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WorldWestminster council approves 13‑storey office block on Victoria Street
On 13 October 2026 the Westminster City Council Planning Sub‑Committee gave the green light to a 13‑storey office and retail scheme at 10 Victoria Street. The developer must fund carbon‑offset and employment contributions, while Historic England warns of possible medieval remains.
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WorldWestminster Council Considers Banksy Statue's Future
Westminster City Council is exploring all possibilities for the future of Banksy's 'Blinded by the Flag' statue in Waterloo Place. The council has incurred significant costs for security and maintenance since the artwork was erected on 29 April.
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WorldWestminster Primary Schools Face Financial Deficits
Nearly half of Westminster's primary schools are facing financial deficits, with St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School reporting a shortfall of £1,236,000. Declining pupil numbers and high living costs are cited as key reasons for the financial strain on these educational institutions.
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WorldWestminster store director admits selling unsafe Christmas lights in Queensway
A Westminster store director admitted selling Christmas lights classified as 'high risk' due to counterfeit plugs and fuses. Trading standards confiscated 33 sets from a Queensway shop after a laboratory report warned of electric shock risks. Sentencing is due on 19 August.
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