News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
20 December 2024
Wishing You A Merry Christmas And A Bright 2025!
The BakerStreetQ office is closed from 1pm on Monday 23 December until 9am on Thursday 2 January. Our Street Team is on duty during the following hours: Tuesday 24 December…
9 December 2024
M&S Oxford Street
Following three years of discussion and debate, permission was granted last week for M&S to rebuild its flagship store on Oxford Street. The store, which sits at the junction with…
9 December 2024
Our Street Team Wishes You A Safe And Cheery Christmas!
If you’re out and about in the area this Christmas, be sure to say hello to our super Street Team who, while many of us are out celebrating and taking…
25 November 2024
Marylebone On Display
Head down to Marylebone station this month to see a fabulous art initiative on display on the station concourse. The first in a series of three exhibitions at Marylebone Station,…
25 November 2024
The Team in Green!
Many of you will have noticed our Street Team, walking the streets and popping in and out of the businesses. But what do they do, why do they do it…
25 November 2024
Major Works on Marylebone Road
Between 25 November and 15 December, one lane on Marylebone Road near Baker Street Station will be closed in each direction by Thames Water for utility works. Taxi bays will…
25 November 2024
Current Consultations
Westminster City Council is seeking your feedback on proposed highway and public realm improvements on George Street and Manchester Street. The proposals, submitted by The Portman Estate, aim to enhance…
11 November 2024
Recycle Your Devices
According to the World Health Organisation, around 50 million tons of electronic waste is generated every year worldwide – the equivalent of 1,000 laptops every second. E-waste is the fastest-growing solid…
11 November 2024
Community Mural
A community mural has been unveiled at Marylebone station as part of a new partnership between Chiltern Railways and youth charity the Feathers Association. The new 22-metre community mural was…
11 November 2024
Our Christmas Lights Are On!
Last week saw the illumination of our Christmas lighting displays, brightening up the area for the festive season. The displays include an illuminated festive door on George Street – great…
28 October 2024
Green Mark Accreditation
BakerStreetQ is delighted to have received a Green Mark accreditation! Green Mark provides an internationally recognised environmental certification for companies that want to assure their clients and employees that they…
28 October 2024
BakerStreetQ needs office space – can you help?
The BakerStreetQ team is on the lookout for a new base while our existing offices undergo construction works as part of the development at 38-70 Baker Street. We are looking…
28 October 2024
Make A Difference To Local Families And Children This Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, we have a number of opportunities for you and your business to support those that are vulnerable or in need locally and help us…
28 October 2024
Smarter Giving Achievements
It’s been a busy few months for the area’s businesses participating in a variety of activities to support local charities and community groups through our Smarter Giving initiative. This has…
14 October 2024
New Retail Space Plans Revealed
We were excited to see the plans for the new retail and leisure space – Loxton Walk – revealed last month. The new open-air retail courtyard, which is part of…
14 October 2024
Simpler Recycling Legislation
From 31 March 2025, all businesses with more than ten employees will be required to separate food waste, glass, plastic, metal, paper and card from general waste, under new legislation…
14 October 2024
Welcome Events
Over the last few months, we have hosted welcome tables in reception areas at a number of office buildings in the area. The events are a great way to inform…
14 October 2024
Security Updates
We have a couple of security items to update you on this week: Delivery Drivers We are aware of the issues surrounding the large group of delivery drivers and others…
14 October 2024
E-Bikes Parking
This time last year, we reported that Westminster City Council was introducing measures to try to tackle the issue of dockless bikes being left on pavements across the borough. The…
30 September 2024
Annual Survey Results 2024
Our annual survey took place in July and August, gathering valuable feedback on our activities, your priorities, and thoughts on the area as a whole, which we feed into our…
30 September 2024
Street Team Working With The Police
Our Operations and Street Teams have recently undertaken walkabouts with some of the local Police and crime prevention teams. Our collaborative efforts are focused on creating a safer, more secure…
30 September 2024
Oxford Street Update
Transforming and revitalising Oxford Street has been hot topic over recent years. This month, the Mayor of London announced new Government-backed plans to transform and pedestrianise the street, differing from…
30 September 2024
Marylebone Map Wins Award
We were delighted to hear that our map installation at Marylebone station was recently awarded Commended in the Stanfords Award for Printed Mapping at the British Cartographic Society annual awards! …
16 September 2024
Marylebone to West End Cycleway Route
Westminster Council is seeking views on options for an east-west cycle route from Marylebone to the West End. A new Cycleway would connect sections of the existing network to the…