Westminster City Council is currently controlled by the Labour Party, which gained control in May 2022.
Understanding Westminster City Council's Political Control
Westminster refers to the City of Westminster, a borough within Greater London that holds the status of a city. Like other local authorities in the UK, it is governed by a city council, which is responsible for providing a wide range of public services to its residents and businesses. These services include:
- Waste collection and recycling
- Planning and development control
- Local housing
- Social services
- Education (local schools)
- Highways and transportation
The political party in control of the council determines the direction and priorities for these services. Control is established through local elections, where councillors representing different wards are elected to form the council. The party with the majority of elected councillors typically forms the administration.
Historical Political Control
For many decades, Westminster City Council was a stronghold for the Conservative Party. However, this changed in the 2022 local elections.
Below is a summary of the political control of Westminster City Council over recent decades:
| Party in Control | Years |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 1965–2022 |
| Labour | 2022–present |
The Labour Party secured a majority in the 2022 local elections, ending 57 years of Conservative rule over the council. This shift marked a significant political change for one of London's most prominent boroughs, which had consistently been under Conservative leadership since its formation in 1965.
For more detailed information on the council's history and functions, you can refer to the Westminster City Council Wikipedia page.
