News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
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…
16 September 2024
AccessAble Surveys
Baker Street Quarter and The Portman Estate have partnered with AccessAble to create an accessibility plan for the area, with a view to creating an accessible destination and an even…
2 September 2024
2024 CEO Sleepout London on behalf of The Marylebone Project
Spend a night sleeping under the stars alongside your peers in the business community to raise crucial funds for women experiencing homelessness in London. CEO’s, Business Leaders, Senior Leadership, Business…
2 September 2024
Forsters Forging Links with Charities and the Community!
Since moving to Baker Street in January, law firm Forsters has been quick to get involved in local community and charity projects as part of our Smarter Giving programme! Here…
2 September 2024
Homeless Outreach: Raising Awareness
Working with our homeless outreach partners The Passage, we have recently created a short film highlighting the challenges facing those that are homeless, what Baker Street Quarter and The Passage…
2 September 2024
Recycling Unusual Items
Is your business making the most of our Smarter Recycling service? Through our two scheme partners – First Mile and Recorra – you can recycle an array of items, in…