Westminster Council Faces Crushing Cuts | London News

Westminster City Council is bracing for a brutal financial hit—over £100 million slashed from its budget over four years—forcing tough choices: steep council tax hikes or slashing services. With no escape, officials are asking residents to vote on which services to cut, even as they’ve already axed free school meals for some kids. A national funding review has slashed Westminster’s grant by 50%, and to cover the gap, taxes could jump 75-100%. Essential services like social care and education are shielded, but temporary housing and other non-essentials are under fire. People are being relocated far from London to cut costs, and while tax increases are allowed beyond the usual cap, political blame games rage between Tories and Labour. Residents are being consulted—but many fear decisions are already set in stone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d830782ab9032bdf