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

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.

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. 

Castle Lane Development

Update from your St James's Councillors 

Following substantial pressure from your ward Councillors, LandSec are now progressing with the refurbishment of Castle Lane to accommodate 88 affordable homes.