Site B & C Co-Design - What's Next

We are inviting those who live and work in Church Street to get involved in our next stage of co-design for Sites B and C. In our first stage of co-design, we worked with over 200 people from the Church Street community to make changes and improvements to important parts of the previous Outline Planning Permission.

Between November and January, we asked people how they think we are getting on and what they think. With 86% positive feedback, people said the co-design process is moving the proposals in the right direction. We now move from Stage 1 into Stage 2 co design.

GET INVOLVED IN THE NEXT STAGE OF CO-DESIGN!

This is your opportunity to help shape real decisions about housing, green space, building design, and community facilities.

Sign up now!

Sign up at Site B & C co-design workshops to take part in one of our upcoming workshops.

Upcoming Co-design Workshops

Workshop 1 - Stage one co-design recap and technical update, Wednesday 29 April, 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Workshop 2 - Design vision & identity, Thursday 14 May, 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Workshop 3 - Transport & communal spaces, Thursday 4 June, 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Workshop 4 - Landscaping & public realm, Thursday 11 June, 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Workshop 5 – Homes & sustainability, Wednesday 24 June, 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Workshop 6 - Architectural design + stage 2 concept design wrap up, Thursday 9 July, 5.30pm to 8.00pm

All workshops will take place at 35-37 Church Street, NW8 8ES

Introducing Detoun

Hello, my name is Detoun and I’m a professional chef. For more than 22 years, my son Dami and I have proudly called Church Street home. What has always meant the most to me is being part of the Church Street community. It’s a close-knit, family-centred place where the market traders and local residents bring together such a wonderful mix of cultures, cuisines and faiths.

My journey as a chef began when I arrived in the United Kingdom from Lagos, Nigeria, in the late 1980s. Over the following 20 years I developed my skills working in some of London’s most well-known venues, including Wembley Stadium, the Hilton Metropole Hotel, and with the London Borough of Hackney. During that time I had the privilege of supervising and leading kitchens that prepared high quality meals for a wide range of guests.

My son and I are proud to be bringing something special to the neighbourhood with the Church Street Triangle Café, right in the heart of the community. Our hope is that it will be a warm, welcoming space where people can stop by for a hearty breakfast, a much-needed coffee, or simply a friendly chat.

For us, this café is about more than food, it’s about community, connection, and giving something back to the place that has been home to our family for so many years and be a part of Church Street Regeneration which will bring new homes, new businesses, public spaces. You can follow Detoun on Instagram @herbsxspicescatering.

Community Pop up market stall is Back!

From April, our monthly community pop up stall will be back. Running from April to September on the 3rd Thursday of each month, the market stall gives local community groups and Westminster City Council services a place to showcase their work.

This year, we’re building on previous success by offering even more opportunities for residents and community groups to get involved—whether you’re a creator looking for a platform, or a neighbour stopping by for a browse. If you would like to take part in one our monthly community pop up market stall, you can email us at:
[email protected] or call us on 020 7641 2968

Our next pop community pop up market is:

Date: Thursday 16 April
Time: 11am to 2pm
Location The Triangle, on Church Street

Fang is Winner!

Local resident Fang was one of 5 lucky winners to win a £50 Love2shop voucher for completing the Site B & C co-design survey.
We visited Fang to hand deliver her voucher.

Fang said "Thank you, I was very surprised that I won a voucher".

To find out more about Site B & C, you can visit the website at: Site B & C

Support for Westminster Residents looking for work

If you live in Westminster and are looking for work, wanting to build confidence, or hoping to explore new career opportunities, the Westminster Employment Service is here to support you.

Our team offers free employment advice, CV support, training opportunities, and guidance to help you move closer to your goals. We are also excited to share that we have our free online training platform: My Skills Zone. This platform gives you access to more than 2,000 courses, including confidence
building, communication, digital skills, and career development.

It’s flexible, easy to use, and lets you tailor you learning to the areas you want to grow in. Explore the platform here: My skills zone If you have any questions or would like help getting started, please get in touch at: [email protected] or call 07951 430196 You’re also welcome to drop in and see us at:

The Regeneration Space,
56 Church Street, NW8 8ET

Family Spear: Pyramus & Thisbe at The Cockpit

Join us for magical interactive theatre experience every Saturday afternoon in 2026 at The Cockpit Theatre. The Rude Mechanicals have been asked to perform at the Duke’s wedding—but in true Rude Mechanicals fashion, they’ve forgotten to write the play! That’s where you come in. Drawing inspiration from the classic tale of Pyramus & Thisbe, made famous in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the audience works together to help complete the story.

This lively, hands on show blends Shakespeare’s original text with inventive ideas from the audience, brought to life with music, props, puppetry, rhymes, sound effects and high energy dance routines. Children play a key role in shaping the story—creating characters, crafting plot twists, writingmsongs and more—developing storytelling confidence and imagination along the way.

Because the audience leads so much of the action, every performance is completely different. Expect creativity, chaos, laughs, and a one of a kind show that you’ll never see twice!. Tickets are just £10 for Westminster residents, with special offers available for families. Please bring proof of address when collecting your tickets.

Easter Holiday Activities

This Easter break, children and young people can enjoy a wide range of free activities - from holiday camps and sports sessions to games, arts and cooking workshops.There’s something for every interest ability, including young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

If your child is eligible for free school meals, there are FREE holiday offers and healthy meals included at participating activities.

PPCR

Visit us at our drop-in Sessions 3pm to 6pm, 9 and 23 April at 35–37 Church Street. Contact us: 0800 317 066 or 020 7407 7452
Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions about the regeneration or require any advice or support please get in touch.