News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
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…
16 June 2025
Cyber Security Training
Following some recent high profile cyber security incidents, a reminder that member businesses and their employees have FREE access to a range of online courses and workshops on our SEEDL…
16 June 2025
Double the Difference!
Double the Difference this Small Charity Week! Big change starts small and this month, your support can go twice as far because from 23 to 30 June, Central London Samaritans…
2 June 2025
Madame Tussauds Accessibility Improvements
Madame Tussauds London has recently taken significant steps in improving accessibility for its visitors. Over a four-year renovation period, the iconic attraction on Marylebone Road has undergone a transformation, incorporating…
2 June 2025
New Westminster BIDs Website
Last month marked the launch of the brand-new website for Westminster BIDs, the collective representing all Business Improvement Districts across the Westminster area. Together, Westminster BIDs represents more than 4,000…
2 June 2025
Celebrate Volunteers’ Week
At Central London Samaritans, volunteers are the heart of everything they do. Every call answered, every moment of listening, every life supported is all thanks to people who choose to…
2 June 2025
43-45 Portman Square
Last month, BentallGreenOak (BGO) announced it had received planning permission for their redevelopment of 43-45 Portman Square – a property that the team acquired in the summer of 2022. The…
15 May 2025
Oxford Street: Our Response
We submitted our response this month to the consultation on the Mayor of London’s proposal to create a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) to support the transformation of Oxford Street….
15 May 2025
Marylebone Music Festival
Marylebone Music Festival returns this year, 16-22 June, celebrating its 10th anniversary with an array of performances by artists from across the globe. Shows include Pop Classics in the Garden,…
15 May 2025
Marylebone Association Event
Local amenity group, the Marylebone Association, is inviting residents and local business owners to a New Members Recruitment event on Wednesday 28 May. The event will take place at the…
1 May 2025
Smarter Giving Highlights
There has been lots going on across the area as part of our Smarter Giving programme, partnering businesses with some of the incredible charities and local schools. Here is a…
1 May 2025
Grants For Cargo Bikes
Zero Emissions Network (ZEN) has reopened its workplace grants scheme with up to £2,500 available for businesses to purchase a cargo bike for sustainable travel and deliveries for your workplace. Applications that help…
1 May 2025
Shorts Courses At University of Westminster
University of Westminster has a range of business and management short courses available, taking place throughout the year, including Prince2 and Agile Project Management, Risk Management and Operational Coaching. Courses…
16 April 2025
FREE Online Learning
More than 300 local workers are now signed up to our Training and Wellbeing Hub, powered by SEEDL. The online learning platform features courses and workshops on everything from leadership,…
16 April 2025
New Community Newsletter!
We will shortly be launching a new quarterly Community Newsletter, featuring a round-up of news, events and our wider projects in the local area that may be of interest to…
16 April 2025
Outreach Update
We have been working with The Passage since 2021, with the aim of ensuring that those that are vulnerable and living on the streets are able to access support and…
16 April 2025
New Premises Protection Act
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, has officially been passed. Designed to improve public safety, the law applies to venues and events hosting 200…
3 April 2025
AccessAble Reminder
Heading into the area with family and friends over Easter? Remember to take a look at our AccessAble page for information on accessibility. Our area-wide AccessAble destination page for the…
3 April 2025
Green Business Awards Finalists
We are over the moon to have been shortlisted in the 2025 UK Green Business Awards! This is in recognition of Smarter Recycling – our area-wide waste and recycling collection…
3 April 2025
Charity of the Year Announced
We are excited to announce that this year’s Charity of the Year 2025-26 will be Central London Samaritans – the founding branch of the wider Samaritans organisation, whose volunteers provide…