Happy New Year - Welcome to 2026
We hope everyone enjoyed the festive season and is looking forward to 2026. We have another big year ahead of us with the start of construction on Site A along with continued engagement work on Sites B & C and around the Lisson Programme.
Enabling works have started and include things like clearing the area, making the ground safe and setting up access and essential services. These works help ensure the main building work can begin safely and smoothly.
Sean Kelly and Amy Evans from Mount Anvil, the council’s partner in Church Street Partnership which is building Site A will be available for monthly coffee mornings.
There will also be a Site A construction newsletter coming this month. If you would like to receive these Site A construction updates, you can sign up by going to Church Street newsletter sign up or by coming to see us in the Regeneration Space.
Dates for your Diary
Site A construction coffee morning with Church Street Partnership Mount Anvil, Wednesday 28 January, 10am to 12pm, Regeneration Space, 56 Church Street.
Westminster Employment Service drop in, Thursday 29 January, 10am to 12pm Alfie’s Rooftop Café, Top Floor, Alfie’s Antique Market, 13–25 Church Street.
Opening Soon - Lisson Grove Enterprise Space
This month will see the opening of the Lisson Grove Enterprise Space, next to Daventry House. This is the second Enterprise Space opening in the Church Street area, after the Triangle Enterprise space which opened in 2024.
Lisson Grove will provide workspaces for SMEs, independent businesses, designers, makers and entrepreneurs. It also aims to serve the wider Westminster community by offering events and facilities that encourage engagement and creative exchange.
The development includes:
The Enterprise Space will be managed by Arbeit. For more information you can email [email protected]
Church Street Employment Drop-In Sessions
Join us for our monthly drop-in employability sessions, held 10am to 12pm on the last Thursday of each month. If you live in Westminster and would like support with employment, job searching, training, or career advice, come along and receive specialist advice and support. Enjoy free tea, coffee and cake while having an informal chat and discussion about your goals and the support available.
Upcoming dates:
• 29 January
• 26 February
Venue: Alfie’s Rooftop Café, Top Floor,
Alfie’s Antique Market, 13–25 Church Street, NW8 8ET
For more information or to confirm your attendance, please contact:
Sarah Andrews
07951 430196
[email protected]
Marc Ebanks
07946 330533
[email protected]
Lilestone Street
There are lots of fun, educational activities for all ages at the Lilestone Street Hub. Everything from Citizens Advice, 4pm to 7pm on Mondays, Fruitful Café, 10am to 3pm on Tuesdays and AGEUK drop-in service, 10am to 12pm.
Check out the timetable or for more information, you can email communityhubs@ westminster.gov.uk or call 07790 387 481.
Free Swimming At Active Westminster
Westminster families can enjoy FREE swimming at participating leisure centres during the school holidays. One accompanying adult and one child who live in Westminster can take part at no cost.
- What you’ll need:
- An Active Westminster Card for the adult
- Proof of Westminster residency for children
Advance booking (session times vary by centre) Find full details and book your swim here: Free Swimming
Mosaic Community Trust One-Stop Service
Need some help and advice? Come by and speak to one of the team. Arabic and Bengali speakers are available. Just drop in. Every Monday and Thursday, 10am to 12pm, 66 Church Street, NW8 8ET
PPCR
Visit us at our Drop-in Sessions 3pm to 6pm, 12 and 26 February 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.
