Heathrow Airspace
The WECN was shocked by what was revealed in the Consultation exhibition held in January 2019. Having been aware of the Government’s consultation on the Airports National Policy Statement, we were under the impression that most of the West End
Read moreOxford Street Plans
The Council’s comprehensive new Place Shaping and Delivery Plan has now been approved by Westminster Council’s Cabinet, in much the same form as originally presented in the recent consultation. The new Strategy emerged after the Mayors previous pedestrianisation scheme for
Read moreStreet Entertainment Policy Proposal
The WECN has been concerned about the negative impact on residents from unregulated Street Entertainment for some time and has been pressing Westminster to take steps to manage this. The BIDs, and especially HOLBA and NWEC have similar concerns. The
Read moreThe Evening & Night Time Economies
The Evening & Night Time Economies in Central London – The Residents Perspective Many people present the Night Time Economy as a conflict between residents and businesses but the truth is much more nuanced than this. Residents often view those
Read moreCulture and the night time economy – SPG
Culture and the night time economy – Supplementary Planning Guidance As a group that represents the interests of people who live in London’s Central Activity Zone (CAZ) we are very aware of the fact that there needs, as the Mayor
Read moreWest End Project
The CGCA and other Central London residents groups completely support the objective of the West End Project. These include reducing the traffic impact in the West End, reducing pollution and improving conditions for cycling and walking as well improving the
Read moreCentre Point Tower
Centre Point Tower, Centre Point House, Link Bridge and Surrounds. Comments from: Bloomsbury Association, CGCA, Seven Dials Trust & the Soho Society. THE APPLICATION Change of use of Centre Point Tower from office (Class B1) and restaurant/bar (Sui Generis) to
Read moreDenmark Street & St. Giles
We are concerned that the private housing does not end up as a form of serviced apartments. Assured tenancies (AT) and assured short hold tenancies (AST) are the two ways private housing is now let. Assured tenancies give tenants security
Read moreCIL Charging Schedule
Proposals for a Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy: Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule: West End Community Network (WECN) We thank you for your indulgence in allowing us to respond to your consultation, albeit 8 days late. We are a new organisation, constituted
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