Nowhere else in the UK is there such cause for celebration of local pride.
In H&F, we are unique in having institutions of national significance, an exciting creative economy and a variety of grassroots events highlighting the importance of the arts, culture, sport, and heritage to residents.
Our new co-produced Cultural Strategy will support London's best mix of world-class culture and community activities, reflecting our diverse heritage and enhancing the borough's attractiveness as a place to live, work, play and invest.
We're not just investing in residents; we're investing in places. We are regenerating key areas, including our new Civic Campus which will act as a catalyst for the rejuvenation of Hammersmith.
It will be one of the most accessible Grade II listed public buildings in the country, have cutting-edge environmental performance, and provide an exciting new space for cultural, business and community activities to flourish.
Plans are underway to revitalise our town centres by creating public spaces that are welcoming hubs for commerce and leisure.
We're improving public spaces to be more accessible, sustainable, and safe for residents, with significant investment in active travel infrastructure and key areas including White City, Olympia, St Paul's Green and Lyric Square.
Our green spaces are being cultivated to be more wildlife friendly, climate change resilient, and accessible.
Our ambition
We want H&F to continue to offer London's best mix of world-class culture, creativity, and community arts.
But we want also to build a borough with healthy, green, and accessible public spaces for an inclusive and sustainable future as we seek to make our borough the best place to live in London.
Short term goals
In the short term, we will:
- transform the Grade II listed Town Hall to be one of the most environmentally positive and accessible buildings of its type in Britain
- introduce safe cycle routes, more cycle storage, and green roofs on estates
- work with local communities to best use funding secured through the planning system
- continue to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all
- deliver cultural programmes in line with our new Cultural Strategy, bringing together our world class culture, creativity, and community arts, reflecting our diverse heritage, and animating our high streets, parks and public buildings
- continue to promote major sporting events such as The Boat Race, Queen's Club tennis and three professional football clubs as a catalyst to wider community benefits
- continue to run Black History Trails to bring into focus local and national heroes from the Black community who lived or worked in the borough.
Long term goals
In the long term, we will:
- revitalise our town centres and high streets through strategic place-making initiatives by securing high-quality vibrant, attractive buildings and public spaces that foster economic growth, job opportunities, and overall well-being of residents, including a refreshed plan for Hammersmith Town Centre
- improve the public realm to make it a better place for people to shop, eat, drink, relax and enjoy local arts and facilities, and ensure it is accessible for families and Disabled people
- ensure major investment programmes, such as in White City, Earls Court, Olympia, and Old Oak Common serve to benefit residents and businesses
- increase arts and cultural opportunities for all young people by working with partners, including local theatres and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts
- refresh our Sports Strategy to promote the benefits of sport and exercise
- build on our Women's History Month celebrations with a Women's History Trail celebrating the contributions women bring to H&F.
