Latest news
Queen's Market [March 2026]
Following on productive talks and agreement with the Queen's Market Traders Union, works to further upgrade lighting in Queen's Market has started. The image below shows some temporary lights in the middle isle, while we change the current lights with new, even brighter ones.
Queen's Market [March 2026]
Signage on canopies is now illuminated, which makes it even more visible from the street and on the approach to the market from the station.
Green Street Community Hub [March 2026]
A platform lift has been installed in the spaces to make them accessible and inclusive.
New windows have been installed on first floor level, flooding the spaces with natural light.
Green Street Community Hub [February 2026]
A new staircase, which will connect the floors has now arrived on site and is being installed by a specialist team.
Green Street Community Hub [January 2026]
Interior walls are being lined and finishes applied. This work is coordinated with installation of other services within the spaces.
Green Street Community Hub [January 2026]
The extension walls are being completed now. In addition, better lighting will be installed in the alleyway to deter ASB in this area and make the space brighter and safer for residents using this shortcut between Rochester Avenue and Queen's Square.
Green Street Community Hub [November 2025]
Foundations for the extension to unit 412, which will address ASB in the alleyway, are underway.
Green Street Community Hub [October 2025]
Following initial stages of structural works, we are now moving forward with internal walls and linings for the spaces.
Green Street Community Hub [August 2025]
Works within the former retail units, which will become the a new library and community rooms, is progressing on site.
Green Street Community Hub [May 2025]
We have started works on the new community hub. You will find some hoarding being erected to protect the site and members of the public.
A traffic order has been issued to temporarily close the alleyway connecting Queen's Square with Rochester Avenue and will be in place over coming months, while we undertake the works. Please use alternative routes through Selsdon Road or Queen's Market. We are sorry for any incovenience this will cause to you.
Queen's Market [May 2025]
The hoarding is coming down and all structural works are completed on site.
Queen's Market [April 2025]
We had a slight pause in the delivery on site, due to unforseen circumstances, but we are back completing the structure and delivering new signage for Queen's Market.
Queen's Market [February 2025]
The canopies at Queen's Market are taking shape!
Queen's Market [January 2025]
Along with the vertical elements, we are also delivering a new paving to this area, which will link with recently delivered pattern on Queen's Square.
Queen's Market [January 2025]
Happy New Year to all!
Along with the New Year, a new structure is starting to take shape at Queen's Market!
Queen's Market [November 2024]
Underground drainage works and foundations for the new canopies are being delivered now.
Queen's Market [October 2024]
Have you seen the new murals at Queen's Market? These surely brighten up the space!
These new murals are delivered as part of the High Street Strategy and under project called Colours of Green Street. You can find out more here.
Queen's Market [September 2024]
Demolition of the old canopies started now on site!
We will be recycling some of the old paving blocks to reduce our carbon-footprint! Here, they are neatly stacked up for re-use.
Green Street Community Space [August 2024]
The tender for this project is currently live and we expect to appoint main works contractor in winter.
Queen's Market [August 2024]
The works to install pigeon-proofing mesh to the ceiling and new lights have concluded in June 2024.
Shortly, we will start works to the canopies at the front of the market, which will be replaced by a new structure.
Queen's Market [March 2024]
Installation of pigeon-proofing mesh in Queen's Market is progressing on schedule and we have reached the middle of the market. Once completed, this new mesh system will provide a neater and more robust solution to keep pigeons out of the market and protect traders' stock.
Installation of new lighting will follow once the mesh system is completed.
Queen's Market [February 2024]
We are progressing with the works installing pigeon-deterent mesh system to the ceiling at Queen's Market, and have now started Phase 2 of these works, moving further into the market hall.
The new mesh system will provide a more robust pigeon deterent and will attract less dust.
Queen's Market [January 2024]
The second phase of works at Queen's Market started on 8 January 2024 and is anticipated to finish at the end of March 2024. Our appointed contractor, FM Conway, will be installing new pigeon mesh to the ceiling and above the kiosks, and new lighting across the market hall.
We are undertaking these works in stages, carefully considered by the contractor and Markets Team to limit disruption to market traders, retailers and shoppers to the necessary minimum.
Queen's Market [December 2023]
Meet Bella! She's helping us keeping the pigeons away from the market while we have paused the works for holiday season.
Queen's Market trading hall works [December 2023]
We have now finished cleaning the ceiling of the market. To minimise disruption, we are pausing all until 2 January 2024, when we will start working on the new mesh system and lighting in the market.
Queen's Market trading hall works [November 2023]
On Monday, 13 November, we have started works on removing the pigeon netting and existing lights from the ceiling of the market. These works will be followed by thorough cleaning of the internal structure.
Once completed, we will start installation of the new metal mesh and improved lighting, which is currently expected to start in early new year.
Queen's Market toilets are now open! [November 2023]
The new public toilets are now fully open to the public.
Queen's Square is now open for you to use and enjoy! [October 2023]
We have completed the works on Queen's Square and held an Opening Event on 30.09. We received much positive feedback and are grateful to be part of improving resident's satisfaction with their local areas.
Queen's Market toilets are now complete! [October 2023]
We have finished the construction of the Queen's Market new public toilets and management office in units 12&13.
We are currently working on getting on-board a maintenance company and an attendant to ensure the toilets are always safe and clean to use. Please bear with us while we complete this process.
Queen's Square opening event! [September 2023]
Join us at Queen's Square on Saturday 30th September between 10:30am and 1:30pm to celebrate the completion of this fantastic community project!
Queen's Square project [September 2023]
We were planning to open Queen's Square to the public by the end of August for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, we have experienced some unforeseen challenges and are still working on completing some final elements on site.
We appreciate that this is disappointing news and apologise for any inconvenience.
We anticipate completion of this fantastic project and opening of the square in w/c 25th September.
Queen's Market project [August 2023]
Further progress has been made in Queen's Market by our team delivering the new public toilets and market office. The office will now feature a welcoming reception area.
We are also providing a free drinking water dispenser.
Queen's Square project [August 2023]
Installation of new light fittings is nearing completion on the square. In addition to two central columns, new lighting will brighten up the edges of the square.
Queen's Market project [July 2023]
The new public toilets in Queen's Market are taking shape.
Queen's Square project [July 2023]
New benches, perfectly complimenting the curved planters, have now arrived at Queen's Square.
Our instagram account is now live!
Follow us on Instagram @queensmarketregerenation for the lastest news and photos from site. This account will highlight all improvements around Queen's Market area across various projects.
Queen's Market project [June 2023]
Planning has been granted for the new canopies at the front of the market which will replace the existing ones.
You can view the planning approval here.
Queen's Square project [June 2023]
The new floor at Queen's Square has now been finished and we are currently planting new trees and shrubs.
Queen's Market project [May 2023]
Construction works progress on the delivery of the new public toilets and market office.
Queen's Square project [May 2023]
The new paving and planters are taking shape on Queen's Square.
Queen's Market project [April 2023]
Construction works commence on the delivery of the new public toilets and maket office.
Queen's Square project [April 2023]
Construction works progress on site. Here's a sneak peak of the proposed new paving pattern.
Queen's Market project [February 2023]
Planning application to replace the two existing canopies at the front of the market, including new signage, has been submitted and validated.
Queen's Square project [February 2023]
Construction works on this project has now commenced on site.
Temporary public toilets have been located in the Queen's Market.
Queen's Square project [January 2023]
Construction works on this project are due to commence on site in February 2023.
Green Street Workspace [January 2023]
Proposed new workspace for Green Street becomes closer to reality.
The proposed new workspace for Green Street accommodating up to 50 local businesses has become more of a reality with approval of planning permission from Newham Council. The investment being made by the Council in Green Street will provide a much needed and valuable new asset to businesses operating in the area.
If you are interested in renting space in this new building once complete, please email us at green.street@newham.gov.uk for more information and to be kept up to date on the project.