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SAVILE ROW WILL BE transformed over the coming months after discussions between Westminster City Council, Savile Row Bespoke and the Pollen Estate regarding a long term plan for the area were concluded successfully. The collaborative venture will see a major street enhancement programme in East Mayfair which will ensure this important part of London remains a thriving cultural hub for bespoke tailoring as well as modern and contemporary art.


The initial concepts, launched last year in major study called A Vision for East Mayfair, have now become reality and the first phase of improvements will see the streets decluttered; new wider spaces for pedestrians and the use of best quality materials to enhance the historic setting of Savile Row’s bespoke tailors. The improvements will create a more welcoming environment for visitors,


workers and residents, connecting East Mayfair to the new Elizabeth Line station in Hanover Square, the public realm improvements in nearby Bond Street, and the opening of the new Royal Academy building with its new pedestrian link from Burlington Gardens to Piccadilly. Once the Savile Row works have been completed the Cork Street works, which are funded by Native Land and based upon the same principles, will begin later in the year. Su Thomas representing the Savile


Row Bespoke Association, founded in 2004 to protect and develop bespoke tailoring on the Row, is delighted with the proposed improvements. “It is great news that, driven by the Savile Row Strategic Group and the East Mayfair Vision, the scheme to improve Savile Row is nearly a reality,” she said. “I am sure that this key initiative will provide an enhanced experience for pedestrians


and visitors while maintaining the individual character of bespoke tailoring as a desirable destination.” Julian Stocks, CEO at Pollen Estate


which owns 45 buildings in East Mayfair including the significant majority of both Cork Street and Savile Row, added: “We are delighted that the hard work to establish a shared vision for East Mayfair has now paid off. Everyone with an interest in Savile Row – Westminster City Council, owners and tailors – are all contributing to this fantastic scheme for Savile Row. By the end of 2018, this historic corner of Mayfair will be transformed, offering a more welcoming and thriving environment.” Councillor Jonathan Glanz said:


“Westminster City Council is pleased to be delivering this public realm improvement scheme, which will make a significant difference to the general ambiance and the pedestrian experience.”


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