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14of this Greek-style restaurant, there is still no news on when this might be. Works were paused pending the arrival of interior fittings, but commenced again in October, and we understand will not be finished until early February. Apparently the awnings will not bear the Nammos branding which leads one to question the reasoning behind the decision. As soon as we are aware of an opening date we will be in touch with local residents in the immediate area.SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION REDEVELOPMENTThe Association understands that TfL and developers Native Land are looking at ways of reducing the costs of this controversial redevelopment of South Kensington station, opposed by local MP Felicity Buchan, RBKC and all local residents%u2019 associations and eventually granted at appeal in December 2023.PUBLIC REALM SCHEMESSLOANE STREET At last the project is nearing completion. All who have visited the area in the past couple of years have experienced extreme frustration due to the amount of time wasted in trying to navigate round the system. Once Sloane Street is re-opened to two-way traffic it remains to be seen as to whether the narrowing of the road will adversely affect traffic flows, as some suspect, or whether their fears will prove unfounded. Let us hope it is the latter.HANS CRESCENTFirst reported in the 2023 Annual Report, the proposals put forward by the Olayan Group %u2013 owners of the Knightsbridge Estate %u2013 and Harrods for improvements to the pedestrianised section of Hans Crescent received consent from RBKC in the Autumn, subject to the signing of a section 278 agreement with the Council and engaging with a contractor. It is hoped to start the works in February/March 2025 and complete by November 2025.To recap, the proposals drawn up by landscape designer Andy Sturgeon, are to enhance this stretch of the Crescent with hard and soft landscaping. In time, this will entail removing the clutter of tables and chairs which were allowed to proliferate during, and remain after, Covid restrictions. Other improvements will include new paving down the centre; new raised landscaped planters with integrated seating, replacing the benches; retention of four trees with three new trees at the Basil Street end; a more defined drop off zone, also at the Basil Street end; new heritage lighting; a zone for public art on a plinth. BEAUCHAMP PLACEIn recent years Beauchamp Place has increasingly suffered from an air of neglect. In 2023 RBKC decided to take action and developed proposals to improve the setting for visitors, residents and the vibrant collection of shops, restaurants and small businesses lining the street.These included widening the pavements, improving the street surface, introducing traffic calming measures and planting new trees. Local businesses and residents assisted in addressing such issues as large volumes of traffic and street clutter.Following RBKC%u2019s consultation and after considering the feedback, the Council put forward a number of measures to address concerns which had been raised.They then commissioned detailed design proposals. The project team is now preparing a report to %u2018inform the decision to implement the project or not.%u2019 Let%u2019s hope the answer is positive.Local councillors, Walaa Idris, Sof McVeigh and Mary Weale have been spearheading the need to bring some style back CGI of Sloane Street to the street.