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Seymour Leisure Centre closure set for Thursday 22nd Feb 2024

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Closure date for Seymour Centre set for Thursday 22nd Feb 2024

 
Westminster’s planning committee passed a planning application and Listed Building Consent application for the refurbishment of the historic Seymour Centre in Marylebone. 
 
This means that we can share the proposed date of closure, set for Thursday 22nd February 2024.
 
The refurbishment work will include new and enhanced facilities including an open plan gym, refurbished swimming pool, contemporary library, café, children’s soft play area, and upgraded climbing wall, all whilst maintaining the buildings art deco features.
 
Central to the plans is also accessibility throughout and a reduction in carbon emissions. We want to thank all groups and residents who took the time to input into and inform the plans.
 
Westminster City Council has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to answer any general questions you have regarding the project. Just click the button below.
 
Seymour Redevelopment Project FAQ

Everyone Active working has also created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, which will clarify any doubts regarding the closure of the centre. Just click the button below.

How the closure will affect you - FAQ

If you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing: SeymourProject@westminster.gov.uk or call us on 0800 092 0485.

Stepping to the Beat on Monday 4th Sep 2023

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Stepping to the Beat - the 3km walk, jog or run event taking place on Sep 4 2023

Stepping to the Beat  is a 3km jog, run or wheel event for residents with learning disability/autism, families and support workers.

The new edition this year will take place on Monday 4th September at the usual location, Regents Park.

Stepping to the Beat 2022

The course is set to 3km that participants can walk, run or wheel while playing instruments and sounds.  The event, in its consecutive 11th year, is an inclusive and welcoming event that encourages those with physical and learning disabilities to be more physically active. The event includes making sounds and noises as we go through the park. The Beat is contagious. The atmosphere, soul lifting.

Stepping to the Beat was created over 10 years ago and developed and directed by Claudia Linton, Care Manager – Planning & Information Coordinator from the Westminster Learning Disability Partnership Adult Services. This event has quickly become a celebration, a life-affirming, music-based event the Adult Social care team in Westminster City Council and ActiveWestminster are massively proud of.

If you would like more information, please email Claudia Linton

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

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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
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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 

Plans for Seymour Leisure Centre passed at Planning Committee

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Ambitious plans for Seymour Centre have been passed at planning committee

 
Westminster’s planning committee has passed a planning application and Listed Building Consent application for the refurbishment of the historic Seymour Centre in Marylebone on 11th July.  
 
The refurbishment work includes new and enhanced facilities including an open plan gym, refurbished swimming pool, contemporary library, café, children’s soft play area, and upgraded climbing wall, all whilst maintaining the buildings art deco features.
 
Central to the plans is also accessibility throughout and a reduction in carbon emissions. We want to thank all groups and residents who took the time to input into and inform the plans.
 
 

Drop-in Sessions for the Pimlico Gardens Consultation scheduled for 5th July

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Drop-in Sessions for the Pimlico Gardens Consultation scheduled for 5th July

Phase 2 of the Pimlico Gardens Consultation aims to hold a series of in-person community drop-in sessions to present the feedback from online survey carried out in Phase 1. 

At the sessions, attendees will hear about the findings and have a further opportunity to feedback any views and comments the local community considers important to the proposed re-development. All the information gathered from the community will inform next steps, with consideration to community need.

Two in-person drop-in sessions are scheduled to take place at Pimlico Library on Wednesday 5th July at the following times:

  • 11.30am until 1.30pm
  • 4pm until 6pm

No booking is required, just come along.

Keep up to date with ActiveWestminster consultations via the new ‘Have your say’ webpage or email us on active@westminster.gov.u

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

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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.