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Consultation & Engagement

Closure of Swimming Pool and Spa at Porchester

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Closure of Swimming Pool and Section of Spa at Porchester

We have some important information about Porchester Leisure Centre and Spa to share with you. 

There will be some decontamination works taking place in the plant room over a period of four weeks from 16 May.

Unfortunately this means that there will be no heating or hot water on site during that time and access to the some facilities will be impacted as follows:

  • The Main Pool: This will remain closed for an additional ten weeks (a total of 14 weeks) to allow from some critical roof and ceiling repairs to be completed above and in the main pool hall.
  • The Teaching Pool: This will reopen after the initial four week works period
  • Spa: Partially closed for a period of four weeks

Facilities operating as normal

  • The Spa – the following are remain open: Relaxation area, both steam rooms and the sauna and plunge pool
  • Toilet facilities
  • Showers – If you wish to have a cool one
  • The gym and studios
  • The Library

Those with swim bookings, parents part of the swim scheme and any general swim customers will be contacted by Everyone Active to offer alternative solutions over the coming weeks.

Please remember you can still use the Marshall Street Leisure Centre & Spa and the Moberly Sports Centre.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Click the button below to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information about how the planned works will affect you.

How the works will affect you - FAQ

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Porchester Leisure Centre on 020 7221 6118.

Northumberland Place Play Street Public Consultation

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Northumberland Place Play Street Public Consultation is open from 8th December 2023 - 2nd January 2024

A Public consultation is taking place between 8th December until 2nd January 2024 for a proposed play street on Northumberland Place, between Talbot Road and Artesian Road. The Play Street would give pedestrians priority over traffic in the Spring and Summer months each year.

The goal of Westminster City Council is always to ensure that we do what we can to bring you the people in the community closer together. Opening up the streets for children to play and providing a safe opportunity for residents to meet and connect has proven to build a higher sense of trust and belonging. We take what you have to say very seriously so please do take the survey.

Visit our dedicated page to find out more: Northumberland Place Play Street Consultation and Have Your Say

Westbourne Green Open Space Consultation is open – Survey now extended until 13th December

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Westbourne Green Open Space Development Consultation - The survey has been extended until Wednesday 13th December

If you are a resident or a user of Westbourne Green Open Space we want to hear from you!

Westminster Council aims to strengthen a culture of play, physical activity, leisure, and sport across our Lives, Neighbourhoods and City.

Being active and healthy goes hand in hand with an improved quality of life and wellbeing. Sport, Leisure & Active Communities aims to improve Westbourne Green open space by offering different types of space that are more accessible, provide a richer mix of playing opportunities and improve pollution and noise and overall environmental impact of the area.

The purpose of this consultation is to gather views and insights on how best to improve the space and maximise usage of outdoor space within the three workstreams:

  1. Inclusive Play – A menu of options will be presented to the local community prioritising the most wanted elements of inclusive play
  2. Soft landscaping – Proposals will include recommendations on the use of micro forests, semi-mature trees and hedge infill to improve air quality, increase park biodiversity, reduce noise and water loss amongst other benefits
  3. Creating space for girls and young women – Increase use of the area by girls and young women to encourage physical activity and community life

Your views are important to us, so please take the survey before it closes on Wednesday 13th December at midnight.

Take the Survey

Visit the Westbourne Green Open Space Consultation page to find out more about the whole pilot and consultation process.

Pimlico Gardens Consultation – Read the Summary of Findings and Recommendations

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Read the Summary of Findings and Recommendations for Pimlico Gardens Re-Development

The first and second phases of the consultation are now completed. The online survey in Phase 1 gathered views and feedback from residents, local groups and stakeholders on initial ideas to provide initial recommendations and considerations.

The drop-in sessions in Phase 2 provided greater insight and guided the final findings and recommendations report.

To read both reports, visit our dedicated page by clicking the Findings & Reports button below.

Findings & Reports

NOTICE OF SESSION CANCELLATION: Parkour Session at Westbourne Green Tuesday 3 October won’t take place

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: Parkour Session at Westbourne Green Tuesday 3 October has been cancelled

We apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the next session on the 3rd October has been cancelled. 

Sessions will resume the following week on Tuesday 10th October.

Survey for Phase 2 of the ‘Know Ball Games Consultation’ is open

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Survey for Phase 2 of the Know Ball Games Consultation is open

If you are a resident or a service user of Queens Park (Court, Estate and Gardens), Hallfield Estate or Churchill Gardens, then we want to hear from you!

Westminster Council aims to strengthen a culture of play, physical activity, leisure, and sport across our Lives, Neighbourhoods and City.

We appreciate that some behaviours of others can be frustrating to some residents, and this may be reflected in feedback and community perception, however supporting children and families to play outdoors, in the street, communal areas and open spaces is not antisocial behaviour and will contribute to significant health benefits.

The project will review restrictive signage and byelaws such as ‘No Ball Games’ and ‘No Cycling’ signs and look to replace / remove these where appropriate.   

In this second phase, the survey aims to gather views from residents and service users of the three selected pilot locations Queens Park (Court, Estate and Gardens), Hallfield Estate and Churchill Gardens.

The questionnaire includes feedback on suggestions we heard during Phase 1 of the consultation so that we can come up with an effective solution that allows more people to lead healthy and active lives in Westminster.

Your views are important to us, so please take the survey.

Take the Survey

Visit the ‘Know Ball Games in Westminster’ page to find out more about the whole pilot and consultation process.

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