News & What’s On
The latest from across the Quarter
24 June 2024
Street Works In The Area
We are conscious that there have been lots of street works and road closures taking place across the area of late, some of which have been causing disruption and delays…
10 June 2024
Calling All Mental Health First Aiders!
Did you know we hold quarterly online networking sessions for those who are trained Mental Health First Aiders? The sessions give those that have previously completed Mental Health First Aid…
10 June 2024
Westminster Adult Education Service
Local adult college, Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES), is looking for business leaders to support their important work in the local community. WAES’ programmes reflect the skills and business requirements…
10 June 2024
Westminster Sustainable Transport Consultation
Westminster City Council is looking to hear the views of residents, visitors, businesses, partners, and local groups to feed into the development of its Sustainable Transport Strategy. The Strategy will…
10 June 2024
Security & Resilience Update
Our Operations and Street Teams have been busy over the last few months, working with local businesses and the Police to combat crime and deter antisocial behaviour in the area….
10 June 2024
Summer in the Square – Get Ready for Double the Fun In 2024!
Head along to Portman Square Garden on 9-14 July for the first half of our Summer in the Square festivities! Our annual award-winning event is back this year with Wimbledon…
28 May 2024
University of Westminster: news, forthcoming courses and sponsorship opportunities
Our friends at University of Westminster are keen to engage with the businesses of Baker Street Quarter, inviting you to get involved in a number of events and projects coming…
28 May 2024
Homelessness In Westminster
Official figures have revealed a 33% annual increase in rough sleeping levels, with over 4,100 people sleeping rough on the streets of London in January to March this year –…
28 May 2024
SEEDL Celebrates Pride Month
Our training partner SEEDL is marking Pride Month in June with a number of courses on the topic of diversity and inclusion. All courses are online and can be joined…
13 May 2024
Smarter Recycling: Waste Audits
Our area-wide Smarter Recycling scheme provides preferential waste and recycling collection rates, helping local businesses to improve their green credentials and sustainability while at the same time addressing the issue…
13 May 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week and to mark the campaign, we have a selection of workshops and training sessions for member employees to give their mental health a…
13 May 2024
Welcome to Justin!
Last month we welcomed Justin Korotva to the BakerStreetQ team, joining us as our new Head of Marketing & Communications. Justin will be leading our marketing and communications function, developing…
13 May 2024
NEW Bites Street Food Market Starts This Week!
This Wednesday sees the launch of our brand-new street food activation – Bites at Baker Street Station – in the forecourt space outside of the station, close to the Sherlock…
29 April 2024
Area Management Update
It’s been a busy few months for the Operations Team, working on a variety of projects and initiatives to keep the area safe and clean and working closely with the…
29 April 2024
The Marylebone Association
Do you live or work in Marylebone? Would you like to feel more connected with your local community? Would you like to become a member of your local community association…
29 April 2024
Smarter Giving Update
Once again, our business members and their employees have been doing amazing work to support local charities, community groups and schools as part of our Smarter Giving initiative. Here is…
29 April 2024
AI For Business
University of Westminster is inviting BakerStreetQ members to attend its “Making Sense of Generative AI for Business” event at which the University’s students and experts will share insights on how…
29 April 2024
25 Baker Street Development
Those working and living locally will have noticed that construction work is moving at a pace on the 25 Baker Street development. The new development, which is the result of…
15 April 2024
Save The Dates! Summer In The Square 9-14 July AND 6-11 August!
Our award-winning annual summer festival is back this year with sporting events on the big screen, our Guest Kitchen, food and drink stalls, family fun and health and wellness activities….
15 April 2024
Exciting Development Begins
The University of Westminster welcomed colleagues, supporters and industry professionals on 27 March for an event to mark the start of construction of the University’s new hub for enterprise and…
15 April 2024
Springtime Health & Wellbeing
Our next Slow Flow Yoga session is coming up on Tuesday 23 April at 17.30-18.30. Finish off your working day with Vinyasa practice to stretch and strengthen your body and…
15 April 2024
Earth Day – 22 April
Earth Day 2024 is coming up on 22 April – a chance for you and your business to look at ways to make positive change for the benefit of the…
15 April 2024
New Samaritans Hub Approved
A new centre will be developed and opened by the Samaritans in Salisbury Place, just south of Marylebone Road, following planning approval being granted last month. As part of our…
2 April 2024
Do You Have Skills You Could Share With Local Charities?
We have seen some amazing skill-sharing over recent months as part of our Smarter Giving initiative, with keen volunteers donating their time to support local charities, schools and community groups…