On Saturday, the Prime Minister announced that Greater London would be moving into a new Tier 4 set of restrictions from 00.01 on Sunday morning.
The graphic below, produced by the government, explains what Tier 4 means in practice.
You can find the government's [guidance] in full regarding Tier 4 here.
Like you, I was saddened to hear the news that London has been moved into a Tier 4, in respo....
Today marks a year since I became Member of Parliament for the Cities of London & Westminster.
It has been an honour to represent the Two Cities in Parliament but 2020 has not been the year any of us imagined it would be. For many of us Covid-19 has made it possibly the most difficult year of our lives.
Dear Residents’ Association
Further to our last discussions, I am writing to outline the most recent support provided to rough sleepers and to update you on our rough sleeping campaign.
During the second national lockdown we increased provision and support for those sleeping on our streets to match demand. This included opening additional donation hubs, assessment centres, and testing and ....
NCP’s tenancy of the Adams Row car park will expire on 29 December 2020, at which point the car park will close.
Grosvenor have been in discussions with NCP over the past few months on their continued operation of the site, but are now preparing to take the site back later this month. They are working closely with NCP and the Biltmore hotel, which sits above the car park, to ensure that the....
In light of London entering Tier 3 this week, we wanted to inform you that the Traffic-Free Saturday will be going ahead this weekend on 19 December. While, in line with Government guidelines, we do not encourage customers to use non-essential travel, the West End is open to those who wish to come, and the traffic-free street will provide more space and a safer environment for those that are in th....
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
As the end of this difficult year draws to a close, I write to invite you to the Grosvenor Chapel’s annual “Community Carol Service”, on Tuesday 15th December at 7pm, which I hope will offer us comfort and joy!
As is usually the case, this Carol Service is not ticketed, although there will be a retiring collection for the Homeless Charity “G....
I am writing to advise you the construction works at 20 Balderton Street will be closing for the Christmas break between 21st December through until 4th January 2021.
Please find attached a bulletin from Collins Construction Ltd, our contractor, to advise you on how the works are progressing and to confirm the Christmas break closure.
If you have any questions about the works then please do not ....
Grosvenor have committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030 and have developed a detailed plan to deliver on that ambition. They plan to reduce their emissions by at least 52% over the next decade and then offset all the residual amount that cannot be avoided. In practice, this means cutting emissions from 59,100 tonnes of CO2 in 2019 to 28,600 tonnes or less in 2030.
The big areas of....
At COACH London (a new health, wellness and performance club in St. James) we take a 360 approach to promoting overall health and wellbeing. What you eat and drink plays a fundamental part in this.
We are delighted therefore to be hosting a webinar Health is Wealth - how to boost your immune system throughout lockdown and beyond- on Tuesday December 1st at 10.30 am.
Lyndsey Walton, a health coac....
British Land and Norges have launched for consultation their detailed proposals for the future of West One. The proposals will see the retention and refurbishment of the shopping arcade with access retained to the Tube at all times, the demolition of the building above the arcade down to second floor and then the introduction of a new building at upper levels providing new office accommodation wit....
Dear Stakeholders, Thank you for your patience while we develop our busking and street entertainment policy. We are grateful for your engagement in the process.
As you will know, we consulted on our new draft policy from 24 September to 1 November 2020. The council received over 900 responses to the consultation, along with written representations. We have said from the start that we want t....
Dear Members of Residents Society of Mayfair and St James
As we have now entered national lockdown for the second time, we thought it would be helpful to get in touch and ensure you have all the information you need to keep your users informed about the wealth of services Westminster Libraries and Archives we are still offering during this time.
We offer a huge variety of free online books, maga....
Dear Local Stakeholder
Please find below the latest Grangewood Newsletter for the works to the Audley pub site in Mount St / South Audley St which I trust is self explanatory.
In addition to this update, we’re pleased to advise that Artfarm, the independent hospitality company, behind Somerset’s Roth Bar & Grill and The Fife Arms in Braemar, has signed a lease with Grosvenor for ....
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
In such difficult times, it is important to have grounds for hope. A church building has always been a symbol of hope in its locality. So, I am happy to report that the Chapel has been given the go ahead to redecorate the west front, tower and spire on South Audley St, which are presently shabby and downcast, amidst an otherwise well-kept Mayfair. For us taking the ....
Hines UK are preparing an application to partially redevelop and reposition the existing building at 80 New Bond Street, introducing a new façade, two new additional floors, and reworked interior floorplates that will deliver modern, high-quality office and more efficient retail space.
Click the link below for further information.
Dear resident, Join the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members today, Monday 26 October from 6.45pm, to get your questions answered about our work to address the climate emergency, air quality, recycling, and other environmental issues that affect your life in Westminster. Find out more about this work on our climate emergency page.
Listen to the discussion and have your questions answer....
Consultation on the Council’s proposals to revise its Statement of Licensing Policy and publish the Cumulative Impact Assessment.
Please click on the download link below to view information about the latest licensing policy revision.
Earlier today Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that Greater London will be moving into the ‘High’ tier of the local COVID Alert Level, from Saturday morning.
This is in response to local figures, shared with MPs this morning, which show that in some of the capital's boroughs, new cases have tripled in the last week.
I am sure, as I am myself, that you will be disappointed by t....
The survey will be anonymous as your name or address will not be recorded when you complete the survey.
Please note the research is very important to allow the council to understand the residents’ perspectives and views to provide efficient recycling schemes and to increase the borough recycling rate.
Please complete the survey by clicking on the link below.
[link]....
Mayfair Times is delighted to announce it is running the sixth Community Awards of Mayfair & St James's in January 2021.
The Community Awards of Mayfair & St James's celebrate the sense of community in these districts by recognising the people and businesses that help create and maintain the spirit and ethos of the area.
As a member of the Mayfair Neighbourhood Forum we would be delighte....
Dear stakeholder, Westminster City Council is updating its Licensing Policy and we want to know what you think.
The Licensing Policy aims to support licensed premises, while preventing crime and disorder, ensuring public safety and protecting children from harm. Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Council is required to review its policy by January 2021. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we are....
As you may know, Westminster City Council has been working closely with residents, businesses and street entertainers to design a new busking and street entertainment policy.
In January this year, we consulted on proposals to introduce regulation in key busking hotspots in the West End. Thank you to those who took the time to respond to our consultation. In response to our proposals, many residen....
Click on the download link below to view an Invitation to discuss an exciting new scheme at 180 Piccadilly and 48/50 Jermyn Street - Sent on behalf of Great Portland Estates plc
Have your say on redesigning Grosvenor Square: Open air exhibition Autumn 2020
Click below to view the pdf download for more information about the Grosvenor Square redesign and exhibition.
Astrea have recently launched plans for the refurbishment and partial redevelopment of two neighbouring commercial buildings at 50 Berkeley Street and 50 Stratton Street in Mayfair. The proposals will retain the retail at ground floor, including the Sainsburys, whilst making changes at upper levels to introduce new terraces and more efficient office space. There would be an additional single set-b....
This is our Community Newsletter, it’s part of our commitment to ensuring our neighbours know what we’re up to at Claridge’s.
Please click on the download link below to see the newsletter in full.
As you are aware, we have continued to liaise with our major event organisers and key partner agencies during Covid-19, whilst following Government guidance closely.
It is with a heavy heart that our partner and promoter IMG have made the incredibly difficult decision, with our agreement, to cancel Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2020. We have been working together with IMG in the hopes of being able....
Grosvenor Extends Eat Out to Help Out into September
Landlord acts to support café, bar & restaurant tenants in London’s West End.
Click on the link below for full information
www.grosvenor.com/news-and-insight/all-articles/grosvenor-extends-eat-out-to-help-out-into-septemb
British Land and NBIM have launched for consultation their initial thinking on the future of the West One shopping centre and office building, located above Bond Street tube station. The proposals seek to retain the retail section and access to the tube through the basement, ground and first floors, remove the structure from the second floor upwards, and introduce a new lightweight structure with ....
EDITION: ONE AUGUST 2020
Welcome to the first newsletter dedicated to keeping our neighbours informed about what is happening at Claridge’s.
Click on the link below to view the newletter.
Dear Sir / Madam
I am writing to let you know that the Council is introducing a borough-wide 20mph speed limit, in order to provide safer, greener and cleaner streets across Westminster.
Signage is now going up throughout the borough to get the message out to all drivers. The process of installing signage will continue throughout the summer, however we are encouraging all drivers to slow down in....
We want – and need – to see a step-change in cycling and walking in the coming years. The challenge is huge, but the ambition is clear. We have a unique opportunity to transform the role cycling and walking can play in our transport system, and get England moving differently.
Please click on the download link below to view the full Department of transport proposal document.
Dear partners,
Having discussed this issue with you all a number of times you will know that we have committed to investing in the green renewal of Westminster and as part of this have set ourselves the target of becoming carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years ahead of the national target.
Please click on the link below to view the full letter from Councillor Rachael Robathan
ATC C610 (Systemwide), Crossrail’s contractor appointed to provide the power, utilities, track systems and other services within the central tunnel areas, would like to take this opportunity to inform you of an upcoming test of the tunnel fire mains at both the western and eastern ticket halls at Bond Street station on August 15 2020.
For full details please see the pdf download below.
Dear Neighbour, Here at 24-31 Grosvenor Square, we are progressing well through our programme of works. As the majority of work has moved below ground level, you may not have noticed much change, but we’ve made great strides in our subterranean demolition and basement dig. We have completed ten weeks on site since our return to work and in that time have progressed demolition works and....
We hope you are safe and well at the moment as lockdown measures continue to ease.
We are working hard in all of the Royal Parks, particularly on the issue of people leaving litter, which we know is dangerous for wildlife, unpleasant for visitors and tough for our staff to clean up – over a tonne every day in June for Hyde Park alone.
We want to encourage everyone to safely enjoy and share....
The Audley in Mount St is currently being refurbished to provide a new Public House, restaurant and boutique hotel. Grangewood have been appointed by Grosvenor to undertake the phase 1 refurbishment works. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide a brief update for those living and working nearby.
Click on the link below to download or view the full newsletter.
30 Sackville Street consultation. Raymond Estates are looking to submit an application to Westminster City Council to sensitively refurbish Grade II Listed 30 Sackville Street and change the use of the building from offices (B1) to introduce a new fine-dining restaurant (A3).
Click below to view the consultation proposal document .
Issue 23 - Information from the Westminster City Council on how they are supporting our communities and businesses. Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.
Dear Partners,
Today we have published our strategy for supporting the reopening of the hospitality sector in Westminster. A copy of which is attached.
This sets out a comprehensive package of temporary road closures, widened footways and policy changes which will support these businesses as they begin to look forward to opening their doors once again.
In developing this strategy, we have spoke....
The hospitality industry is the lifeblood of Westminster’s economy. The pandemic and resulting lockdown have meant that many of our businesses in this sector will be the last to open. The road back to trading profitably will start when restrictions begin to ease from 4 July.
This document sets out proposals for how Westminster can reopen its hospitality sector – the biggest and most v....
Reminder that this Saturday and coming Tuesday are the Local conversations on Healthy Places with Tonkin Liu where we will be exploring the activities, experiences and facilities required to support them in the square.
You can book your place here or email nataly (nataly@make-good.com) to receive the event details directly.
Government consultation - Asks for evidence and views on micromobility vehicles, flexible bus services and mobility as a service as part of the 'Future of transport regulatory review'. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 3 July 2020
[link]....
Rough Sleeping: the latest update from MHCLG on their investments into rough sleeping. It mentions £160M and 3,300 homes provided this year, extending to £433M and 6000 homes over a 4-year period.
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Firstly, thank you again for showing your support for my 10-Minute Rule Bill (Private Member's Bill) calling for greater regulation of pedicabs in Greater London.
To date, over 2,000 people have showed their support.
Click here to view Youtube video
I was due to present my Bill to the House before recess but unfortunately, I was unable to do so after the presentation of Private Member....
Grosvenor are rethinking the role of Grosvenor Square to transform it into a thriving place for people and nature.
We want to do this with our neighbours and with other London communities, to create a new type of urban square that encourages discovery and fosters wellbeing for both people and planet.
We want to start collaboratively exploring ideas, both big and small, for the square so please....
Reminder: apply for COVID-19 funding
The City of Westminster Charitable Trust recently launched a COVID-19 grant scheme, through our Community Contribution Fund. We encourage voluntary and community organisations in Westminster who are providing essential services to the most vulnerable groups of people during this crisis to apply.
Click here for more information
This has just been issued to us today and we have until the weekend to comment on it, please let us know your thoughts. Click on the Link below to view the pdf document.
Information from the Westminster City Council on how they are supporting our communities and businesses. Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.
As part of the online public programme for Redesigning Grosvenor Square, this week's events are about Accessing the outdoors and we are inviting you to sign up to share your feedback and priorities about the future of the square.
Local conversations are opportunities for local residents, neighbours and businesses to have in-depth conversations with the design team. Tell us what your priorities ar....
Good afternoon,
I am writing to update you about the events that were set to take place in Hyde Park this summer. I would first like to send my well wishes to you and your loved ones, and hope that you are keeping safe and healthy in these extraordinary times.
We have been liaising with all our major events organisers and key partner agencies during Covid-19, and following Government guidance cl....
Information from the Westminster City Council on how they are supporting our communities and businesses. Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.
Final recommendations for Westminster published
View our final recommendations on our consultation portal
Today we published our final recommendations for future electoral arrangements for Westminster City Council.
We are proposing that Westminster City Council should have 54 councillors.
Those councillors should represent 18 three-councillor ward across the authority.....
[link] /> Westminster need as much local knowledge and insight as possible to populate this and keep it up to date. I would therefore be incredibly grateful if you could ask any businesses in your area which are open to upload their details by filling in this form: [link]
Today we have launched he ‘London Streetspace’ programme. This programme will rapidly transform London’s streets to accommodate significant increases in cycling and walking when lockdown restrictions are eased. With London’s public transport capacity potentially running at a fifth of pre-crisis levels, millions of journeys a day will need to be made by other means. If peopl....
Information from the Westminster City Council on how they are supporting our communities and businesses. Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.
Grosvenor invite you to give feedback on their proposals for the South Molton Triangle as part of their third phase of public consultation. They represent the culmination of nearly two years of dialogue and feedback. Residents can view the emerging proposals at www.southmoltontriangle.com and comment via the online survey at [link] A virtual tour of the prop....
Royal Mail has scrapped Saturday letter deliveries until further notice due to coronavirus.
From this weekend onwards, the group will "temporarily" no longer deliver letters on a Saturday.
Deliveries already do not happen on a Sunday, so more people will face waiting into the following week for their letters to arrive.
However, Royal Mail insisted "most" parcels, as well as Special Delivery, Tr....
This week Westminster City Council's Planning Sub Committee unanimously approved innovative and ambitious plans to transform the Cavendish Square Underground Car Park. Working for Reef Group and alongside DP9 we are delighted with the approval, having undertaken all aspects of community and stakeholder engagement.
Uniquely located within a renowned London Square addressing Oxford Street, Harley S....
Information from the Westminster City Council on how they are supporting our communities and businesses. Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the City of Westminster Charitable Trust has launched a new grant scheme through the Community Contribution Fund. The COVID-19 grant scheme will support voluntary and community organisations in Westminster who are providing essential services to the most vulnerable groups of people during this crisis.
Nickie Aiken MP has received a huge amount of correspondence from constituents concerned with excessive construction noise.
In response, Nickie today sent a letter to Nadhim Zahawi MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. She called on the government to advise Local Authorities to introduce restrictions on construction noise to p....
Information from the Westminster City Council on how they are supporting our communities and businesses. Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.
I have just signed the petition "West End businesses: Reduce energy wastage in the West End" and wanted to see if you could all help by adding your name.
[link]
Thanks Richard Cutt
A planning application has been submitted for a change of use and refurbishment of Leconfield House on Curzon Street.
Leconfield House is located directly opposite Derby Street, bound by South Audley Street to the west and Chesterfield Gardens to the east. The planning application follows a public exhibition held in January in which the local community were invited to view the plans and give feed....
23 April 2020
24-31 Grosvenor Square Development – Return to Site Following Recent Closure
Dear Neighbour,
Further to our communication dated 25th March 2020, in which we advised you of the temporary closure of our project at 24-31 Grosvenor Square, we would like to provide an additional update.
Our project closed at the outset of the initial nationwide ‘lockdown’ for it was ....
Please see the following document download for a Summary of COVID-19 briefing with the Leader of the Council 20 April 2020, attended by: Westminster City Council, Westminster Amenity Societies, Westminster Neighbourhood Fora.
In the first instance if you need help or you know of anyone who needs help as a result of COVID-19, send the details to westminsterconnects@westminster.gov.uk or phone us on 020 7641 1222 (8am to 10pm, 7 days a week).
The following are guidelines for volunteers providing support during this time.
DO’S:
Do follow social distancing guidelines when completing volunteering tasks. This incl....
Some of you may recall that, on January 15 this year Circling the Square, a public art by Kate Davis and David Moore (ME-WE), was installed on the newly developed, pedestrianised space in Berkeley Square, on the corner with Davies Street.
Since we celebrated the launch of this work - commissioned by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland - all our lives have been changed by the Covid-19 virus pandemic.
....
Following their exhibition in February, the owners of Lansdowne House are keen to progress with a planning application in the coming weeks for the redevelopment of the site, which sits at a prominent location framing the southern end of Berkeley Square.
The pre-application consultation is still open and residents can view the emerging proposals and comment via the project website [link]....
Firstly, thank you for showing your support for my 10-Minute Rule Bill (Private Member's Bill) calling for greater regulation of pedicabs in Greater London.
I was due to present my Bill to the House today. Unfortunately, it was confirmed to me that this would not be happening until further notice. The presentation of Private Member's Bills has been suspended to allow for the Parliamentary Authori....
Information from the Westminster City Council on how they are supporting our communities and businesses. Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.
Nickie Aiken MP has launched a new Covid-19 resource on her website along with advice on groceries and food delivery.
It has information for constituents on avoiding scams, where to access grocery deliveries, support for employees, employers and the self-employed, travel advice and where to sign up for volunteering. You can see it here: [link]
The latest on t....
A large number of Amenity Societies and Neighbourhood Fora participated in a call with the Leader of WCC today. The takeaways were:
Westminster remain well staffed in all key areas.
WCC have adequate supplies of PPE for their workers.
They will be issuing a list of do’s and dont’ s for volunteers to ensure we all stay safe.
Public toilets have been cleaned and opened. Pay toilets....
Buses in London will temporarily become middle-door only boarding from Monday 20 April as part of Transport for London’s (TfL’s) efforts to help combat coronavirus. This change will further improve safety for bus drivers and critical workers as passengers will only be able to board using the centre doors of buses, enabling better social distancing while the city is fighting the virus.
....
Dear RSMSJ member
I hope you and your families remain safe and well.
Pedicabs have been the cause of significant nuisance for many years now. We have lobbied hard to get them regulated or banned outright. However we have been repeatedly told that the only way to do this is through an Act of Parliament.
Former leader of Westminster City Council Nickie Aiken, now our Member of Parliament for the ....
The Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s (RSMSJ) is using the neighbourhood hub Nextdoor.co.uk
We have joined forces with Grosvenor Mayfair Residents’ Association (GMRA) and Mayfair Residents’ Group (MRG) to form the Mayfair Community Support Network on the Nextdoor platform. The idea is that those who are able to offer help and those who are able to give it, can....
Dear Resident,
These are unprecedented times. The Government is putting in place clear advice about how we can all take actions to slow the spread of the coronavirus to provide protection to the most vulnerable and help the NHS, social workers and other frontline teams to cope. Please follow this advice and Stay at Home, Protect our NHS and Save Lives.
Over the next two weeks the virus is expect....
Private members club 5 Hertford Street have kindly shared their list of suppliers who are still operating through the crisis. Click the image below to enlarge.
Proposal for the installation of a temporary Engagement Hub in Grosvenor Square. If the principle is generally supported, a planning application will be submitted in the coming weeks.
View the document download below for full details of the proposal.
Please take a look at this mobile app
It asks you to report daily even if you are well as a means of collecting data to help track and slow the spread of the Virus.
By using this app your are contributing to advance vital research on COVID-19. The app will be used to study the symptoms of the virus and track how it spreads.
Click here for more information and to download the app
Publishing Business, producers of Sloane Square, Mayfair Times, Belgravia and Victoria magazines has built its reputation on creating bridges between the business and residential communities in the areas that the magazines serve.
In these strange times many businesses are adapting their offers to create ways of supporting their local communities and keep their businesses running.
Please send us ....
As a well-connected Mayfair resident, can I please ask the following (and disseminate to other residents);
In light of the current situation involving those over 70/with underlying health conditions being told to self-isolate or remain indoors, I understand many Mayfair residents are probably quite concerned.
I know some elderly residents in particular may be very worried, live alone or not have....
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland and Modus Operandi have unveiled a new piece of public art in Berkeley Square.
Circling the Square, by Kate Davis and David Moore, is situated in the newly completed Nightingale’s Corner in the historic square - named after the famed romantic Vera Lynn song ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square’.
The unveiling comes as part of a £4 million....
WSP is the agent acting on behalf of Westminster City Council for a traffic management scheme affecting the above-mentioned roads.
In accordance with the consultation procedure, we would draw your attention to the effects of the proposed Traffic Order(s) of which further details are given in the attached documents:
the Notice of Proposals and the Council’s Statement of Reasons; and
the ....
WSP is the agent acting on behalf of Westminster City Council for a traffic management scheme affecting the above-mentioned roads.
In accordance with the consultation procedure, we would draw your attention to the effects of the proposed Traffic Order(s) of which further details are given in the attached documents:
the Notice of Proposals and the Council’s Statement of Reasons; and
the ....
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak and Government guidelines, we have taken the sad decision to postpone the summer garden party on 11 June. Please do get in touch to arrange a refund for ticket purchases.
A WONDERFUL EVENING for residents, businesses and their guests at a private party to celebrate summer in Mayfair in support of the Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James&rsquo....
The event will start with a celebratory talk by Katya Galitzine on her mother - Jean Dawnay’s life as a Dior Model in the 1950s, followed by a Champagne Lunch and a short recital of Tchaikovsky’s "Andante maestoso" from Nutcracker Suite by Russian pianist Yulia Chaplina.
About the talk:
Jean Dawnay, or 'Caroline' as she was known, was a house model for Dior during the years 1949 &nda....
Tonkin Liu’s appointment follows a formal design competition incorporating some of the world’s leading design and landscape teams. Their emphasis on connecting people back to nature, collective storytelling and community involvement in the design process meant they felt like the perfect fit for the project.
As you are aware, Grosvenor manages the public garden on a not for profit basi....
CO-RE are inviting you to a public exhibition of the proposals for the future of Lansdowne House on Berkeley Square.
For more information, please download the leaflet or view the event pages below:
Monday 24th February Midday to 2pm
Monday 24th February 5pm to 8pm
Tuesday 25th February Midday to 2pm
Tuesday 25th February 5pm to 8pm
Wednesday 26th February Midday to 2pm
Wednesday 26th Febr....