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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....

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....

Dear RSMSJ members, the government has launched an Open call for evidence for Reforming the licensing system. The deadline for contributing your views and evidence is very short – the consultation closes on midday on the 6th of November 2025. It’s pertinent that the local residents’ voices are being heard on this very important issue. We’ve been working with other communi....

Dear Residents,
We are writing with urgency regarding the Mayor’s plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, under the newly formed Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) a scheme that will have a direct and lasting impact on our community.

Control of Oxford Street and surrounding blocks has been removed from Westminster and Camden Councils under sole control of MDC silencing loc....

The second part of the consultation on Pedicab regulation closed on Monday 20th October.  Many thanks for sending us your feedback in relation to this issue. The first consultation in March garnered over 7,000 responses.  TfL acknowledged that most respondents to the first consultation said that pedicabs should be banned and not regulated, the audio from pedicabs is too loud and a....

Dear RSMSJ Members,

Westminster City Council launched Stub Road Greening Engagement on Thursday 31st July,  which has closed on the 25th October 2025. WCC is exploring ways to transform underused stub roads (dead-end streets) into greener, more attractive community spaces. Examples include adding plants, trees, and features like rain gardens, which can improve mental wellbeing, su....

Westminster City Council - Consultation on Traffic Management Proposals

WESTMINSTER CEREMONIAL STREETSCAPE PROJECT

WSP is the agent acting on behalf of Westminster City Council for a traffic management scheme affecting a number of roads that lie in the
vicinity of Buckingham Palace, St. James's Park, Whitehall, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.  A....

Dear Residents, Please note that the road along the front elevation of the Chancery Rosewood Hotel will be temporarily closed for twelve (12) hours from 0600 am on Thursday 14 August to allow a mobile crane to lift glass into the higher levels of the building.  There will be full, controlled pedestrian access along the garden square side of the road.

Please see attache....

Dear RSMSJ Members,
Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate are moving into the next phase of the Future of Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus, and are now inviting residents to explore their proposals on this once-in-a-generation project and share your views.

This is one of key opportunities for local residents to help shape the public realm masterplan an....

Peter Heath has been an architect and town planner advisor for the St. James’s Conservation Trust for over 25 years!

We are lucky to have him host a talk on St. James’s 'Unique Characteristics and Impacts of Historic People, Places, Spaces, Old and New Buildings' - in maps, images, events and photographs. Currently, the date and location of this even....

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 –  
[link]....

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 ....

Dear All Please be advised we have received an emergency works permit on Berkeley Street . All details we currently have are provided below, any additional information or changes will be updated once received. WORKS PROMOTER: Thames Water PROMOTER WORKS REFERENCES: MU70100698239-001-01 LOCATION (+ nearest junction): Outside 20 Berkeley Street WORKS DESCRIPTION: Repair on Water Main START DAT....

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
Farm Shop Mayfair
Guided by our Master Butcher and team you’ll learn how to take a rib down to the ribeye. Enjoy a glass of wine and steak afterwards, plus take home your prepped piece of ribeye.
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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.

Click here to view the original newsletter online >

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 ....

We are writing to inform you about our Marylebone to West-End Cycleway Route Alignment consultation, which launches on Monday 5th August 2024 for an 8 week period, closing on Monday 30th September 2024. A website, [link] has been set up providing information about the proposed scheme and includes an online survey form for you to leave your comments. Visit the co....

As previously advised, following the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and alongside on-street surveys we have developed an online resident questionnaire that seeks to gather additional views and insights from residents on their evening and night-time experiences. We would be grateful if, via WASF that each resident and amenity society or association shares the attached lett....

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 28 July 2024. Attached to the Licensing News document are the Licensing Sub-Committee decisions for the hearing held on Thursday 25th July 2024 for: Clays 77 Brewer Street, London W1F 9ZN B....

We’ve got a couple of events and initiatives over the next month which we’re keen to involve as any residents in as possible and so I wondered if possible to promote on the RSMSJ channels? The Team GB Fanzone launched in Grosvenor Square last week and is running until Sunday 11th August. There’s a big screen showing the Olympic action in Paris, plus food and drink stalls. This S....

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 21 July 2024. Attached to the Licensing News document are the Licensing Sub-Committee decisions for the hearing held on Thursday 18th July 2024 for: 14-22 Ganton Street, W1F 7BS Basement an....

We would like to provide you with an update regarding the ongoing construction work in Shepherd Market. We are emailing you because we think you may be interested in this construction. You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time at the bottom of the email. Phase 1 Drainage Drainage excavations started on Monday 22 July outside Chill House Coffee and have now completed. The team have lo....

You may recall that WSP, the agent acting on behalf of Westminster City Council, carried out a consultation between 21st February and 13th March 2024 for a traffic management scheme affecting Shepherd Market and the surrounding roads. Following this consultation, the City Council received valuable feedback regarding local businesses’ servicing requirements. As a result, the proposed kerbside....

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 Monday 29th July at 6pm to 8pm. This operation will involve demobilising our 60-tonne mobile crane, loading the crane within our site boundary onto the delivery vehicle and then transporting the mobile crane off site. The crane will be prep....

Dear resident, We wanted to get in touch to let you know that we are still working to finalise the next date of Westminster Together, which will be in autumn 2024. Be assured that we will let you know as soon as we have a new date! In the meantime, if you would like another opportunity to share your experiences and what is important to you in Westminster, please do participate in our online con....

Dear Residents and Stakeholders, Please note that works involving the two light wells and associated hoardings in the Blackburne's Mews elevation are planned as follows (please refer to attached diagram): South Lightwell 17 - 18 July 2024 - Remove the hoarding . 19 - 23 July 2024 - Break out works. 24 - 26 July 2024 - Kerbs and paving works. 29 - 30 July 2024 - Reinstate the hoarding. <....