We are pleased to submit our first Construction Newsletter for the refurbishment project at 78-82 Duke Street London. The project will provide a new pub and restaurant offer on the ground floor with offices above.
Click on the link below t....
Major incident declared across Greater London
Last Friday, the Mayor of London declared a major incident as a result of the prevalence of COVID-19 and the pressure it is currently putting on the NHS across the Capital....More
Securing an ....
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 c....
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 u....
An update on rough sleeping in Westminster and our Hidden Network campaign
Fri Dec 18 2020
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 increas....
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 n....
Regent Street Traffic-Free Saturday: Operational Updates
Thu Dec 17 2020
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-essent....
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....
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 contr....
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 residua....
Coach London - Health is Wealth webinar - Tuesday 1st December 2020
Thu Nov 26 2020
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 ....
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 dem....
Update on Westminster's Busking and Street Entertainment Policy
Thu Nov 19 2020
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....
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 info....
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....
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 r....
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,....
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 is....
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 mor....
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 ef....
Mayfair Times - Sixth Community Awards of Mayfair & St James's
Tue Oct 13 2020
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 ....
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 protect....
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 reg....
Invitation to discuss an exciting new scheme at 180 Piccadilly and 48/50 Jermyn Street
Fri Oct 2 2020
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, incl....
Claridge's Community Newsletter - September edition
Fri Sep 4 2020
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 ....
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-artic....
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 acces....
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 g....
Gear Change - A bold vision for cycling and walking
Tue Aug 4 2020
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 trans....
Zero emissions city: Freight and Waste Consolidation
Tue Aug 4 2020
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....
Bond Street station – western and eastern ticket halls tunnel fire main testing
Mon Jul 27 2020
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 tu....
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 ....
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 v....
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 ....
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 introduc....
City of Westminster - Coronavirus bulletin for stakeholders 30/05/20
Wed Jul 1 2020
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.
Reopening Westminster's Hospitality Sector | Business Recovery Brochure
Tue Jun 30 2020
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....
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 whe....
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.
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....
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.
[link]....
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.
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 encour....
Calling all charitable projects in Westminster - Funding is available
Fri May 22 2020
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 pro....
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.
City of Westminster - Coronavirus bulletin for stakeholders 20/05/20
Wed May 20 2020
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.
Have your say on Redesigning Grosvenor Square. Online events this week:
Mon May 18 2020
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.
Loca....
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....
City of Westminster - Coronavirus bulletin for stakeholders 12/05/20
Tue May 12 2020
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.
Boundary Commission recommendations for Westminster
Tue May 12 2020
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 propo....
[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 an....
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....
City of Westminster - Coronavirus bulletin for stakeholders 06/05/20
Wed May 6 2020
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.
Invitation to give feedback on proposals for the South Molton Triangle
Fri May 1 2020
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 ....
Royal Mail scraps Saturday letter deliveries UK-wide due to coronavirus
Fri May 1 2020
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 ....
Planning Permission Granted Cavendish Square underground car park
Fri May 1 2020
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 ....
City of Westminster - Coronavirus bulletin for stakeholders 29/04/20
Wed Apr 29 2020
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 Westm....
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 Depart....
City of Westminster - Coronavirus bulletin for stakeholders 23/04/20
Fri Apr 24 2020
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 Gar....
Work to restart at ex UX Embassy in Grosvenor square
Thu Apr 23 2020
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....
Summary of COVID-19 briefing with the Leader of the Council
Wed Apr 22 2020
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.
Westminster City Council - Volunteering Do’s and Don’ts
Wed Apr 22 2020
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 gu....
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.
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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 Ber....
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 confir....
City of Westminster - Coronavirus bulletin for stakeholders
Wed Apr 22 2020
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, employe....
Amenity Societies’ meeting with Westminster City Council Leader Rachael Robathan
Mon Apr 20 2020
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.
....
TfL introduces middle-door only boarding across the London bus network
Fri Apr 17 2020
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 cri....
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 t....
We are using the using the neighbourhood hub Nextdoor.co.uk
Tue Apr 7 2020
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) ....
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 wor....
Suppliers who are still operating through the crisis
Fri Mar 27 2020
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.
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 COVI....
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 ....
A note to Mayfair residents regarding self-isolation due to Covid-19
Thu Mar 19 2020
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 ind....
New Public Artwork Unveiled at Nightingale’s Corner, Berkeley Square
Fri Mar 6 2020
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 histori....
Westminster City Council – Consultation on Traffic Management Proposals - TILNEY STREET
Fri Mar 6 2020
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 T....
Westminster City Council – Consultation on Traffic Management Proposals BLACKBURNE’S MEWS / CULROSS STREET / GROSVENOR SQUARE
Fri Mar 6 2020
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 T....
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 res....
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 Nutcrack....
Grosvenor appoint Tonkin Liu as Grosvenor Square designer
Fri Feb 14 2020
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 involve....
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
Mo....
2020 RSMSJ Summer Garden will be held on Thursday 11th June at Mount Street Gardens, Mayfair, London W1K 2PB.
Three hours of entertainment, food ,drinks, fun and friendship from 6 pm to 9pm, £40 for RSMSJ members and £50 for no....
The 2019 Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s summer garden party was held in Mount Street Gardens, Mayfair on Thursday evening,6th June, the only clear day between the rain showers sweeping through the capital. The ga....
Happy New Year to you all. 2018 has been a busy year for us with many new challenges, including:
Numerous large-scale development consultations
Oxford Street District Project
City Plan 2040 and a re....