Westminster Council

Even a small spark can quickly spread through dry grass and vegetation, putting people, wildlife, buildings and outdoor spaces at risk.

If you’re spending time outdoors, please help keep our parks and facilities safe by:

• Do not light BBQs, campfires or any open flames in parks or outdoor spaces.
• Dispose of cigarettes and matches safely, ensuring they are completely extinguished.
• Take your litter home if bins are full, particularly glass bottles, which can contribute to fire risk.
• Never leave disposable BBQs or hot coals behind.
• If you see a fire, move to a safe place and call 999 immediately.

By taking a few simple precautions, everyone can help protect Westminster’s parks, outdoor facilities and green spaces, ensuring they remain safe for everyone to enjoy throughout the summer.

For more information and fire safety advice, visit the London Fire Brigade’s guidance on grass and wildfires on the link below.

Support tailored to the individual

SfC Connect is a new early help service from Sport for Confidence CIC, in partnership with Everyone Active and Active Westminster. Occupational therapists work with each person to understand their goals and barriers, then build a personalised plan to help them reconnect with activity, people and community.

Available at three of our Westminster Leisure Centres

• Little Venice Sports Centre
• Moberly Sports Centre
• Queen Mother Sports Centre

Meeting people where they need

Not every barrier to activity is visible, and that’s exactly what this service is designed to address. For some residents, the challenge has nothing to do with fitness levels or ability; it’s more personal than that, and that first step can be the hardest part of the whole journey. Ultimately, this is about making sure activity feels accessible to everyone, not just those who already feel comfortable getting started, and it reflects a wider ambition building a borough where residents feel genuinely supported, not just catered to.

Working together for Westminster

Hear from key partners and the Cabinet Member as they share why SfC Connect is an important step in helping more Westminster residents become active, improve their wellbeing and access personalised support when they need it most.

From confident new riders taking on Cycle Confident’s guidance, to families getting active together with Happy Lizzy, to bikes getting a free tune-up from Dr Bike – every corner of the street had something going on. Neighbours chatting on doorsteps. Kids making new friends over a game of tag. Parents catching up while the little ones burned off some energy. THIS is what happens when you give a community room to breathe and be free.

And the best bit? This isn’t a one-off.
Barnsdale Road Play Street is on every Tuesday, 4-6pm, all summer long.

So grab your bike, your scooter, your neighbours, your kids and family and come claim the street again next week. See you there! 

Whether you’re dusting off your trainers after a break, hunting for a new way to shake up your routine, or stepping into a gym for the very first time, this is your moment. No pressure, no experience needed, just a full day of fun, energy and possibility for all ages and abilities.

As part of Westminster’s Active Streets programme, this free event will transform Barnsdale Road into safe and welcoming space where children can play freely, families can connect and neighbours can come together. 

Westminster residents aged 50+ now have the perfect opportunity to stay active, make friends and rediscover their love of football, all for FREE. Join QPR Community Trust, this and every Thursday for weekly walking football sessions at Paddington Recreation Ground, 5:00 – 6:00 pm.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or getting back into a beautiful game, everyone’s welcome in a supportive, low pressure environment.

Low-impact. Real friendships. Pure Fun.

Walking football offers something special for older adults. It’s designed to keep you healthy and connected without the strain of traditional football. Here’s what you can expect:

• Stay active: Low impact exercise that is easy on joints
• Make friends: Meet like-minded people in your community
• Have fun: Rediscover your love for football at your own pace
• Boost wellbeing: Improve physical and mental health
• No pressure: Play at a comfortable speed with modified rules

Walking football is the fastest-growing sport for older adults – slower pace, same passion, double the social benefits.