David Harvey

Councillor for Vincent Square Ward

David Harvey has lived locally for 25 years and been a councillor since 2010. He lives in the ward with his wife Angela. His priority is to continue to create opportunity within our local community. Professionally, he has created and led successful not for profit organisations and locally based jobs. His Council roles have included cabinet citywide responsibility for housing, education, economic development, environment and communities.

David says, “I am passionate about creating opportunities for people across Vincent Square ward and acting on your concerns about our area, so it remains a great place to live.”

Contact David by email, via Westminster City Council on 020 7641 5377 or via the constituency office on 020 7730 8181.

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News

Vincent Square: Roads resurfaced

"A number of you have contacted us about the state of the roads in Vincent Square", says Councillor Selina Short. One of the two Conservative councillors in Vincent Square.

Building works in Vincent Square

A number of you have asked about the building works in Vincent Square, where Westminster School is rebuilding its pavilion for increased use by schools from both the state and private sector and where irrigation works are being replaced.

Vincent Square Rough Sleeping Update

“While many rough sleepers have come in for help in this last year, supported by the Council and its charity partners, there is still a hardened and sad street population”, says Cllr Selina Short, “we know that drug dealers and criminals are targeting this vulnerable group."

Thanks to our local police team

“Many of you have complained to us and to the police about E-Scooter and Cycles ASB”, says Cllr Selina Short. 

“Our local ward panel of residents, police and councillors agreed to make this a Vincent Square priority. 

Rough sleepers and rough weather in Vincent Square

The pandemic persuaded more rough sleepers to come in and get help. 

The Council's offer, says Cllr David Harvey "made night after night with our charity partners, includes housing, medical help and a road back to stability." 

Autumn leaf clearing in Vincent Square

There was a great display of autumn colour in our local parks including Millbank and St John’s Gardens. 

Once the leaves have fallen "we clear them quickly and cheaply", says Cllr Selina Short.  "Here they are, bagged and ready to recycle and not a hazard underfoot."

E-scooter Update

Gone - the e-scooter bay at the Millbank Gardens end of Marsham Street has been removed. 

You said that the bay was dangerously positioned, noisy late into the night and attracting other anti-social behaviour.