News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
30 October 2023
FREE Cycle Training
With the aim of making cycling safe, enjoyable and practical, Westminster Council is offering free cycling courses to anyone who lives, works or studies in Westminster. Sessions are available for…
30 October 2023
Dockless Bike Parking
The new bike parking restrictions with marked and virtual bays for dockless bikes and e-scooters have now gone live in the area south of Marylebone Road, to encourage more responsible…
30 October 2023
Chiltern Railways Public Briefing
Chiltern Railways is hosting a public briefing on 9 November at 18.00 and is extending the invitation to local businesses. The event, also being attended by local MP Nickie Aiken,…
30 October 2023
Make A Difference This Christmas
Baker Street Quarter – Christmas giving initiatives infographic Many of you have taken part in our various Smarter Giving charity activities over the years, with incredible generosity. Whether you are…
18 October 2023
School Career Support
As part of our Smarter Giving programme, we are working with several of our local secondary schools to invite businesses to get involved in their career and apprenticeship programmes coming…
18 October 2023
Marylebone Air Quality
Last month, a report was published into local air quality, following extensive monitoring across the area, and commissioned by the Marylebone Forum. The study was funded by Marylebone and Regent’s…
18 October 2023
Make It Marylebone Website Launch
We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new destination website for the area, Make It Marylebone. The site is our new home for all things social and pleasure….
18 October 2023
ProtectUK
ProtectUK provides free advice, guidance and learning to help businesses and communities understand protective security and improve their response to the risk of terrorism. Launched in 2022, the site is…
16 October 2023
Smarter Giving Update – October 2023
Our members have once again shown their commitment to supporting the local community over the last few months, with a range of superb volunteering and donating activities. Clothes Drive We…
16 October 2023
Placemaking Strategy Published
Last week saw the publication of our Placemaking Strategy for the Baker Street and the Marylebone area, produced in partnership with The Portman Estate, setting out a vision for the…
16 October 2023
Charity Hoardings On Baker Street
We were thrilled to see the hoardings go up around the development site at 25 Baker Street, promoting the amazing work of one of our local charities, The Marylebone Project….
16 October 2023
Westminster Wheels FREE Bike Check-Ups At Marylebone Station
We have been working with local social enterprise Westminster Wheels to deliver FREE bike servicing sessions at Marylebone station. Commuters, cyclists and those passing through will now be able to…
18 September 2023
Changes To Dockless Bikes And E-Scooter Parking
Westminster City Council has launched extensive plans to address the issue of dockless bikes and e-scooters being left on pavements across the borough. A network of new geofenced designated parking…
18 September 2023
Find The Words
Portman Marylebone has partnered with renowned street artist Andy Leek to deliver an autumn of public art that will spread optimism and joy across The Portman Estate’s 110-acre neighbourhood to…
18 September 2023
Selfridges In The Community
The team at Selfridges have been busy over the last few months taking part in various activities to support local charities and the community as part of our Smarter Giving…
18 September 2023
Marylebone Station Campaign
We’ve been working in partnership with Chiltern Railways to develop a promotion campaign that will be displayed throughout Marylebone station. The eye-catching and attractive posters, wall art and hoardings are…
18 September 2023
North/South Cycleway
Consultation by TfL and Westminster City Council is underway on a new north-south Cycleway (Cycleway 51) connecting Marylebone and St. John’s Wood, including Harewood Avenue, the junction with Marylebone Road…
4 September 2023
Join Our Steering Groups
Our steering groups are made up of representatives from our business members and meet three times a year at venues across the area, with updates from our team on how…
4 September 2023
Counter Terrorism And Resilience Update
As part of our commitment to supporting member businesses with their business continuity planning and security resilience, we have the following updates from our partners: ProtectUK, the central hub for…
4 September 2023
UK Business Climate Hub
The UK Government and a conglomerate of business groups have launched a new UK Business Climate Hub. The Hub is particularly aimed at SMEs and is based on a framework…
4 September 2023
The Marylebone Project Makeover
A massive thank you to volunteers from Cromwell Property Group, Invesco, Colliers and Knight Frank who donated hours of their time last month to support local charity The Marylebone Project…
4 September 2023
New Market Operator
Our popular fortnightly food market in the atrium of 55 Baker Street will see a few changes this week as new market operator In Town Markets take over the ongoing…
21 August 2023
Climate Fresk Workshop Coming Soon!
As part of our commitment to improving sustainability in the Baker Street Quarter area, we’ve introduced this new Climate Fresk session to our extensive training programme, helping people to understand…
21 August 2023
Oxford Street Plans
As consultation on Westminster City Council’s proposals for Oxford Street continues, we have arranged a meeting for member businesses and building owners located near Oxford Street with the Council’s project…