Capco publishes its Net Zero Carbon Pathway and its intention to join the UN Race to Zero setting out activities and timeless to support our commitment.

Covent Garden launches its Christmas programme with daily snowfall on the Piazza and brand partnerships with LEGO®, Disney's Frozen and American Express.

Chila Burman takes over the historic market building with an immersice large-scale light installation.

Glossier agrees terms to open its first permanent physical UK store in an iconic location overlooking Covent Garden's Piazza and Reformation agrees terms to open a new flagship store on King Street.

Vashi opens new flagship site and Bucherer opens its new upsized store, both located in the Royal Opera House Arcade.

Covent Garden is London’s most dazzling neighbourhood, with daily snowfall on the Piazza throughout December. An immersive LEGO installation is hosted on the East Piazza. Covent Garden hosts its first ever Mulled Wine Festival.

 Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House and Luna Cinemas partner to offer a free open air cinema screening films on the iconic Piazza.
 

Ganni opens on Floral Street, signings from NaNas, Vashi, Neuhaus and Bubblewrap. The dining offering is enhanced with the introduction of Asma Khan’s, Darjeeling Express and The Gentlemen Baristas.

Capco acquires over 25% interest in Shaftesbury PLC consistent with Capco’s strategy to invest in attractive opportunities on or near the Covent Garden estate.

Environmental charity Hubbub opens an interactive ‘Pollution Pavilion’ on the East Piazza in collaboration with artists Climate and Cities and King’s College London; the installation helps visitors visualise differentiating air pollution levels.

Capco announces the sale of its interests in Earls Court for £425 million. The sale positions Capco as a prime central London property investment business.

The first ever London Beauty Week launches as a partnership between Covent Garden and The British Beauty Council

The Christmas campaign was kick-started by a light switch-on which played host to The Kingdom Choir, cast of Matilda and Paloma Faith in partnership with charity Crisis

The heritage component of The Floral Court Collection (16 apartments) is leased and there is strong buyer demand for the 29 new build apartments

Iconic New York jewellery brand Tiffany & Co. chooses Covent Garden to showcase its innovative retail approach with a new flagship concept store on James Street

£99 million invested to extend and consolidate Covent Garden ownership, including purchase of 15-17 Long Acre and 27b Floral Street

Floral Court welcomes Petersham Nurseries opening its doors to its first units within the Floral Court development, with a retail store, deli and florist

Signings from Tom Ford, DECIEM and Giorgio Armani Beauty's Armani Box London strengthen the luxury beauty offering on the North side of the Market Building, joining established beauty boutiques from Chanel, Dior and Burberry.

Openings from Hotel Chocolat and premium fragrance brand Atelier Cologne enhances the retail offer in the Market Building.

Representations made to the GLA 'London Plan' consultation, highlighting that Earls Court can accommodate 10,000 homes.

The largest crane ever used in London arrives in Earls Court to remove the portal beams from over the London Underground lines.

Fine British shoe brand Cheaney signs lease on Henrietta Street for a 1,000 sq ft unit, further enhancing the retail offer on the street.

In partnership with the Royal Opera House, Christmas at Covent Garden launches with a public open air performance on the Piazza from the Royal Opera Chorus, followed by excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by artists of the Royal Ballet.

The UK's leading independent luxury watch retailer The Watch Gallery opens in the Royal Opera House Arcade, joining Mulberry and Lulu Guinness, to introduce luxury accessories to the Arcade for the first time.

Capco, together with Robert De Niro and BD Hotels, is granted planning approval by Westminster City Council to create a visionary new 83-room luxury boutique hotel.

Petersham Nurseries signs to the Floral Court development, taking over 16,000 sq ft across four units. Petersham Nurseries will create new bespoke retail and dining concepts at Covent Garden, adding to the strong dining offer.

New purpose-built engagement facility for residents of the West Kensington and Gibbs Green estates opens to provide information about the Earls Court development.

Earls Court Project Rooms open for the first monthly 'Second Saturdays' community event.

Luxury beuaty brand NARS signs lease on King Street for its first stand-alone boutique, joining Covent Garden's Beauty Quarter.

The opening of two new dining concepts, Flat Iron and Frenchie, enhance the F&B offer on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden.

Earls Court Project Rooms open, showcasing the plans and vision for the development.

1,300 tonnes of steel is lowered as the roof of the former Earls Court 1 exhibition hall is removed.

Earls Court community Hub opens, initiating Capco's presence on the ground in Earls Court and inviting drop-in sessions from the local community.

Construction of Phase 1 of Lillie Square progresses on track, with Phase 1 buyers due to start moving in from H2 2016.

Covent Garden launches new smartphone loyalty app The Pass, providing offers from over 50 tenants.

Deconstruction of the Earls Court exhibition centres begins.

The development of Kings Court continues, while fashion illustrator Donald Robertson unveils bespoke illustrations for hoardings on Floral Street, launching a new upmarket direction for the street.

Henrietta Street is established as a new menswear destination with the opening of Nigel Cabourn, The Real McCoy's and Edwin Jeans.

The successful transition of the exhibition business to Olympia is well under way following the closure of Earls Court exhibition centres.

15 high quality penthouses come to market at Lillie Square.

A block on Bedford Street acquired for £68m, brings total acquisitions at Covent Garden for 2014 to £167m.

Capco's third luxury office-to-residential conversion, The Southampton, comes to market offering six 2-bed apartment and one 3-bed penthouse for rent.

Covent Garden is further established as a dining destination with the launch of LIMA Floral from Michelin-starred Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez.

Caprice Holdings signs a lease for The Ivy Market Grill, a sequel to The Ivy, offering an all-day menu of modern British food in a prime location overlooking Covent Garden's Piazza.

TfL and Capco enter into an investmet vehicle to bring forward the first phases of the Earls Court Masterplan.

Planning applications approved for a new mixed-use development in Covent Garden known as Kings Court and Carriage Hall.

Five new openings in Covent Garden including cult Manhattan burger restaurant Shake Shack, Parisian fashion label Sandro and Australian beauty brand Aesop. 

Capco purchases 50% of the Empress State Building from Land Securities for £117m, becoming sole owner.

The Secretary of States consents to the Conditional Land Sale Agreement with LBHF confirming the inclusion of their holdings in the Earls Court Masterplan. 

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) resolves to grant outline planning permission for the Earls Court Masterplan.

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham resolves to grant outline planning permission for the Earls Court Masterplan.

Positive planning decision for redevelopment of Seagrave Road car park at Earls Court. 

Outline planning applications submitted for the Earls Court Masterplan and a detailed planning application submitted for the Seagrave Road site.

The largest Apple store in the world opens on the corner of the Piazza signalling the repositioning of Covent Garden.

Capco acquires a 50% interest in Earls Court & Olympia. The remaining 50% is acquired in 2010.

Capco acquires the iconic Covent Garden Market and Piazza as well as properties on surrounding streets. 

Capital & Counties Property Company Limited is incorporated. Its portfolio grows to include property in London and the home counties.