Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme
Westminster City Council's £3 million Warwick Avenue public realm scheme proceeds despite concerns over rising costs and unclear motorcycle parking plans, following a committee review in April 2026.
Westminster City Council's Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme, a project to improve the area for pedestrians and cyclists, is proceeding after the Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee decided in April 2026 to take no further action on a call-in. Councillors had raised concerns about the scheme's cost rising to £3 million and questioned the use of Yorkstone paving. Plans for motorcycle parking also remain unclear, with councillors seeking clarity on relocation and the loss of existing spaces.
The committee's decision in April 2026 allowed the Cabinet Member's original decision to proceed, despite scrutiny over value for money, highway safety, and unresolved operational matters. The £3 million scheme aims to rebalance Warwick Avenue in favour of pedestrians and cyclists, introduce greening, and improve refuse collection. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the scheme.
Key facts
- The Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee decided in April 2026 to allow the Cabinet Member's decision on the Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme to proceed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The cost of the Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme has risen to £3 million. Source 1 Source 2
- Plans for motorcycle parking as part of the Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme remain unclear. Source
- Councillors questioned the contribution of Yorkstone paving to the scheme's material costs. Source 1 Source 2
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