Source: City of Westminster
Westminster City Council’s Cabinet has approved the purchase of Beethoven Centre in Queen’s Park to protect and improve local community services in the area.
The centre will offer affordable space for local groups, charities, and services such as health advice, housing support, and community events. It will also help smaller organisations find a permanent base in the area.
The purchase will support the Council’s Fairer Westminster goals, making sure residents have access to the services and spaces they need — especially in Queen’s Park, one of the most deprived parts of Westminster.
Cllr David Boothroyd, Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform, said:
“The purchase of Beethoven Centre will mark a significant step in our commitment to building a Fairer Westminster.
“By securing this vital community asset, we are safeguarding affordable space for local groups and ensuring that the people of Queen’s Park have a vibrant, inclusive hub at the heart of their community.”
The Beethoven Centre includes a large community hall, multiple office and meeting rooms, and existing space for service providers including Age UK, Carers Network, and Creative Futures.
Once operational under Council management, the centre is expected to operate on a self-sustaining financial model, with income from hires and rentals covering its running costs from the first year.
The Beethoven Centre will also undergo a full carbon assessment as part of the Council’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.
The purchase of the centre supports the North Paddington Programme which aims to improve outcomes and opportunities for local people by addressing social, economic, health and environmental inequalities which exist within the city.