FAO members and friends We at the HPEA are represented on the Hyde Park Paddington Neighbourhood Forum https://www.hydeparkpaddington.org/ This is a body representing local residents, businesses and landowners which was set up under the Localism Act to develop a […]
Connaught Village Green is a planned new public space that we were involved in initiating, with the Church Commissioners, some years ago.? The plan involves paving over the two parking bays outside Crispin’s with York stone, putting in some seating, […]
As you may have noticed from the signs around the neighbourhood, Westminster Council is planning to improve the paved area at the junction of Connaught, Kendal and Albion Streets to make it more like a village green and better for […]
If you enjoy reading and discussing what you’ve discovered, you’d probably enjoy getting together with like-minded neighbours once a week or once a fortnight. HPEA Social Secretary Sandra is proposing just that. An invitation will be going out to HPEA […]
Members might be interested to know that your residents’ association, a registered charity which is the only Amenity Society recognised by Westminster City Council for the Hyde Park Ward,?has now finalised its portfolio holders for 2023. Dr Allen Zimbler is […]
Your committee met last week under the chairmanship of Dr Allen Zimbler to confirm new officers for 2023. Among other appointments, Richard Cutt and Susie Burbridge took on the important portfolios of planning and licensing. A full list will be […]
This cinema, close to us and popular with many local residents for its civilised atmosphere and special screenings, has a long and storied history, hosting countless premieres and as well as events for the community. Curzon is expecting the landlord […]
The Mayor has said that Transport for London bus fares will go up by 5.9% from March. In addition, the temporary ban on using the over-60s’ London Oyster photocard and Freedom Pass before 9 am on weekdays will become permanent. […]
There is a chance to meet your local police officers Adam and Harminder tomorrow (Wednesday 18th January) at Abasto. They will be at this much-loved local venue on Connaught Street just east of the junction with Albion Street from 11 […]
Hyde Park Estate Association Chairman Dr Allen Zimbler wishes residents a Happy Christmas and Happy Holidays, and a peaceful New Year. Allen wrote recently for the magazine of our neighbouring amenity association SEBRA (South East Bayswater Residents’ Association), voicing a […]