BBC London: Westminster Council calls on the Mayor to support Soho businesses Tuesday, 11 August, 2026 Cllr Tim Barnes explains that just two Westminster wards, West End and St James's, account for 26% of all "small crime" across the whole of London, which he says is exactly why some regulation of venues is necessary. He again pointed to the Mayor's record on transport as the bigger barrier to a good night out, saying Sadiq Khan "keeps cutting the night buses and won't bring in a late-night tube... Local News
Supercars worth millions seized in Met crackdown on antisocial driving 10th August 2026 LBC is reporting that the Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles worth more than £8 million during a weekend crackdown on antisocial and dangerous driving... Local News
Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End 10th August 2026 Westminster stands firm as Sadiq Khan calls for licensing rethink London Mayor Sadiq Khan has written to Westminster City Council urging it to rethink proposed... Local News
100 Days: "Promises Made, Promises Kept” 10th August 2026 Westminster City Council's Conservative-led administration marks 100 days in office this week, publishing a “Promises Made, Promises Kept” record of delivery... Local News
Four London boroughs 'to pay 55% of mansion tax' 10th August 2026 Cllr Paul Swaddle, Leader of Westminster City Council, argues the policy takes too blunt an approach to wealth. "High property values do not always translate... Local News
Swaddle: Setting the Record Straight on Licensing in Westminster 9th August 2026 There is no plan to ban standing drinking in Westminster. We spoke to Cllr Paul Swaddle, the Leader of Westminster City Council, to find out more The last 24... Local News
Cllr Tim Barnes on LBC: "There never was, there never will be" a ban on standing up for a Drink 8th August 2026 Asked whether the council was trying to ban vertical drinking, Cllr Barnes was clear: "No, of course not. That would be a silly thing to do. It would be... Local News
The Londoner - the truth about Soho’s ‘vertical drinking’ scandal 8th August 2026 Cllr Tim Barnes explains to The Londoner that the wording being quoted in headlines is not a new Westminster policy at all, but language carried over almost... Local News
Claims 'standing ban' is planned in pubs across West End and Soho 'ludicrous' 7th August 2026 "Westminster is famous for its fantastic bars & clubs - and we’re consulting on how we can ensure as many people as possible enjoy our nightlife in safety "... Local News
Cllr Tim Barnes on BBC London: Pavement Pints are not being banned in Westminster 7th August 2026 Asked directly by BBC London's Tolu Adeoye whether the council was trying to ban people from standing up to have a drink, Cllr Barnes was unequivocal:... Local News
