News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
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…
21 August 2023
Charity Clothes Drive
We are on the lookout for businesses to participate in our forthcoming charity clothes drive, taking place 18 – 22 September. A number of our local charities and community groups,…
21 August 2023
Wellbeing For Parents
As we near the end of the school summer holidays, many will have faced the challenge of juggling competing demands of work and parenthood, and for some this may have…
21 August 2023
Street Cleaning
As part of our commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of the area, last week saw the first of our ‘grot spot’ cleans, jet washing grime from the pavement in Melcombe…
7 August 2023
Meeting Room Hire
St Marylebone Parish Church, located on Marylebone Road, has a selection of meeting rooms available for hire by businesses and community groups. Within its impressive building, the Church has rooms…
7 August 2023
Street Safe
Alex, our Stakeholder and Contracts Manager, along with members of our Street Team, recently joined officers from Marylebone and Hyde Park Safer Neighbourhood Teams, along with volunteers, to highlight the…
7 August 2023
Work Experience Opportunities
Could you offer a short-term work experience opportunity to someone that’s looking to get back on their feet? We are often asked by local charities if businesses might be willing…
7 August 2023
Annual Member Survey
It’s that time of year when we look to gather your views and feedback on the area and our services via our annual member survey. If you haven’t already done…
7 August 2023
Home House Awarded Sustainability Accreditation
The Home House Collection, made up of the iconic private members club Home House in Portman Square and leading business club Home Grown, has been awarded the luxury industry’s leading…
24 July 2023
Oxford Street Consultation Open Now
Westminster City Council has launched its latest vision for Oxford Street with consultation now underway. As well as Oxford Street itself, including the western end and surrounding side streets, the…
24 July 2023
Baker Street-Based Accountancy Firm BDO Inspires Local Students
Last month, a team of volunteers from Baker Street-based accountancy and business advisory firm BDO visited Marylebone Boys’ School to deliver a career and marketing workshop. The workshop focused predominantly…
24 July 2023
Chiltern Railways Launches Its Vision For The Future
Our CEO Penny Alexander joined MPs, Councillors, businesses, rail industry representatives and local residents for the launch of Chiltern Railway’s ‘RightRoute 2030 vision’ at the Palace of Westminster on 13…
24 July 2023
Anti-Trafficking Training
Our neighbours Marble Arch BID in partnership with London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch and London Marriott Hotel Park Lane are hosting an event aimed at the hotel sector to mark…
24 July 2023
Funding For Greening
BakerStreetQ is thrilled to have recently received Greening Westminster Funding following a successful bid to Westminster City Council’s Greening Westminster programme. The focus will be to enhance the greening around…
10 July 2023
Summer In The Square Starts Tomorrow!
Head down to Portman Square Garden this week to enjoy our annual summer festival featuring a feast of food stalls, wellbeing workshops – including reflexology and candle-making – family fun…
10 July 2023
Fairer Economy
Playing host to over 53,000 businesses and one-eighth of London’s jobs, Westminster’s economy is critical to the capital. Westminster City Council last month launched its Fairer Economy Plan with ambition…
10 July 2023
Street Team Makeover!
You might have noticed that our Street Team recently received a makeover, with new uniforms to match with our new green branding! We hope you agree that these smart new…