A SCENIC neighbourhood nestled in a major UK city is set to undergo a major £3.7million revamp.
Despite inspiring a smash hit from the noughties, this residential area has remained a hidden gem in the heart of .
Warwick Avenue in London is currently undergoing a major revamp Credit: City of Westminster
Welsh singer Duffy was inspired to write her 2008 hit Warwick Avenue after accidentally finding herself at the area’s tube station when she first moved to London Credit: Ray Collins
Located in the city’s picturesque Little Venice, Warwick Avenue inspired then 19-year-old singer to write one of her most well-known songs.
The 2008 hit came about after the artist got off the at the wrong stop and said “the name took me by surprise”.
Dexters describes the neighbourhood as “truly one of London’s hidden gems” as it is set to undergo a makeover to make it safer and more welcoming.
The ambitious plans for the area were approved at a Westminster City Council meeting on Monday, April 20.
Created to tackle long-standing issues relating to safety, accessibility, and environmental quality, the Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme will focus on improvements in the immediate area around the tube station.
The project will also introduce upgraded recycling facilities and introduce more greenery to the area, as well as improving pedestrian and cycle routes at both Warwick Avenue and Warrington Crescent.
Local councillors raised concerns over the scheme’s budget at a recent Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny meeting.
Little Venice councillor Melvyn Caplan pointed out that the proposed £3.7million spend was significantly higher than the £1million figure first proposed for the scheme four years ago.
“I think it’s a premature scheme, it’s too expensive, and I don’t think it should be approved,” he said.
“The benefits of the scheme are clear – a safer, less cluttered and greener area for all to enjoy,” Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development Councillor Geoff Barraclough said.
The councillor approved the revised and final scope of the Warwick Avenue project and proposed amendments last month.
Around £710,000 has already been spent on completing stages zero to two of the project, with a £2,981,280 budget for the next steps.
The makeover is focused on the area close to the Underground station, as well as improvements to local cycle routes Credit: City of Westminster
Warwick Avenue is located in the scenic Little Venice neighbourhood of London Credit: Alamy
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