News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
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…
14 July 2025
Supporting Our Community
Over the past months, local businesses and partners have come together to support charities, schools, and community organisations across Marylebone. Generous Donations Around 90 items have been donated, ranging from…
14 July 2025
Plastic-Free July
This Plastic Free July, we’re encouraging all businesses, workers and residents in Marylebone to take part in a global movement to reduce single-use plastics and protect our environment for the…
14 July 2025
Oxford Street Update
Following the Mayor’s announcement last year on plans to revitalise Oxford Street, a statutory public consultation was recently held, inviting feedback from the public and stakeholders on the proposal to…
30 June 2025
The Plastics Age
The latest thought-piece from our Placemaking & Sustainability champion, Helen Clark Bell. Since the Simpler Recycling legislation was introduced in April, it is mandatory for businesses to recycle food, paper…
30 June 2025
One Stop Shop
A reminder that our One Stop Shop service is your first port of call for reporting any on-street issues you spot – from graffiti, fly-posting and litter, to problematic e-bike…