This is a list of local services to help you get the most out of SW1. If you would like to add your local service to this list please contact us.
Email reh@westminster.gov.uk
Westminster City Council ensures that private rented accommodation meets certain minimum legal standards.
If you are private landlord and interested in letting your property, we can offer advice on incentives, the Housing Association Leasing scheme and the private-sector letting scheme.
www.learndirect-advice.co.uk
On this website, you will find impartial advice on courses, careers, funding and childcare. You can search for a course, get help and advice on childcare, talk to an advisor on the learning advice line, get ideas for courses or careers.
If you’re 20 or over, and don’t have many qualifications (fewer than 5 GCSEs or an NVQ level 2), LearnDirect advisors can put you straight through to nextstep, your local learning and work information and advice service, who can advise what services are available to you. You’ll also receive appropriate support if you have learning disabilities or if English isn’t your first language.
The Westminster Learning Disability Partnership is a joint health and social care partnership providing assessment and support to people with learning disabilities and their families.
Anyone can join and use Westminster Libraries for free. They offer:
In SW1 there are three libraries:
For more information please visit www.westminster.gov.uk/libraries.
80 Vincent Square, SW1 2PE
www.rhs.org.uk
The Lindley Library holds the historical collections and most of the Royal Horticultural Society’s art collection. It has over 50,000 volumes covering a wide range of subjects including garden history, flower arrangement and botanical art. It is open to both RHS members and the general public. For more information please visit the Royal Horticultural Society website.
Email reh@westminster.gov.uk
Housing management issues are dealt with by the CityWest Homes estate team at
3 Charlwood Street
London SW1V 2ED
For more information about opening times and contact details please visit the CityWest Homes website.
Under Morgan House, Lillington and Longmoore Estate SW1
A youth centre for 11 - 19 year olds.
London Fire Brigade is offering free home fire safety checks to vulnerable people in London as part of its ‘Be Safe & Sound’ campaign, installing free 10-year smoke alarms where needed. If you would like a visit or would like to arrange a free home fire safety check on behalf of a member of your family or a friend please check with them first and then contact London Fire Brigade on freephone above, or visit the London Fire Brigade website.