Just been to the Treasury with the leaders of @RBKC @LBRUT and @wandbc to launch our challenge to Govt funding cuts. The capital's councils are losing hundreds of millions in funding- it's deeply unfair, will lead to cuts and won't help the rest of the country.

On my way to the Treasury this morning to hand in a letter with other central London councils challenging Govt cuts which will lead to a £160m budget gap in @CityWestminster . As I tell @Telegraph , looting London won't level up the rest of the UK telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…

A great honour to hand out medals to Westminster winners from four local schools who played chess in the @LM_Westminster parlour in a tournament run by the Chess in Schools & Communities charity. Alas I lost in minutes to nine-year-old Jacob from St Peter's Eaton Square!

Across @CityWestminster - especially around railway stations - we're aware of aggressive tactics used by some unlicensed organisations to collect money. This is unacceptable & I've written to Govt urging councils to be given new powers to fine offenders swlondoner.co.uk/news/151020…

The Prince Charles Cinema is a landmark not only in Westminster but for cinema goers everywhere. This is great news & @CityWestminster is pleased to have played a supporting role in keeping the venue going. Long may the projectors keep rolling!

The Battle of Britain memorial is back to its best after being cleaned up by @Citywestminster officers following disgraceful damage to wreaths at the weekend. Westminster hosts dozens of major marches & events across the year & we pay for clean-up costs with no Government help

We’re cracking down on people illegally renting out council properties. I recently joined Westminster’s Leaseholder Team as they took action against a leaseholder suspected of doing just that.

Great news that a @metpoliceuk crackdown on phone thefts led to more than 700 arrests last month. Busy areas of Westminster are often a prime target for thieves preying on unsuspecting visitors and shoppers, so we welcome this tough action and look forward to continuing our work with the police to keep our streets safe. bit.ly/3Vyw9o0

Myself and Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning, Cllr Tim Barnes, recently met with the Soho Business Alliance to discuss the future of Soho, exploring opportunities to support growth, investment and a thriving hospitality sector.

We welcome the restrictions just announced by @metpoliceuk UK on tomorrow's marches. The anniversary of October 7th will be a difficult day for many. The council's job is to make sure our city remains welcoming & that all residents and visitors feel safe news.met.police.uk/news/cond…

I recently visited the Churchill War Rooms to meet with the Imperial War Museum and discuss ways to further strengthen its connection with the local community, as the council works to bring local history closer to our residents.

It was great to be part of the @BakerStreetQ panel to discuss the opportunities for the area and share our collective challenges. We’re committed to keeping the area safe, welcoming and vibrant, whilst supporting investment and more opportunities for local people.

Good to visit Church Street recently and hearing directly from residents about their concerns. Listening to local people is vital to ensuring the council delivers the best possible services and the safe streets safe and clean city that residents and visitors want.

We are aware that three of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford have Westminster addresses. We will provide any help needed to police, and the safety of Westminster residents remains our priority.

It's illegal to rent out a council property on a short term letting platform - and we're cracking down on it. I joined @CityWestminster housing officers on an estate as we delivered warning letters to people suspected of doing this. Play the system and you could lose your home.

Good piece in @standardnews today by @nicholascecil on my letter to the Sec of State at @DWPgovuk . The more Government departments can share data, the better chance @CityWestminster has of cracking down on short term let fraud & the candy store racket standard.co.uk/news/london/a…

Our amazing nightlife is one of the reasons visitors flock to Covent Garden & Soho - so @CityWestminster was pleased to give the final licensing approval to the Blue Note jazz club today. As @standardnews reports, we are all about supporting small venues standard.co.uk/news/london/b…

The world famous Blue Note jazz club opens its first venue in Covent Garden tonight - & @CityWestminster gave it the final licensing go ahead today. Join us on an exclusive video preview tour with @VoteTimBarnes !

Covent Garden's newest venue opens tonight - the Blue Note jazz club in St Martin's Lane. Earlier today @CityWestminster gave it the final licensing go-ahead & deputy leader @VoteTimBarnes had a sneak preview ahead of the curtain going up. We're proud to support small venues.

Government departments like the @DWPgovuk have vast amounts of data that can help us crack down on problems like the abuse of short term lets. I've written to DWP Sec of State Pat McFadden to ensure his team are talking to the Treasury & others. Let's fight fraud together.