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Don’t Miss Your Chance To Have Your Say on Barnsdale Road’s Play Street Plans

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Two More New Play Streets Are Coming Too Westminster This September!

ActiveWestminster is delighted to announce the launch of two more Play Streets this September – creating safe and welcoming spaces for children to play outside their homes, get active, and connect with their community.

Play Streets are designed to increase opportunities for play and physical activity, reduce traffic, and strengthen neighbourhood connections. 

This is part of our wider Active Streets Programme, designed to reduce traffic, promote outdoor play and bring local communities tog

Family Fun at the Play Street Openings

We’d love you to join us as we celebrate the launch of Westminster’s newest Play Streets with fun activities for the whole family. There’ll be active games and sessions with Everyone Active , plus the chance for children to build their confidence on two wheels with Cycle Confident and keep their bikes in top shape with Dr Bike.

  • Kilravock Street (W10 4HX) opening on Friday 5th September, between 4pm – 6pm
  • Ashmore Road (North, W9 3DD) opening on Saturday 6th September, between 1pm – 4p

Bring your family, friends, and neighbours along to play, ride, and celebrate the start of even more Play Streets across Westminster!

Want to bring a Play Street to your neighbourhood? Click the button below to find out how!

Bring Play to Your Street

We’re Improving Our Website: And We Need Your Input

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We’re Improving Our Website: And We Need Your Input

At ActiveWestminster, our mission is simple — to support, inspire, and connect our community through sport, physical activity, and wellbeing. But to do that well, our website needs to work for you. That’s why we’re asking for your help to make it the best it can be.

We’re currently reviewing the ActiveWestminster website to understand what’s working well, what could be improved, and how easy it is for everyone to use. Whether it’s finding information quickly, using the site on different devices, or ensuring it’s accessible for people of all abilities, your feedback will make a real difference.

Check it out, click around, and let us know what works (and what doesn’t)!

It only takes a few minutes

We’ve put all the information you need about the consultation in one place to make it easier for you to take part. 

Our short survey takes just 2–3 minutes to complete and your answers will help us shape a website that truly meets the needs of our community. 

At the end, you can even choose to take part in a follow-up interview to share more detailed feedback. As a thank you, you’ll receive a £20 Love2Shop voucher.

Your voice matters

Every suggestion, comment, or observation will help and get us one step closer to building a website that’s easier to use, more accessible, and better reflects the ActiveWestminster spirit.

Take the survey today and help us create a website that supports and connects all of Westminster.

Your Voice = Our Win

If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact us at research@westminster.gov.uk

Have Your Say: Should Padel Come To Westminster?

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Have Your Say: Should Padel Come To Westminster?

We’re exploring the possibility of introducing Padel – the world’s fastest growing sport – as a new facility offer in Westminster, and we want to hear from you!

What is Padel?

Padel is a fun, social racquet sport often described as a mix of tennis and squash. Played mainly in doubles on an enclosed court about a third the size of a tennis court, it’s easy to learn, suitable for all ages and abilities, and perfect for bringing people together.

Have Your Say – Your Feedback Shapes What’s Next

We want to know if Padel is something that Westminster residents and stakeholders would like to see offered locally. To help us understand this, we are carrying out a preliminary survey to gather views on the potential demand, who might use the facilities, and how it could fit within our wider sports and leisure provision. No decisions have been made at this stage. Any future development would depend on factors such as local appetite, available space, funding, and alignment with our broader priorities, including inclusion, health, and accessibility.

 If there’s strong interest, we’ll carry out more in-depth engagement to explore the possibilities and shape the next steps.

Have your say and help shape the future of sport in Westminster by completing our short survey by clicking on the button below.

We’re Listening – Tell Us!

A Street Transformed: Northumberland Place Play Street Launches

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A Street Transformed: Northumberland Place Play Street Launches

On Monday 4th August 2025, Northumberland Place (W2 5BS) was officially transformed into Westminster’s newest Play Street and what a great success it was!

Families and neighbours turned out to enjoy a car-free street buzzing with play, creativity, and community spirit. Highlights from the launch included:

  • Playful games and friendly competition
  • Scooting, cycling, and free play for all ages
  • Neighbours connecting and celebrating a shared community space
  • Special guests to help us celebrate including the Lord Mayor and Councillor Cara Sanquest 

Transforming streets, one at a time

Northumberland Place will regularly be closed to traffic during set times on evenings and weekends, creating a safer, community-driven space for families to play, connect, and enjoy the outdoors.

Next, the scheme will expand to Kilravock Street (W10) and Ashmore Road (W9) in Queens Park this September:

  • Kilravock Street: Friday 5 September, 4–6pm
  • Ashmore Road: Saturday 6 September, 1–4 pm

Each launch is another step towards turning busy streets into vibrant neighbourhood spaces where children can play safely and communities can come together.

A resident-led movement with real impact

Led by residents and supported by local volunteers, Play Streets are transforming urban streets into friendly, active place. This initiative coordinated by Westminster City Council, forms part of the wider Active Streets Programme and marks a fourfold increase in Play Streets since the first one was designated (Luton and  Fisherton Street) in 2019 

By reducing traffic, Play Streets aim to:

  • Create safer play areas
  • Encourage stronger community connections
  • Promote physical activity and children’s wellbeing
  • Support cleaner, greener neighbourhoods

The bigger picture

Northumberland Place is conveniently located near Shrewsbury Road’s permanent School Street, one of 13 such schemes across the borough. School Streets close roads during school drop-off and pick-up times, enabling safer, cleaner travel for families.

A huge thank you to everyone – families, neighbours, volunteers, and councillors, and of course the Lord Mayor who made the Northumberland Place launch such a joyful transformation of a street into a vibrant, shared community space.

Want to learn more or apply to host your own Play Street? Visit the Active Streets page to get all the details and application info

Bring Play to Your Street

Let Play Begin At Northumberland Place!

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Let the Play Begin at Northumberland Place!

We’re gearing up for the exciting launch of Westminster’s newest Play Street at Northumberland Place, W2 5BS.

Join us on Monday 4 August 2025, from 5–7pm for the official launch event. It will be a free, fun-filled evening where the street will be transformed into a safe, car-free space for children to play and neighbours to connect.

This is the first of three new Play Streets being introduced across Westminster as part of a resident-led initiative supported by Westminster City Council and partners. It’s all about creating safer, more Active Streets for our communities to enjoy.

What is a Play Street?

If you don’t already know, Play Streets are temporary, resident-organised closures that turn streets into places for play, community and creativity—making neighbourhoods healthier, safer, and more social for everyone.

Get ready to play and connect!

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
  • Space to scoot, cycle, draw and play
  • Games, chalk art, and community fun
  • A chance to meet neighbours and celebrate the space together

Come along, bring your family, and experience how a local street can become a shared space full of colour, energy and connection.

More Play Streets Coming Soon

Northumberland Place is just the beginning! Keep an eye on our website and socials for updates on when the other Play Streets are launching – we’ve got another two in the pipeline!

Bring Play Streets To Your Neighbourhood!

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

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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

Barnsdale Road Play Street Creative

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

Have Your Say

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