News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
3 November 2025
Combatting Phone Theft
We are teaming up with the Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team and Safer Business Network to deliver a phone-marking session outside of 55 Baker Street on Wednesday 12 November, 12.00-2.00pm. …
3 November 2025
Christmas Lights
Our Christmas light displays are back for another season, brightening up every corner of the Quarter! Starting from Thursday 6 November, Portman Square and Manchester Square will sparkle with fairy…
20 October 2025
AccessAble Reminder
Did you know that our AccessAble destination page for the Baker Street and Marylebone Area provides detailed information to help everyone enjoy travelling to, and through, the area with confidence…
20 October 2025
Strengthening Security Partnerships
Earlier this month, we attended a special event at Scotland Yard for the signing of important data-sharing agreements between the Metropolitan Police, ourselves and our fellow BIDs across Westminster, and…
8 October 2025
Art in Marylebone and Marble Arch
This October, together with our partners Marble Arch London and Portman Marylebone, we’re celebrating Art in Marylebone & Marble Arch. From world-class museums and established galleries to contemporary spaces and…
6 October 2025
Sustainable City Charter
We’re proud to announce that we have become a Strategic Partner of Westminster City Council’s Sustainable City Charter. As a partner, we are committed to helping our members become charter…
6 October 2025
Phone Snatching Update
We are aware that there have been some incidents of phone snatching just outside of our area at the gateway stations of Bond Street, with thieves targeting commuters exiting the…
6 October 2025
Central London Samaritans
Darren Hall, Head of Branch Operations at Central London Samaritans, based in Salisbury Place, has recently provided the following statement addressing press coverage since July concerning the wider Samaritans organisation: …
22 September 2025
George’s Pocket Park
With works beginning on improvements to the public realm on George Street and Manchester Street, we will sadly be saying goodbye to our Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime food trader in…
8 September 2025
Smarter Recycling: Exciting Stats
Some impressive facts from our Smarter Recycling partners, First Mile, for the months May-July: 100% collection rates for member businesses – every scheduled collection was completed 71% average recycling rate…
8 September 2025
Street Team Walkabouts
Our Street Team continue to carry out regular walkabouts with the British Transport Police (BTP) and Met Police Safer Neighbourhoods Teams, visiting local hotspots across the area and sharing information…
8 September 2025
Home House Drawing Rooms
The Drawing Rooms at Home House, the private members’ club on Portman Square have a renewed sense of style and purpose following the recent renovation. To mark the occasion, the…
8 September 2025
WCC Cultural Strategy
Westminster City Council will be refreshing its cultural strategy for 2026-30 and would like to hear from you about how we can jointly enhance creativity and cultural engagement across the…
26 August 2025
Social Impact Report
We’re proud to share our latest Social Impact Report, highlighting the results of our community initiatives delivered through the Smarter Giving programme over the past year. Led by BakerStreetQ, Smarter…
26 August 2025
George Street Works
As reported back in March, works will soon begin to improve the public realm on George Street and Manchester Street, bringing fresh life to the area for residents, visitors, and…
26 August 2025
Wallenberg Place Consultation
Westminster City Council is inviting public feedback on the proposed improvements to Wallenberg Place, designed to create a more attractive, accessible and vibrant streetscape. The proposals for Wallenberg Place include:…
26 August 2025
Post Office Update
The Post Office at 111 Baker Street will soon be under new ownership with UOE taking over from 1 September. The branch will close briefly in the afternoon on that…
11 August 2025
Home House Membership
Home House in Portman Square and its sister club, Home Grown in Great Cumberland Place, offer a range of exclusive membership options designed for both individuals and corporate teams. Members…
11 August 2025
New Chiltern Trains
Last week, Chiltern Railways announced that it will be introducing newer trains and more trains for customers during 2026, bringing benefits including improved accessibility, First Class carriages, enhanced onboard features…
11 August 2025
Street Team Q&A
Earlier this month, we sat down with Ahmed and Swastik from our Street Team to learn more about the people behind the high-vis. From coding and harmoniums to valuable life…
28 July 2025
FREE Waste Audits
If your business is signed up to Smarter Recycling, you can book a free waste audit with one of our waste collection partners, Recorra or First Mile. The audit will…
28 July 2025
Tackling Crime
We continue to work in close partnership with the Safer Business Network, the Metropolitan Police, and local businesses to reduce crime in the area and create a safer environment for…
14 July 2025
Win Tickets To Regent’s Park Music Festival
The Regent’s Park Music Festival presents its exciting new Lakeside Series in the heart of London’s beautiful park, from 25 July until 2 August. And you could be in with a…
14 July 2025
Pedicab Update
Back in February, we reported on the launch of a consultation by TfL into the licencing and regulation of pedicabs in the capital (here). The aim was to make them…