'Offer them two sweeps a weeks': Westminster council leader hints at cutting street cleaning at Downing Street
- Posted on October 7, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Westminster council leadership has proposed a significant reduction in street cleaning services at Downing Street, suggesting a shift from twice-daily sweeps to bi-weekly maintenance. Council leader Cllr Swaddle's comments highlight the disparity between premium government district services and standard public area maintenance, raising questions about resource allocation and service equity across the capital during times of municipal budget constraints.
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