Broken Eggs Ltd has applied to Westminster Council to increase the hours of its premises licence at the ground floor of 24-25 Foley Street in Fitzrovia West.

The current licence permits the sale of alcohol to drink on the premises from 12noon to 10pm, Monday to Friday.

This application seeks to extend the hours so that the sale of alcohol will be from 11am to 10pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10.30am to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday.

“The proposed variations are simply to adjust the licensing times to our opening times,” says the applicant.

“We used to be open Monday to Friday, thus our licensing was only for those days. Our current opening hours on our premises licence are 7am to 10pm, Monday to Friday. However, we are open Monday to Friday from 11am to 10pm.

“Therefore, our intention is to update the operating hours to reflect our current operating hours and to have our premises license cover our current operating hours, stated above.

“We are looking to open on the weekends and would like to extend the licensing hours to cover Saturday, 10.30am to 10.00pm and Sunday 10.30am to 10pm,” states the applicant.

To view the details of the application and to make a comment, see the application on Westminster Council’s website.

24/00243/LIPV, Ground Floor, 24-25 Foley Street, London W1W 6DX.

The last date for representations to be received by the Licensing Authority is 15 May 2024.

Residents in the City of Westminster can make use of free advice from the Licensing Advice Project at Citizens Advice Westminster, and should also contact the Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association with any comments they wish to make.

https://fitzrovianews.com/2024/04/26/licensing-application-broken-eggs-24-25-foley-street/

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Children on their school holidays who have an interest in medicine and surgery may like to go along to an event at Foley Street on Friday for some hands-on experience.

“You are warmly invited to come and join in the fun (and learning) at the Wellcome / EPSRC Centre For Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS),” says University College London (UCL).

At the event you can try tabletop demonstrations and go on behind the scenes tours of the labs at Charles Bell House, in Fitzrovia West.

“Come and see live demonstrations of cutting-edge equipment, control a real surgical robot, experience the challenges of key-hole surgery, and talk to our researchers shaping the future of healthcare.”

The event is free and there is no need to book for Science of Surgery. However, separate tours of the ground floor laboratories are offered on a first-come-first-served basis on the day, and can be booked when you arrive.

Science of Surgery — 11am to 4pm, Friday 12 April 2024, at Charles Bell House, 43-45 Foley Street, London W1W 7TY.

https://fitzrovianews.com/2024/04/08/have-a-go-at-virtual-surgery-and-learn-about-the-latest-research-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare/

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Age UK is offering Fitzrovia residents who are aged 55 and over help with avoiding internet scams, dealing with troublesome computers and fiddly phones, all for free at Fitzrovia Community Centre in Foley Street.

If your laptop or smartphone is giving you grief, or you don’t know how to post a link into an email, or use online accounts, then the twice monthly sessions are for you.

Age UK’s free Digital Inclusion drop-in sessions at Fitzrovia Community Centre will assist you with instant tech support from an expert.

Sessions will run on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Come anytime between 2pm and 5pm at Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, London W1W 6DL.

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All Souls Primary School at Foley Street in Fitzrovia has been allocated up to £100,000 by Westminster Council towards improvements to a playground, after a successful application for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding.

Councillor Geoff Baraclough, the cabinet member for planning and economic development, approved the money in January as part of a £668,005 package of funding from the Neighbourhood CIL portion to various infrastructure projects across the City of Westminster.

“All Souls has ambitions to improve the design and equipment of its playground, which is currently not fit for purpose,” states a council report on the funding allocation. “However, playground improvements cannot take place until an identified drainage issue is resolved.”

The funding from the Fitzrovia West neighbourhood CIL pot is conditional and is dependent on the cost and the outcome of investigatory works to determine the nature of the drainage problem.

“Given the need for the drainage works prior to any playground improvements, it is recommended that funding support the drainage works,” states the report.

All Souls, which has around 200 children registered, will then be invited to submit a second application for playground improvements including new play equipment when the drainage issue is resolved.

“The project is necessary to address the need for playspace at this school,” states the report.

“Fixing the drainage issue will allow for subsequent improvements to the playground, which will help to address the growing problem of childhood obesity by encouraging more physical activity.

“Improving the playground will also help support the school’s long-term future and therefore provide the educational infrastructure that the city needs to support expected long-term growth,” states the report.

The council also states there is a “deficit in open spaces” in Westminster and this is “predicted to get worse due to future development, leaving children with fewer opportunities to play outdoors”.

Funding for All Souls was one of nine successful applications for CIL money made in the summer of 2023 across the City of Westminster.

CIL is a charge that local authorities can levy on new property developments to raise funds to deliver infrastructure that is required to support the development and growth of their area.

Westminster Council’s CIL charge became effective on 1 May 2016 and applies to liable developments that were granted planning permission on or after this date, and is payable when works to implement the development commence.

Under the CIL regulations most of the levy collected — 70 to 80 percent — is spent by the council according to its strategic priorities across the borough.

Usually only 15 percent of CIL collected in any area can be assigned to locally nominated projects. However, where there is an adopted neighbourhood plan drawn up by a neighbourhood forum — as is the case in Fitzrovia West — up to 25 percent of the amount collected from local developments can by used.

“Neighbourhood CIL is spent within the local area within which the development took place, to provide local infrastructure. Neighbourhood CIL is collected and held by the council and spent by the council in consultation with the local community. The council accepts applications to provide Neighbourhood CIL to deliver projects,” states the report on the decision.

As of 15 November 2023, a total of £18.315mn of collected CIL has been apportioned to Neighbourhood CIL with £10.206mn remaining available. After the current allocation to the nine projects around £9.5mn remains to be allocated in local areas across Westminster.

“Pooled section 106 (s106) contributions for city-wide purposes have largely been replaced by CIL. Nevertheless, there are residual amounts collected under historic s106 agreements that remain available to spend provided they align with the provisions of the individual legal agreements concerned,” states the report.

Westminster City Council — Neighbourhood CIL Decisions: Summer 2023 Application Round. More about Neighbourhood CIL and how to apply.

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Children between aged between 7 and 11 who are eligible for free schools meals have the chance to take part in a holiday play scheme in the first week of January at Fitzrovia Community Centre in Foley Street.

On offer are indoor games, arts and crafts, cooking sessions, and a nourishing lunch will be provided.

Free Winter Holiday Playscheme at Fitzrovia Community Centre. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 January 2024. Spaces are limited and booking beforehand is essential. See the Fitzrovia Community Centre page for more information and to book places.

https://fitzrovianews.com/2023/12/19/holiday-play-scheme-january-2024-at-fitzrovia-community-centre/

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Fitzrovia Community Centre in Foley Street is holding a winter craft market on Sunday 10 December.

Available to buy will be vintage and handmade items, original art prints, toys, and unique fashion. Festive bakes and refreshments including mulled wine will also be on offer.

“Get into the festive spirit, let our local craftspeople inspire you and find the perfect seasonal gift!” says the Community Centre.

“Come along and support your local community centre and small businesses.”

Winter Craft Market, from 12noon to 4pm on Sunday 10 December 2023, at Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, London W1W 6DL. Entrance is free.

https://fitzrovianews.com/2023/11/29/winter-craft-market-at-fitzrovia-community-centre/

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Westminster Council warned fly tippers in Foley Street that it was watching them. Photo: Fitzrovia News.

New CCTV cameras which use artificial intelligence (AI) to track fly-tippers in central London have earned nothing in fines since going live in February, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Westminster City Council clocked 458 referrals from cameras in three hotspots in the borough — including in Fitzrovia West — but chased up a fraction of them.

The local authority said keeping streets clean is a priority and the pilot programme had been successful in tracking and driving down fly-tipping in the area.

Warlock Road in Maida Vale had the highest number of alleged fly-tipping incidents with 237 between February and August this year, according to data seen by the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service.

This was followed by 183 in Denbigh Place, Pimlico, and 83 in Foley Street in Fitzrovia West.

But the council made only three referrals for information on pinged licence plates to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) during this time period.

The supercomputers were installed in February to catch people dumping washing machines and soiled mattresses in the middle of Central London streets.

The cameras flag suspected incidents of fly-tipping before the footage is reviewed by officers and licence plates are sent on to the DVLA to identify culprits and hit them with fines.

The council said most referrals weren’t acts of fly-tipping and were pursuing cases where vehicles had been identified.

A report to a council scrutiny committee in July had noted that “CCTV was unlikely to assist” when there was no vehicle involved as “we would be unlikely to be able to identify them”.

The report stated that fly tipping is a criminal offence and there “must be the criminal standard of evidence” to prosecute.

Which begs the question: why were they deployed in the first place?

The council claimed the cameras have led to a drop in dumping in Denbigh Street and Foley Street and have moved those cameras because of a lack of activity.

Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg, lead member for city management and air quality, said: “Making sure Westminster’s streets stay clean and safe for residents is the council’s top priority and we have seen a clear reduction in rubbish dumped in several of the hotspot areas where the cameras have been installed.

“Our City Inspectors, in partnership with Veolia, remain vigilant to make sure dumped rubbish is removed within 24 hours of receiving a notification. We will continue to use the CCTV camera pilot as a means of tackling the issue and hand out warnings and fixed penalty notices where we have the evidence of who has committed the offence.

“The council offers a quick and efficient service for residents to dispose of waste instead of irresponsibly dumping it on the street, which continues to be as popular as ever with our residents.”

Since 2018, the number of goods dumped on Central London’s streets has shot up. White goods such as washing machines and fridges have been found on street corners, along with furniture and toilets.

The council said there were 1,700 offences recorded in 2022 and in one hot spot, there were 192 offences, roughly one every two days.

Since February, officers have cleaned up fridges, lounges, barbecues and building waste like wooden panels left behind by fly-tippers.

The council has previously found new flat screen TVs and shoes left in their packaging as well as old pet cages, kitchen cupboards and car tyres dumped across the borough.

In February, cllr Dimoldenberg told BBC Radio London said the council was determined to “get tough” and “issue fines” to people who were making “a complete mess” of streets in central London.

The Labour councillor and lead member for city management and air quality said the council would prioritise prosecuting professionals for illegally dumping their rubbish following concerns the council may target residents who hired them.

Report from the cabinet member for city management and air quality, Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg (agenda item 5) Communities, City Management and Air Quality Policy and Scrutiny Committee – 31 July 2023.

Additional reporting by Linus Rees.

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Fitzrovia Fete 2023 takes place on Sunday 13 August at Fitzrovia Community Centre in Foley Street. Photo: Fitzrovia News.

Local people can look forward to an afternoon of art, dance, music and play at Fitzrovia Fete 2023 in Foley Street on Sunday 13 August.

The event will also see a return to the neighbourhood of Pollock’s Toy Museum who will put on a vintage toy display and a toy theatre show.

This will be the third year of Fitzrovia Fete, which was founded by Pollock’s, and is now organised by Fitzrovia Community Centre.

“Our friends at Pollock’s Toy Museum have entrusted us with this local treasure,” says the Community Centre.

Fitzrovia Fete is also part of Westminster Council’s Inside Out Festival and the Community Centre’s Hidden Fitzrovia arts project.

“If you’ve been to the last two, you’ll know it’s a wonderful day out filled with free activities to be enjoyed by all. From street performances to art workshops, we can play, dance, and have fun browsing stalls selling art, clothes and food. Workshops and activities will be provided by our community partners and volunteers.

“We always need extra hands, so if you are able to volunteer on the day or the week before, please email us at info@fitzroviacommunitycentre.org. If you help for four hours or more, you get lunch on us!”

Foley Street will be closed to all motor traffic between Ogle Street and Cleveland Street for the event.

Things to Do: Vintage Toy Roadshow with Pollock’s Toy Museum; Cartoon Workshop with The Cartoon Museum; Pom Pom Making with Camden Adult Community Learning; Build a Lego City; Henna Face Painting; Portrait Painting; Badge Making.

On the Stage: The Valentino’s; Kings, Queens & Rascals; Be Heard Poets; Pollock’s Toy Museum – Toy Theatre Show.

Community Partner Stalls: The Bee Friendly Trust; UCL Institute of Prion Diseases; Neuro-diversity Network; National Hospital for Neurology; Cancer Research UK.

All activities are subject to change. Please see the Fitzrovia Community Centre website for the latest information.

Fitzrovia Fete, 12noon to 4pm, Sunday 13 August 2023, at Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, London W1W 6DL.

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Westminster Council is using CCTV and artificial intelligence to catch fly tippers in Foley Street. Photo: Fitzrovia News.

Westminster Council has installed CCTV cameras in Foley Street, Fitzrovia in an effort to thwart fly tippers at the dumping hot spot.

The cameras are located at the junction with Candover Street and signs warn of their presence and states that “Fly tippers will be prosecuted”.

“We are now working on a trial using CCTV cameras located in three dumping ‘hot spot’ areas of
Westminster,” states a Westminster Council report.

“Cameras have now been installed at these locations and will send footage to the viewing platform which uses Artificial Intelligence to identify suspected fly tippers.

“If this trial is successful we will extend it across other ‘hot spots’ in the City and continue to
take strong action against the rubbish dumpers.”

Rubbish and street cleaning was the number one concern of residents according to Westminster Labour Party ahead of last year’s local elections.

Westminster City Council: Communities, City Management and Air Quality Policy and Scrutiny Committee, 6 March 2023. (Portfolio: City Management & Air Quality; The Report of: Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg.)

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