Westminster Labour is delivering long-overdue improvements to the public space around Warwick Avenue tube station, creating a safer, greener and more welcoming environment for residents, visitors and commuters.
The scheme is part of the Council’s Paddington Place Plan and reflects the Labour administration’s commitment to invest in parts of the City that have been overlooked for too long.
The works will include modern pedestrian crossings, better lighting, more planting and improved public realm design that respects the area’s unique heritage, including the historic cabmen’s shelter and Underground station.
The design, shaped through several rounds of public consultation, includes:
- A new accessible walking route along the central median, 700 square metres of new greenery, sustainable urban drainage and 41 new trees
- Wider footways and safer crossings, including raised tables near Formosa Street, Clifton Gardens and Warrington Gardens
- New public spaces at station exits and by the historic cabmen’s shelter
- Improved lighting, wayfinding and seating
- More electric vehicle charging points and better organisation of cycle parking
- Rationalised waste and recycling facilities to reduce clutter
- Retention of 85 parking spaces, with a small reduction to allow for wider pavements and new planting
Work on the next phase of design begins in August 2025 and will run until March 2026. This stage will focus on technical detail and include further community engagement before the design is finalised.
Councillor Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, said:
“Warwick Avenue is scruffy, cluttered and needs investment. This is what a Fairer Westminster means in practice, listening to residents and making streets work better for everyone. We’re proud to be delivering improvements that make Warwick Avenue greener, safer and more accessible.”
We’ll continue to keep local people informed as the work progresses.
Westminster Labour is delivering long-overdue improvements to the public space around Warwick Avenue tube station, creating a safer, greener and more welcoming environment for residents, visitors and commuters.
The scheme is part of the Paddington Place Plan and reflects the Labour Council’s commitment to invest in parts of City that have been overlooked for too long. The works will include modern pedestrian crossings, better lighting, more planting and improved public realm design that respects the area’s unique heritage, including the historic cabmen’s shelter and Underground station.
The design, shaped through several rounds of public consultation, includes:
- A new accessible walking route along the central median, 700 square metres of new greenery, sustainable urban drainage and 41 new trees
- Wider footways and safer crossings, including raised tables near Formosa Street, Clifton Gardens and Warrington Gardens
- New public spaces at station exits and by the historic cabmen’s shelter
- Improved lighting, wayfinding and seating
- More electric vehicle charging points and better organisation of cycle parking
- Rationalised waste and recycling facilities to reduce clutter
- Retention of 85 parking spaces, with a small reduction to allow for wider pavements and new planting
You can see more details of the outline proposals on Westminster Council’s website. Work on the next phase of design begins in August 2025 and will run until March 2026. This stage will focus on technical detail and further community engagement before the final design is locked in.
Councillor Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, said:
“Warwick Avenue is scruffy, cluttered and needs investment. This is what a Fairer Westminster means in practice, listening to residents and making streets work better for everyone. We’re proud to be delivering improvements that make Warwick Avenue greener, safer and more accessible.”
Councillor Sara Hassan, Labour Councillor for Little Venice, said:
“I’m delighted to see more infrastructure investment in Little Venice. Residents and our local amenity society have been clear that Warwick Avenue needs to be more welcoming and safer, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering. I’m glad to see their voices reflected in these improvements.”
We’ll continue to keep local people informed as the work progresses.
Photo: Ian Dewar