Formed in 2013, the West End Partnership brings together senior public service and private sector leaders, academic experts and resident representatives. It was created to be the catalyst and mechanism to enable the West End to accommodate growth,
whilst at the same time strengthen its unique cultural character, amenity and openness.
The West End is one of the most celebrated and exciting places in the world. Comprising just a few square miles, it sits at the heart of a global city projected to expand to ten million people over the next fifteen years. The Partnership will coordinate and initiate action and delivery in response to this growth with new policies, plans and actions which benefit residents, communities, businesses and visitors alike.
The boundary reflecting the views of the West End Partnership, including the Core West End, wider adjacent areas and fringe areas of change related to the West End.
Membership of the West End Partnership is drawn from across the public and private sectors, as well as from its resident communities. These organisations are represented by the individuals listed:
Board members:
Cllr Nickie Aiken (Chair) – Westminster City Council
Craig McWilliam (Vice Chair) – London First
Cllr Danny Beales – London Borough of Camden
Heidi Alexander – Mayor of London’s Office
Chief Superintendent Rob Jones – Metropolitan Police Service
Julian Bird – Society of London Theatres
Matthew Bennett MBE – Soho Society/West End Community Network
David Kaner – Covent Garden Community Association/West End Community Network
Simon Loomes – Business Improvement Districts
Prof Tony Travers – London School of Economics
James Cooksey – Westminster Property Association
Mike Brown MVO – Transport for London
The current key areas of focus for joint working are:
- Promoting “Good Growth” in the West End
- Promoting the unique Cultural Offer of the West End
- Effective management of the West End for residents and businesses
- Looking at financial models to support West End investment
- Supporting a connected and resilient Digital West End