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Dear Neighbour, We would like to bring to your attention that we have been granted permission from Westminster City Council to conduct out of hours works on Saturday 30th November at 7am to 1pm and Sunday 1st December 7am to 11am. We will be carrying out the removal of the site welfare cabins. On Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December large vehicles will be brought onto the site in a con....

Draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan Public Consultation Dear Residents' Society of Mayfair and St James's, Westminster City Council has a new plan for infrastructure. The draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan (draft IDP) identifies the infrastructure our communities need now and as we grow. It sets out our strategic vision for infrastructure over the coming decades. We are now consulting on the dr....

Rachel Blake has setup an online petition against local post office closures.
Please consider signing: The link to the petition is rachelblake.org.uk/campaigns

HAVE YOUR SAY BY 18 NOVEMBER This is your last chance to have your say and help shape the future of Westminster’s streets and spaces, including parks, squares, and alleyways. Our goal is to improve the spaces between and around buildings, making them more accessible, attractive, and sustainable for all. From enhancing pedestrian walkways to creating more green spaces, these new guidelines a....

Dear All, I am pleased to announce that the nuisance-vehicle Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) consultation is now live:
vehiclepspo.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/extending-the-nuisance-vehicle-pspo/step1 Urgent: we have only fourteen days until the 27th November to submit our evidence and concerns about the noise and danger from revving and speeding cars and associated anti-social beha....

Hello Neighbour,
Welcome to the community newsletter from McGee. We are carrying out the demolition and façade retention phase for the North and South blocks as part of the South Molton development, on behalf of Grosvenor and Mitsui Fudosan. In this issue. Progress so far Site working hours Planned works McGee’s novation to Skanska Key contacts Site working hours

Dear Residents and Stakeholders, Please note that WCC approved out of hours works will be taking place on site as follows: Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th of November 1pm-4pm
Sunday 3rd, 17th, 24th of November 10am-4pm This is our final push to finalise the external works around the site perimeter and operatives have been instructed to keep noise and disruption to an absolute minimum.....

To whom it may concern, I hope this email finds you well. Councillor Paul Swaddle, the Leader of the Opposition at Westminster City Council, has asked me to share the letter he has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Autumn Budget (see attached). Please feel free to share it with your members, residents and anyone you see fit. If you have any questions, please do not hesitat....

Dear Residents and Stakeholders, Please note that as part of the landscaping programme, a number of trees will be planted at the front of the hotel over three weekends as follows: Weekend of 2 & 3 November
Weekend of 9 & 10 November
Weekend of 16 & 17 November (back-up dates) Timings: 6am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday The works (non-noisy) have been approved by WCC and w....

Dear Residents, Please forgive the unusual request! I am working with a youth charity in Westminster (disadvantaged children and those with learning difficulties) that is running a project associated with vinyl records (all genres and ages). In essence, learning about early music production and curating certain styles and artists that have influenced the music scene (including classical music). ....

A lot has happened since our last issue – not least a change of government. We’re returning with a more regular, monthly schedule of updates to keep you posted on our key developments and achievements, as well as to offer insights into the experiences of our staff and patients. In this issue, we share news of an important milestone on our journey to equity and inclusion – the pu....

15-hour shifts on speed, strip club kickbacks: The last days of the pedicab wild west To some, they've become the "scourge" of the West End. But is a coming crackdown on pedicabs about to go too far? Morning — even the King has hated on the neon-lit, boombox-blasting rickshaws of the West End. "A bill will be introduced to deal with the scourge of unlicensed pedicabs in London,” said....

The Soho Neighbourhood Forum has launched a street heritage study in collaboration with urban designers Publica and urban design specialist, and Soho resident, Bahar Durmaz-Drinkwater. Launched in September 2024, the heritage audit will document the location and historic details of heritage objects that contribute to Soho's unique character. The notable architectural history of the area is well-d....

Hello Neighbour,
Welcome to the community newsletter from McGee. We are carrying out the demolition and façade retention phase for the North and South blocks as part of the South Molton development, on behalf of Grosvenor and Mitsui Fudosan. In this issue. Progress so far Site working hours Planned works Community engagement Key contacts Site working hours

Forthcoming evens at the Art Farm Shop on Audley Street Beef, ribeye steak, Butcher masterclass
29th September, 11am - 2pm
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In response to the recent announcement from the Mayor of London regarding Oxford Street, our Chief Executive, Stuart Love, has issued the following statement: "Westminster City Council has spent the last two years working closely with businesses and resident groups to develop detailed proposals to redesign and improve Oxford Street. These plans are shovel ready, have had the support of retailers ....

Have your say on the School Streets 2024 proposals Visit our website and have your say before 27th September School Streets provide Pedestrian and Cycle Zones outside a school’s main entrance, in operation in the morning and afternoon during school drop-off and collection times, Monday to Friday during term-time. School Streets is a key programme under the Fairer Westminster &....

If you are affected by any of the proposals within this update and attached pdf file, please comment, and send to the chairman at chair@rsmsj.com. Please find attached Licensing News for the week ending 18 August 2024. Attached to the Licensing News document are the Licensing Sub-Committee decisions for the hearing held on Monday 12 August 2024 for: Expedited Review of a Premises Licence in r....

Please click here to read the latest update on works towards delivering South Molton.
A printed copy will also be delivered to neighbouring residents and businesses next week.

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If you are affected by any of the proposals within this update and attached pdf file, please comment, and send to the chairman at chair@rsmsj.com. Please find attached Licensing News for the week ending 4 August 2024. Attached to the Licensing News document are the Licensing Sub-Committee decisions for the hearing held on Thursday 1 August 2024 for: W10 Coffee and Deli, 427-429 Harrow Road ....