West End for its European HQ. www.standard.co.uk/business/duo...
which has wisely chosen the West End for its European HQ. www.standard.co.uk/business/duo...
Language app Duolingo to take Soho office as its first European HQ
App known for its green owl mascot has millions of users in the UK
www.standard.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Wilkommen, bienvenue to @duolingoverde.bsky.social
which has wisely chosen the West End for its European HQ. www.standard.co.uk/business/duo...
which has wisely chosen the West End for its European HQ. www.standard.co.uk/business/duo...
We were sorry to lose I Camisa from Old Compton Street but the new tenant is doing great business. This is the queue at All’Antico Vinaio and it’s not even lunchtime.
September 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We were sorry to lose I Camisa from Old Compton Street but the new tenant is doing great business. This is the queue at All’Antico Vinaio and it’s not even lunchtime.
Like walking and cycling in central London? Don't like pollution? Our new mobile service shows you the cleanest route from A to Z. airqualitynews.com/local-govern...
Westminster Council launches Clean Air Routes London
Westminster City Council has marked the fact that today is World Car Free Day with the launch of Clean Air Routes London, a free interactive map designed to help residents, workers and visitors naviga...
airqualitynews.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Like walking and cycling in central London? Don't like pollution? Our new mobile service shows you the cleanest route from A to Z. airqualitynews.com/local-govern...
This is what the West End needs. More CCTV, more police, better use of technology and extra powers from the new @CityWestminster public space protection order will all make a difference. metro.co.uk/2025/09/15/m...
West End 'to be most hostile place on earth’ for phone snatchers and pickpockets
They will find you.
metro.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This is what the West End needs. More CCTV, more police, better use of technology and extra powers from the new @CityWestminster public space protection order will all make a difference. metro.co.uk/2025/09/15/m...
North Paddington Canalside Festival starts tomorrow and runs each Saturday in September. There's lots on so bring all the family.
September 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
North Paddington Canalside Festival starts tomorrow and runs each Saturday in September. There's lots on so bring all the family.