Today, we have published our first Church Street Co-Design update, and we are inviting the community to let us know if we’re heading in the right direction.

Sites B and C aim to contribute about 700 new homes to the Church Street Masterplan (with a commitment of being at least 50% affordable, with a priority for social rent), alongside commercial, community and outdoor spaces and improved market trader storage.

As demolition on Site A nears completion, we wanted to update you on the remaining works which will be completed by the end of the year.

Below is the works that are due to be carried out by Keltbray the demolition contractor over the next two months. Once the demolition is complete, Mount Anvil will then take over the site to begin construction from January 2026.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these works, you can contact Caroline Hudson at [email protected] or call 07710 708 341

To find out more about Site A, click here: Site A

Following feedback from residents and local stakeholders, we are looking again at our proposals.

Site B & C Co-design Workshop

Image by ImaginepPlaces and Carlos Penalver, 2025

We’re excited to share that Site B & C co-design workshops are now underway, bringing together residents, traders, community partners, and the design team to shape the future of Site B & C.

These sessions have sparked rich conversations about the potential of building heights, community facilities, outdoor spaces, character appearance, and identity, with participants sharing their ideas, experiences, and aspirations.

Highlights so far:

• Over 60 participants engaged across six sessions
• Dedicated sessions for young people, and businesses and traders
• Community conversations with local community groups

What’s Next?

We’ll be hosting more workshops in the coming weeks, and we’re committed to feeding your input directly into the design and delivery of Site B & C. A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed so far, your participation will help shape real change.

Visit the Church Street website at www.churchstreet.org for more information or pop in the Regeneration Space at 56 Church Street.

Save the Date

Coming soon…..
Church Street Christmas Fair, Sunday 30 November, 2pm to 5pm, lights switch on at 4.30pm by the Lord Mayor.

Church Street Site A

Site A is being delivered by The Church Street Partnership, a Joint Venture between Westminster City Council and Mount Anvil. Mount Anvil is the main contractor delivering the the site works on behalf of the Church Street Partnership.

The demolition contractor, Keltbray is due to finish demolition at the end of this year. Mount Anvil is preparing to move on site, with construction works due to begin in early 2026.

What is being delivered at Site A

• 430 new homes, with half being affordable, and 70% of those for social rent – providing much-needed homes for local people.
• A brand-new library for the community to enjoy.
• New commercial spaces to bring shops and services to the area.
• Market storage to support local traders.
• New public spaces and routes, including a welcoming pedestrian link.

Construction Timeline

Mount Anvil is developing a detailed construction timeline. Below are the steps which we will follow to deliver Site A.

On Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 October, hoarding will be installed on Broadley Street next to the Site entrance which will close off public access to that section of the footpath. This will be in place for 2 weeks whilst groundwork takes place.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Caroline Hudson by email at [email protected] or call 07710 708 341.

Celebrating Community Spirit: A Summer of Joy and Connection

This summer, our community came together in vibrant celebration through a series of fantastic activities led by local organisations in partnership with residents and Westminster Council. From the Church Street history exhibition, hosted by Mosaic Community Trust, showcasing the history of Church Street and TARA’s summer extravaganza. These events brought neighbours of all ages closer and filled our neighbourhood with joy and pride.

The Summer Family Mini-Olympics was a an epic affair, engaging families and local community groups in friendly competition and active fun, fostering community spirit and wellness.

Put together by the Community Health & Wellbeing workers with the support of Berkeley Homes and community partners, offering free activities, sharing giveaways, running engaging stalls, or simply connecting with residents – it helped create a warm, welcoming space that truly brought our community together.

We also wanted to say a big thank you to all our community partners who took part in the monthly community markets. These markets will resume next spring. Updates on dates for those can be found in upcoming newsletters and our Facebook page. Just search my church street

A small section of hoarding at the Penfold Street end of Broadley Street will need to be temporarily moved onto the pavement. This will enable the removal of materials required to complete the demolition work. The Community Artwork Hoarding will also need to be taken down during this time, but it will be carefully stored and reinstalled after the works are finished.

Block Naming - The results are in!

Thank you to everyone who took part in voting for the block names on Site A. It was really good to hear your thoughts and contributions both at our engagement and online.

After the initial six themes were presented to the Church Street Regeneration Community Group, it was then down to the three most popular. The team is
pleased to announce that the theme of ‘Nature Linked to the Local Community’ has been selected to name the new blocks. This theme won with over half of the votes cast by you, our Church Street residents.

What happens next?

We now need to come up with a shortlist that will include trees, shrubs and botanicals reflecting the diversity of the local community. The finalised list will also be shared with essential services to approve these names. We will of course keep you updated in future editions of this newsletter.

To find out more about all the projects on Church Street, you can visit the website at www.churchstreet.org