Encourage the Westminster council to develop a town centre vision for Pimlico, including a permanent scheme to support alfresco -
There has been little to no investment by Westminster Pimlico's public realm for over 30 years!! Now is our chance!
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PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Temporary measures to support Alfresco dining were introduced during lockdown to encourage residents and visitors back to the city and support our hospitality industry when indoor dining wasn’t permitted. Without these measures, the vast majority of businesses would not have been able to operate, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
As previously announced, the temporary road closures which supported Alfresco measures during lockdown end on 1 October 2021, and any barriers currently in place will be removed.
There is the option for schemes to continue past this date but only if local people agree on schemes in their area – and that's why we are consulting with our residents and businesses so their voice is clearly heard. New schemes will only be brought forward where changes are supported by residents and businesses.
Westminster Council wants your views on the council’s proposals to improve Warwick Way, Denbigh Street and Churton Street with the aim of improving the street for visitors, businesses, and residents. It will take no more than 2 minutes of your time - Thank you!
The consultation will run until 23:59pm 26 September.
Should the alfresco scheme not gain support the current outdoor dining areas and planting will be removed on 30th September 2021. However, if there is local support for a permanent scheme then there will be a full and detailed formal consultation on its design.
If you have any questions about the consultation or the High Street project, please email: alfresco@westminster.gov.uk, quoting reference PM01.
SUCCESS STORIES
Changing roads to public space in Walthamstow Village
WHAT THEY DID
The London Borough of Waltham Forest trialled an integrated set of measures to reallocate road space to public space. By closing roads except to buses and bikes. All parking was suspended, road changes to two-way working and a road changed to one-way, additional cycle parking, landscaping and public art. This meant they were able to reallocate road space to public space, without affect business servicing, properties and local private journeys. Non-local through traffic was redirected onto the main road network. They monitored the impact of this on traffic flow at major junctions as part of the pilot process.
After a survey, they conducted a trial of road closures, the information gained can be used to inform future schemes without the need to re-implement time-intensive trials.
Positive Affects:
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They dramatically reduced the amount of non-local traffic by restricting access to motor traffic at various locations.
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Improving the look, feel and safety of Walthamstow Village for all road users.
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Encourage environmentally sustainable travel choices.
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Created a living consultation to enable residents and businesses to experience the changes in real life.
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The overall number of vehicles on the roads reduced by 22% and the average traffic speed reduced from 22.3mph to 21mph, bringing it closer to the 20mph speed limit.
For more information on this please follow this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/public-space-improvements-walthamstow-village
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Local Businesses
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Pimlico
Residents
38
Restaurants, Cafes
12
Pubs