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Autumn is in full swing and days are getting colder. Whilst some of us might be nostalgic about the summer vibes, anticipation for Christmas is slowing building up. Following the cancellation of our summer party, we decided to celebrate our annual Christmas party in […]

The HPEA’s Transport Committee Chair is in talks with the Royal Parks and IMG regarding the transport arrangements for HGVs entering Hyde Park during the build and teardown phases of Winter Wonderland to minimise the impacts on our residential streets. […]

It was reported in the Evening Standard in September (see the story here) that the proposed ‘Oxford Street Piazza’ had been scrapped by Westminster City Council following issues with its ‘Mound’ attraction at Marble Arch. The plans to create two […]

The HPEA has unveiled a new, more modern, logo to be used as part of its brand identity. Following professional design work and a professionally-advised consultation on six different options, the new logo will be rolled out across Association materials […]

Full discussion and details on the Low Traffic Neighbourhood proposals are contained within the AGM 2020 website page. Other quick links that may be of use are the Council’s LTN website, the Chairman’s presentation (containing pros and cons of the […]

Dear Members, This has without doubt been one of the most trying times I have experienced during my last twenty years in the Hyde Park Estate.  We are now into our second round of lockdown as a result of the […]

Dear Members, We heard last night from Cllr Andrew Smith, Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, that the proposed experimental Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme is not going ahead. We are extremely relieved to have been heard by our Council. […]

TfL will be carrying out escalator work at Marble Arch station from Monday 9 March until mid-June 2020. This will mean that there will be no down escalator service to the Central line. Access to the platforms is via a […]

Kanda Consulting have launched a public consultation for the redevelopment of the site which includes the Marks & Spencer Marble Arch store at 458 Oxford Street, at the heart of the world-famous retail destination. They are proposing to redevelop the […]

A new framework for the Oxford Street District has been unveiled by Westminster City Council. The framework reimagines the nation’s favourite high street through the themes of greener, smarter, future and together; to create a globally competitive centre for innovative […]