Manifesto 2026

In 2022 we became the first ever Labour administration to run Westminster Council, and we’ve been working hard to improve people’s lives ever since. We’ve shown that Westminster doesn’t have to accept the Conservative status quo that too often let people down over their 58 years in power.

Your Labour council is protecting and improving local services, while keeping Council Tax low. We are listening to local people and involving them more in decision-making. We are working hard to keep our streets clean, bring life back to our high streets and get more people into good jobs. We are on your side, putting local places and communities at the heart of what we are doing.

Our manifesto sets out an ambitious programme for the next four years, building on a track record of delivery since we were elected in May 2022.  If we are re-elected, we will:

• Keep our communities safe by expanding and upgrading our CCTV network to 350 cameras by 2028 and deploying more police and council enforcement officers on our streets.
• Build 1,500 social and truly affordable homes across Westminster by 2035, and provide responsive and high-quality housing services that keep homes safe and well-maintained.
• Invest in community centres, hubs, libraries and leisure centres and the community activities that enrich people’s lives.
• Create a greener, healthier and more resilient city for everyone who lives and works here and lead the fight locally against climate change.
• Invest in every neighbourhood, keeping our streets clean, safe and easy to get around, and helping our local high streets thrive.
• Keep Council Tax low. We’ve frozen core Council Tax this year, which will ensure Westminster retains one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the country and will support residents with their cost of living.