Projects in North Paddington
Find out about current projects in the area, as well as schemes and funding opportunities that can help you make an impact.
Get involved with the North Paddington Programme
Find out more about events, the partnership board and other opportunities to shape the future of North Paddington.
Take environmental action as a resident
Find out all the ways you can take action as a resident to help Westminster reach net zero by 2040.
Take environmental action as an organisation
Find out all the ways you can take action as an organisation to help Westminster reach net zero by 2040.
Participate in our climate action work
More information about all the ways you can participate in shaping fair and inclusive climate action policies and projects.
Understanding the climate and ecological emergency
Learn about the causes and impact of the climate and ecological emergency, the action we are taking, and how it relates to you.
Adult social care
Information about council provided adult social care.
Smoke, dust, odour, or light pollution
Find out about how to report an air quality or pollution problem, including the types of issues we can and cannot investigate.
Air quality data
View and analyse air quality data using our online tools.
Cargo bikes
Find out what a cargo bike is and where to find more information about them in Westminster.
Residents, communities and climate action
Information for residents and Westminster communities about how you can take climate action.
Floods
Advice on how to prepare for a flood, if your home has been flooded and other actions we are taking.
Business climate action
Information about programmes open to businesses to help reduce your carbon emissions and become more sustainable.
Neighbourhood areas, forums and plans
Find out more about neighbourhood areas, forums and plans and view adopted neighbourhood plans.
Action on air quality
Find out what we’re doing to improve the air quality in Westminster.
Planning and the climate emergency
Advice on improving energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings, and find out what permissions and consents may be required.
Make an application
Find out how to make an application, required fees, and understand more about the process and how we determine your application.
Elections, referendums and how to vote
Find information about recent and upcoming elections and referendums, as well as registering to vote and other ways to vote.
City inspectors
Find out more about the work of the city inspectors
Trading Standards
Find out more about consumer protection legislation and how we work to achieve a fair, safe trading environment.
Education
Find out about the schools offer in Westminster.
Street lighting
Information about our lighting strategy, guidance design, LED upgrades, annual replacement programme and faults.
Armed forces
Promoting local civilian understanding and support for the military and veterans.
Design and heritage
Find out about Westminster's listed buildings, conservation areas and audits, historic parks and world heritage sites.
Noise pollution
Find out how to report a noise problem and about the types of noise we can and cannot investigate.
Parking tickets and enforcements
Information on Marshals, parking on single and double yellow lines, loading and unloading and cameras in Westminster.
Library opening times and contact details
View opening times, contact details, services available and disabled access at each library in Westminster.
Prevent
Find out about the Prevent counter-terrorism programme.
Parking for residents
Find out how you can renew your resident parking permit, how to get a replacement and where you can park with a permit.
Motorcycles
Find out how to pay to park your motorcycle, how much it costs and how to get a resident permit.
Disabled parking
Apply, renew or order a disabled parking badge.
Make a request
Request key fobs, parking spaces, sheds or garages, leaseholder alterations plus many more.
Anti-social behaviour
Information and ways to report anti-social behaviour
Safeguarding children
Protecting children from abuse and neglect, and creating an environment where they feel safe and healthy.
Food safety for businesses
How we regulate food safety in food premises and investigate outbreaks of food poisoning.
Business rates
Non-domestic rates, or business rates, are how occupiers of non-domestic property contribute towards the cost of local services.
Libraries
Read, learn, connect.
Residents
Information for people that live in the City of Westminster.
Your community
Find out about services such as hall hire, community events, parking and Estate Action Plans.
Cemeteries and bereavement
The City of Westminster operates three cemeteries which are situated outside the borough.
City promotions, events and filming
The council operates a specialist unit dedicated to supporting the safe planning and regulation of filming and events.
Temporary structure, crane and road closure licences
Permits for placing portable toilets, scaffolding, fencing, cranes, road closures and other building materials in the road.
Register for social housing
The Housing Solutions Service can help you find housing advice and make applications.
Markets and street trading
Find out how to become a market trader, where trading pitches are available and what is on sale at our markets.
Crime and community safety
From crime prevention and victim support, to planning your route home after a night on the town.
Volunteering
Support your local community by volunteering in Westminster.
Arts and culture
Westminster is a city of culture. Find out about inspiring careers, community, health and happiness.
Data protection
Information about how personal data is processed by the council, and your right of access.
Private sector housing
We promote safe and healthy homes for all private (non-council) residents in Westminster.
Rehousing (Home Connections)
When homes become available, you can bid for them on the Home Connections website.
Housing services for vulnerable people
The council commissions a range of services to help vulnerable people maintain independence and prevent homelessness.
Jobs and volunteering
Find out about council jobs, career help, and volunteering opportunities in our city. We welcome applications from residents.
Major Incidents and Contingency Planning
Find out how the council prepares for emergencies.
Procurement
How to do business with the council, and how we ensure value for taxpayers.
Democracy
Find out about voting, previous election results and the electoral register.
Transparency
More information about how we spend public money, including our annual accounts, executive pay, and our workforce reports.
Reusing and other recycling services
Reusing and recycling your waste. Find out about additional ways to reuse and recycle.
Recycling and rubbish collections
Find out how and when we collect your recycling and rubbish.
Street cleaning and cleansing
Westminster's streets are regularly swept and washed to maintain a high standard of cleanliness across the city.
Waste strategy and enforcement
The council aims to minimise costs through effective and efficient waste management.
Walking and cycling
Discover how we support walking and cycling in the city.
Roads and highways
Learn about how the council maintains streets in Westminster.
Planning enforcement
Information on planning enforcement, reporting a breach of planning control and short-term letting.
Planning policy
Find out how the City Plan, neighbourhood planning and other planning policy and guidance
Environmental policies, regulations and guidance
Our environmental policies, how we apply regulations, how to report noise complaints and what noise complaints we investigate.
Building control
Make a building control application and find out more about building regulations.
About the council
Learn about local democracy, council transparency, emergency planning and procurement.
Recycling and rubbish
Find out what you can recycle, when your recycling and rubbish is collected and how we work to keep your streets clean and tidy.
Roads and travel
Learn about highway maintenance and what the council is doing to promote walking and cycling.
Planning applications
Search for applications, decisions and archived records, comment on applications, speak at committee and advice on applications.
Planning, building control and environmental regulations
Find out about planning permission, building regulations, street naming and numbering, and making a tree works application.
Parking policy, strategy and initiatives
Learn about parking rules and regulations and how the council is taking measures to reduce congestion and emissions.
Trade parking for businesses
Information about parking for businesses including permits, loading, unloading, suspensions and tickets.
Parking
Pay for parking tickets, apply for a parking permit and find out where to park in Westminster.
Licensing policy and strategy
Read about the council's licensing policies, consultations and the relevant acts of Parliament.
Other licence and business permit types
The council is responsible for a number of licensing regimes which cover a large variety of activities, premises and businesses.
Alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment licences
Permissions to sell or supply alcohol, provide regulated entertainment and late night refreshment.
Licensing
Apply for a licence, view an existing licence, or comment on an application.
Community halls
Venue information and opening times for community halls in Westminster.
Dogs and animal welfare
Find information on lost and stray dogs, microchipping, the animal warden service, and reporting animal welfare issues.
Leisure, libraries and the community
How to make the most of living in Westminster.
Public health strategy, policies and reports
Discover how we work to improve the wellbeing of our residents, to make the borough a healthier place to live.
Improving and protecting your health
If you want to lead a healthier lifestyle, there’s plenty you can do to improve and protect your health.
Health and social care
Advice and support to help residents be as safe, healthy and independent as possible.
Council Tax
Information about Council Tax banding, exemptions, and how to pay.
School admissions
Find out how to apply for primary and secondary school places.
School attendance
Information for parents, carers and schools about pupil absence.
Children and families
Advice and support for families in Westminster.
Businesses
Get business support, apply for planning permission, licenses, parking permits and more.
Birth and death certificates, marriages and citizenship
Register a birth or death, arrange a wedding or civil partnership and find information about applying for citizenship.
Benefits
Find out if you are eligible for Housing Benefit or other support payments.