BusinessLDN established the West End Streets Steering Group (WESt) to promote the delivery of high-quality public realm improvements in one of the UK’s most important commercial, retail, and tourist locations.
WESt comprises members of the landed estates, developers, and landowners alongside Business Improvement Districts and public sector stakeholders. The group is currently chaired by Andrea Merrington, Director of Planning and Place at The Howard de Walden Estate.
WESt convenes its members quarterly to champion selected projects to promote their delivery, working with key stakeholders including Westminster City Council, the London Borough of Camden, the Greater London Authority, and Transport for London.
WESt is currently promoting three projects:
Since it was established, WESt has helped to secure transformational change to the public realm and transport movements in several key West End locations, including: