FN Newsletter 17-07-2023

Goodge Street Tesco to close temporarily, murals could be destroyed, local authors books, licensing applications, Oxford Street, Regent Street, and more.

I didn’t intend to publish another newsletter this month, as I was hoping to take a break. But a number of important local issues have come up and many public consultations have been announced, including seven applications for alcohol licences — two of them in Warren Street. Hence the very long email…

Tesco has also confirmed that it will shrink its Goodge Street store which will exacerbate the decline of Goodge Street as a local shopping centre for residents.

Public art installed in 2003 on the now closed British Transport Police headquarters is in danger of being destroyed under new plans for a site on Whitfield Street.

While residents in Tottenham Street will be glad to see the back of the construction work to redevelop Arthur Stanley House work on a six-storey building in Tottenham Mews is just about to start.

Two local authors have new books out this month: Jennifer Kavanagh and Stephen Oram.

Westminster Council has opened its public consultation on its Oxford Street Programme; and is asking for residents views on the future of Regent Street.

Fitzrovia Community Centre will be holding its Fitzrovia Fete in Foley Street on Sunday 13 August 2023. More details in our next newsletter and later this month on our website.

Short of ideas for your children this summer? Our list of sources of activities might help.

Covid infections still remain a public health concern, and long Covid is a global public health crisis. Please follow NHS advice to avoid catching and spreading the virus. Vaccination information is on Camden’s website and Westminster’s website.

London is in danger of a measles outbreak the UK Health Security Agency has warned due to low vaccination rates. The NHS has details about how to stay safe.

Our next printed newspaper will be available from outside Fitzrovia community Centre, 2 Foley Street, in September.

We’re still taking a bit of a break over the summer. Our next email newsletter will be in early August. If you want to get in touch with us to tell us what you think of our reporting, have a question, or would like to contribute to Fitzrovia News please email us at news@fitzrovianews.com

Enjoy the summer!

— Linus Rees, editor

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The latest on our website

Goodge Street Tesco to become a smaller store

Goodge Street Tesco is to close for a refurbishment and open as a smaller store in early 2024. Photo: Fitzrovia News.

Tesco is to temporarily close its Goodge Street store in August to carry out works to reduce the shop floor area. The store is due to open again in early 2024, the company has announced.

Public artwork under threat from Whitfield Street development site

An important piece of public art specially commissioned for a police station in Fitzrovia could be destroyed by a real estate company if they are allowed to get away with their plans to redevelop a site on Whitfield Street and Tottenham Court Road.

Author Jennifer Kavanagh to launch new novel at Friends House

Local author Jennifer Kavanagh will launch her latest book and give a talk about it at the Friends Meeting House this month.

Author Stephen Oram to release collection of short stories

Local author Stephen Oram has a new collection of near-future short stories out this month and will be speaking about the book at a launch event.

Tottenham Mews development to follow Arthur Stanley House work

While residents along the western end of Tottenham Street will be glad to see the back of the construction work to redevelop Arthur Stanley House, building work is now due to start on a six-storey development in nearby Tottenham Mews.

Mind charity shop on Goodge Street is seeking donations

Mind, the mental health charity, has opened a new shop on Goodge Street and are seeking donations to stock their store.

Summer 2023 activities for children in Fitzrovia

A short list of where to find summer activities for children this summer.

Proposed changes to eye surgery in north central London

Patients who need cataract surgery could face longer journeys under plans to reduce the number of hospitals in north central London performing eye surgery for “low complexity” conditions and free up theatres for other operations, writes Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter.

Public consultations

Licensing application: Hugs and Bites, 23 Warren Street

Anka Kitchen Ltd has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence for Hugs and Bites at 23 Warren Street on the corner with Richardson Mews in Fitzrovia.

Licensing application: Plain Jane, 34 Bloomsbury Street

Plain Jane Limited has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence at 34 Bloomsbury Street.

Licensing application: 1905 Cellar, 42 Mortimer Street

1905 Assets Limited has applied to Westminster Council for a new premises licence at 1905 Cellar, 42 Mortimer Street, on the corner with Great Titchfield Street in Fitzrovia West.

Licensing application: 7 Percy Street

Seven Percy Street Ltd has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence at 7 Percy Street, Fitzrovia.

Licensing application: Honey & Co Daily, 19-21 Store Street

Saritamar Ltd has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence for Honey & Co Daily, 19-21 Store Street, on the corner with Alfred Place.

Licensing application: Skin Care Essentials, 55 Warren Street

Skin Care Essentials UK Limited has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence for the basement and ground floor of 55 Warren Street.

Licensing application: Notes Coffee, 101-106 Tottenham Court Road

Notes : Music & Coffee Ltd has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence at Unit 5, The Qube, 101-106 Tottenham Court Road.

Planning applications in Fitzrovia East, July 2023

Camden Council has registered a number of planning applications so far during July 2023 in Bloomsbury ward, which includes Fitzrovia East.

Planning applications in Fitzrovia West, July 2023

Westminster Council has validated a number of planning applications so far during July 2023 in Fitzrovia West.

Westminster Council seeks views on the future of Regent Street

Westminster Council is seeking comments on the future of the public realm along Regent Street in a new consultation launched this month.

Westminster Council seeks comments on ‘Oxford Street Programme’

Westminster Council is asking for comments on its proposals to “improve” Oxford Street and some of the streets in the surrounding area in a new public consultation that has been launched today.

Printed newspapers

Our printed newspaper is available from outside Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, along with the weekly Camden New Journal and the Westminster Extra, in early June. The following printed edition of Fitzrovia News will be published in September, and subsequent issues every three months, with the occasional special issues. See the newspaper archive for back issues.

News from elsewhere

London at risk of major measles outbreak, UK Health Security Agency warns

London is at risk of a major measles outbreak that could result in tens of thousands of cases, the UK Health Security Agency has warned.