Why Is Ginglik Still Closed and Derelict?

Why is the former Edwardian loo-turned nightclub Ginglik still closed and derelict?

In 2021 the former Ginglik nightclub on Shepherd's Bush Green put in an appplication for planning permission for a change of use.   The application was for a change of use from a nightclub to a restaurant.  

Permission was granted by LBHF (who own the site) in September 2021, but since then nothing has happened. 

The former Ginglik site occupies a long-neglected corner of Shepherd's Bush Green, which has become a site for rubbish dumping and rough sleeping.  Surely something can be done to find a use for this most central location in Shepherd's Bush?

Jonathan Pearl Chair of FOSBG

Jonathan Pearl

A warm welcome to local resident Jonathan Pearl, who has become the chair of FOSBG, The Friends of Shepherd's Bush Green. 

In recent months Jonathan has been working with our local council, police and other stakeholders to try and improve the state of Shepherd's Bush Green. 

With the new Hoxton Hotel soon opening, and the redevelopment and renewal of the old Walkabout pub, Jonathan believes that local residents now have a real chance to make significant improvements to our neighbourhood. 

The FunFair is Back - from 20th September

George Irvin's Funfair is back at Shepherd's Bush Green, from 20th September until 2nd October. The Funfair was supposed to start this week but has been postponed in honour of the passing of our late Queen.  

The funfair is a bit of a marmite event - many love, others hate the noise and disruption that it brings, especially those who live on or near Shepherd's Bush Green and hate the noise it causes, particularly late at night.

George Irvin's Funfair is a regular visitor to Shepherd's Bush. In recent years they have stayed for up to a full month, but following neighbourhood complaints our local Council scaled them back to 2 1/2 weeks.

Hoxton Hotel Complete

The Hoxton Hotel at 65 Shepherd's Bush Green is (almost) finished at last. 

The Hoxton Group have nearly completed their long held ambition to build a new hotel on the western edge of Shepherd's Bush Green. 

The scaffolding is down, the exterior is revealed, and the new building looks to be a handsome addition to the neighbourhood, fitting in well with the brick frontage of the existing buildings.