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West End Extra - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Published: 26 September 2008

Surviving the crunch

• FOLLOWING a week of massive changes in the world’s markets and as the credit crunch continues to bite, I’d like to highlight to your readers some of the ways in which Westminster Council can help save them money on everything from parking and leisure facilities to fuel bills and the internet.
To begin with, Westminster’s five indoor and two outdoor sports sites provide a myriad of services from badminton and swimming to basketball and kids’ activities. There is no joining fee or contract so you can just turn up and play.
Secondly, Westminster’s Warmth and Comfort scheme offers free central heating and insulation advice to vulnerable residents to ensure they keep warm during the winter months. Eligible residents could be entitled to free loft insulation and central heating, potentially saving hundreds of pounds on their fuel bills.
Thirdly, residents with low-emission vehicles are entitled to a free parking permit in Westminster – an annual saving of £115. The council also operates a reduced season ticket price for residents wishing to use its car parks with significant discounts off the full price of a standard ticket.
Fourthly, the city’s libraries offer far more than just books, however, and users can borrow CDs and DVDs, as well as access computers and surf the internet for free.
Finally, the city’s markets provide an assortment of wonderful goods, from antiques, souvenirs, art and clothing to fresh fruit and veg, exotic foods and spices. By shopping at your local market, you’re supporting local business.
We always strive to provide our residents with excellent value for money services and will continue to do so thanks to our strong financial handling and unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.
Cllr Melvyn Caplan
Cabinet Member for Finance
Westminster City Council

Send your letters to: The Letters Editor, West End Extra, 40 Camden Road, London, NW1 9DR or email to letters@westendextra.co.uk. The deadline for letters is midday Wednesday. The editor regrets that anonymous letters cannot be published, although names and addresses can be withheld.
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