Burst water pipe in Avenue Road

Avenue Road Leak

On Monday 14th January a major water pipe burst in Avenue Road causing flooding and loss of water to a number of properties on this road. Unfortunately a section of Avenue Road between Prince Albert Road and St Edmunds Terrace had to be closed and as a result traffic was diverted into the side streets of NW8. 

Your councillors pushed Thames Water to repair this pipe ASAP and to investigate why this burst had happened given a similar burst had taken place in this area in recent years which also resulted in Avenue Road having to be closed. The road was eventually reopened in Sunday 20th January.  

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Robert Rigby has lived in St John’s Wood for over 30 years with his wife Emiko, working in the travel sector as a sales and marketing specialist. He has been a Councillor represented Regent’s Park Ward since 2010. He is committed to serving and being a voice for the community ensuring value for money and good services, working tirelessly to retain St John’s Wood and North Marylebone's unique character and appeal. He has also been Lord Mayor of Westminster (May 2024 - May 2025). Robert said, ‘I am enthusiastic about helping others and standing up for residents and businesses to ensure we have a vibrant community.’
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Paul Swaddle

Councillor for Regent's Park Ward
Leader of the Conservative Group at Westminster City Council
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