I'm Mark Field, the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Cities of London and Westminster. Here, you can find out all about my work as your representative to Parliament and share your thoughts with me on the issues that matter to you.
Rough Sleepers - Our city has more rough sleepers on its streets than the next four highest London boroughs combined.That’s why I will continue to support the Council’s efforts to stop vulnerable people from becoming long-term rough sleepers by pressing the Government for greater powers to remove tents from public spaces.
Abuse of Short-Term Lets - There are over 8,300 Westminster properties and rooms listed on Airbnb at any one time. Westminster Council currently has little real power to regulate this growing industry. That’s why I will continue to make the case to the Government for effective enforcement powers to be given to the Council to bring down the number of what are effectively permanent short-lets.
Safer Streets for Everyone - Serious crime in Westminster has risen steadily and is an issue at the forefront of many local people’s minds. Keeping our communities safe is a priority for me, which is why I will continue to work closely with the Metropolitan Police and my Home Office colleagues to get a grip of this worrying issue and reverse this unacceptable trend.
Clean Air for All - Countless studies showing the harm caused by toxic air are just too serious to ignore. The Government and the Council have both shown commendable commitment to tackling the problem of poor air and I promise to support them both at every turn to protect local people, and leave a legacy of clean air for future generations in the Cities of London and Westminster.
Tube Noise - Noise and vibrations from underground trains have had an intolerable effect on the quality of life for local people in pockets of the constituency. London Underground has been unwilling to take meaningful action to address this long-standing issue. That’s why I will continue my work with residents’ groups and stakeholders from across the cities to secure some long overdue action.
Away from the bigger challenges of crime, rough sleeping and poor air quality are the smaller, but no less important, issues that matter to local people, such as broadband connectivity and pedicab regulation. Here you can read all about the ongoing work my team and I have been doing in these areas, and also some the of victories we've achieved.
