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Lancaster Gate Action Report – July 2025

News from your Labour Action Team for Lancaster Gate Ward

Councillor Ellie Ormsby, Connor Jones, Jenneba Sie-Jalloh, Councillor Ryan Jude
Councillor Ellie Ormsby, Connor Jones, Jenneba Sie-Jalloh, Councillor Ryan Jude

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Or drop into one of our Advice Surgeries – no appointment needed.

  • Every 1st Thursday of the month 5:30pm-7pm – Pickering House, Hallfield Estate
  • Every 3rd Saturday of the month 11am-12:30am – Sheila’s Cafe, 24a Craven Terrace, London W2 3QH

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NEWS, CASEWORK AND ACTION

Local Conservative Defects to Reform 

Following the announcement that the Conservative Councillor in Lancaster Gate, Cllr Laila Cunningham, had defected to Reform, Lancaster Gate’s two Labour Councillors had this to say to local residents: Only Labour Is Working For You in Lancaster Gate – Westminster Labour Councillors – Westminster Labour.

Pothole Repairs

Labour-run Westminster City Council has doubled the amount invested in repairing and maintaining our roads and pavements, compared to the previous Conservative administration.

Meanwhile, the Labour government has almost tripled funding to the Council for pothole repairs and highways maintenance. As a result the Council has been able to increase the number of streets which will get new tarmac laid for the coming year. Here is a list of the streets in our area programmed for work:

  • Leinster Square to Prince’s Square on Hereford Road

  • Gloucester Terrace between Orsett Terrace and the A40 sliproad

  • Inverness Terrace from Inverness Place to Bayswater Road

This is at the same time as achieving a 23% reduction in carbon emissions associated with highways maintenance for this year, compared to 2022/2023.

Cycle Movement Strategy PH 3: Westbourne Terrace Informal Consultation Launch  

As part of the Council’s Cycle Movement Strategy, we are improving and making permanent a number of cycleway schemes introduced across the borough during COVID-19. This consultation invites your views on the proposed improvements for Westbourne Terrace.

Phase 2 of the Westbourne Terrace scheme was introduced in early 2025, delivering key safety enhancements. We are now seeking your views on the Phase 3 scheme, which aims to introduce more permanent improvements for both cyclists and pedestrians along this route. https://cmswestbourneterrace.commonplace.is/

There will be a Q&A Drop-in event at Pickering Hall, Hallfield Estate, London W2 6HF on Wednesday 16th July, 3pm to 6pm, where you can meet the project team and ask any questions you might have.

Met Engage

The Metropolitan Police launches a new way for Londoners to hear about neighbourhood policing – you can learn more and sign up here: Met launches a new way for Londoners to hear about neighbourhood policing | Metropolitan Police

P.S. We’d like to hear from you! – It would be great if you could take a few minutes to fill in our residents’ survey.

Labour gained control of Westminster Council from the Conservatives in May 2022. We’re keen to hear how you think we’re doing, as well as your views about your area and what the Council’s priorities should be for the future.

New CCTV 

As well as the cameras which remain on Queensway (x2), outside Exeter House on the Hallfield Estate and on the Cleveland Terrace entrance to the Hallfield, we are in the process of securing 2 more cameras in Lancaster Gate.

The first is at the junction of Queensway and Bishops Bridge Road, where Westbourne Grove begins in response to local reports of ASB and local break-ins. The second is at the junction of Craven Hill and Craven Terrace, again in response to local reports of ASB. Thank you to the residents who suggested these locations. We already know that CCTV is making a difference across Westminster and catching criminals.

Lancaster Gate Station Closures 

We are incredibly distressed to see an increase in closures at Lancaster Gate tube station as we know so many people rely on the station to get around. We previously launched a petition which amassed over 1000 signatures. We have escalated this issue to the Deputy Mayor for Transport and will be campaigning to protect this vital local service.

Westminster Greening 

Greening Westminster is an annual grant funding programme designed to improve and increase Westminster’s green infrastructure and open spaces. We are delighted to have supported the Hallfield in securing £40,000 to plant up to 50 trees across the estate.

Hallfield Short-Term Lets Crack Down

We are committed to clamping down on illegal short-term lets. Council leaseholders are not allowed to short-let their property. The team did a proactive estate walkabout to identify key safe boxes across the estate – 25 were identified on the initial walkabout. For those confirmed to be short-term lets, the council will begin issuing breach of lease letters to those continuing to short-let, and arrange for the removal of unauthorised key safes with support from the Repairs team.

Hallfield Parking Bays 

We pushed for officers to act and sort out the parking bays situation on the Hallfield Estate – many bays were unallocated while many waited years on the waiting list for a bay. Since our intervention, officers have contacted over half of the applicants on the waiting list and reached those who applied as far back as 2020. So far, 10 residents have agreed to take up a bay; of those, 4 have signed their agreements. Please do reach out if you are waiting for a parking bay and haven’t been contacted.

Inverness Terrace ASB 

Residents have raised concerns with us regarding anti-social behaviour and loitering near the bus stop on Inverness Terrace. At our request, TfL have removed the bench inside the bus shelter to deter people loitering unnecessarily. We have also requested a light survey to ensure the area remains well-lit to again deter ASB.

Inverness Terrace Waste 

Residents also flagged that there is a persistent issue of waste being presented at the wrong times and in the wrong bags. Our City Inspector has been keeping a close eye on this, and has sent out educational letters to all surrounding properties and reviewed the signage to ensure waste collection times are clear.

Friends of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens 

Cllr Ormsby was delighted to attend the Friends of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens Annual General Meeting in July at the invitation of the group’s Chair, along with local MP Joe Powell. Lots of important issues were raised such as bikes being cycled dangerously through the park at speed and on pedestrian paths. Enforcement against these contraventions are down to the police, and we reiterate our deep concerns on the Met Police’s decision to defund the Royal Parks Police – who are a specialist force best equipped to enforce the park’s rules and regulations.

SEBRA

It was a delight to attend the annual SEBRA garden party. It was great to see so many residents and celebrate the summer with the community.

Labour Team at the Sebra Garden Party
Labour Team at the Sebra Garden Party

Ward budget applications

Applications remain open to organisations and clubs to apply for project funding which benefits local residents:https://www.westminster.gov.uk/about-council/democracy/apply-ward-budget-funding

If you would like to apply for ward funding for a project but don’t know where to start, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to assist you with your application.

Whiteley’s Community Foundation 

The developers behind the Whiteley’s are offering funding for organisations and individuals who want to make a difference in the area, with a focus on projects that benefit young people. For more information please reply to this email.

Don’t lose your vote

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