Louise Hyams

Councillor for St James's Ward

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. Over the years, Louise has worked hard to protect locals from noise and disturbance enabling them to have quiet enjoyment of their own homes, whilst enabling businesses to thrive. 

Having been involved in most areas of the Council's work, Louise currently serves on the Council’s Licensing Committee and the Standards Committee.

Louise served as Lord Mayor Of Westminster in 2008/9.

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

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News

St James Coronation Celebrations

To celebrate the King's and Queen's Coronation, six street parties took place in St. James's.

The Prime Minister hosted a party in Downing Street for volunteers, Ukrainian refugees, and youth group members along with special guest US First Lady Jill Biden.

St James School Streets Protecting Children

St. Matthew's Primary School SW1, along with ten other Westminster primaries, now have designated pedestrian and cycle zones outside school main entrances at school drop-off and collection times, Monday to Friday in term times.

Westminster Bridge - Tackling Crime in St James

The high footfall on Westminster Bridge each day, especially thousands of tourists, makes it a favourite location for illegal activities. 

In particular, the selling of unlicensed street food and the “three cup trick” game.

Strutton Ground SW1 Christmas Tree

The St. James's Ward councillors are delighted again to be supporting a Christmas tree in the Strutton Ground street market. The tree will be at its usual place in Strutton Ground between the junctions of Victoria Street and Old Pye Street.

Historic Gas Lamps

Most of the 300 remaining gas lamps in Westminster are in St. James's ward from the Smith Square area next to Parliament, near St. James's Palace and in Covent Garden.

Covent Garden Traffic Scheme Consultation

Following extensive public consultation in 2021 and previous years, an experimental traffic management scheme introduced changes to traffic movements, vehicle access, parking and servicing in the Covent Garden area from 8 December 2021.

Keeping our streets clean

Update from your St James Councillors 

 

Many people enjoy the bars and nightclubs in the West End but that can sometimes lead to anti-social behaviour that spoils the quality of life of residents who live nearby. 

Anti-social behaviour – Great Peter Street

Update from your St James Councillors 

 

We are aware of the ongoing anti-social behaviour in the Great Peter Street and Monck Street area. 

This is generally caused by drug dealing and the general street population who congregate here.