Church Street Newsletter February 2025

20/02/2025

The Regeneration of Church Street-
Have Your Say Today

The Council has launched a survey of Church Street residents, businesses and neighbours, asking them what they like and don’t like about the previously approved plans for Sites B and C regeneration.

We want to hear from as many people as possible about how they’re feeling about the plans, any areas of concern and how they’d like to be engaged in design development.

By completing the survey, you could win a

£20 voucher*. You can take part in the survey by:
Go to bit.ly/checkin-mailing
Coming to one of our Check-in events – see the date for your diary section.
Come to one of our regular coffee mornings. The next one is on Wednesday 26 February at The Regeneration Space, 56 Church Street, 11am to 12pm.
Come to the Regeneration Space at 56 Church Street, London, NW8 8ET and collect a survey or fill it in right then and there.

*For every 50 participants who fully complete the survey, there will be one entry prize draw for an eligible winner, who will receive a prize of £20 Love2Shop voucher.

Terms and conditions can be found at www.survey.churchstreet.org/terms_and_conditions and from the Regeneration Base, 56 Church Street, London, NW8 8ET

Dates for your Diary

- Site B & C Check-in on Church Street Market on 27 February, 11am to 2pm
- Site B & C Check-in Exhibition at The Regeneration Space, 56 Church Streeton 27 February, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Demolition Update - February

Demolition has continued at a pace during January and February and many of the buildings in Site A have been removed to make way for the new homes.

To ensure everyone’s safety and allow the market to continue as normal, scaffolding and hoarding has now been put in place on the
corner of Penfold Street and Church Street.

Some market stalls have now moved either into the middle of Church Street or to other pitches.

If you have any questions about the demolition programme, you can contact:
Caroline Hudson by using the following: caroline.hudson@keltbray.com or call 07710 708 34

Businesses Relocation

Supporting existing Church Street businesses throughout the regeneration project is a top priority for the Council. Over the last year,
the Council has worked with businesses in Blackwater House (the part of Site A that faces Church Street) to find new local homes for them.

While this wasn’t possible for every business, we are pleased to say that Church Street Dentist, Collins Chemist, City Carpet, and Pound
Superstore have all successfully relocated within Church Street and Edgware Road.

The most recent business to open their new store is Sinbad. Sinbad was formerly on the corner of Edgware Road and Church Street
for over 20 years.

Mr Hamound, the owner of Sinbad, said, ‘I’m really happy with my new location and being able to continue serving my customers’

Careers Day Supported by the Church Street Partnership

The Church Street Partnership, the joint venture set-up by the Council and Mount Anvil to regenerate Site A, recently supported King Solomon Academy during its Careers Week.

Mount Anvil team members working in jobs ranging from community engagement, finance, and surveying to marketing attended two-speed networking events to share insights into their roles, career journeys, and what they love about construction.

They also joined the careers fair, where they had a stand and were ready to answer any students’ questions and give out information on Mount Anvil’s Makers & Mentors programme, which the Mayor of London supports.

The week was organised by Camilla Al-Hariri, Head of Careers and Universities Service at KSA, who said, ‘We are so grateful for the support of numerous volunteers from Mount Anvil who supported our Careers Week. We know the construction industry is growing in Westminster, and it is brilliant for students to learn about the varied careers in the industry directly from those working in it’.

Westminster Community Awards Are Back!

These awards are here to celebrate the people who make Westminster a better place. There are 12 categories with awards to
recognise volunteering projects, green heroes, neighbourhood centres, arts and culture, and
much more.

We can’t wait to celebrate the people who are the beating heart of our wonderful city, but we need you to tell us who they are! Nominations are open until Sunday 9 March. Check out the categories and nominate somebody today

www.westminster.gov.uk/community-awards

Westminster Employment Service

Our Westminster Employment Service provides free help and support to unemployed residents looking for a job.
Here are some of the services they offer:

Professional and friendly one to one support to help you into work, training or education.
Effective job searching advice, CV and interview coaching.
Bespoke employment and training opportunities.
Confidence and motivational training

Our coaches can also work with you to tackle any other employment difficulties in your life from housing problems
to debt and childcare.

We also have Employment Coaches based at our Regeneration Space at 56 Church Street.

You can pop in and speak to one of them, call us at 020 7641 2968 or email employmentteam@westminster.gov.uk

www.westminster.gov.uk/employment

Your Independent Tenant & Leaseholder Advisor

Church Street residents who require independent advice regarding the Church Street Regeneration, please pop in and see Pamela and Janet at the PPCR drop-in session on:

Thursday 27 February from 3pm to 6pm at 35/37 Church Street.
Alternatively, you can contact PPCR on 0207 407 7452 or email info@ppcr.org.uk