About Us
PaddingtonNow Business Improvement District (BID) is run by businesses, for businesses. We aim to improve Paddington for everyone who works, lives or visits.
Since 2005 PaddingtonNow BID has been delivering vital projects and services that lay the groundwork for change. Improving the quality of our streets, reducing traffic, saving businesses money, managing back anti-social behavior, tackling air pollution, upgrading parks and gardens, changing perceptions of the location, investing in green infrastructure; future proofing Paddington for the growth ahead.
Operating as PaddingtonNow BID, the BID is managed by a Board of Directors representing different business sectors in the BID area.
The BID’s planting and new pavements have made Paddington more attractive, our dedicated Community Safety Team are making it safer, and businesses have seen the benefits of our marketing, including Paddington Covers, Explore Paddington Magazine and an ever growing online community.
Board Members
The Cork and Bottle
Founder Frontline Club
The Shaftesbury Collection
Barry Brothers
Stylotel & Sussex Arms
London Town Hotels Group
Knowall IT
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Landsec
Residential Representative
Shakespeare & Dolphin Hotels
St Davids Hotel
Paddington Partnership
Chilworth Communications
BID Team
BID Manager
BID Executive Chair
BID Operations Manager
Business Engagement
Marketing and Events Manager
The BID Area
The BID covers 34 streets in an area to the west, south and east of Paddington Station. Download a detailed map of the BID area here (PDF). 
Downloads
Download a guide to our services here. To download a copy of PaddingtonNow BID’s Proposed Income & Expenditure 2020/21 please click here. To view the Paddington BID Audited Accounts 2019-20 adopted by the AGM in 2020 please click here.
Paddington BID Renewal Document
Businesses voted to renew PaddingtonNow BID for a fourth term, with a 92% majority by number and a 96% majority by rateable value. Turnout in the ballot was 61%. Download the proposal here