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St James's is the largest ward in the city, stretching from Vincent Square to Chancery Lane, and from the river to Piccadilly and Shaftesbury Avenue. It is the heart of the nation's government, the centre of its cultural life, home to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the great departments of state, the National Gallery and the Royal Opera House.

Its residential communities are large and diverse, encompassing not only the elegant townhouses of Smith Square but also the bustling energy of Chinatown and the close-knit residential blocks near Covent Garden and behind Victoria Street. The ward's thriving businesses are key to the prosperity of Westminster and of the country as a whole.

The ward is currently represented by three Conservative councillors; Louise Hyams, Tim Mitchell and Mark Shearer.

To find out more about them, you can visit their respective pages by clicking on the links below.

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Louise Hyams

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.

Tim Mitchell

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.

Mark Shearer

Mark Shearer

Councillor for St James's Ward

Mark Shearer is a Chartered Surveyor by trade. He also co-founded a social enterprise which enables businesses to connect with and fund charities / community projects. 

News

SW1 Christmas Tree

Strutton Ground SW1 Christmas Tree

Monday, 21 November, 2022

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

Historic Gas Lamps

Tuesday, 15 November, 2022

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

Covent Garden Traffic Scheme Consultation

Monday, 14 November, 2022

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.

West End Street

Keeping our streets clean

Wednesday, 12 October, 2022

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. 

Great Peter Street

Anti-social behaviour – Great Peter Street

Tuesday, 11 October, 2022

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

Castle Lane Development

Saturday, 30 July, 2022

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. 

Drugs

Preventing Drug-related Crime in St James's

Tuesday, 19 April, 2022

St. James's ward councillors have secured funding for additional night time security at the hostels in the Great Peter Street area where their vulnerable residents are being targeted by drug dealers. 

Pedicabs

Regulating Pedicabs Update

Friday, 15 April, 2022

Our MP Nickie Aiken has secured Government support for her Pedicabs (London) Bill that will give Transport for London the powers to regulate pedicabs to make sure they are safe, that their fares are reasonable and consistent, and that rogue operators can no longer present a threat to residents an

Saving Victoria Tower Gardens - interview with Cllr Mark Shearer

Friday, 8 April, 2022

We caught up with Cllr Mark Shearer in Victoria Tower Gardens earlier today.

So today we're in Victoria Tower Gardens, just outside of Westminster.

Victoria Tower Gardens

Saving Victoria Tower Gardens: Victory for Local People!

Friday, 8 April, 2022

Local councillors are delighted to report that earlier today, the High Court upheld the judicial review, brought by the London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust, against the decision to approve planning permission for the National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in the much loved Victoria T

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