Paddington-Bayswater High Streets
The Westminster High Streets Programme seeks to improve the high streets across the borough, to make them more resilient, vibrant and diverse.
In 2023, we launched the programme in the Paddington and Bayswater area, covering Edgware Road, Praed Street, Queensway, Westbourne Grove and local centres in between.
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About the project
In 2023, the Council launched the Westminster High Streets Programme and committed to capital funding of £10 million to improve local High Streets outside of the West End. The vision is to make them the backbone of thriving neighbourhoods where goods, services and green spaces are a walking distance from residents’ doorsteps. The first location to roll out the programme is Paddington-Bayswater.
For more information, please refer to Westminster High Streets Programme | Westminster City Council
During summer 2023, we conducted our public engagement to hear from residents, visitors and business-owners about their views and ambitions for the future of the local high streets. The engagement report can be found in the tile below.
We have now began developing a range of projects to address the engagement feedback. A initial projects can be found below.
PROGRAMME AREA
High Street Place Strategies
Queensway, Westbourne Grove and Porchester Road Place Strategy
A design vision, strategy and pipeline of projects.
Praed Street Place Strategy
Read the newly launched design vision, strategy and pipeline of projects.
Edgware Road Placemaking Strategy
Find out about the Placemaking Strategy for Edgware Road
Economy Projects
Shopfront Improvement Scheme
Delivering phase 1 to support businesses with the opportunity to rejuvenate their shopfronts.
Retail Strategies
Read about the Retail Strategy for each of the high street clusters in Paddington & Bayswater
High Street Rental Auctions - Paddington and Bayswater Designation for Area
Have your say about the new High Street Rental Auction's
High Street Curation
Programme to support improving high street ground floor offer
Westminster Shopfront Design Toolkit
A borough wide design guide to help businesses improve and invest in their shopfront
Visual Merchandising Scheme
This scheme offers businesses grant funding to make their store more attractive and boost business success.
Business Safety and Contingency Planning
Read about the business support and guidance to keep your business safe and prepare for emergencies.
Business Resilience Programme
We are offering free expert assistance to ensure businesses are prepared for unexpected events and emergencies.
Connected Communities - Public Art Projects
Animating Nutford Place
Tell us what type of improvements you would like to see at Nutford Place and join a September event.
Public Art Commissions on Praed Street
Public art on the high street delivered in 2026-27
Public Art Commissions on Westbourne Grove, Queensway and Porchester Road
Public art on the high street delivered in 2026-27
People of Paddington - Bayswater
A portrait series discovering the Paddington - Bayswater community.
Scoping work
Timeline
Scope and analysis
Public engagement
Analysis of results
Publication of engagement report
Design
Delivery and Implementation
Other local projects
Connaught Village Green Public Realm
Westminster City Council and the Hyde Park Estate have developed a proposal to improve the public space at the junction between Connaught Street and Kendal Street. This will increase green space and provide more pedestrian accessibility.
Cycle movement strategy paddington
Following a review of the existing temporary scheme, a permanent scheme has been developed which formalises the temporary scheme with a number of improvements proposed that further improve cyclist safety.
Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 2: Queensway
Phase 2 of the Cycling Movement Strategy looks to formalise a number of temporary schemes across the borough implemented as part of the Council’s COVID response. This consultation is seeking views on the scheme proposed for Queensway. This scheme also covers Porchester Road and Inverness Terrace as well as associated side roads.
Following a review of the existing temporary scheme, a permanent scheme has been developed which formalises the temporary scheme with a number of improvements proposed that further improve cyclist safety.
Cycle Movement Strategy: Westbourne Terrace
Phase 3 of the Cycling Movement Strategy looks to formalise a number of temporary schemes across the borough implemented as part of the Council’s COVID response. This consultation is seeking views on the scheme proposed for Westbourne Terrace.
Following a review of the existing temporary scheme, a permanent scheme has been developed which formalises the temporary scheme with a number of improvements proposed that further improve cyclist safety.
Queensway North Public Consultation
Westminster City Council is inviting public feedback on the proposed improvements to Queensway, from Porchester Gardens to Bishop’s Bridge Road, designed to create a more attractive, accessible, and vibrant streetscape.
Report It
Welcome to the Report It service page for Westminster City Council. Here you can find updates and share your experiences of reporting street based issues.
Westminster After Dark: An Inclusive and Dynamic City
Have your say on developing an inclusive and dynamic Evening and Night-time Plan for Westminster.
Westminster City Council is on a mission to create an inclusive Evening and Night-time Plan to improve the night-life in Westminster. We want our community to be safe, sustainable, inclusive, and accessible.
Your ideas matter, whether you're a resident, a visitor, a business owner, or part of a local group. We'll share news, events, and surveys for your input on this platform.
Please join us to make Westminster a more inclusive and dynamic place at night!
Meet the team
Westminster City Council is responsible for running this consultation, analysing its results and presenting them to stakeholders and the public.
Photography
Graphic Design
Illustration
Architects for our Shopfront Improvement Scheme
Support brands to launch popups and stores that make an impact via our Meanwhile ON programme
Transport Consultants for our Public Realm Improvement Schemes
Public Art Agency working with the team to deliver a series of art commissions on Praed Street
Public Art Agency working with the team to deliver a series of art commissions on Queensway, Westbourne Grove and Porchester Road
Urban Designer and Architects for our Place Strategies
Consultants developing our economic and retail strategies for Edgware Road, Praed Street, Queensway and Westbourne Grove
Contact Team
If you have a question or query about the programme, our team are always happy to hear from you and answer any questions. Please contact us via the email address below.
Timeline
Scope and analysis
Public engagement
Analysis of results
Publication of engagement report
Design
Delivery and Implementation
News
Three New Retail Strategies Published for Five Key Westminster High Streets
We’re excited to announce the publication of three new Retail Strategies for Edgware Road, Praed Street and the Bayswater high streets (Queensway, Westbourne Grove and Porchester Road).The sets out a
Place Strategies Now Published – Thank You for Your Contribution
We are pleased to inform you that the Place Strategy reports developed through recent public engagement in Summer 2025 are now published and available to view.Your input has been invaluable in shaping
Animating Nutford Place Engagement: 1 Sept - 29 Sept 2025
Have Your Say Today - Animating Nutford Place - Paddington-Bayswater High StreetsWestminster City Council are happy announce the launch of the public engagement for Animating Nutford Place.Following o
Place Strategies engagement is now live!
Have Your Say Today - Place Strategies Engagement : 4 Aug - 17 Sept 2025 - Paddington-Bayswater High Streets Westminster City Council are happy announce the launch of the public engagement for:Pr
Paddington - Bayswater High Streets 2024 Delivery Plan Launched
Westminster City Council are happy announce the launch of the Paddington - Bayswater High Streets 2024 Delivery Plan.This follows the 2023 public engagement which asked local residents, business and v
Proposals
Area High Street Programmes
Retail Strategies
Read about the Retail Strategy for each of the high street clusters in Paddington & Bayswater
Westminster Shopfront Design Toolkit
A borough wide design guide to help businesses improve and invest in their shopfront
High Street Rental Auctions - Paddington and Bayswater Designation for Area
Have your say about the new High Street Rental Auction's
Business Safety and Contingency Planning
Read about the business support and guidance to keep your business safe and prepare for emergencies.
Nutford Place Survey
Tell us what you think about the ideas for Nutford Place
Submit a Local Story!
Share your local stories to help capture the rich local stories, heritage, and cultural character that make the high street unique.
Your insights and perspectives, past and present, will help us celebrate the local identity, ensuring that your knowledge and visions as residents, visitors and business-owners, are incorporated in the development of the Place Strategy.
Place Strategies Engagement : 4 Aug - 17 Sept 2025
Respond to the survey on the draft strategy or join an event
Place Strategy Survey for Westbourne Grove,Queensway and Porchester Road
Thank you for your interest in the Place Strategy for Westbourne Grove and Queensway. The following survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your input is invaluable in ensuring the final Place Strategy can best reflect your ideas and ambitions for the area and inform future design proposals.
Place Strategy Survey for Praed Street
Thank you for your interest in the Place Strategy for Praed Street. The following survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your input is invaluable in ensuring the final Place Strategy can best reflect your ideas and ambitions for the area and inform future design proposals.
Public Art Commissions on Westbourne Grove, Queensway and Porchester Road
Public art on the high street delivered in 2026-27
Public Art Commissions on Praed Street
Public art on the high street delivered in 2026-27
Animating Nutford Place
Tell us what type of improvements you would like to see at Nutford Place and join a September event.
Team
Let's introduce you to the team
Commonplace facilitates this conversation on behalf of the team made up of the organisations listed here. The information you provide will only be used for the purposes stated in each organisation’s privacy policy.
Westminster City Council is responsible for running this consultation, analysing its results and presenting them to stakeholders and the public.
Photography
Graphic Design
Illustration
Architects for our Shopfront Improvement Scheme
Support brands to launch popups and stores that make an impact via our Meanwhile ON programme
Transport Consultants for our Public Realm Improvement Schemes
Public Art Agency working with the team to deliver a series of art commissions on Praed Street
Public Art Agency working with the team to deliver a series of art commissions on Queensway, Westbourne Grove and Porchester Road
Urban Designer and Architects for our Place Strategies
Consultants developing our economic and retail strategies for Edgware Road, Praed Street, Queensway and Westbourne Grove