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Pimlico Gardens Public Consultation – Next Phase Coming Soon

Pimlico Gardens - Next Phase of the Consultation

The analysis of the online survey, the first phase of the consultation, has now been finalised and we are getting ready to engage further with the local community to discuss any proposals.

There is limited provision that caters to the diverse needs of residents that live in the vicinity of the Pimlico Gardens. There was a proposal of a few new developments that were consulted using the online survey, offering new provisions, including a toilet block, viewing platform, allocated space for play and exercise and a café /facility serving refreshments as well as an option to hear other ideas.

We are working now on the next phase of the consultation in which we will organise several engagement sessions in the coming months to share and discuss proposals with the community.

We will publish all the details and confirm dates on our Have your say page.
 
Pimlico Gardens

Happy International Women’s Day – Come and join us at Little Venice Sports Centre for a day packed of free activities for all women

Happy International Women’s Day – Embrace equality

Embrace equality - IWD2023
Here’s to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Enjoy International Women’s Day  at Little Venice Sports Centre
 
We have an exciting day planned at Little Venice Sports Centre to welcome women from across the local community with a variety of free exercise activities organised by Everyone Active in partnership with Westminster City Council 
 
From a female DJ on the courts, to female only fitness classes and gym sessions – activities for women of all ages and abilities will be on offer to members and non-members.
 
The free activities will run from 12:30pm to 9:30pm, kicking off with local school, King Solomon Academy King Solomon Academy participating in tennis serve sessions, followed by Zumba fitness classes, Unique Dynamites Cheer and Dance Academy, offering street dance, jazz, cheerleading and acrobatics taster sessions, alongside PT Taster sessions and free use of the courts.
 
Champions of the Future athlete, Niloufar Rezaei, will also be attendance. Having recently won the ActiveWestminster Sports Personality of the year award, Niloufar will be delivering sessions with local school children and the community.
 
Families are welcome, with the centre also offering face painting and games for children.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: You don’t need to be a member to take advantage of the free activities on offer and there’s something for everyone! It’s set to be a fantastic day of celebration and fun.
 
All sessions will be bookable via the app, online and in centre. To find out more, please visit: https://www.everyoneactive.com/…/little-venice-sports…/
                                         

Official Opening of Church Street Community Leisure Centre on Wednesday 8th Feb 2023

Official Opening of Church Street Community Leisure Centre on Wednesday 8th Feb 2023

Westminster City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active, officially opens brand-new leisure centre with fantastic facilities for the community

We are giving schools a dedicated opening from 1pm-3pm where teachers and children can explore all the leisure centre has to offer.

From 3pm-5pm, everyone in the community will have a chance to join in some free activities, or just drop in to check out the facilities. Book below any of the FREE activities organised by Everyone Active and ActiveWestminster to mark the official opening of the centre!

Free activities available on the day:

      • Basketball

      • Walking Football

      • Volleyball

      • Badminton

      • Table Tennis

      • Zumba

      • Exercise To Music

      • Pilates

      • Yoga

     

    Appealing to people of every age, gender and fitness level, it features a massive three-court sports hall with activities like 5-a-side football, while the community studio caters for group exercise classes and children’s parties.

    The private exercise consultation room (for the Physical Activity Referral Scheme) enables healthcare practitioners to refer patients for personalised exercise regimens to assist with chronic health issues.

    Customer platform lifts and a ‘changing places’ space allow users with complex disabilities and their carers to fully adapt to their needs.

    Everyone’s welcome!

    Find out more on Church Street Community Centre website

    Church Street Community Leisure centre
    1 Fisherton Street, London, NW8 8BF
    020 3535 6302

     

    Can’t wait for the opening or can’t make it?

    Don’t worry!

    Take a quick peek with the virtual tour.

    Two schemes to keep you warm, healthy and save money this winter

    Two schemes to keep you warm, healthy and save money this winter

    As the weather starts to turn it is natural that we start thinking about how to efficiently heat our homes. Due to the ever-present cost of living crisis which we find ourselves in, this is becoming more of a pressing issue. However, the Green Doctors and Warmer Homes schemes can support you.

    Green Doctors

    Struggling to make ends meet? Call the Green Doctors who can support you if you have a low household income!

    • Explain how to make homes energy efficient
    • Install energy saving devices and measures
    • Offer impartial advice on switching energy providers to save money
    • Give income support and debt advice
    • Connect residents with other health and support services

    Referrals can be made by calling 0300 365 3005 or completing this referral form for a free phone consultation or home visit. More information can be found here: Green Doctors London.

    Green Doctor Shakiru

    Warmer Homes

    The Mayor of London’s Warmer Homes programme provides free heating, insulation and ventilation improvements for low-income Londoners who own their own homes or rent privately.

    Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available to eligible low-income homeowners and private tenants, with funding amounts depending on existing energy efficiency rating, tenure, and current fuel type (i.e., gas, electricity, oil, or LPG)

    Warmer Homes Scheme

    Applications can be made here with more information found here.

    Pimlico Gardens Public Consultation Extended until December 21

    Pimlico Gardens Public Consultation

    The consultation has now been extended until Wednesday 21st December 2022.

    Your responses will help us better understand the needs of all members of the community, whether you use this space regularly now or would like to in the future. 

    Pimlico Gardens

    Proposed development
    Currently, there is limited provision that caters to the diverse needs of residents that live in the vicinity of the park. We are proposing new developments that would see this space offer new provisions, including a toilet block, viewing platform, allocated space for play and exercise and a café /facility serving refreshments. 

    We are inviting all residents who live local to the park to complete an online survey consultation for the new improvements to better understand the need and desires of the features as set out in the consultation. 

    Please click the button below to give your views on the consultation.

    ActiveCommunities Survey deadline extended

    ActiveCommunities Survey deadline extended

    • Your views are very important to us.

      We really aim to hear everything you have to say about your physical activity and wellbeing, so we have extended the deadline to give you an extra two weeks to have your say.

      NEW DEADLINE: Monday 12th December.

      If you are over 16 and live, work, study or regularly visit the City of Westminster, we really want to understand how you engage in play, physical activity, sport and leisure services and the key challenges you are facing.

      We want to hear from you as your views will provide valuable insights that will help us shape and improve a range of community services.

      The questionnaire takes around 15 minutes, and you will get the chance to enter the prize draw to win one of the following prizes:

      • 3 x £50 Amazon voucher
      • 2 x 3-month free membership or
      • 2 x 1-month free membership

      The winners of the prize draw will be notified by 15 December, in time to do some shopping before the holidays or start the new year’s resolution of being more active early! 

      Click the button to complete the survey.