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IMPORTANT - Consultation on Pedestrianisation of Oxford Street - closed - 16 Jan 2026

Dear RSMSJ Members,

Transport for London's eight-week consultation on proposals for changes for the pedestrianisation of the section of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street is now closed.

For further information please visit TFL website link ....

Brown Hart Gardens – Construction Works Commencement We have been informed that refurbishment works commenced at Brown Hart Gardens, London, W1K 6WP. As you may be aware, this project received planning permission in early 2024 to re-landscape the Gardens. The project will create a softer urban landscape in North Mayfair, reinstating the character of historic gardens and offering an invitin....

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Residents Tour Tuesday, December 9th at 4pm.   It was great to see so many residents at our exclusive Mayfair and St James's residents tour of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Tuesday 9 December from 4pm to 6pm. The tour was led by Suzy Griffiths, Vice President of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and  involved a trip on the Wheel, a visit to the Magic....

We were delighted to see so many of the residents at this year’s RSMSJ Festive Drinks, on Monday 1st December from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The cocktail soiree was held at the stunning newly opened Eagle bar in the Chancery Rosewood.   Thanks so much for attending - if you'd like to volunteer to help with the Society no matter how much (or how little) time you have - please get in ....

‘OUR NEIGHBOUR WILLIAM BLAKE’ by Catherine Kelly from the William Blake Fellowship Event date: Wed Nov 12 2025

Venue: Mayfair Library
25 S Audley St, London W1K 2PB
6pm - 7pm

It was delightful to see so many of you at an illustrated talk: ‘OUR NEIGHBOUR WILLIAM BLAKE’ by Catherine Kelly from the William Blake Fellowship. What an excepti....

The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Public Consultation – now open! Please ensure to voice your views on the winning entry and help shape the design plans for the National Memorial. Following on from the selection of Foster + Partners design for the The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Public Consultation is now open calling for your views on the new landmark fully integrated into....

Dear RSMSJ Members hope you managed to submit your comments to the Licensing Reform Consultation before the deadline. The government's  Open call for evidence for Reforming the licensing system deadline for contributing your views and evidence has now ended – the consultation closed on midday on the 6th of November 2025. It’s pertinent that the local residents’ v....

Public Consultation on proposals for the future of 40 Berkeley Square is now open. RSMSJ committee members have attended presentation on the proposal for 40 Berkeley Square.  To find out more and to give your feedback please use the website link here. The forthcoming consultation events are: Online Community Meeting:   Date: Monday 3rd November  Time: 6pm – 7p....

Subject: RSMSJ Event: A Talk by Peter Heath - Urban Development: Past & Present

When: Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: The Arrupe Hall, London Jesuit Centre, 114 Mount Street, London W1K 3AH We were pleased to host the second RSMSJ talk: Urban Development: Past & Present by Peter Heath, an eminent architect and town planner. Peter guided us through a jou....

Emergency Works - Park Street - Road Closure   Dear RSMSJ Members,   Please be advised Westminster City Council have notified us of an emergency works permit on Park Street. Thames Water have applied for Road Closure located on Park Street outside no.2 junction with South Street due to an urgent repair on a leaking pipe. The repair works started on 30/10/2025 and are due to complet....