Ubitricity is rolling out ‘Smart Charging’ in Westminster
Smart charging allows EV users to plug in at their usual time but schedule their charge to start after peak hours, when energy prices are cheaper. Westminster City Council is planning to increase the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in Westminster to over 2,000 charging points, the most in the country. The Council […]
Council announces new strategy to tackle anti-social behaviour
Westminster City Council have announced a new plan to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour. To curb ASB, the council has identified 5 key objectives for tackling anti-social behaviour – Prevention, Early Intervention, Victim Support, Bringing Perpetrators to Justice and Community Engagement. The scheme will also engage with perpetrators anti-social behaviour ensuring that, where appropriate, we provide support […]
Council calls for harsher fines for irresponsible dockless bike parking
Westminster City Council are keen on increasing the fines for dockless bikes that are not properly returned to designated parking bays. Currently, each individual business is liable for their own penalty scheme and plans to unify a ‘fine structure’ for all cycle-hire companies aims to ensure penalties are taken seriously. Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg, Cabinet Member […]
City of Westminster Council support schemes for businesses
A polite reminder from Westminster City Council on their support schemes for businesses, recently updated. A bespoke energy savings plan worth £500 is available for SMEs to take advantage of. More information
London Business Hub’s Property Advice Service
Westminster City Council are promoting London Business Hub’s Property Advice Service. Two upcoming webinars aimed at SMEs will present advice on how to navigate rent negotiations, handling talks with your Local Authority, how to use arbitration services to break an impasse in rent negotiations and how to negotiate an exit from a current lease/licence commitment. […]
CCTV trialled in hotspot areas to catch fly tippers abandoning household and building waste
Westminster City Council are aiming to tackle flytippers via CCTV in known hotspots which includes Fitzrovia. The council are trailing both CCTV and AI technology in order to kerb flytipping in three notorious areas. The council’s aim is not only to deter such offences, but also to interact with local businesses and residents encouraging them […]
Night Safety in Westminster
Westminster City Council is launching a Night Safety initiative for the borough, consisting of six core pillars to assist women’s wellbeing in nightlife activities. The council are utilising a combination of on-street presence, behavioural change interventions, engagement and training with businesses and research with a diverse range of women who use the West End to […]
Raids on Oxford Street American Candy Stores
Westminster City Council have continued their raids on Oxford Street American Candy Stores. Over £100,000 of illegal goods were seized, most notably more than 6,500 disposable vapes containing excessive amounts of nicotine. Furthermore, the raids also saw £250,000 of business rates recouped by WCC, with a third of the candy stores closing due to the […]
New development courses for SME businesses
Westminster City Council is backing two development courses for SME businesses. The 12-week Management Course will offer 1:1 support from a business mentor and be provided at a fraction of the price as the government is funding 90% of the class fee. The Digital Course is free online support about how digital technology can boost […]
Westminster City Council seeking input from businesses on how to improve their services
Westminster City Council are asking for input on how to improve their services designed to benefit businesses. An online business survey is open until February 3rd, 2023 and focusses on the licensing process but there is availability to comment on any service utilised by your business. Through this survey, Westminster City Council seek to better […]