Have Your Say and Get Involved!

Have Your Say and Get Involved!

We're shaping a Fairer Westminster with the North Paddington Programme.  

About the project

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In collaboration with local residents, community groups, and charities in Harrow Road, Queen’s Park, and Westbourne wards, we're embarking on a 'place-based' initiative. These wards were selected due to lower education, income, and health levels, alongside higher rates of unemployment.

By channelling extra resources into these areas, we're committed to uplifting residents and fostering equality borough-wide.

Through the North Paddington Programme, we're taking tangible steps towards a Fairer Westminster. We've committed £20 million into the area since April 2023 over the next four years.

On this page, you can find the latest consultations and have your say.

Join us in our mission to build a brighter future for all residents.

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North Paddington High Street Rental Auction

The High Street Rental Auction (HSRA) is a pilot program in North Paddington where local authorities can require landlords to rent out persistently vacant commercial properties to new tenants

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Projects

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291 Harrow Road

We want to hear from you on our proposals to redevelop the two existing buildings at 291 Harrow Road and 1-2 Elmfield Way to build more affordable homes for local people.

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Maida Hill Market Community Engagement

Over the past few years, we have been working with some of the local community who either visit, live or work near the Maida Hill Market Place to learn their views on the key needs for the public space.

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North Paddington Canalside

In recognition of the council’s ambitions to deliver a Fairer Westminster, we have commenced working on a vision for Grand Union Canal, from Ladbroke Grove to Little Venice.

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North Paddington High Streets

Have your say on developing local high streets to become the backbone of vibrant 15-minute neighbourhoods where essential goods, services and public spaces are within a short walking distance of residents’ homes.

The resident and business surveys will be live on Friday 3 November 2023 for you to provide feedback about your local high streets. This consultation runs from Wednesday 1 November 2023 to Wednesday 3 January 2024

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Paddington Green and Little Venice Canalside

Public realm improvements
Westminster City Council is launching a new project, working towards improving the public space at Paddington Green and Little Venice Canalside for local residents, workers and visitors. 

We would like to invite you to have your say about what is working well, what could be improved, and your priorities for the public realm improvements.

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Queens Park Family Hub

Westminster City Council is seeking to transform the site of the former St Marylebone Bridge School into a high-quality family hub for Queens Park to meet identified need for family and community services in the local area.

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Wilberforce

Westminster City Council's Sports, Leisure and Active Communities Team, in conjunction with Wilberforce Primary School, are seeking to develop proposals to construct a good-quality and inclusive facility for both school pupils and the wider community.

The goal is to offer more opportunities for physical activity, leisure, and sport close to where people live and encourage active choices in community settings that are easy to reach.

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Timeline

Principles and concepts

Winter 2023
Addressing growth issues in North Paddington and engaging in meaningful conversations with community members and partners to drive significant changes.

Research

Spring 2024
Conducting research and identifying strategic priorities for each growth area.

Programme Development

Summer 2024
Initiating a proof of concept programme, piloting initiatives aimed at transformative system change. This will include drafting plans and evaluating projects.

Collaborative Implementation

Autumn 2024 - End date
Collaborating with partners to implement our strategies and plans.

Sarah Crampton

North Paddington Communities Lead

Rachel Chapman

North Paddington Engagement Lead

Helena Corcoran

North Paddington Communities Manager

Chidi Nweke

North Paddington Placed Base Manager

Farah Mahmood

Queens Park Senior Community Officer

Kevin Fray

Harrow Road Senior Communities Officer

Stella Hales

Westbourne Senior Community Officer

Meet the team

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