Leyla Westaway

Leyla Jane Westaway (née Baker)   (born 19th December 1971, age 48) is an original character in the Lit forum serial drama The Avenue, portrayed by Lousie Redknapp. She is the landlady of The Red Lion pub, which she runs alongside husband and landlord, Charlie Westaway. There they live with two of their three children: older teenagers Rory Westaway and Jess Westaway. Offscreen she has a much older daughter, thirtysomething Carla Westaway, as well as parents Maggie Baker and Phil Baker. She is also a childhood friend of Jo Wilkins, the two having been best friends since they met at Catford Comprehensive (now known as The Catford Academy). She and Jo share a middle name, Jane.

Although glamorous, Leyla is described as down-to-earth, idealistic, warm and 'dreamy'. Despite her soft and subtle demeanour, really she is the strength and stability that makes her the anchor of her family.