respect orders
Westminster Council is facing calls for tougher action on drug dealing and anti-social behaviour, which "respect orders" are a new power to address.
In November 2026, Westminster councillor Ben Sewell called for tougher action against drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Vincent Square. He told a council meeting that residents were distressed by open drug dealing, constant disturbances, and finding incapacitated people in communal areas. These issues represent the specific problems that "respect orders", a new type of power utilised by Westminster Council, are designed to address.
Respect orders are described as a new type of power available to Westminster Council. They are intended to address specific issues related to public order and community safety within the borough. There are no upcoming council meetings currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- In November 2026, Westminster councillor Ben Sewell called for tougher action against drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Vincent Square. Source
- Residents in Vincent Square are facing open drug dealing and constant disturbances, according to a Westminster councillor in November 2026. Source
- Councillor Ben Sewell told a council meeting that residents sometimes find people incapacitated in communal areas. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 13 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.
