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Move, Groove & Celebrate: Join us for Dance Westminster 2025!

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Move, Groove & Celebrate: Join us for Dance Westminster 2025!

Dance Westminster is back for its 6th year! This FREE, pan-disability celebration of dance is all about fun, inclusivity, and connection. Open to disabled residents, students, and workers aged 11+, it’s designed for everyone, whether you’re a first-time dancer or already love to move.

Supported by Step Change Studios, a pioneering dance company championing accessibility, Dance Westminster invites you to take to the floor, try something new, and experience the joy of dance in a welcoming community space.

Join the rhythm, share the joy, and celebrate our community!

Your Dance, Your Moment – Register Now

How it works:

  • Take part in a free Heat: enjoy a supportive dance workshop and learn a routine.
  • Want to go further? Audition to be one of ten finalists.
  • Finalists perform at the Grand Final on Tuesday 21 October, Porchester Hall, dancing alongside a professional partner—with the audience helping pick the People’s Champion.

Heats Schedule:

  • Fri 5 Sept, 2–3:30pm – Forrester Court, W2 5SR (50+)
  • Wed 10 Sept, 10am–12pm – College Park School, W2 4PH (ages 11–17)
  • Tues 23 Sept, 10am–12pm – North Paddington Youth Club, HP13 6DE (18+)
Click on the flyer or button above and sign up for your heat, or email ibannister@westminster.gov.uk if you require any assistance with registration

Dance Westminster is completely free, open to all abilities (seated or standing), and carers are welcome too

Cheer, Support, and Celebrate!

Not keen on dancing yourself? No problem! Come along to watch, cheer on participants, and soak up the energy of Dance Westminster 2025. Your support helps make the event even more special—every clap, cheer, and smile counts! Reserve 

Come and celebrate movement, inclusivity and community at Dance Westminster 2025!

Reserve Your FREE Ticket!

Help Shape ActiveWestminster’s Next Step in Accessible Fitness

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Help Shape ActiveWestminster’s Next Step in Accessible Fitness

At Westminster City Council, we’re always looking for new ways to help residents, students, and workers lead healthier, more active lives. As part of this, we are exploring two innovative outdoor equipment offers designed to make physical activity more accessible for everyone:

  • Swing Fitness Boxes: Innovative outdoor fitness stations equipped with a range of weights and training gear. These boxes can be placed in parks, community centres, and other public spaces across Westminster. Using the Swing Fitness app, residents will be able to unlock and use the equipment for free, whether individually, in groups, or during coach-led sessions. The aim is to make fitness more accessible and encourage more people to get active in their local area.
  • Equip Sport Boxes: These provide access to a variety of sports equipment such as footballs, basketballs, and tennis rackets. Like Swing Fitness, these boxes would be placed in public spaces and accessed via an app, giving residents free use of the equipment for solo play, group activities, or coached sessions. This initiative is designed to make it easier for people of all ages to enjoy sports in their community and support more active lifestyles.

Now we want to hear from you

Your views are vital in helping us understand community needs and decide how and where these services could be introduced.

It only takes a few minutes to complete the survey, and your feedback will directly shape the future of accessible activity in Westminster.

Make sure you take this opportunity to consider all the consultation information and have your say! The survey is open until 10 September. 

Share Your Views

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.

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

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

Your Voice = Our Win

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

ActiveWestminster Weekend Returns: Two Days Of Free Fitness And Community Vibes!

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ActiveWestminster Weekend Returns: Two Days Of Free Fitness And Community Vibes!

Westminster’s twice-yearly celebration of sport, wellness, and community – ActiveWestminster Weekend is back for it’s second run this summer on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August! Brought to you by ActiveWestminster in partnership with Everyone Active, leisure centres across Westminster, including Moberly, Paddington Recreation Ground, and Marshall Street will throw open their doors for two days of completely FREE activities. 

Explore Your Options

Whether you want to get back into exercise or try something new, there’s something for everyone. From high-energy sessions to relaxing wellness, we’ve got you covered. Dive into swimming, take on a gym workout, join group fitness classes, or sample new sports like pickleball, table tennis, and tag rugby. There are also wellness taster sessions for a more mindful approach to movement. Check out the full event schedule and plan ahead!

Residents and students can also sign up for a FREE ActiveWestminster Card on the day, to get discounts on sports and leisure all year round.

Community in Action: Unity in the Community Football Tournament

Pitch-Side Passion & Pride
Following the buzz in April, the Unity in the Community Football Tournament returns on Sunday 31 August between 11:00 am – 4:00 p.m at Paddington Recreation Ground (W9 1PD) — bringing together mixed-gender teams from across Westminster in age groups U10, U12, U14, and U16.

The day also features the Girls Football Festival, offering fun skills sessions and friendly matches for aspiring young female players in a supportive, inclusive space.

Whether you’re returning for more good vibes, missed out last time or new to the pitch, everyone is welcome to join this FREE, exciting community event.

Make the most of the day!

Top Tips for a Smooth & Fun Weekend

  • Arrive 20 minutes early to register and get ready for your session or match.
  • Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Registration for the football tournament closes Sunday 24 August (some spaces may be available on the day).

For full details, visit our dedicated Unity In The Community webpage. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ryan Denys at ryandenys@everyoneactive.com.

Feel free to contact Ryan Denys for all questions at ryandenys@everyoneactive.com

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