August 2023
Issue four
On behalf of RBKC, FM Conway and Cadogan, we hope you have all had a good summer, despite the inclement weather.
Works are continuing at a good pace and we are still on track for completion at the end of 2024.
To accommodate the utilities diversions at the bottom of Sloane Street, a chicane is now in place at Sloane Terrace to switch southbound vehicular traffic from the eastern side of the road to the west. The chicane will move up Sloane Street as works progress, (see below).
In addition, public realm works are well underway at the junction with Pont Street to install the granite tables across the carriageways, as well as completing the York stone paving.
You will have noticed that the first of the new trees have now been planted in two of the new granite planters outside Cartier and the new Azzurra restaurant on Sloane Street. The remaining flora will be added during planting season at the end of September.
FM Conway have also commenced installing the stunning Arts and Crafts inspired lighting columns, which will light both the carriageway and the pavement.
If you have any questions, please contact Sloane.Street@fmconway.co.uk
We would also like to flag that there is scheduled to be a closure of Sloane Street between Pont Street and Knightsbridge during the weekend of 2/3 September. This is not part of the public realm works and will be managed by the contractor working on the redevelopment of 51/52 Sloane Street.
Please note that dates may change due to operational reasons, such as hold-ups in weather-dependent processes. However, should there be a need to postpone any scheduled works, we will provide updates at the earliest possible opportunity.
Chelsea Manor Street
Cadogan is seeking the views from local residents on the future of Chelsea Manor Street. Following the creation of Pavilion Road in response to community feedback, there is an opportunity here to create a cluster of uses that encourages Chelsea’s independent, creative spirit for the benefit and enjoyment of the whole community. We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please fill in our short survey which will remain open until Friday 15th September.
Map showing Chelsea Manor Street, highlighting the retail units (in green).
Dates for your diary
Chelsea Dog Day
9 September
One of London’s most dog-friendly neighbourhoods welcomes all four-legged friends and their humans for a day of canine celebrations with a dog-themed market and doggy entertainment in-store and across the neighbourhood for all to enjoy.
Please contact kaya.dewulf@cadogan.co.uk if you would like to get involved.
British Fashion Council / London Fashion Week City Wide
15-19 September
Please contact sophia.routledge@cadogan.co.uk for further information.
The Chelsea Awards
17 October
Please see www.chelseaawards.com for more information about this wonderful (and glamorous) community event.
If you would like to get involved, there are a few sponsorship opportunities available – please contact mark.poole@cadogan.co.uk
Summer in Sloane Square
Until end of September
‘Al-fresco’ drinking and dining from Cote, The Botanist and the Royal Court.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
18 November
Save the date – further information coming soon.
New to Chelsea
One Sloane, the new boutique hotel, from world-renowned, Parisian hotelier, Jean-Louis Costes of Hotel Costes fame, will be fully open in September.
The Conran Shop new flagship store on Sloane Square opening soon.
Join us
At our next residents’ meeting
Thank you to those who attended the Sloane Street Residents Meeting on Tuesday 19th March to receive a project update and discuss the public realm works. Following feedback from residents, we have increased the frequency of these meetings from quarterly to every other month. These will be held on the third Tuesday of the month, unless there are clashes with any key events. These dates will be publicised through the newsletter and on our website.
The next meeting will be held on 28 May 2024, 6pm–7pm.
To register for the meeting, please click here.
Should you be unable to join the meeting on Zoom, or if you would prefer a face-to-face meeting, we can arrange this for you. Please email Sloane.Street@fmconway.co.uk in this case.