Your Voice Matters: Have Your Say on Barnsdale Road’s Play Street Plans

Westminster City Council is inviting residents and local communities to share their thoughts on a proposal to introduce a seasonal Play Street on Barnsdale Road. This would give children more space to play safely and offer a more sociable, people-friendly environment during the warmer months.

What is being proposed

If approved, the Play Street would run every year from 1 April to 30 September, with pedestrian priority and reduced vehicle access at set times:

  • Monday to Friday: 3:00 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 7:30 pm

The aim is to create a safer, more active street that encourages outdoor play, reduces through-traffic during key hours, and brings the local community together

Have your say

The Public Consultation  is now open until 11:59 p.m. on 7th September 2025. We will also be running two drop in events where you will have the opportunity to meet members of of the team, ask questions and share your thoughts in person.

  • Barnsdale Road Play Street session on Tuesday 22nd July 2025, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. 
  • Community event at WECH Community Centre (W9 3AZ) on Friday 22nd August 2025, 10:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m

Children and young people are also welcome to come to these events – their views matter to us as well, so please do bring them along.

If you would like hard copies of the consultation support materials or questionnaire, or require any reasonable adjustments to participate please contact: Westminsterplaystreets@wsp.com

Visit our dedicated page, to learn more about our Active Streets Programme.