The Post Office has released proposals to close a number of post offices in central London, including the one on Praed Street. The closures in question are post offices run directly by the Post Office (“Crown” post offices). There is hope that they may be able to be turned into franchises run by commercial companies,Continue reading “Proposed post office closures”
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Human Rights greenhouse officially opens on Hyde Park Estate
HyPER was delighted to attend the official launch of the Human Rights Greenhouse on the Hyde Park Estate. The greenhouse is a project launched by local resident and HyPER member Chris Gunness, and designed and created by international artist – and also local resident – Tony Heywood. The installation was opened by renowned journalist andContinue reading “Human Rights greenhouse officially opens on Hyde Park Estate”
Pedicabs legislation update
HyPER attended a meeting organised by Rachel Blake MP to discuss progress of regulating pedicabs. The meeting took place in Soho with a number of other residents’ associations in attendance, as well as representatives from TfL and Westminster Council. Parliamentary legislation was passed earlier this year to allow TfL to regulate pedicabs, in the sameContinue reading “Pedicabs legislation update”
Events and discounts in Connaught Village starting today
Christmas starts in Connaught Village today (Thursday 21st), with an evening of activities and offers. Then, every Thursday leading up to Christmas, residents will have exclusive access to a series of offers at a number of local businesses. Read on for more details. Activities on Thursday 21st From 4pm today Thursday 21st November the following areContinue reading “Events and discounts in Connaught Village starting today”
Hyde Park Estate contributes to famous London to Brighton car run
Today, 3rd November, the famous London to Brighton car run takes place from Hyde Park to Brighton. The run started in 1896, in celebration of the lifting of restrictions that required a person to walk in front of a motor vehicle with a red flag warning of its approach. The run is now organised annuallyContinue reading “Hyde Park Estate contributes to famous London to Brighton car run”
Hyde Park closed to vehicles this Sunday 6th October
The Jewish Leadership Council will be holding an assembly in Hyde Park on Sunday 6th October and Met Police have requested that due to the nature of the assembly, all roads into Hyde Park should be closed to vehicles until the assembly is complete and all attendees have dispersed. Hyde Park will be completely closedContinue reading “Hyde Park closed to vehicles this Sunday 6th October”
Connaught Village art month begins today
Starting from today 1st October, Connaught Village is hosting the first-ever Connaught Village Art Month. The month-long celebration will bring a series of unique exhibitions, pop-ups, and events, showcasing both established and emerging talents from its renowned galleries, including Matt Carey-Williams, Dorothy Circus, CasildArt, and Lyon & Turnbull. The month’s programme The month’s programme consistsContinue reading “Connaught Village art month begins today”
Reduced Connaught Village scheme to go ahead
Council says reduced Connaught Village scheme will go ahead, despite being three times less popular than the previous plan Westminster Council has released the results of the latest consultation for Connaught Village Green, and it has confirmed that the £1.4m scheme will go ahead in its reduced form. But the results are very illuminating, andContinue reading “Reduced Connaught Village scheme to go ahead”
Buchanans Cheesemonger 10th birthday and pop-up parklet
On Saturday 6th July Buchanans Cheesemonger will be having a party to celebrate their 10th birthday. In conjunction with this, HyPER is holding another pop-up parklet outside the shop on Porchester Place. Buchanans would love to get lots of local residents to come and partake in the celebrations, so please do come along. This isContinue reading “Buchanans Cheesemonger 10th birthday and pop-up parklet”
Parliamentary Hustings at St John’s Church
Many thanks to all the parliamentary candidates who took part in last night’s Hyde Park ward hustings, as well as the team from St John’s Church for organising such an excellent event. There were a broad range of questions covering a wide range of issues including: planning and conservation, transport, the candidates’ greatest achievement, taxContinue reading “Parliamentary Hustings at St John’s Church”