Tim Mitchell

Councillor for St James's Ward

Tim Mitchell has lived and worked in Westminster for over 30 years and is a self-employed computer consultant. He was first elected to Westminster City Council in May 1998 and has represented St. James’s since May 2002.

An active member of the St James's area community, he serves on the committees of several local groups including Covent Garden’s Jubilee Hall Trust and the Abbey Community Centre.

He has had experience of every part of the Council. Presently, Tim is Deputy Leader of the Opposition and sits on the Children & Adults, Public Health & Voluntary Sector Policy and Scrutiny Committee.

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

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News

eBike parking bay chaos

 

After lobbying by Conservative councillors and residents, the Council is in the process of installing around 220 parking bays for both dockless bike and e-scooter parking across the city.

Christmas Tree Light Switch-On in St James

The St James’s councillors, in partnership with the Victoria Business Improvement District, have arranged for a Christmas Tree in Christchurch Gardens Victoria Street.

Progress on Pedicabs

Our local MP Nickie Aiken has secured Government support for her pedicabs licensing scheme.

This will provide TfL with the powers to regulate pedicabs, ensuring that they are safe, that their fares are reasonable, and that rogue operators are appropriately disciplined.

Flooding Risk in St James

Over the last decade, homes and other buildings in the streets near Westminster Abbey, in St James, have suffered severe flooding on at least two occasions.

Covent Garden Area Trust Rent Ceremony

The Onion Garden was officially opened on Thursday 1st June by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Patricia McAllister. 

Pictured are the Lord Mayor with waistcoat wearing Jens Jakobson and the St James councillors.

New tree in Embankment Gardens

In St James, in May, trustees of the G-A-Y Foundation and London Landmarks Half Marathon planted an evergreen magnolia in Embankment Gardens alongside the race route to commemorate the contribution of the LGBT+ running community.

St James's councillor Tim Mitchell says: 

Noisy Walking Tours Tackled in St James

During the spring local businesses and residents in the St Martin's Lane area highlighted the problems to the St James's Councillors, caused by large walking tour groups with the pavements being obstructed and creating a noise nuisance by using loud hailers.

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.