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A big thank you to all of our members who came out on an autumnal Monday evening to attend our HyPER AGM. The dark evening was soon brightened up by seeing the friendly faces of neighbours who are all invested in our local area. All of the seats were filled with at least 30 guests,Continue reading “Report of HyPER Annual General Meeting 2026”

The next phase of consultation on the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital and the wider campus masterplan has now launched. Full consultation materials can be found at http://www.imperial.nhs.uk/st-marys-development, which also includes details of how to have your say. Phase 3 reflects on feedback from the previous phases of consultation, including more detail on the experienceContinue reading “Latest consultation released for redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital”

HyPER attended the Royal Parks stakeholder meeting for an update on all matters related to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Chief Executive update The meeting started with an update from the Chief Executive of the Royal Parks, Andrew Scattergood, who explained that there have been many board-level changes recently in the Royal Parks Charity, includingContinue reading “Royal Parks Stakeholder Meeting”

HyPER recently attended a meeting regarding Edgware Road, which was specially convened by Cllr Sargent as Cabinet Member for Enforcement. The purpose of this meeting was to bring together key stakeholders to discuss recent challenges, share perspectives, and identify opportunities for collective action to support the area. The meeting was very well attended. As wellContinue reading “Edgware Road Stakeholder Meeting”

We are delighted to invite members to HyPER’s Annual General Meeting, which will include a presentation about the proposed redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital. The meeting will take place between 7-8pm on Monday 19th October at St John’s Church Hall, Hyde Park Crescent. The evening will be an opportunity to find out about HyPER’s recentContinue reading “Annual General Meeting and St Mary’s Presentation”

Over the last few weeks we’ve been contacted by lots of members concerned about the future of the Duke of Kendal pub, which has been closed since early summer. Its future is critical – we know how important this venue is to so many of you – it’s at the heart of the Hyde ParkContinue reading “Update on the Duke of Kendal”

Westminster Council is interested to hear your views on “micro logistics” hubs. These are small facilities where deliveries or bulk goods are unloaded before being taken onto their final destination, by low emission vehicles like electric vans, cargo or e-cargo bikes. The Council has commissioned a study to explore the growth of micro logistic hubsContinue reading “Have Your Say – micro logistics”

Have you ever found yourself wanting to build a tree house, but being a little short of space? Then this exhibition is for you! More than 25 leading architectural practices have built tiny treehouses for bonsai trees, and now you can see them in Connaught village. This summer (4th July – 31st August) the Museum ofContinue reading “Bonsai Treehouses Exhibition in Oxford Square”

Throughout July and August there’s a series of free character-led walking tours around Marble Arch, given by “John Nash”. John was the favoured architect of the Prince Regent, later George IV and designed this iconic landmark nearly 200 years ago, in 1827. Led in character, the immersive tours uncover the rich and often surprising historyContinue reading “Free walking tours throughout the summer”

Do you remember your childhood days when you could play in the street? Well there is the chance to bring those memories back to life in a fun street play session this Friday 10th July 3:30pm-6:30pm on Hyde Park Crescent W2 2QD (outside St John’s Church). Thanks to an organising team led by local residents,Continue reading “Join Hyde Park Estate’s first play street this Friday!”