Louise Hyams

Louise Hyams has had the honour and privilege of representing St. James's Ward since her election to the Council in 1998. She is totally committed to improving the quality of life for all the residents of this diverse ward in the centre of London. Having been involved in most areas of the Council's work, she is currently the Deputy Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Licensing. She also serves on the Planning and City Development Committee, the Licensing Committee and the Standards Committee and the Adoption & Fostering Panel. Louise was Lord Mayor in 2008/9.

Telephone: 020 7730 8181

Email: stjames@westminsterconservatives.com

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News

Working together: City of Westminster to have first Labour Lord Mayor

Wednesday, 12 December, 2018

The City of Westminster is set to have its first ever Labour Lord Mayor after an agreement by the council’s Conservative and Labour Groups.

Update on the Holocaust memorial and learning centre

Sunday, 2 December, 2018

As many residents will be aware, the UK Government have plans to install a national Holocaust memorial and learning centre in Victoria Tower Gardens adjacent to the Palace of Westminster. The plans can be seen online here and there was also a public exhibition in September.

Christmas Tree lights turn on – Strutton Ground, Tuesday 4th December at 3.45pm

Thursday, 29 November, 2018

As your Councillors, we are delighted to be supporting the St James’s ward Christmas tree this year. The tree will be at its usual place in Strutton Ground (close to the junction with Old Pye Street). Once again, we will be joined by the choir of St.

Council implements leafing clearing plan

Monday, 26 November, 2018

You may have noticed that our trees have started to shed their leaves. From 5th November, Westminster City County began implementing its ‘Leafing Plan’.

Westminster Conservatives unveil plan to build for families while looking to the future

Tuesday, 20 November, 2018

Conservative led Westminster City Council will insist going forward that six in every ten new affordable homes built in the City are suitable for middle-income families. The policy will apply to the ambitious 1495 new homes the Council has committed to building.

Armistice Remembrance

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

The weekend of 9th – 11th November saw Westminster Council commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. As a Council, we work very closely with the Armed Forces supporting a number of initiatives.

Westminster Community Contribution Fund raises almost £400,000 to tackle rough sleeping, isolation and support young people

Thursday, 8 November, 2018

Following its introduction in March this year, Westminster Conservatives confirmed earlier this week that its community contribution fund has raised almost £400,000.

Leader Nickie Aiken reacts to Cabinet’s decision to shake up planning process

Friday, 26 October, 2018

I am delighted that Westminster City Council's Cabinet has formally approved a major shake-up of the planning system in our City. This decision shows we are listening to the concerns of local people who have told us that they did not feel as involved under the current system.

Improving care at home when you need it

Monday, 22 October, 2018

We want to make sure all our elderly get the best care possible. Westminster City Council set up a new team earlier this year to work both with organisations providing care for people at home, and with residential care homes.

Leader's Update October 2018

Thursday, 4 October, 2018

Dear resident

Four months ago, the people of Westminster had their say in the hardest fought local election for many years. I am delighted and humbled that they overwhelmingly chose to put their trust once again in the local Conservatives to run their council.