by FitzWest admin | Apr 2, 2023 | AGM, CIL, Our Neighbourhood
Successful CIL application for funding
Fitzrovia Community Centre has been awarded £22,583 to fund further developments and refurbishments. The project will cover the laying of new flooring, increased security and health and safety measures, and small furnishings. This project is part of a wider programme to make the community centre more accessible and welcoming, to meet the growing need for community centres and programmes in the local area. The cabinet member report also highlighted that community uses such as a community centre is identified as a priority infrastructure type in local CIL policy.
You can read the full Cabinet Report that includes all Westminster applications here.
Update on other CIL projects
New Cavendish Street planters
This project has been extremely slow to come to fruition due to the lengthy road safety assessments and access plans which are being done by Conways on behalf of WCC. Rest assured, the Forum is constantly asking for information as we are keen to get the planters in position as soon as we can.
AGM – Thursday 18th May 2023
Our AGM will be at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre on Howland Street at 6pm on Thursday 18th May 2023.
Full details to follow, but the focus will be on the new WCC plans for Oxford Street. Come and find out plans to change traffic flow and pavement size at Oxford Circus and how this will affect Fitzrovia. Have your say about the plans. There will also be updates on CIL applications for funding plans for our area.
by FitzWest admin | Oct 19, 2022 | AGM, CIL, Consultations, Environment, Greening, The Plan
The Fitzwest Forum AGM last week was a great chance to hear about ongoing and future projects funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and to hear Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg speaking about the Fitzrovia environment and how the Council are dealing with environmental issues.
You can read the minutes here.
We were treated to interesting presentations on the following CIL projects:
- All Souls School Playground Renewal
- Carburton St Greening
- Soho Poly Theatre
- Market Place Greening and Development
- New Cavendish Street Planters
More details are available on our website: CIL Projects
For those who couldn’t attend or didn’t get a chance to leave their ideas, we would very much like to hear from you. These further ideas will be added to the suggestions from the AGM and the public meeting earlier in the year.
Ideas for funding should align to the Fitzwest Neighbourhood Plan and the recently amended priorities of Westminster Council which are:
- Affordable housing (enabling)
- Green transition
- Sustainable and active travel
- Community facilities
- Accessible and inclusive public spaces
Please email us with your ideas on info@fitzwest.org
by Stephanie Connell | Oct 11, 2022 | AGM, CIL
Dear Fitzwest Forum Member
You are invited to the AGM on Thursday 13th October at 6pm.
Venue: Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, 25 Howland St, London W1T 4JG.
There will be the opportunity to learn a bit more about current Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) projects and how they are progressing, including plans for Market Place.
And if you are interested in joining the Executive or CIL committee and having a big say in how the CIL money is allocated, then you can find out how to do this as elections will be taking place.
It will be great to welcome you all in real life – after the last few years of virtual meetings!
Please find details of the agenda below and do get in touch if you have any questions or comments.
Agenda for Fitzwest Forum AGM Thursday 13th October 6pm
- Welcome
- Authorisation of late meeting
- Presentation of accounts
- Elections to the executive including new volunteers
- Presentation(s) on CIL projects including Market Place
- Cllr. Paul Dimoldenberg to speak on environmental issues in Fitzrovia
- Discussion on possible CIL projects – you can read the notes from the CIL meeting in February here.
by FitzWest admin | Sep 21, 2022 | AGM, CIL
Please find details of the agenda below and do get in touch if you have any questions or comments.
Agenda for Fitzwest Forum AGM Thursday 13th October 6pm
- Welcome
- Authorisation of late meeting
- Presentation of accounts
- Elections to the executive including new volunteers
- Presentation(s) on CIL projects including Market Place
- Cllr. Paul Dimoldenberg to speak on environmental issues in Fitzrovia
- Discussion on possible CIL projects – you can read the notes from the CIL meeting in February here.
by FitzWest admin | Sep 21, 2022 | AGM, CIL, Events, Uncategorized
Dear Fitzwest Forum Member
You are invited to the AGM on Thursday 13th October at 6pm.
Venue: Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, 25 Howland St, London W1T 4JG.
There will be the opportunity to learn a bit more about current Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) projects and how they are progressing, including plans for Market Place.
And if you are interested in joining the Executive or CIL committee and having a big say in how the CIL money is allocated, then you can find out how to do this as elections will be taking place.
It will be great to welcome you all in real life – after the last few years of virtual meetings!
by FitzWest admin | Jul 23, 2021 | AGM
Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM on 8th July.
We received an update on the Neighbourhood Plan with the reminder that the referendum on the plan is fixed for September 2nd and all residents and business owners in the FitzWest area get a vote.
Application forms for postal votes can be downloaded here and the deadline for registering for a postal vote is August 17th :
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/about-council/democracy/postal-and-proxy-voting
and should be returned to electoralservices@westminster.gov.uk
There were two other short presentations – one about greening ideas for the area and another one by Jace Tyrell from the New West End Company about how businesses are thriving and surviving post-pandemic.
There were also questions and contributions from members which led to interesting discussions and it was apparent how committed everyone is to making Fitzrovia a great place to live and work.
You can read the full minutes here: AGM Minutes 8.7.21
