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Dear Members,

We were so happy to see so many of you at our first lecture by Dr. Francis Boorman on the
History of Mayfair entitled 'Before May Fair Became Mayfair' in the
Farm St Church on the 15th of July 2025 - 18.30-20.00.

Dr. Boorman talked how the open fields between Hyde Park and the spreading metropolis were built up into a wealthy suburb of gr....

Blackburne's Mews closed for Traffic Tuesday 22nd July - Friday 25th July 

Please be reminded that Blackburne's Mews will be closed to traffic between Tuesday 22nd July and Friday 25th July (inclusive). This is to allow a mobile crane to be located in the Mews to undertake glass replacement in the upper levels of the hotel.

We’re delighted to see that so many of you responded to the Royal Parks offer of free tickets exclusively to RSMSJ Members for BST Hyde Park, the Darts Championship and All Things Orchestral.

Can those lucky winners please email communityliaison@rsmsj.com with the subject line:
'BTS HYDE PARK the Darts Championship, and All Things Orchestral', describi....

Westminster City Council's consultation on New Powers to tackle Anti-social Behaviour ends this Sunday - 6th July - please take part in the consultation and support the extension of powers to curb anti-social issues !

Here's the Council PSPO consultation link –  
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Dear Members,

Following extensive discussions with residents, representatives from other Westminster communities, and members of the council, we are writing to share the RSMSJ Committee’s formal response to Westminster City Council’s proposed Westminster After Dark Strategy. This strategy sets out to promote a more active night-time economy, but regrettably does so wit....

Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition Finalists Selected



Five design concepts have been shortlisted in the two-stage open competition to create a memorial masterplan celebrating
Queen Elizabeth II’s extraordinary life of service.
The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee and the Cabinet Office welcome your feedback on the ....

Dear Members, 

We wanted to share news from Westminster City Council about a new Community Planning Advice Service now available to residents, businesses and community groups across the borough.

Launched on Monday 28th April, this pilot service offers free, independent advice on major planning applications in Westminster - those proposing 10 or more new homes or 1,00....

Dear RSMSJ Members, Last week, the RSMSJ executive committee attended online and in-person sessions hosted by Rachel Blake MP, focusing on the government's Pathways to Work Green Paper, outlining major proposed reforms to disability benefits and employment support. Rachel has since shared a follow-up email offering further opportunities to speak directly with her. She reiterated the followi....

Dear Members, To support you and our neighbourhood, please find below a letter we have drafted (in bold) outlining key points on your behalf and addressed to the Mayor of London's office, opposing the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street. Feel free to edit and add points of personal interest before sending it to TfL. Our intention is simply to provide a starting point and thought-starters to make ....