Vincent Square

Vincent Square

Vincent Square Ward covers an area of central London that is bordered by the River Thames to the south, the Palace of Westminster and St. James's to the east, Victoria Station to the north and Pimlico to the west. The ward includes Westminster Cathedral, the Victorian mansion blocks of Ashley Gardens and Edwin Lutyen's social housing around Page Street.

Vincent Square itself is one of London's largest squares and at 13 acres, is the largest privately-owned square in the city (it provides playing fields for nearby Westminster School) and is also home to the Royal Horticultural Society. The ward is diverse and, amongst many other groups, has a vibrant Bangladeshi community.

The ward is currently represented by two Conservative councillors, David Harvey and Selina Short, and a Labour Councillor.   

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

People
David Harvey

David Harvey

Councillor for Vincent Square Ward

David Harvey has lived locally for 25 years and been a councillor since 2010. He lives in the ward with his wife Angela. His priority is to continue to create opportunity within our local community.

Selina Short

Selina Short

Councillor for Vincent Square Ward

Selina has lived in Vincent Square ward for 21 years. She was first elected in May 2018, and currently sits on the Council's Adults and Public Health Policy and Scrutiny Committee and Planning & City Development Committee.

News

Saving Victoria Tower Gardens: Victory for Local People!

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

Building works in Vincent Square

A number of you have asked about the building works in Vincent Square, where Westminster School is rebuilding its pavilion for increased use by schools from both the state and private sector and where irrigation works are being replaced.

Vincent Square Rough Sleeping Update

“While many rough sleepers have come in for help in this last year, supported by the Council and its charity partners, there is still a hardened and sad street population”, says Cllr Selina Short, “we know that drug dealers and criminals are targeting this vulnerable group."

Thanks to our local police team

“Many of you have complained to us and to the police about E-Scooter and Cycles ASB”, says Cllr Selina Short. 

“Our local ward panel of residents, police and councillors agreed to make this a Vincent Square priority. 

Rough sleepers and rough weather in Vincent Square

The pandemic persuaded more rough sleepers to come in and get help. 

The Council's offer, says Cllr David Harvey "made night after night with our charity partners, includes housing, medical help and a road back to stability." 

Autumn leaf clearing in Vincent Square

There was a great display of autumn colour in our local parks including Millbank and St John’s Gardens. 

Once the leaves have fallen "we clear them quickly and cheaply", says Cllr Selina Short.  "Here they are, bagged and ready to recycle and not a hazard underfoot."

E-scooter Update

Gone - the e-scooter bay at the Millbank Gardens end of Marsham Street has been removed. 

You said that the bay was dangerously positioned, noisy late into the night and attracting other anti-social behaviour. 

E-scooter bay on the way out

"Many of you have complained about the e-scooter bay at the junction of Herrick Street and Marsham Street; untidy, noisy late into the night and dangerously positioned; we agree” 

says Cllr David Harvey. 

Intolerable Anti-Social Behaviour

Martin Hayes, who will be standing for election in May 2022, met with a resident facing serious anti-social behaviour from a neighbour. 

“The story was incredibly distressing, every one of us deserves to feel safe in our own home”, 

says Martin.