It’s great news that Pimlico will benefit from a £1.3 million investment by Labour Westminster Council.

The announcement follows extensive consultation with the local community at the Pimlico Community Conversations finding out how the Council can support improving and rejuvenating the area. The new funding will support the following projects:

• £1 million to develop a long-term improvement plan for Lupus Street and areas around the station as part of the Council’s High Street Programme. Residents, businesses and visitors will be consulted as the plan is developed. Pimlico businesses will also benefit from new support programmes.
• £200,000 for community-led work to support the health and wellbeing of residents, such as counselling for carers, housing advice workshops, and stay-and-play activities for parents and children.
• £50,000 for Digital Dash which will provide training opportunities for local people, bridging the gap between education and work, helping young residents access opportunities with leading global tech businesses.
• £35,000 for Helping Hands, a Young Westminster Foundation programme supporting members of the community who are affected by youth violence.
• £24,000 for Green After School Clubs at Churchill Gardens – gives residents the chance to grow food and to learn about air quality and climate change.

This new £1.3 million fund is in addition to the other investment across Pimlico including a new Community Hub on Rampayne Street to open next year, the Warwick Way Highways Scheme, improvements to Pimlico Gardens and increased CCTV for the area.