News archive from 2020

Click on the download link below to view the latest January 2021 Claridge's community newsletter.

On Saturday, the Prime Minister announced that Greater London would be moving into a new Tier 4 set of restrictions from 00.01 on Sunday morning. The graphic below, produced by the government, explains what Tier 4 means in practice. You can find the government's [guidance] in full regarding Tier 4 here. Like you, I was saddened to hear the news that London has been moved into a Tier 4, in respo....

Today marks a year since I became Member of Parliament for the Cities of London & Westminster. It has been an honour to represent the Two Cities in Parliament but 2020 has not been the year any of us imagined it would be. For many of us Covid-19 has made it possibly the most difficult year of our lives.

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Dear Residents’ Association Further to our last discussions, I am writing to outline the most recent support provided to rough sleepers and to update you on our rough sleeping campaign. During the second national lockdown we increased provision and support for those sleeping on our streets to match demand. This included opening additional donation hubs, assessment centres, and testing and ....

NCP’s tenancy of the Adams Row car park will expire on 29 December 2020, at which point the car park will close. Grosvenor have been in discussions with NCP over the past few months on their continued operation of the site, but are now preparing to take the site back later this month. They are working closely with NCP and the Biltmore hotel, which sits above the car park, to ensure that the....

In light of London entering Tier 3 this week, we wanted to inform you that the Traffic-Free Saturday will be going ahead this weekend on 19 December. While, in line with Government guidelines, we do not encourage customers to use non-essential travel, the West End is open to those who wish to come, and the traffic-free street will provide more space and a safer environment for those that are in th....

Dear Friends & Neighbours, As the end of this difficult year draws to a close, I write to invite you to the Grosvenor Chapel’s annual “Community Carol Service”, on Tuesday 15th December at 7pm, which I hope will offer us comfort and joy! As is usually the case, this Carol Service is not ticketed, although there will be a retiring collection for the Homeless Charity “G....

I am writing to advise you the construction works at 20 Balderton Street will be closing for the Christmas break between 21st December through until 4th January 2021. Please find attached a bulletin from Collins Construction Ltd, our contractor, to advise you on how the works are progressing and to confirm the Christmas break closure. If you have any questions about the works then please do not ....

Grosvenor have committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030 and have developed a detailed plan to deliver on that ambition. They plan to reduce their emissions by at least 52% over the next decade and then offset all the residual amount that cannot be avoided. In practice, this means cutting emissions from 59,100 tonnes of CO2 in 2019 to 28,600 tonnes or less in 2030. The big areas of....

Click on the download link below to view the latest December 2020 Claridge's Hotel community newsletter.

At COACH London (a new health, wellness and performance club in St. James) we take a 360 approach to promoting overall health and wellbeing. What you eat and drink plays a fundamental part in this. We are delighted therefore to be hosting a webinar Health is Wealth - how to boost your immune system throughout lockdown and beyond- on Tuesday December 1st at 10.30 am. Lyndsey Walton, a health coac....

Click on the download link below to view the latest November 2020 newsletter for 1 Grosvenor Square.

British Land and Norges have launched for consultation their detailed proposals for the future of West One. The proposals will see the retention and refurbishment of the shopping arcade with access retained to the Tube at all times, the demolition of the building above the arcade down to second floor and then the introduction of a new building at upper levels providing new office accommodation wit....

Dear Stakeholders,
Thank you for your patience while we develop our busking and street entertainment policy. We are grateful for your engagement in the process. As you will know, we consulted on our new draft policy from 24 September to 1 November 2020. The council received over 900 responses to the consultation, along with written representations. We have said from the start that we want t....

Dear Members of Residents Society of Mayfair and St James As we have now entered national lockdown for the second time, we thought it would be helpful to get in touch and ensure you have all the information you need to keep your users informed about the wealth of services Westminster Libraries and Archives we are still offering during this time. We offer a huge variety of free online books, maga....

Dear Local Stakeholder Please find below the latest Grangewood Newsletter for the works to the Audley pub site in Mount St / South Audley St which I trust is self explanatory. In addition to this update, we’re pleased to advise that Artfarm, the independent hospitality company, behind Somerset’s Roth Bar & Grill and The Fife Arms in Braemar, has signed a lease with Grosvenor for ....

Dear Friends & Neighbours, In such difficult times, it is important to have grounds for hope. A church building has always been a symbol of hope in its locality. So, I am happy to report that the Chapel has been given the go ahead to redecorate the west front, tower and spire on South Audley St, which are presently shabby and downcast, amidst an otherwise well-kept Mayfair. For us taking the ....

Hines UK are preparing an application to partially redevelop and reposition the existing building at 80 New Bond Street, introducing a new façade, two new additional floors, and reworked interior floorplates that will deliver modern, high-quality office and more efficient retail space. Click the link below for further information.

Dear resident,
Join the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members today, Monday 26 October from 6.45pm, to get your questions answered about our work to address the climate emergency, air quality, recycling, and other environmental issues that affect your life in Westminster. Find out more about this work on our climate emergency page. Listen to the discussion and have your questions answer....

Consultation on the Council’s proposals to revise its Statement of Licensing Policy and publish the Cumulative Impact Assessment. Please click on the download link below to view information about the latest licensing policy revision.

Earlier today Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that Greater London will be moving into the ‘High’ tier of the local COVID Alert Level, from Saturday morning. This is in response to local figures, shared with MPs this morning, which show that in some of the capital's boroughs, new cases have tripled in the last week. I am sure, as I am myself, that you will be disappointed by t....

The survey will be anonymous as your name or address will not be recorded when you complete the survey. Please note the research is very important to allow the council to understand the residents’ perspectives and views to provide efficient recycling schemes and to increase the borough recycling rate. Please complete the survey by clicking on the link below. [link]....

Mayfair Times is delighted to announce it is running the sixth Community Awards of Mayfair & St James's in January 2021. The Community Awards of Mayfair & St James's celebrate the sense of community in these districts by recognising the people and businesses that help create and maintain the spirit and ethos of the area. As a member of the Mayfair Neighbourhood Forum we would be delighte....

Dear stakeholder, Westminster City Council is updating its Licensing Policy and we want to know what you think. The Licensing Policy aims to support licensed premises, while preventing crime and disorder, ensuring public safety and protecting children from harm. Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Council is required to review its policy by January 2021. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we are....

As you may know, Westminster City Council has been working closely with residents, businesses and street entertainers to design a new busking and street entertainment policy. In January this year, we consulted on proposals to introduce regulation in key busking hotspots in the West End. Thank you to those who took the time to respond to our consultation. In response to our proposals, many residen....

Click on the download link below to view an Invitation to discuss an exciting new scheme at 180 Piccadilly and 48/50 Jermyn Street - Sent on behalf of Great Portland Estates plc

Click on the download link below to view the latest newsletter regarding the future of 20-22 BERKELEY SQUARE.

Click on the download link below to view the latest September 2020 newsletter for 1 Grosvenor Square.

Have your say on redesigning Grosvenor Square: Open air exhibition Autumn 2020 Click below to view the pdf download for more information about the Grosvenor Square redesign and exhibition.

Astrea have recently launched plans for the refurbishment and partial redevelopment of two neighbouring commercial buildings at 50 Berkeley Street and 50 Stratton Street in Mayfair. The proposals will retain the retail at ground floor, including the Sainsburys, whilst making changes at upper levels to introduce new terraces and more efficient office space. There would be an additional single set-b....

This is our Community Newsletter, it’s part of our commitment to ensuring our neighbours know what we’re up to at Claridge’s. Please click on the download link below to see the newsletter in full.

As you are aware, we have continued to liaise with our major event organisers and key partner agencies during Covid-19, whilst following Government guidance closely. It is with a heavy heart that our partner and promoter IMG have made the incredibly difficult decision, with our agreement, to cancel Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2020. We have been working together with IMG in the hopes of being able....

Grosvenor Extends Eat Out to Help Out into September Landlord acts to support café, bar & restaurant tenants in London’s West End. Click on the link below for full information www.grosvenor.com/news-and-insight/all-articles/grosvenor-extends-eat-out-to-help-out-into-septemb

British Land and NBIM have launched for consultation their initial thinking on the future of the West One shopping centre and office building, located above Bond Street tube station. The proposals seek to retain the retail section and access to the tube through the basement, ground and first floors, remove the structure from the second floor upwards, and introduce a new lightweight structure with ....

EDITION: ONE AUGUST 2020 Welcome to the first newsletter dedicated to keeping our neighbours informed about what is happening at Claridge’s. Click on the link below to view the newletter.

Dear Sir / Madam I am writing to let you know that the Council is introducing a borough-wide 20mph speed limit, in order to provide safer, greener and cleaner streets across Westminster. Signage is now going up throughout the borough to get the message out to all drivers. The process of installing signage will continue throughout the summer, however we are encouraging all drivers to slow down in....

We want – and need – to see a step-change in cycling and walking in the coming years. The challenge is huge, but the ambition is clear. We have a unique opportunity to transform the role cycling and walking can play in our transport system, and get England moving differently. Please click on the download link below to view the full Department of transport proposal document.

Dear partners, Having discussed this issue with you all a number of times you will know that we have committed to investing in the green renewal of Westminster and as part of this have set ourselves the target of becoming carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years ahead of the national target. Please click on the link below to view the full letter from Councillor Rachael Robathan

Please click on the download link below to view the LODHA No.1 Grosvenor Square community newsletter.

ATC C610 (Systemwide), Crossrail’s contractor appointed to provide the power, utilities, track systems and other services within the central tunnel areas, would like to take this opportunity to inform you of an upcoming test of the tunnel fire mains at both the western and eastern ticket halls at Bond Street station on August 15 2020. For full details please see the pdf download below.

Dear Neighbour,
Here at 24-31 Grosvenor Square, we are progressing well through our programme of works. As the majority of work has moved below ground level, you may not have noticed much change, but we’ve made great strides in our subterranean demolition and basement dig. We have completed ten weeks on site since our return to work and in that time have progressed demolition works and....

We hope you are safe and well at the moment as lockdown measures continue to ease. We are working hard in all of the Royal Parks, particularly on the issue of people leaving litter, which we know is dangerous for wildlife, unpleasant for visitors and tough for our staff to clean up – over a tonne every day in June for Hyde Park alone. We want to encourage everyone to safely enjoy and share....

The Audley in Mount St is currently being refurbished to provide a new Public House, restaurant and boutique hotel. Grangewood have been appointed by Grosvenor to undertake the phase 1 refurbishment works. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide a brief update for those living and working nearby. Click on the link below to download or view the full newsletter.

30 Sackville Street consultation. Raymond Estates are looking to submit an application to Westminster City Council to sensitively refurbish Grade II Listed 30 Sackville Street and change the use of the building from offices (B1) to introduce a new fine-dining restaurant (A3).

Click below to view the consultation proposal document .

Issue 23 - Information from the Westminster City Council on how they are supporting our communities and businesses.
Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.

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Dear Partners, Today we have published our strategy for supporting the reopening of the hospitality sector in Westminster. A copy of which is attached. This sets out a comprehensive package of temporary road closures, widened footways and policy changes which will support these businesses as they begin to look forward to opening their doors once again. In developing this strategy, we have spoke....

The hospitality industry is the lifeblood of Westminster’s economy. The pandemic and resulting lockdown have meant that many of our businesses in this sector will be the last to open. The road back to trading profitably will start when restrictions begin to ease from 4 July. This document sets out proposals for how Westminster can reopen its hospitality sector – the biggest and most v....

Reminder that this Saturday and coming Tuesday are the Local conversations on Healthy Places with Tonkin Liu where we will be exploring the activities, experiences and facilities required to support them in the square.

You can book your place here or email nataly (nataly@make-good.com) to receive the event details directly.

Government consultation - Asks for evidence and views on micromobility vehicles, flexible bus services and mobility as a service as part of the 'Future of transport regulatory review'. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 3 July 2020 [link]....

Rough Sleeping: the latest update from MHCLG on their investments into rough sleeping. It mentions £160M and 3,300 homes provided this year, extending to £433M and 6000 homes over a 4-year period. [link]