Home Affairs Department - Central and Western District

Central and Western District

Welcome Message from Mr David LEUNG, JP, District Officer (Central and Western)

Welcome to the website of the Central and Western District Office.

Located in the north-western part of Hong Kong Island, the Central and Western (C&W) District is the earliest developed area in the territory since the 19th century. It has been the administrative and commercial centre of Hong Kong. The district also houses a number of famous historic sites well-liked by both locals and tourists, including the Central Police Station Compound (Tai Kwun) and the Central Market. In addition, the C&W District is a popular tourist spot.

In recent years, the Government, together with the C&W District Council, has strived to develop the harbourfront areas. At present, the sections from Admiralty to Shek Tong Tsui have generally been connected and opened for public use. Along this 3 200-meter long promenade, there are various attractions including the Tamar Park, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, WE Park at Fung Mat Road and the Central and Western District Promenade – Western Wholesale Food Market Section. The public may take a leisure stroll along the harbourfront or jog to keep fit, and parents may bring their children to enjoy the children’s play facilities. Moreover, the harbourfront of C&W District is one of the best places to view the sunset, with the Central Business District on both sides of Victoria Harbour as a backdrop. In future, the Government will continue to proactively open up the harbourfront space for use by the public.

Building a harmonious and prosperous community necessitates participation and cooperation from all sectors of society. We look forward to hearing views from organisations and individuals with a keen interest in serving the community, and working together to promote the sustainable development of the C&W District through cross-sector collaboration. Looking ahead, the C&W District Office will continue to work with the C&W District Council, district organisations and government departments, with a view to building together a thriving and harmonious community through district activities, the District Minor Works Programme and the District-led Actions Scheme.

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Latest News in Central & Western District

Vacant Site at Former Berths 1 to 3 of Western District Public Cargo Working Area

In response to the aspirations of local residents and the District Council for making available the harbourfront site for leisure use, the Marine Department has released the former berths 1 to 3 from the Western District Public Cargo Working Area (WDPCWA) to provide more public space for use by the Central and Western district community.

The first stage of works for the three berths released from the WDPCWA has already been completed, and a 172-meter long and about 5-meter wide promenade along the waterfront edge has been opened for public use since 29 March 2019. The promenade is named the “Belcher Bay Promenade (waterfront section)”. Basic facilities such as railings, benches and lights are provided in this newly opened section of promenade, so that the public can enjoy the splendid harbour view safely. The promenade is located at the waterfront area in front of the Belcher Bay Park across Shing Sai Road and is adjacent to a public bus terminus. The Government will continue to carry out the second stage of works which covers the hinterland portion of the site. The public toilet near the bus terminus is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2019, while the multi-purpose area and pet garden are scheduled to open in early 2020.

As for the community leisure farm at the rear area, the selected non-governmental organisation is proceeding with the preparatory work, including planning community involvement activities for the coming few months, with a view to reaching out to the community. The farm will adopt an open-style design in accordance with the requests of the Council and the residents, and is expected to open for public use in tandem with the completion of the second stage works.

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Organisation Chart (Central and Western District Office)

Mr David LEUNG, JP
District Officer

Miss Katherine LIU
Assistant District Officer

Ms Sherry CHEUNG
Senior Executive Officer
(District Council)

Daniel WONG
Senior Executive Officer
(District Management)

Miss Cornelia CHOI
Senior Liaison Officer
(Community Liaison)

Ms Tenny LAU
Senior Liaison Officer
(Building Management) 1

Miss Panda CHUNG
Senior Liaison Officer
(Building Management)2

Miss Melinder YU
Senior Liaison Officer
(Building Management)3

Mr David LEUNG, JP
District Officer

Miss Katherine LIU
Assistant District Officer

Ms Sherry CHEUNG
Senior Executive Officer
(District Council)

Daniel WONG
Senior Executive Officer
(District Management)

Miss Cornelia CHOI
Senior Liaison Officer
(Community Liaison)

Ms Tenny LAU
Senior Liaison Officer
(Building Management)1

Miss Panda CHUNG
Senior Liaison Officer
(Building Management)2

Miss Melinder YU
Senior Liaison Officer
(Building Management)3

Profile (Central and Western District)

The Central & Western District (C&W District) is one of the earliest developed areas of Hong Kong. While it is the centre for commerce, finance, entertainment and tourism, it is also home to the Government House, the Central Government Offices and the Legislative Council Complex. The C&W District is well-known not only for its business landscape, but also for its historical monuments such as the Western Market and the Court of Final Appeal building, which reflect the nostalgic look of Hong Kong in its earlier years.

The C&W District is sized 1 255 hectares, spanning from Mount Davis to the west to Admiralty to the east. It has a population of about 250 000. In recent years, the district has been undergoing various developments, including the commissioning of MTR West Island Line connecting to Kennedy Town, and various urban redevelopment and revitalisation projects in progress. These developments are expected to transform the district's outlook in the years to come.

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Committees (Central and Western District)

Community Involvement Programme

District Activities (Central and Western District)

District-based Programme for Racial Harmony in Central and Western District 2024-25
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China - Display of Decorations at the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Display of a Giant Wall Banner at City Hall Car Park
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Display of a Gigantic Wall Banner at Central Police District Headquarters
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Display of National Flags and Regional Flags at Chater Garden
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Kaleidoscopic Lights in Celebration of National Day
Inheritance of Fine Traditional Chinese Culture - Lion Head Paper Crafting Exhibition in Celebration of the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Display of Decorations at the Central Elevated Walkway in Celebration of National Day
Community Guided Tour in Sheung Wan
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Beyond Culture workshop series
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Career Planning and Tutorial Class
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Wood Craft Workshop
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Central and Western District Carnival in Celebration of National Day
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Cantonese Songs Performance in Celebration of National Day
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - The 11^th Central and Western District Primary Schools Robotics Competition
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Cultural Harmony Carnival
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Art of Life Talk Series (III) - (IV)
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - AI Chinese Chess Tournament
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Central and Western District Cultural Variety Show
Central and Western District Fire Safety Promotional Slogan And Poster Colouring Competition
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - IT Training Programme: Electronic Social Media
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - ‘You are the Best’ Award Ceremony for New Arrival and Non-Chinese-Speaking Students
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Cricket Training and Tournament for Children 2024-25
Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2024 (III)
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Youth Inter-ethnic Inclusion Workshop in the Central and Western District
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Central and Western District Ice Hockey Experience Day (Tentative)
Central and Western District Youth Outdoor Education Programme 2024
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Workshops on Traditional Craftsmanship
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Free-flowing Inclusive Swimming Space for Non-Chinese Speaking Women
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Display of Festive Lighting at the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System 2024-25
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Central and Western District Fire Equipment Exhibition cum Fire Safety Parent-Child Carnival
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Day x Night Vibes @ Central and Western District Harbourfront Fun Run (Tentative)
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Central and Western District Children Dancing Troupe Annual Performance
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Central and Western District HarbourFUN Carnival
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Central and Western District Children Choir Annual Performance
Central and Western District Health Day 2024
Production and distribution of fire safety promotional souvenirs in the Central and Western District
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Computer / Mobile Phone Clinic
Celebrating the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Central and Western District Youth Day
Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2025 (I)
Education and Career Expo 2025@Central and Western District
Production of Central and Western District Building Management Newsletter

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Programme Highlights (Central and Western District)

‘Look Closer and Wonder: Central and Western District in Miniature’ Exhibition in Celebration of the 27^th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Sweet Treat Delight in Celebration of the 27^th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Building Management Seminar in the Central and Western District
Celebration Series for the 27^th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Play Like A Child, With Your Child!
Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2024 (I)
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Artistic Life Series Talks (I) and (II)
Celebrating the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China - Dance Gala
District-based Programme for Racial Harmony in the Central and Western District 2024-25: Youth Inter-ethnic Training Programme - ‘We are the Leaders’
Visits to the National Security Exhibition Gallery
Central and Western District Fire Safety Ambassador Training Course
Central and Western District Fire Safety Ambassador Training Course
District-based Programme for Racial Harmony in the Central and Western District 2024-25 - Roving Exhibitions on the Cultures of Ethnic Minorities
Celebration Series for National Day and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Parent-child Barbecue Trip
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Discovery Tour of Hong Kong History and Culture
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Chiu Chow Opera Appreciation in the Central and Western District 2024
Celebration Series for the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 14^th Central and Western District Festival - Electronic Sports Experience Day in the Central and Western District