
Have Your Say and Get Involved!
We're shaping a Fairer Westminster with the North Paddington Programme.
About the project
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
Projects

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.
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
Timeline
Principles and concepts
Research
Programme Development
Collaborative Implementation

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

Westminster City Council is responsible for running this consultation, analysing its results and presenting them to stakeholders and the public.
Contact Team
Timeline
Principles and concepts
Research
Programme Development
Collaborative Implementation
Team
Let's introduce you to the team
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Westminster City Council is responsible for running this consultation, analysing its results and presenting them to stakeholders and the public.
Proposals
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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
