Church Street Newsletter November 2024
Church Street Christmas
Our annual Christmas lights switch on is back and this year we’re getting crafty! Join us on the Triangle to see the lights switch on by Cllr Hamza Taouzzale. Enjoy some local food and drinks, festive craft stalls as well as henna and face
painting for all the family to enjoy. We also have performances from South Westminster Choir and Zurito acoustic band
We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: Sunday 1 December
Time: 2pm to 4.30pm. Lights switch at 4pm
Location: Church Street on the Triangle (on the corner of
Salisbury Street
Site A Demolition Update
The demolition of Site A will pick up pace in November with:
• The arrival on 19 November of the High Reach machine. This is the machine that will demolish the building.
• 19 November will see the start of the demolition of Ingerbourne House
• Scaffolding installation Lambourne House, work commencing 11 November.To stay up to date with the demolition and
construction when it starts, you can:
• Sign up for our demolition emails by going to bit.ly/Site-A-demolition
• Come to our weekly drop-in sessions at Church Street Library every Wednesday, 4pm to 5pm.
• Visit churchstreet.org
Dates for the diary
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Triangle Studios’ launch event: Friday 22 November 6pm to 7.30pm
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Community Christmas: Sunday 1 December, 2pm to 4.30pm, lights switch on at 4pm.
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Drop-ins with our partner Mount Anvil and Keltbray, the demolition contractor every Wednesday at Church Street library, 4pm to 5pm
Launch Event for Triangle Studios & Haven Coffee
The launch of Triangle Studios marks the completion of the old toilet block refurbishment and Triangle public realm improvements, which will provide affordable work and retail space. We have a fantastic selection of enterprises run by local people lined up. So far, we can confirm a fashion designer academy, jewellery designer, perfume makers, artists, toy makers and filmmakers that will make the Triangle their new home.
This abundance of creativity will be complemented by a youth engagement specialist and social enterprise Haven Coffee to run the café unit in the Triangle, who supports refugees in the UK. The launch event is an opportunity for new businesses to introduce and showcase their products and services to the local community, so please join us to say hello and show your support.
Triangle Studios launch, Friday 22 November 6pm to 7.30pm.
In addition to having the launch, there will also be a Church Street Art Exhibition to celebrate Church Street’s local talent and creativity, Arbeit will curate local artists and makers who will be showcasing their work in the new gallery and community space The long-anticipated opening of Triangle Studios and the new cafe is nearly here. If you are interested in Triangle Studios, you can register your interest by visiting:
www.arbeit.org.uk/church-street-nw8
Church Street Art Exhibition, Friday 22 November 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Haven Coffee is here!
The newly anticipated Haven Coffee is now open. Haven opened its doors on Monday 4 November to the community and is a welcome addition to Church Street area. Haven provides coffee with a conscience, and this will be its second coffee shop in London. Usman Khalid, the owner of Haven Coffee said, “I am excited to be taking another step and opening our second café in the heart of Westminster on Church Street among a beautiful and diverse neighbourhood.”
Haven Coffee plans some exciting initiatives alongside serving great coffee. Don’t forget to check out it’s facebook page and What’s On page on the Church Street website.
Come and get involved in Site A Hoarding Artwork Project
As part of our continued engagement with the Church Street Community, we are teaming up with City Lions to produce artwork to be displayed on the hoarding on Site A. We are inviting local schools, youth groups and community groups to get involved and help create this community artwork to reflect what Church Street means to the community.
There will be series of workshops with an artist and participants can put down their ideas of what they would like to see go onto the hoarding.
Everyone is welcome to take part in one of these sessions and give your ideas. For more information, you can email us at churchstreet@westminster.gov.uk
Christchurch Bentick School Coffee Morning
The Church Street engagement team and JV Partner Mount Anvil enjoyed a chat and a coffee with parents at Christ Church Bentick school to talk about the Site A demo and upcoming plans for Church Street. This was our second coffee morning where we meet with parents and hear their thoughts about Church Street Regeneration and how they can stay informed and involved.
If you would like to know more about Church Street Regeneration projects, you can visit us at The Regeneration Space, 56 Church Street, call us on 0207 641 2968
Name the Muncher Competition
Have Your Say on How Private Rented Properties Are Managed in Westminster
We are proposing a new property licensing scheme to better manage private rented homes and address issues such as anti-social behaviour and poor housing conditions. Selective licensing will ensure that private rental properties are safe, well-managed, and meet legal standards, benefiting everyone, especially those in vulnerable situations. It will also help
reduce the anti-social behaviour that is sometimes associated with privately rented properties. We are committed to transparency and want to hear from all community members.
To share your views, visit our website to fill out the survey or stop by one of our libraries to have your say and you can be in with a chance to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher. You have until 19 January 2025 to share your thoughts.
Website: www.westminster.gov.uk/prs
Phone Number: 020 7641 6161
Email: propertylicensing@westminster.gov.uk
