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Westminster City Council
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Westminster City Council, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Roads & Driving · Central LondonWaterloo Bridge faces closure risk without £6m repairs
Waterloo Bridge, used by over 25,000 vehicles daily, could face weight restrictions or closure within three to four years if urgent repairs are not completed. Westminster City Council is seeking £6 million for the work.
Central London3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 80 · Hype 28
Projects · WestminsterWaterloo Bridge faces closure risk without £6m repairs
Waterloo Bridge could be forced to close within four years due to water damage and 2mm cracks, according to a Westminster City Council document. The council is seeking £6 million for urgent repairs, warning that weight limits or full closure may be necessary if work is not completed by the end of the 2029-30 financial year.
Westminster3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Roads & Driving · LondonTottenham Court Road tops London fines list with 59,329 PCNs
Tottenham Court Road issued the highest number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in London during the 2025/2026 financial year, with 59,329 fines. Westminster City Council collected the most revenue from PCNs, totalling over £37 million.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation to start in October
Transport for London plans to begin pedestrianising Oxford Street imminently, with the first section closing to traffic in October. Westminster Council's leader has accused the Mayor of London of 'cheating the system' by bypassing a full environmental impact assessment.
Westminster3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Projects · WestminsterWestminster Council revises licensing policy after business backlash
Westminster City Council has published a revised licensing policy, seeking to better explain technical terms after its draft proposals to encourage more seated areas faced significant opposition from businesses, the government, and the Mayor of London.
Westminster3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · WestminsterWestminster Council demands Oxford Street impact study
Westminster City Council has formally requested a full environmental impact assessment for the Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans. The council fears displaced traffic will negatively affect surrounding neighbourhoods, while the Mayor's office states legal processes are being followed.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 30