News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
22 July 2024
Recruit Local Talent
Do you want to hire talented students for your company? Do you have part-time roles, internships or volunteering opportunities that you are looking to fill? Join University of Westminster’s Recruiter…
22 July 2024
Energy Efficiency Grant
Keen to save money on your energy bills and reduce your emissions? New funding is available to help small businesses, social enterprises, charities and landlords in Westminster improve energy efficiency…
22 July 2024
Emergency Trauma Packs
We have recently updated and added new Emergency Trauma Packs to locations across the Baker Street Quarter area. Packs are now in place at London Business School, University of Westminster…
22 July 2024
FREE Training Courses
A reminder to those that work at local businesses that our Training and Wellbeing Hub, delivered in partnership with SEEDL, features over 200 online courses and webinars, all FREE to…
12 July 2024
Annual Survey 2024 – Your Chance To Win £200 Nobu Voucher!
Feedback your thoughts about the area and our services, and be in with a chance to win a £200 Nobu voucher! Complete The Survey Here
8 July 2024
Improve Business Resilience
Our Security and Resilience programme is designed to enhance the capacity of the area, and the businesses within it, to resist, respond, react to and recover from a threat arising…
8 July 2024
Smarter Giving Update – Q1
Once again, we have seen some incredible effort by local businesses in support of charities, community groups and schools in the surrounding area as part of our Smarter Giving initiative. …
8 July 2024
Sustainability In Depth
The first of our quarterly thought pieces from our sustainability partners, Bioregional, this time on why sustainability has become increasingly important for organisations as a means of attracting talent and…
24 June 2024
Make It Marylebone This Summer!
The sun has finally arrived and we’re looking forward to a summer packed with sport, outdoor events, music, food markets and wellbeing workshops! See listings below for more about what’s…
24 June 2024
Night Worker Survey
UCL and the Greater London Authority (GLA) have joined forces to survey night workers in London, those that work between 6pm-6am. It encompasses all aspects such as working conditions, health…
24 June 2024
New To BakerStreetQ?
Our Employee Benefits posters are a great way to highlight all the benefits of working for a business member of Baker Street Quarter. It features details of our training courses…
24 June 2024
All Things Orchestral
Enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring the greatest music from the worlds of classical, film and beyond in beautiful Hyde Park! Follow the link below for access to an exclusive ticket…
24 June 2024
Street Works In The Area
We are conscious that there have been lots of street works and road closures taking place across the area of late, some of which have been causing disruption and delays…
10 June 2024
Calling All Mental Health First Aiders!
Did you know we hold quarterly online networking sessions for those who are trained Mental Health First Aiders? The sessions give those that have previously completed Mental Health First Aid…
10 June 2024
Westminster Adult Education Service
Local adult college, Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES), is looking for business leaders to support their important work in the local community. WAES’ programmes reflect the skills and business requirements…
10 June 2024
Westminster Sustainable Transport Consultation
Westminster City Council is looking to hear the views of residents, visitors, businesses, partners, and local groups to feed into the development of its Sustainable Transport Strategy. The Strategy will…
10 June 2024
Security & Resilience Update
Our Operations and Street Teams have been busy over the last few months, working with local businesses and the Police to combat crime and deter antisocial behaviour in the area….
10 June 2024
Summer in the Square – Get Ready for Double the Fun In 2024!
Head along to Portman Square Garden on 9-14 July for the first half of our Summer in the Square festivities! Our annual award-winning event is back this year with Wimbledon…
28 May 2024
University of Westminster: news, forthcoming courses and sponsorship opportunities
Our friends at University of Westminster are keen to engage with the businesses of Baker Street Quarter, inviting you to get involved in a number of events and projects coming…
28 May 2024
Homelessness In Westminster
Official figures have revealed a 33% annual increase in rough sleeping levels, with over 4,100 people sleeping rough on the streets of London in January to March this year –…
28 May 2024
SEEDL Celebrates Pride Month
Our training partner SEEDL is marking Pride Month in June with a number of courses on the topic of diversity and inclusion. All courses are online and can be joined…
13 May 2024
Smarter Recycling: Waste Audits
Our area-wide Smarter Recycling scheme provides preferential waste and recycling collection rates, helping local businesses to improve their green credentials and sustainability while at the same time addressing the issue…
13 May 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week and to mark the campaign, we have a selection of workshops and training sessions for member employees to give their mental health a…
13 May 2024
Welcome to Justin!
Last month we welcomed Justin Korotva to the BakerStreetQ team, joining us as our new Head of Marketing & Communications. Justin will be leading our marketing and communications function, developing…