Members Consultation, Looking Ahead to a Fifth Term
As part of our ongoing evaluation of activities, PaddingtonNow BID will complete a BID members consultation over February 2022. The consultation is a chance for businesses to share their…
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BID Wins Funding for New Wildflower Meadow
The BID is delighted to have been given the greenlight for a new wildflower meadow in the Sussex Gardens Triangle. The groundwork has already been laid and it should…
#BusinessBooster Government Call to Action
Paddington’s hospitality, retail and leisure sectors are in urgent need of government intervention in the wake of the Omicron variant and Plan B restrictions. PaddingtonNow BID, along with British…
Paddington™ Café opens in Paddington Station
The Copyrights Group has launched a Paddington-inspired café in London Paddington Station. Fans from around the world can now enjoy a Paddington Bear inspired experience in the very place…
Paddington Square Public Arts Programme
Paddington Square will unveil a new major public arts programme in 2022. The programme will see three internationally renowned artists, Ugo Rondinone, Pae White and Catherine Yaas make their…
Community Safety Team and Christmas Office Hours
Apart from Christmas Day, the Community Safety Team will be working as normal, 9am – 11pm Tuesday to Saturday over the festive period. To contact the street team please…
Covid 19: Guidance
As the country navigates through the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that PaddingtonNow BID is making every effort to keep BID services operating as normal. We are…
New Landmark for Paddington
Marking the practical completion of Yard Nine’s 50 Eastbourne Terrace, Maarten Baas’s Real Time clock has been unveiled, providing a new landmark for Paddington. Real Time represents the finishing touch to 50…
Christmas Carols in Norfolk Square Gardens
Wrap up warm and head down to Norfolk Square Gardens on Thursday 9th December from 6-7.30pm for some carol singing. The Imperial Trust Choir will be leading the way…
Paddington presents its Christmas A-Z
From delicious dining and twinkling trees to carol concerts and wintry walks; Paddington has Christmas 2021 all wrapped up. Our A-Z guide will provide you with all you need…
ULEZ Expansion
From 25 October, the existing central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded to create a single larger zone up to (but not including) the North Circular…
Autumn Nights Norfolk Square Security Meet
Security is a top priority for the BID. As the nights get darker earlier and with recent media attention on women’s safety, we want to be as visible as…
Trains and Cranes, Walking Tour of Paddington Developments
Fans of the annual Whistle Stop Tour of Paddington Developments will be delighted to hear that they are back, with a twist, for 2021. Join Kay Buxton, Chief Executive…
A Tour of Paddington by Adventure Lab
PaddingtonNow BID are pleased to announce the launch of a new Paddington experience in partnership with Adventure Lab. Adventure Lab is a new app and platform from the team…
AGM and Networking 2021
On Monday 20 September, the BID held it’s Annual General Meeting at the Hilton London Paddington. BID members voted to re-elect Will Clayton, The Cork and Bottle, as Chairman…
Westminster Councillors Visit Paddington
On Wednesday 8 September, the BID was delighted to welcome Cllr Heather Acton, Cabinet Member for Communities and Regeneration and Ward Member for Hyde Park, to Paddington. Whilst touring…
September Trial Hours for Community Safety Team
Following trials in August to address antisocial behaviour in the mornings, the Community Safety Team will now trial extended evening hours, in order to determine the best possible safety…
Can Recycling Save the Planet?
PaddingtonNow BID is delighted to invite you to a networking evening with guest speaker Bruce Bratley, First Mile Founder and CEO. In his talk he explains that recycling has…
New Orleans Jazz Band in Norfolk Square Gardens
Transport yourself across the globe for a couple of hours over lunch on Friday 20 August with some New Orleans Jazz in Paddington. Grab some friends and a lunch…
New Topiary Butterfly Garden in Norfolk Square
Elegant, graceful and bursting with colour and style, the butterfly is arguably one of the most delightful creatures on the planet and PaddingtonNow BID is pleased to announce the addition of…
Free Safer Streets Training for Night Staff
PaddingtonNow BID are working with Safer Sounds, the Metropolitan Police, the Mayor of London, London Councils and venues across London to help people enjoy safer nights out in public…
Extended Community Safety Team Hours
The BID is delighted to announce extended Community Safety Team (CST) Hours on a trial basis throughout the month of August. The BID area will now be covered by…
Westminster E-Scooter Trials
On August 2 Westminster City Council will join eight other London boroughs by taking part in Transport for London’s trial e-scooter rental service for a 10 month period. The…
Guidance for Businesses and Venues from Monday 19 July
The government has announced the removal of remaining legal lockdown restrictions beginning Monday 19 July. This means: Hospitality venues will no longer be required to provide table service or…
Lunchtime Caribbean Calypso Band
Head over to Norfolk Square Gardens for some Caribbean Calypso music on Friday 30 July, 12 noon to 2pm. You will be sipping cocktails on the beach and relaxing…
Top 10 Reasons to Stay in Paddington
We know why Paddington is the best place to stay in the capital this summer but do you? Here are our top reasons to book a staycation in Paddington.…
Eat, Drink, Paddington
A special food and drink edition of Explore Paddington Magazine has landed and you can now pick up a copy of Eat, Drink Paddington at venues all around the…
Butterflies Flutter by Norfolk Square Gardens
Elegant, graceful, and bursting with colour and style, the butterfly is arguably one of the most delightful creatures on the planet and we are pleased to announce the addition…