By working together we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe. However you want to get involved, there are many ways you can have your voice heard.
Join our Register of Active Residents
By signing up to our Register of Active Residents you get involved in the areas that matter to you.
We are looking for Westminster residents to help us shape and improve policies and services. We are committed to actively involving residents and service users to help shape decisions and contribute to the development of services, plans and programmes alongside council officers and local councillors.
The Register of Active Residents will allow us to tap into the rich community assets we have. Your local knowledge, lived experiences and skills to aid us with recruitment processes, resident panels, focus groups, decision making and co-design activities.
David, Chairman in Ingestre Court Residents Association:
I’m chairman of my resident’s association. That’s principally how I got involved with the council. I’ve joined a number of panels, more from a desire to see things change and get some things done.
It’s a case of trying to match the housing services agenda with the residents’ agenda, and looking to shape things going forwards.
Fatima, Westminster Connects volunteer
Volunteering makes me feel like I know what is going on in my community, you’re part of a team, you get new experiences as well which is really good.
It makes you feel like you do exist in a way, because as a normal resident of Westminster our voice is not always being heard, so to participate your voice can be heard You’ve made a difference in your way.
James, Member of Westminster Youth Parliament
The decision that the council makes have a direct impact on all of Westminster’s residents, so it’s important that the community is heard through Youth Council, through other panels so that the community has their voice on policy, and that changes can be made that benefit them.
Fancy learning something new?
We have launched a free online training platform. This is the perfect chance to learn a range of skills such as, confidence building, career advancement and communication. There are over 2000 free courses for you to choose from, and you can tailor your learning to suit what you would like to develop.
Margaret Beels, Westminster Connects volunteer
Westminster is where my home is, and so what goes on in Westminster matters to me. If the council want to know about what matters to the people who live in Westminster it’s time for us to engage with the council and say what we think.
Other ways you can get involved
- Read the latest news and events, or sign up to receive our newsletters
- Upcoming decision-making council and committee meetings
- Ask a question or present a petition at a Full Council meeting
- Join your local amenity society to connect with neighbours and contribute to planning decisions in your area
- Consultations or proposals that are likely to impact our residents and businesses
- Share your opinions as a Westminster Housing tenants and leaseholders
- Build community spirit on your estate and represent your neighbours by joining your local Residents’ Association
- Get involved and have your say at our Westminster Together community conversations
- Sign up to be a member of our Resident Research Panel, a pool of residents who are invited to review and feedback on council policies and projects
