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Know Ball Games Pilot Consultation – Results and Recommendations

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Know Ball Games Pilot Consultation - Results and Recommendations

Westminster City Council is committed to ensuring that its streets, parks and spaces encourage and enable physical activity, particularly for children and families.

To encourage play, we are planning to pilot some work, which includes the removal of restrictive signage and by laws such as ‘No Ball Games’ and ‘No Cycling’ across the following estates: Churchill Gardens, Hallfield Estate, Queens Park Court and Queens Park Street.

Following community engagement which took place towards the back end of 2023 we are pleased to present the final findings and recommendations which can be found at Know Ball Games In Westminster Consultation – Commonplace

Summary of findings

These are the key things that were of importance to you:
  • Replacing ‘no ball games’ signs with signposting signage of where play should take place, alongside supervised programmed activity
  • Interventions to tackle anti-social behaviour also and protecte green areas in line with Westminster City Council’s Ecological Emergency.
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The next stage – Phase 5 Consultation on Pilot Signage Designs

Following on from the above we now want to engage with residents on the new signage design, programming ideas and how tackling anti-social behaviour and the Ecological Emergency agenda aligns with this. Your views matter.

To begin this process, from Tuesday 28th May 2024 we will be launching design ideas for residents to comment on via an online survey and we encourage all residents to provide feedback. We will also be hosting drop-in sessions with the Sport, Leisure and Active Communities and Housing teams in each area where you can share your comments in person.

Drop-in session details

  • Hallfield Estate: Tuesday 28th May 2024, 4pm to 6pm at Pickering Hall, Hallfield Estate, London W2 6HF
  • Churchill Gardens Estate: Thursday 30th May 2024, 4pm to 6pm at WCC South Area Service Centre, 137 Lupus Street, Pimlico, SW1V 3HE
  • Queens Park Court and Queens Park Street: Monday 3rd June 2024, 4pm to 6pm at Queens Park Court Hall, Droop St, W10 4QB

Get Ready for Fun Times with the Edutain+ May Holiday Camp!

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Get Ready for a Fun Filled Half Term with Edutain+ this May!

Edutain+ is a low cost half term provision for children with disabilities to play, engage and have fun with their peers. From swimming and dancing, to arts, crafts, football and tennis and trips to cool places – there is something for everyone!

Camp Details: 

The campaign will run from Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 May between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EW.

To be eligible, children need to be 8 – 13 years old and live or study in Westminster.

Spaces fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up before it’s to late

Sign up for Edutain+

For more information please contact Leonard Lionel on 07891 386688 or on leonard.lionel@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday)

Fun Times Ahead with Edutain’s May Holiday Camp!

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Fun Times Ahead with Edutain's May Holiday Camp!

Escape the boredom this May half term and join in the fun with Edutain’s activity packed holiday camp! From swimming and dancing, to arts, crafts, football and tennis and trips to cool places – there is so much to do!

Camp Details:

As always these sessions will run out of two great locations from Tuesday 28th – Friday 30th May between 10:00 am – 15:00 am at:

  • Academy Sports Centre, Torquay Street, W2 5EW
  • Lillington Garden Community Centre, Under Morgan House Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

To be eligible, children need to be 8 – 13 years old and live or study in Westminster.

Spaces fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up before it’s to late!

Sign up for Academy Sport
Sign up for Lillington and Gardens

For more information please contact Ryan Denys on 07956  956 167 or ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday)

Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport in Westminster

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Have Your Say to Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport in Westminster

We want to hear your ideas and vides on how to shape the future of sustainable transport in Westminster. Be a part of this important movement towards a greener, more efficient transportation system in Westminster.  Your input can make a real difference in building a sustainable future for generations to come. 

We really care about hearing from residents, visitors, businesses, partners, and local groups. 

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 Please take this short survey to share your thoughts. Your input is important! 

If you enter the prize draw after completing the survey, you could win up to £250 (if you win, you will be notified in August).

Please join us to make Westminster’s transport network more accessible, inclusive and sustainable!

Take the Survey

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