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Westminster council
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Westminster 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 · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation powers move to mayoral body
A new mayoral body, the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC), has taken over planning powers for the famous street, bypassing Westminster Council. This move follows years of debate over pedestrianisation and has raised concerns about democratic accountability and traffic displacement.
Westminster4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Projects · WestminsterPrince Charles Cinema secures 25-year lease after landlord dispute
The Prince Charles Cinema has secured its future for at least 25 years by signing a new lease. The West End venue faced closure after a dispute with its landlords over rent demands.
Westminster2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation starts 26 October
Parts of Oxford Street will become traffic-free from 26 October, with buses, taxis, and bikes banned from a nearly one-kilometre stretch. Westminster Council has raised concerns about the implementation and potential traffic displacement.
Westminster2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Projects · WestminsterLord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park after 60 years
A statue of the poet Lord Byron has been returned to Hyde Park, London, after being moved from its original location in the 1960s. The restoration and relocation project cost £380,000 and was supported by the current Lord Byron.
Westminster3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20- Projects · London
London tourism tax capped at 5%, BBC understands
London's proposed tourism levy will be capped at 5% of accommodation costs, the BBC understands. This follows government plans to grant mayors powers to introduce such a tax, with potential implementation by March 2028.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Roads & Driving · West LondonNotting Hill Carnival road closures and station changes announced
Notting Hill Carnival will mark its 60th anniversary this bank holiday weekend with extensive road closures and changes to public transport. Ladbroke Grove station will be shut, and several other stations will have entry restrictions.
West London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20