• New Bessborough Centre in Pimlico opened by royalty

  By James_Mass at 13:44 on 27/10/11

  

  The newly refurbished Bessborough Centre, in Bessborough Place, Pimlico, had a very special guest open its doors this week - Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. Bessborough Centre spent £3.5 million on the refurbishment so a royal guest was the perfect choice for the opening, which took place yesterday (October 26). Camilla met with families and staff are unveiling a plaque that marked the opening.  Bessborough...

• Get the most from living in Pimlico

  By James_Mass at 12:30 on 12/07/11

  

  Over the coming weeks you may notice Westminster council staff roaming the streets of Pimlico and you may even get stopped by them as they wish to discuss the many benefits available to you as a resident.  They will be very keen to spread the good word about the range of services provided, accessible facilities and special offers that will be applicable to you. So if you want to wax lyrical about the positives in Pimlico and...

• Want to Win an Xbox 360 and Kinect?

  By James_Mass at 10:41 on 17/06/11

  

  How would you like to get your hands on a shiny new Xbox 360, coupled with a Kinect, courtesy of Microsoft and the Westminster council?  The competition is being run by the council in order to allow the residents in the borough to put their ideas forward on how improvements could be made to better the lives of the residents, local businesses and visitors.  It's really very simple. All you have to do is explain what...

• Taxicards: Have your say

  By James_Mass at 12:38 on 11/05/11

  

  There will be two consultation meetings held in the area soon to discuss ways in which the Taxicard service is provided. Taxicards is a service provided to people with mobility needs who receive a reduced fare when journeying in black cabs. Those who require more dependency with mobility are able to apply for extra journeys on top of the 70 journeys that everyone is eligible for. Money needs to be saved on the Taxicard service...

• What the council will do about Westminster's Children's Centres

  By James_Mass at 10:48 on 21/04/11

  

  Due to the government's reduction of the funding for Sure Start Children's Centres nationally, Westminster has to save 17% from their children's centre budget for 2011/12. As a result, changes will naturally occur. There are already financial restraints on the council so this is a tough time for parents and families reliant on the children's centres. There are 12 Sure Start Children's Centres that are run by the Westminster City...

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