Queen’s Park Community Council (QPCC)

Who are they and what do they do for our neighbourhood?

Queen’s Park Community Council (QPCC) is a statutory body funded by local council tax, responsible for representing residents’ interests at both the grassroots and governmental levels and providing a range of events, programmes and services that help to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of local people.

QPCC is London’s first and only Community (or Parish/Town) Council. It is a statutory body and the first layer of government, distinct and independent from other tiers of government (such as the Borough/City Council and the Greater London Authority).

The Community Council represents more than 14,000+ people living in Queen’s Park Westminster – extending between Kilburn Lane in the north and west, Harrow Road in the south and Portnall Road in the east, including the Queen’s Park Court, Avenues’ Gardens and Mozart estates. While Parish and Town Councils have existed in rural areas for many years, it was not until 2007 that this form of local government became possible in London.

In 2011, Queen’s Park residents started a campaign to establish a Community Council. Following years of campaigning, the Queen’s Park Community Council was established in 2014.
Queen’s Park Community Council is the main point of contact for residents, working strategically at both the community and governmental levels, and across statutory bodies, local volunteer sector organisations, and community networks to support residents, plug service gaps, and deliver impactful programmes that address local concerns and promote community cohesion. The Community Council is funded through council tax and is connected to a wide range of statutory and community organisations, giving it the capacity to offer practical support, advice, or signposting to meet residents' varied needs.

You should contact QPCC if you:
- Have concerns about any local issues.
- Need support accessing services or local programmes.
- Have ideas for improving the community.
- Want to find out more about local events, initiatives and programmes.
- Are seeking volunteering opportunities
- Are seeking funding and support to run community-centred projects.
- Need guidance and support on any other local matters.

QPCC is available from 9:30 - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday, at Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL.

You can call them on 020 8960 5644, email on info@queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk  website: www.queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk