Facebook X-twitter Instagram

Fairer Communities

Refurbishment of Academy Sport Two Multi-Use Games Areas and Skate Park

by

MUGAs and Skate Park at Westminster Academy will be closed from the 11th Sep for improvement works

Westminster City Council has set to refurbish the skate park fencing and resurface the two outdoor macadam multi-use games areas (MUGA) located beneath the Westway Flyover at Torquay Street, off Harrow Road, W2.

Existing Skate Park and MUGAs

The MUGAs are enclosed by 3m high fencing to the north, east and west and a 4m fence to the south. The two MUGAs are surfaced with macadam and marked for basketball and football. The MUGA currently has no lighting. The skate park fencing currently consists of a 1m-1.23m brick wall with a 1m partial fence above this. The fence is currently on the northern side of the skate park only.

The MUGA fencing, and goal units are now outdated. The existing mesh fence panels are loose in some places which can cause finger traps for users. The MUGAs do not have any gates and therefore are open to misuse and vandalism at night. 

Skate park view
IMG_2530
westminster academy under the bridge
skate park view
westminster park map
skate park under the bridge area
basketball court
basketball court and graffiti
skate park area under the bridge

Improvement Works                                      

The existing fencing system will be removed as part of the refurbishment and replaced with a 5m high rebound sports fence with lockable gates. Fencing will provide security and the ability to stop balls from going outside of the facility. The new fence will be green to match the existing fence.

The MUGAs currently do not have any gates. The new fencing system will include 2 single gates on each MUGA in the current location of the MUGA entrances.

The skate park fencing will be a 3.6m prison mesh fencing system to match the Westminster Academy carpark fence. The fence will run along the Torquay Street side of the skate park and be attached to the pavement directly in front of the brick wall. The fence will include a 1.2m wide single gate in the western entrance of the skate park.

The Skatepark

The skate park fencing is also in poor condition. Majority of the fence panels are missing and there is no lockable gate, allowing the skate park to be vandalised and used for anti-social behaviour.

Design Plan

work improvements diagram

Time Scale

We aim to complete all the construction of works within eight to ten weeks provided there are no unforeseen difficulties or adverse weather.

If you would like more information, please contact us 

Nominations for the ActiveWestminster Awards 2023 now open

by

Nominations are open for the ActiveWestminster Awards 2023

Nominations are open for 2023 with 9 different categories! 

These annual awards recognise the communities and individuals who make Westminster a great place to get and stay active. Now in its 14th year, we look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the people and organisations who help us create an active city for everyone. 

AW Awards Nominations

Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 24 September. 

Read the categories and make a nomination on https://www.westminster.gov.uk/activewestminster-awards/AW-awards-nominations 

Your nominations are integral to ensuring we recognise those who have supported the people who live, work and study in Westminster lead active lives.

Dance Westminster is now open for registration

by

Dance Westminster is now open for registration

Today we launch Dance Westminster 2023, a free to enter inclusive dance competition for disabled Westminster residents aged 10+.


Let's Dance

Run in partnership with Step Change Studio, we want it to be the most attended and fun competition in its 4 year history. 

Registration for Dance Westminster is now open and anyone wanting to participate can sign up for one of the following workshops:

  • 18th September (11am to 2pm) at Paddington Recreation Ground Dance Gym complex, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale W9 1PD
  • 20th September (10:00am – 12:00am) at College Park School, 1 Garway Rd, London W2 4PH
  • 25th September (10:30am-12:30pm) at Beachcroft House Residential Care Home, 111 Shirland Rd, London W9 2EL

Full details of the workshops, auditions and how the whole competition works can be found on our dedicated page for Dance Westminster.

Notice of Cancellation: Today Wednesday 2nd Aug walking session ‘Porchester Walk with Simon’

by

Today's Wednesday 2nd Aug walking session 'Porchester Walk with Simon' has been cancelled

We apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. However, due to illness we had no other option that to cancel the walk from the Porchester Centre from 12.30-1.30pm

The ‘New Approach to Working with Communities’ launching on Tuesday 27th June

by

The ‘New Approach to Working with Communities’ launching on Tuesday 27th June

This is a chance for the community – residents, community organisations, local businesses etc. – to join us to learn about the important things we have been working on but it will also be a chance for them to engage with Council officers and ask any questions.

New approach to working with the communities

We would like as many community members as possible to attend, just book your free tickets by clicking the button below.

Book your free tickets

There will be a free halal lunch, refreshments and entertainment. So join us in what we hope will be a fantastic day to connect and find out more how we plan to engage and work with communities.

Drop In sessions for the ‘Know Ball Games’ Pilot Consultations starting today Tuesday 20th Jun

by

Starting on Tuesday 20th June - First Phase Housing Estates Drop In Sessions

The ’Know Ball Games in Westminster’ pilot scheme aims to work with communities to strengthen a culture of play, physical activity, leisure, and sport across housing estates, parks, and open spaces by removing prohibitive play signage.

Westminster City Council believes that participation in play, physical activity, leisure, sport, and play can be truly transformative, inclusive, and inherently positive. Being active and healthy goes hand in hand with an improved quality of life.

The aim of ‘Know Ball Games’ pilot is to remove the ‘No ball games’ signs in a selection of housing estates and parks and open spaces and replace them with a new culture which encourages everyone to use the space for play and be physically active.

Just come along to the sessions on the dates and times below to learn more about the pilot scheme and share your views and insights.

Queens Park Court

  • Tuesday 20 June 5pm to 7pm at Queens Park Court Hall, Droop Street, W10 4QB
  • Thursday 22 June 2pm to 4pm – St Jude’s Hall, 71 Ilbert Street, W10 4QH

Churchill Gardens

  •  Tuesday 27 June 5pm to 7pm – South Area Service Centre, 137 Lupus Street, SW1V 3HE
  • Thursday 29 June 10am to 12 noon at Churchill Gardens Hall, Churchill Gardens Road, SW1V 3AG

Hallfield Estate

  • Monday 3 July evening 5-7pm, West Area Service Centre, 155 Westbourne Terrace, W2 6JX
  • Thursday 6 July morning 10am-12pm, Pickering Hall, Pickering House, W2 6HF

Join our Mailing List:

Sign up here