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FITZROVIA WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM

FITZROVIA WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM. AGENDA Chairman Matthew Bennett Soho Society Welcome Overview – Tom Kimber Westminster CC Planning Context – Nick Bailey – FitzWest Issues and Priorities – Wendy Shillam – FitzWest Group Discussion and feedback Announcement of Election Close 8.00pm.

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FITZROVIA WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM

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  1. FITZROVIA WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM AGENDAChairman Matthew Bennett Soho Society • Welcome • Overview – Tom Kimber Westminster CC • Planning Context – Nick Bailey – FitzWest • Issues and Priorities – Wendy Shillam – FitzWest • Group Discussion and feedback • Announcement of Election • Close 8.00pm FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  2. Tom KimberNeighbourhood Planning OfficerWestminster City CouncilTel: 020 7641 3478Email: tkimber@westminster.gov.uk

  3. The City Council’s Role We have a statutory duty to support neighbourhood planning: Provision of advice and information, including explanation of existing planning policies; Carrying out of consultations in relation to neighbourhood area and forum applications, and in relation to the neighbourhood plan; Organisation of the neighbourhood plan examination and referendum stages; and Use of the neighbourhood plan when making planning decisions

  4. Fitzrovia West Neighbourhood Forum ‘period for representations’ until 12th August 2014 • Comments can be submitted to: • Email: neighbourhoodplanning@westminster.gov.uk • Web: www.westminster.gov.uk/neighbourhood-forum-applications • Post: City Planning Delivery Unit, 11th Floor East, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QP

  5. Fitzrovia: Neighbourhood of Contrasts? London’s population: 8.3 million in 2014.................10 million by 2029 Nick Bailey Fitzrovia West Steering Group

  6. Major Impacts on FitzroviaCrossrail Opens 2017 Tottenham Court Road – 250,000 passengers/day Bond Street - 220,000 passengers/day TCRd to Heathrow will take 28 instead of 53 minutes HS2 arriving at Euston Work begins 2017 Completion 2026 FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  7. The Mayor and the London PlanTottenham Court Road Opportunity Area • Rail interchange at TCRd • 420 more homes • 5000 more jobs up to 2031 • Hotels, entertainment • Community Infrastructure Levy FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  8. Westminster’s City Plan Recently consulted on: • Cycle routes in Westminster • Food, Drink, Entertainment • Housing Need, Delivery, Quality • Social and Community Uses • Westminster’s Economy • Plan under constant review

  9. Camden In Camden but implications for traffic on Westminster streets? FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  10. Major developments Great Portland Estates’ Rathbone post office site Exemplar’s Fitzroy Place site

  11. Environmental quality • Air quality • Noise and vibration • Street cleaning • Open space • Leisure facilities • Late night drinking • Traffic FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  12. Neighbourhood Plans • Prepared by residents, assisted by Council • Must be in general conformity to national policy, the Mayor’s and City Council plans (and EU directives); • Must assess environmental impact; • Must be checked by WCC before an Examination; • Examiner confirms whether plan can go to a referendum (residents and businesses) FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  13. What people are saying? Wendy Shillam Fitzrovia West Steering Group

  14. Character of the Area • Atmosphere more than built form. • Friendliness of the area.  • Mixed use, the variety, as well as the qualities of independent shops and cafes.  • Rich mix of small business. • Village-like and quiet • How long people have lived in the area • Pleasant aspects of walking and cycling around here. FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  15. Topics of importance • Pressure for development • Space for small business • State of streets and pavements • Cost of housing • Impact of Crossrail FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  16. Pressure for Development in the area, including Crossrail. • The Local Economy, including the role of small businesses in the area. • Environmental Issues, including air quality, noise, street maintenance and refuse. • The Local Environment, including open space, leisure facilities and Greeningissues. • Traffic and Transport, including TCR. • Residential Issues, including cost and provision of housing. • Licencing and the Night-Timeeconomy. FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  17. Questions to Consider • What are the key issues? • What do we want to see happen/change? • Are you willing to get engaged in helping develop this issue with others? FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  18. Candidates Shadow Executive Business/Organisation Applicants Ian Milne Daniel Castle Nick Bailey Wendy Shillam Resident Applicants GwilymHarbottle YoramBlumann Alison Matthews Brian Weaver Jonathan Powell (Subject to confirmation of his exact address.) FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  19. Questions? FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

  20. Close FitzWest Area Forum 15 July 2014

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