Next Ward Surgery: 5.30-7pm, Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at Counter King's Wardrobe, 53-55 Carter Lane
Castle Baynard's Common Councillors
Back row [left to right]: Steph Steeden, Vasiliki Manta, Sue Farrington, Tana Adkin KC Front row [left to right]: Leyla Ostovar, Helen Ladele, Beth Coombs, Jo Hayes
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GET TO KNOW US
We all live or work in the Castle Baynard Ward.​​​ We stood collectively for and were elected at the March 2025 Common Councillor elections - as independent individuals with a common aim. We are not a political party. ​​​We are supporting the work that the Alderwoman has been doing in our Ward to improve the conditions and environment for all the residents and workers who live and work alongside us.​​​ We believe that positive change will come if we unite and stand up for every resident and business that invests in our Ward.​​​ We came together under the name of the Iceni who were a significant power in Celtic Britain. Probably best known for their resistance to Roman rule and led by Queen Boudica, they were an industrious and loyal people.​​ We intend likewise to work hard and fight for improvements to our community and to our City. See our individual profiles, here.
FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS IN THE CASTLE BAYNARD WARD
Various carol services will be taking place over the festive period in the ward's beautiful churches, including: at
St Bride's: Fleet Street Carols on Thursday 18 December (midday and 5pm). For details click here.​
St Andrew by the Wardrobe on Wednesday 17 December [6pm]
For details click here.
Sustainable Christmas Market at the Urban Farmer Project, 18 Wine Office Court, on Thursday 11 December, 12-2.30pm Artisan crafts, cakes and more from a range of local, independent and sustainable vendors.
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2-4 December:The New Street Square Winter Festival: Various events including markets, carol singers in New Street Square (pictured, left)
Until 16 January: ​Snoopy in the City: follow the trail and find all the Snoopy sculptures or possibly meet the Peanuts legend in person. On until 16 January 2026. See the map here
Festive celebration for all City residents and the next City Question Time will be held on Monday 15 December at the Guildhall, 5.30-8pm. Register for the event here
Ward and City updates
GAS LEAK IN NEW BRIDGE STREET
Major gas leak is underway on Tuesday 9th December on New Bridge Street. The road is closed in both directions between Ludgate Circus and Blackfriars station and adjacent properties have had to be evacuated for safety reasons.
The emergency services are attending the incident and Cadent Gas are also on site investigating the cause.
Essential works update: Salisbury Square development, Fleet Street: click below for details
