by FitzWest admin | Aug 9, 2024 | Consultations, Cycling, Our Neighbourhood, Oxford Street, Safety
Great Titchfield Street/Foley Street and Rathbone Place/Rathbone Street traffic consultation
Note: consultation closes on August 13th 2024
Residents and businesses in Fitzrovia West are invited to comment on proposed changes to traffic flows at the junction of Great Titchfield Street and Foley Street, and at Rathbone Place and Rathbone Street. Further details are available and comments can be submitted online at:
https://oxfordstreetprogramme.commonplace.is/
We support the council’s plans to bring in motor vehicle restrictions along part of Great Titchfield Street. The planned changes on Oxford Street would otherwise lead to a lot of extra cars, vans and lorries using Great Titchfield Street as a direct route and inevitably increase all kinds of traffic. You can have your say and read more about it here:
https://oxfordstreetprogramme.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/great-titchfield-street-consultation/step1
The public consultation closes on August 13th 2024.
After Dark Survey
Westminster Council have produced an online questionnaire that seeks to gather additional views and insights from residents on their evening and night-time experiences below:
After Dark Survey
The closing date for the online questionnaire is 15th September 2024.
In addition to the questionnaire residents can send any views, comments, data of evidence they wish to share with Westminster Council to aid the development of the Westminster After Dark Strategy via email to westminsterafterdark@westminster.gov.uk<mailto:westminsterafterdark@westminster.gov.uk> by the 15th September 2024.
Marylebone to West-End Cycleway Route Alignment consultation
Westminster Council have launched their Marylebone to West-End Cycleway Route Alignment consultation, and it closes on 30th September 2024.
Visit the consultation webpage<https://westminster.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a50c8b0dd980669ef713b4cca&id=e0c1d663f7&e=07fba93fa4> providing information about the proposed scheme and includes an online survey form for you to leave your comments.
Alternatively, you can email any questions or comments to the mailbox below:
cycleroutes@westminster.gov.uk
by FitzWest admin | Sep 20, 2023 | CIL, Consultations, Cycling, Public Space
There is lots happening in Fitzrovia and opportunities for you to have your say on various consultations.
New Traffic Order – changes to traffic direction in Fitzrovia
WCC are seeking comments on a new traffic order. Towards the end, there are detailed plans about proposed changes to Wigmore/Mortimer St and the junctions with Great Portland St and Great Titchfield Street.
Otherwise, there is provision for new loading bays on Mortimer St, reducing the pavement width. Overall, there will be 4 fewer residents parking spaces and four fewer bus stands (in Cavendish Place). There seems to be only one reference to cycle parking – at the western end of Wigmore St.
We have asked for projected figures for traffic movements after implementation on and around Wigmore/Mortimer St and are waiting to hear about that.
Observations and comments on the proposals should be submitted by 4th October 2023 to TrafficOrders@projectcentre.co.uk quoting the reference PCL/9333/AJ in your response.
Proposals for new docking locations for hired bikes
WCC are proposing new docks for all hired bikes in Wells, Newman, Ogle and Bolsover Streets rather than just being left on the pavements.
CIL Newsletter
Westminster Council are producing a regular newsletter with information and updates on how to make CIL applications.
The next submission date for CIL applications is October 2nd.
by FitzWest admin | Nov 12, 2020 | Cycling, Dining
Secure Bicycle Storage in Fitzrovia
The results of the bicycle storage consultation by Westminster Council are now available. Read the full details here: Secure Cycle Storage Report. As well as the existing bike hangar in Bolsover Street, there are now plans for three bike hangars in the Clipstone/Great Titchfield Street area and one in Clipstone Street, (all Marylebone High Street Ward).
We have suggested to WCC that there may well be demand for secure bike storage in West End Ward area of FitzWest e.g. Riding House Street, Langham Street, Hanson Street and Gosfield Street. The council is seeking an indication of the level of demand from bicycle owners. Apparently WCC identify suitable locations first and then consult residents within a 25 metre radius. So if you live on one of these roads, or anywhere else in the area that you think would benefit from secure bicycle storage then email your request to the Council: cycling@westminster.gov.uk
Alfresco Dining Scheme Extension
Westminster Council initiated the alfresco dining scheme through the summer period, but are now asking for proposals from businesses in specific areas who wish to continue further, up to March 2021. Local hospitality businesses in Great Titchfield Street and Langham Street are seeking support for a continuation of the existing arrangements for outdoor dining (a) until March 2021 and (b) permanently thereafter.
The FitzWest Forum Executive agreed we should support a continuation of the present arrangements until the end of March 2021 provided that (i) activities should cease by 10pm; (ii) no audible music outside the premises; (iii) business owners should be asked to work on the design of their spaces.
WCC are keen to hear from residents, community groups and businesses so if you support the scheme or have any feedback then write to the Council at movementstrategy@westminster.gov.uk They are looking for feedback as soon as possible.
