CHELSEA
Neighbourhood NEWS
Vol. 5
Winter 2021
Neighbourhood News
Sustainability
Local Events
Diary Days
Chelsea welcomes...
Chelsea 2030 launch and 'rewilding' Chelsea
A summer like no other
Festive news and events
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HUGH SEABORN CHIEF EXECUTIVE, CAD O GAN
a sustainable future. It has never been more obvious that we must work together to build the city – and the quality of life – that we want for ourselves and our children.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
CHELSEA WELCOMES...
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Welcome Life is regaining a new, careful normality – but as the fear surrounding a pandemic begins to recede slightly, it seems that is to be replaced with environmental issues equally as substantial, as highlighted by the recent COP26 summit. We all have a part to play and to this end, I wanted to share with you our new sustainability strategy, ‘Chelsea 2030’, which sets out clear targets for Cadogan as a business to achieve maximum impact. Although work on the Chelsea 2030 strategy began over two years ago now with an extensive community consultation, I feel it could not be launching at a more important time to ensure that we are contributing to
As we look forward to a ‘more normal’ 2022, there is certainly much to celebrate both this year and next. We have exciting news to share from across the neighbourhood in this issue – from flagship shop openings to brilliant food and drink, public art competitions and ‘rewilding’ projects. So here’s to 2022 being all that we are hoping for – inspiring places and spaces to spend time with friends and family, a greener and more sustainable future to work towards together.
Soho Home
Beaverbrook Town House
The Cadogan Arms
Anya Café
Chelsea has welcomed a spate of fantastic new openings over the last few months, from hotels and pubs to inspiring shops. We look at some of the most exciting and what the experts are saying about them… The Cadogan Arms, King’s Road: this neighbourhood favourite is back and better than ever – as a recent Evening Standard review said ‘Timeless magic lies behind these doors’.
Hugh
WORKING TO GETHER
Brompton BID The first Business Improvement District in Kensington and Chelsea was established in October, resulting in £6million of new private sector investment to the Brompton neighbourhood over the next five years. For more information: bromptonroadbid.co.uk
The Surprise also reopened on Christchurch Terrace - another much loved local revived by a brilliant team. Over on Sloane Street, we welcomed The Beaverbrook Town House - the first outpost of this Surrey stalwart - the restaurant, bar and bedrooms only opened in September and have already been inundated by glowing reviews and industry accolades. The Sloane Street Deli is also thankfully under new management, with a culinary team led by former Le Manoir chef Dave Watts. Delicious, fast yet healthy eating has never been easier with the imminent opening of Leon on King’s Road and upcoming arrival of Ottolenghi on Pavilion Road early in the new year. As thoughts turn to Christmas shopping, you may be interested in the many new shop openings this year – from the innovative Anya Village on Pont Street (soon to welcome a Christmas grotto), to flagships for the World of Ralph Lauren, Ganni, Burberry, Balenciaga and inspiring space for Soho Home in the Duke of York Square’s converted 19th century chapel.
DEVELOPMENT P ROJ EC T S
196-222 King's Road The development at 196 -222 King’s Road continues apace, with an exciting public art competition underway to recognise and celebrate its historic past at the birth of the moving image...
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
CHEL SE A 2030 L AUNCH AND ‘REWILDING’ PROJECT The new ‘heritage forest’ on Pont Street imagined in 10 years
Read more in the latest issue of Sloane Square magazine, on p30. LO CAL CHARIT Y SPOTLIGHT
The K+C Christmas Collective
As we approach the festive season, a combination of factors including the end of furlough, the cut in Universal Credit and rising fuel prices mean that many people in our community are struggling to get by. Last year, the Kensington + Chelsea Foundation partnered with a group of frontline charities to support 8,365 residents who were in financial hardship or facing a lonely and isolated Christmas. They delivered a delicious Christmas meal along with some small gifts to let them know they weren’t forgotten, and the response was overwhelming. “Thank you so much for all you have done, it was such a heartwarming hamper to receive, truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.” This year, they want to bring that same good cheer to our community and need your support. The K+C Foundation need to raise £120,000 to reach the families, the elderly and the vulnerable single residents who need our help. • £20 could fund a Christmas box for an elderly or vulnerable single resident • £40 could fund a Christmas box for a family in hardship Please donate as much as you can to help us ensure none of our residents are forgotten this Christmas.* https:// thekandcfoundation.enthuse. com/cf/k-c-christmas-collective *any funds raised above the target will be used to support isolated and vulnerable residents in Kensington + Chelsea
Cadogan has launched Chelsea 2030, our ambitious environmental and social targets towards a more sustainable city. Central to the strategy is reaching net zero by 2030, in addition to 12 new targets supported by a multitude of initiatives that will reduce Cadogan’s own impact on the environment and that of its occupiers and suppliers, while also protecting Chelsea’s unique heritage and supporting its community. This follows extensive local consultation to understand the most pressing concerns facing local residents and businesses – and create a clear roadmap for Cadogan to help accelerate positive change, with a focus on tackling urgent global crises such as climate change and more local issues including air quality.
One recent project to increase greening and biodiversity across the Estate has been a ‘rewilding’ project with Louis Vuitton and SUGi, an organization dedicated to restoring native forests in urban spaces. Read more about the project here.
Above left: Clockwise from top left – Cllr Walaa Idris, Amandine Rohmer MD UK Louis Vuitton, Elise Van Middelem Founder SUGi, Hugh Seaborn CEO Cadogan Above right: Pupils from Holy Trinity/Christchurch helped planting MOVING
Duke of York Market The food market is currently back on the concrete piazza, but following strong local support for its temporary home on the running track during the summer months, it will be returning to this greener environment from spring. For up to date information, visit dukeofyorksquare.com or follow @dukeofyorksquare on Twitter and Instagram.
LO CAL EVENTS
SLOANE STREE T GIF T C ARD L AUNCH
One of London’s most desirable shopping destinations just got even better. Sloane Street is launching an exclusive Gift Card, in time for Christmas. The Sloane Street Gift Card can be used at more than 50 luxury boutiques that read like an A-Z of luxury fashion, including Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Hermès, Prada, Tom Ford, Tod's and Saint Laurent, to name a few.
A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER We certainly spent more time outdoors this year celebrating a summer of outdoor fun, from lifesize elephant sculptures to floral camels, neon art and live performance. An events programme for 2022 will be shared in the next issue.
Illuminated public art for Kensington + Chelsea Art Week
The first-of-its-kind Gift Card is beautifully packaged in a striking box and can hold up to £500 – click here to purchase or learn more.
Live performances each weekend for the K+C Summer Festival
Street style illustrators for London Fashion Week Eucalyptus leaf Statue of Liberty for Chelsea in Bloom Read the latest issue of Sloane Square Magazine here. SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD
Birch bark camels for Chelsea in Bloom
As well as 25 new CCTV cameras now installed on the King’s Road, additional acoustic cameras have been introduced by RBKC on Sloane Street to tackle noise menace – ‘super fines for supercars’ as reported in the Standard.
Lifesize elephant trail across Chelsea for wildlife conservation charity CoExistence
Cheers to Wimbledon for Strawberries and Screen
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Festive news and events Christmas Light Switch-On, 20th November, 2-5pm
Chelsea Christmas Shopping Event, 4th December
Mark the start of the most magical time of the year with the Chelsea Christmas Light Switch-On, taking place on Saturday 20 November 2021. From 2pm, enjoy celebratory performances on stage and roaming entertainment across the neighbourhood, meet Santa’s reindeer on the green opposite Saatchi, pick up artisanal treats from the festive Fine Food Market at Duke of York Square or enjoy Christmas cocktails on the Sloane Square Winter Terrace whilst soaking up the atmosphere on the King’s Road, part-pedestrianised for the very first time. Father Christmas and a little local hero, a child from the top of the ‘nice’ list, will be switching on the lights this year, with the unmissable moment taking place at 5pm. Don’t forget to look up and see the fireworks display in celebration.
And, to add a little sparkle to your Christmas shopping this year, mark Saturday 4 December in your diaries for the return of the Chelsea Christmas Shopping Event. Expect a glittering host of neighbourhood offers, promotions, and entertainment for all the family, including the return of the much-loved complimentary horse and carriage rides. Please visit chelseachristmas.co.uk for further information.
Cadogan Hall From Handel’s Messiah to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, A Dickensian Christmas to The Rat Pack, West End Favorites or The Snowman – Cadogan Hall has an array of festive treats to enjoy. Visit cadoganhall.com for full details. Local carol concerts After a hiatus in 2020, a host of magical local carol concerts are planned once more – we pick out some highlights on p8 of this month’s Sloane Square magazine.
Save the date The Chelsea Awards return on 26 January, visit www.chelseaawards.com to nominate your favourite local businesses. Download the Neighbourhood Guide Cadogan 10 Duke of York Square London SW3 4LY | T: 020 7730 4567 | cadogan.co.uk Please let us know if there is feedback that you would like to share, or suggestions for future issues: community@cadogan.co.uk