News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
12 June 2023
Welcome To Sarah And Kayla
Our team is expanding! The recent successful renewal ballot, that led to the extension of our services northwards, created the need more staff resource and last week we welcomed two…
12 June 2023
Photography Exhibition
St Marylebone Parish Church is playing host to an exhibition of works at their Art Space by photographer Gill Shaw. Entitled ‘Looking Through The Lens at Canal Boat Lives’, this…
12 June 2023
Support Local School
St Mary’s Bryanston Square Primary School is looking for local businesses to support their forthcoming Summer Fair on Friday 7 July, 14.00 – 17.30, by donating prizes for the raffle,…
12 June 2023
Project Management Taster
BakerStreetQ member University of Westminster is hosting a free session ‘Building the Bridge: latest trends in project management’ on Tuesday 27 June, 10.00 – 17.00 at their campus on Marylebone…
7 June 2023
Market Operators: Invitation To Tender
As part of our new BID term, Baker Street Quarter Partnership is looking to retender a retainer contract with a market operator to deliver a fortnightly market at 55 Baker…
30 May 2023
Summer Of Music And Culture Ahead
There is a spectacular line up of music coming up this summer in Marylebone with fantastic local festivals – Regent’s Park Music Festival, St Marylebone Church Festival, Marylebone Music Festival…
30 May 2023
Tax-Free Shopping
Baker Street Quarter Partnership has been working with fellow London BIDs, as well as some of our members, to support the campaign to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists. The…
30 May 2023
Cycle Route Consultation
Westminster City Council, in partnership with Transport for London, is proposing to deliver a new cycle route, Cycleway 43, connecting Hyde Park with the existing facilities at Gloucester Place. The…
30 May 2023
ACT Document Awareness
Our neighbouring BID, Marble Arch London, has invited our members to join them at their forthcoming training session ACT Document Awareness. This in-person workshop is delivered by specially trained officers…
30 May 2023
Home-Start Westminster
As part of our Smarter Giving initiative, we are supporting Home-Start Westminster with their drive for donations to their Emergency Hardship Fund. Home-Start Westminster is a local grassroots charity supporting…
30 May 2023
UK Government releases draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
The UK Government recently published the draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill as part of the pre-legislative scrutiny of proposed legislation. The Bill is otherwise known as “Martyn’s Law,” and…
15 May 2023
A Tribute To Reece
On 1 March 2023, our Operations Manager Reece Simwogerere unexpectedly passed away. This has been a truly difficult time for his family and everyone who knew Reece. We have been…
15 May 2023
Refreshing Our Smarter Recycling Service
We’ve made some changes to our area-wide recycling service, making it even easier for businesses to get involved and increasing its impact on air quality and traffic congestion, teaming up…
15 May 2023
BNP Paribas Event
Our new member, BNP Paribas, is hosting a masterclass event on the 25 May at its offices on Harewood Avenue, close to Marylebone station, and is kindly inviting fellow members…
15 May 2023
Volunteer As A Mentor
The University of Westminster’s award-winning Future Ready Mentoring programme gives their students and recent graduates the opportunity to connect with experienced industry professionals to help them gain skills, build their…
15 May 2023
Marylebone Music Festival
The Marylebone Music Festival takes place this year from 22-25 June in the beautiful setting of Manchester Square Gardens – the private garden facing the Wallace Collection – which will…
15 May 2023
Feathers Marylebone Roof Garden
Feathers Marylebone Youth Club is looking for financial donations to buy garden furniture for their roof garden. The garden space was recently refurbished by our small group of amazing volunteers…
2 May 2023
Grab A Bite To Eat At Our Weekly Food Pop-Up
Take a breather from your desk and head down to George’s Pocket Park, located close to the junction of George Street and Baker Street, to sample some of the delicious…
2 May 2023
Charity Sponsorship
Local charity, Feathers Marylebone, is looking for corporate supporters to sponsor their ongoing programmes working with young people in the community. The charity provides children and young people from the…
2 May 2023
Forthcoming Training
Don’t forget to check out our programme of training sessions designed to enhance your professional development while also saving our members money by pooling the area’s employee training provision. Coming…
2 May 2023
Urban Greening
We’ve recently launched new Urban Greening pages on our website, providing tips and guidance to businesses looking to introduce planting and greenery to their buildings and street-level facades. The aim…
2 May 2023
Using AI In Business
Baker Street Quarter member, University of Westminster introduces the latest in their series of industry events – ‘Using AI to enhance business practices’. The event will help businesses to understand…
17 April 2023
Celebrating The Coronation
As plans for the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6 May come together, businesses in Marylebone are announcing their own celebrations to mark the event, with live screenings,…
17 April 2023
Employers’ Tech Recruitment Event
On behalf of the Westminster Adult Education Service, the University of Westminster is hosting an exciting event for employers on 26 April from 16.00-18.00. Head along to WAES’s first Westminster…