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The new council formally came into its powers on 1 April 1965, at which point the old boroughs and their councils were abolished. [9] [10] In 1966 the city was granted the dignity of having a lord mayor. [11] The council's full legal name is "The Lord Mayor and Citizens of the City of Westminster", but it is generally known as Westminster City ...
Vincent Square is an electoral ward in the City of Westminster. The ward was first used in the 2002 elections. It returns three councillors to Westminster City Council. The boundaries of the ward were revised in 2022.
The enlarged City of Westminster was formed in March 1965, shortly before the completion of the new town hall in April 1965. [ 10 ] Initially, Westminster City Council only used the 20th floor, but gradually expanded to take the whole building. [ 3 ]
Abbey Road is an electoral ward in the City of Westminster. The ward was first used in the 1978 elections . It returns three councillors to Westminster City Council .
Harrow Road is an electoral ward of the City of Westminster. The ward has existed since the creation of the borough on 1 April 1965 and was first used in the 1964 elections. It returns councillors to Westminster City Council.
Westminster Council House, also known as Marylebone Town Hall: Completed 1920 for the old St Marylebone Borough Council and now serves as main meeting place of Westminster City Council. From 1856 the area was also governed by the Metropolitan Board of Works , which was established to provide services across the metropolis of London.
There was a revision of ward boundaries in Westminster in 2022. Like the other wards of Westminster, Church Street is represented by three councillors on Westminster City Council. The last election was held on 5 May 2022, when all three councillors were elected. All three currently represent the Labour Party.
In October 2019, Westminster City Council gave planning permission for 8-10 Great George Street, which was still occupied by the Liberal Democrats at the time, to be converted into a 134-bed hotel. [7]