Construction of Marble Arch Theatre; welcoming Five Guys Named Moe
25 July 2017
Work starts this week to create Marble Arch’s pop-up theatre, set to house Five Guys Named Moe from the end of August 2017. Installation of utilities and alterations to the southern grass bank will be completed in the first week, allowing construction of Marble Arch theatre to commence. August will see the installation of the…
Project Argus: Free Interactive Counter Terrorism Workshop, Friday 22 September
20 July 2017
Join us for a free Interactive Counter Terrorism Workshop – Project Argus – to provide organisations with practical solutions in case of emergencies. Following the success of the recent Project Griffin seminar in May and the Employee Document Awareness training in July, Marble Arch BID has committed to providing its members with a safety and counter terrorism…
Join us at The Portman Summer Street Party, 6 July
30 June 2017
Next week marks the epitome of summer for us – The Portman Summer Street Party! On Thursday, 6 July, The Portman Estate is taking over its much-loved Marylebone quarter on New Quebec Street and Seymour Place to bring the ultimate summer celebration to residents, businesses and visitors alike. The Portman Summer Street Party is working with…
Launch of West End Buyers Club
28 June 2017
It’s a big week for our environmental pledges with the launch of West End Buyers Club and offering DeliverBEST, alongside our existing Click & Collect services. Today, we launched West End Buyers Club with partner BIDs New West End Company, Heart of London and Baker St Quarter, as well as Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor of Environment…
Parking surcharge in Marylebone from 26 June
23 June 2017
As part of the Marylebone Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN) initiative, Westminster City Council is trialling an emission-based charge for diesel vehicles parking within the Marylebone LEN (parking zone F). The charge will come into effect on Monday, 26 June 2017, with a 50% surcharge applied to pre-2015 diesel vehicles. The focus of the pilot is…
Relighting Marble Arch
19 June 2017
Work has started today on relighting Marble Arch. Westminster City Council, their highway contractors FM Conway, and specialist lighting team Armadillo Lighting, commenced on site on 19 June, replacing the uplighters surrounding the Marble Arch monument. The new in-ground LED lighting will illuminate the monument from all sides, and includes a colour tuneable function to…
Cautious support for the Transformation of Oxford Street
16 June 2017
Marble Arch London has responded with cautious support for the transformation of Oxford Street. Westminster City Council and Transport for London (TfL) commenced consultation on the future of Oxford Street in April 2017. Their vision is to transform Oxford Street into a first-class public space, with significantly reduced traffic levels, improving the look and feel…
Provide work experience for Year 10 at King Solomon Academy, 10 July
14 June 2017
We have partnered with King Solomon Academy to help pupils gain work experience learning business skills and knowledge from professionals, as well as a networking event. These enable pupils to increase their access to work environments. For Year 10 work experience placements, the commitment would be to host one or more of the pupils for a…
Employee Identity Documents Workshop, 6 July
12 June 2017
We are offering employers in the Marble Arch BID area an exclusive workshop to better understand employee identity documents. In light of recent events, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has developed this counter terrorism workshop to help businesses spot forged documents. The workshop is supported by the National Document Fraud Unit using trained officers from the…
Share business skills and knowledge with local pupils
24 May 2017
Could your business help local pupils? We’ve teamed up with King Solomon Academy to create a programme of activities to share business skills and knoweldge, enabling pupils to increase their access to work environments. King Solomon Academy is a publicly funded, independently-governed school which provides education free of charge to local children from 3 to…
West End Air Summit, 28 June
22 May 2017
We’ve joined forces with neighbouring Business Improvement Districts New West End Company and Baker Street Quarter Partnership to host a West End Air Summit on Wednesday 28 June. This is the first time businesses and organisations from across the West End will come together to collaborate on air quality. The breakfast event will also see…
Changes to platform operation at Edgware Road Circle line station
11 May 2017
Transport for London have announced permanent changes to platform operation at Edgware Road Circle line station to improve reliability. From Sunday 21 May Circle line trains will terminate at platform 3 and District line trains will terminate at platform 2. There are no changes to platforms 1 and 4 with trains towards Aldgate and Barking…
Counter Terrorism Workshop for businesses, 9 June
9 May 2017
We have asked the Metropolitan Police to run a workshop for businesses within the Marble Arch BID area. Known as Project Griffin, the counter terrorism workshop will help businesses take practical steps to reduce the likelihood of an incident. The workshop will cover the current nature of the terrorism threat, how to look out for…
Have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street
24 April 2017
Westminster City Council and Transport for London (TfL) have today commenced consultation on the future of Oxford Street. This is your chance to have your say on the transformation of Oxford Street. The vision is to transform Oxford Street into a first-class public space, with significantly reduced traffic levels, improving the look and feel of…
New life for Regent House in Mixed-Use Redevelopment
21 April 2017
A new life for Regent House is announced, as Native Land partners with The Portman Estate in a mixed-use redevelopment. Regent House has planning permission for a mixed-use scheme, with 43,000 sq ft of offices over six floors, accompanied by 24 residential apartments, and four ground floor retail units fronting Edgware Road. The site occupies…
Street Team short-listed for coveted Westminster Community Award
20 April 2017
The Marble Arch Street Team has been short-listed for a coveted Westminster Community Award. The annual awards recognise people and organisations who have made a difference in the city, and the Street Team have been short-listed for a Neighbourhood Project Award, which celebrates improvements delivered within a local area by individuals or organisations. The Marble Arch…
Safer Junctions on Edgware Road announced by Transport for London
19 April 2017
Transport for London has named 73 junctions in London where a new approach will deliver improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, two of which could result in safer junctions on Edgware Road. A list of 73 junctions with the worst safety record for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists has been compiled, using casualty figures from 2012 to…
Changes to Tobacco Advertising
23 March 2017
Changes to tobacco advertising rules were set out in the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations which came into force on 20 May 2016. These Regulations take full effect on 21 May 2017. These new rules may affect businesses offering shisha to their customers and could apply to: The way in which shisha pipes and bottles…
Does begging affect your business?
22 March 2017
Does begging affect your business, staff, customers, guests, school or community? Help the police and the City Council by providing an impact statement. The Marble Arch Street Team works closely with the Metropolitan Police and Westminster Council to reduce begging and anti-social behaviour in the area. Most begging in the area is organised by gangs,…
New morning service for the Marble Arch Street Team
21 February 2017
A new morning service for the Marble Arch Street Team commences on 1 March 2017. In response to business requests, we are extending the hours of the Marble Arch Street Team, to include a morning shift from 8am. The Street Team was introduced by Marble Arch BID in August 2016, and they had already attended…
Green light for Marble Arch Pop-up Theatre
15 February 2017
Westminster City Council has given the green light for a Marble Arch pop-up theatre. Plans were submitted in December 2016 by Underbelly, who have a track record of producing successful pop up productions across the UK. Part of the island on which the Marble Arch monument sits will be used to host a 650 seat…
We’re Hiring: Marketing & PR Manager
16 January 2017
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an organised and self-starting professional to lead on marketing, communications and public relations for Marble Arch London Business Improvement District. The Marketing and PR Manager contributes to the BID’s aims of improving and enhancing, promoting and celebrating Marble Arch by managing a programme of activities that raises the profile…
Dedicated Personal Deliveries Portal
13 January 2017
A dedicated personal deliveries portal has been launched by Marble Arch BID, offering people who live and work in the area a full range of local click and collect services. It is estimated that 40% of deliveries to offices are personal deliveries, adding to the number of small scale freight journeys on roads in the…
Sign up for Personal Safety Training
12 January 2017
Marble Arch London is offering free personal safety training if you work in the Marble Arch or Edgware Road area. Responding to requests from businesses in the area, we’re introducing a series of personal safety training workshops, delivered by our experienced training consultant Anna Blair. Anna has over 16 years’ security training experience, designing and…
Business Security Training for Shops & Restaurants
12 January 2017
Following initial courses in July 2016 Marble Arch London is offering a new series of free business security training for retailers and restaurateurs. Courses will cover managing aggressive or anti-social behaviour, dealing with persistent beggars and rose sellers, suspicious behaviour, theft of customer property and card fraud. If you have any other concerns, please let…
Changes to Central London Buses
9 January 2017
Transport for London (TfL) have proposed changes to Central London buses and are currently consulting on the proposals. The Mayor has committed to improving life in London, by tackling air quality, encouraging cycling and walking, transforming Oxford Street and introducing the bus hopper ticket and freezing public transport fares. Recent investment in upgrading the Tube…
New Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossings open at Marble Arch
13 December 2016
Two new pedestrian and cyclist crossings open at Marble Arch to make the busy junction safer. Work by Transport for London (TfL), with contributions from The Portman Estate and Almacantar, took place over four weekends in November to create a safer link between The Marble Arch and Great Cumberland Place, including a dedicated 2m wide…
Five Guys Named Moe bound for Marble Arch
12 December 2016
A major revival of the hit musical Five Guys Named Moe is proposed at Marble Arch, in a new pop-up West end theatre. In association with Cameron Mackintosh, producers Underbelly plan to provide an immersive and immediate performance, featuring the songs of pioneering American jazz musician and songwriter Louis Jordan, created by Clarke Peters. Using…
Eating Out On Christmas Day: What’s Open
8 December 2016
Are you eating out on Christmas Day? Most London businesses shut down completely on Christmas Day, public transport included. However, Edgware Road is one of the few places in town with plenty of restaurants open all day and ready to welcome you in. We’ve checked with Maroush and all their venues on Edgware Road will…
Marble Arch Street Team Christmas and New Year Hours
7 December 2016
Our Street Team will operate as per usual during the Christmas period, patrolling for eight hours every day between Tuesday and Saturday. The Marble Arch Street Team Christmas hours will see them continue to finish at 8pm Tuesday – Thursday, at 9pm on Fridays and at 10pm on Saturdays, including Christmas Eve and New Year’s…
The First Marble Arch Food Tour
28 November 2016
It was a wet and windy November night but the group that gamely joined us for the first Marble Arch food tour were lovely. The food and drink tour included stops for wine tasting, lots of mezze, ice cream, cocktails and chocolate fudge, across the Edgware Road and Marble Arch areas. Many thanks to Philglass…
The Big Switch On in Pictures
18 November 2016
Edgware Road’s Christmas Lights were switched on with the help of pupils from The Minerva Academy on the evening of 16 November. Councillor Heather Acton and the BID’s Chairman Martin Ramskill were joined by 12 School Council pupils, to press the button to start the illumination of Edgware Road. London’s Transport Choir sang carols while…
Ever wondered about the Story of Marble Arch?
14 November 2016
All through the summer we’ve been working on a brochure telling the little-known story of Marble Arch. Ever wondered how it ended up on a traffic island at the corner of Hyde Park? Did you know the sculpture originally intended for the Arch can be found elsewhere across London? Have you ever noticed that England,…
Personal Deliveries: we road tested the alternatives
10 November 2016
In London, 40% of online shoppers send their purchase to their work address, to avoid missing a delivery at home. This means a lot of extra vans in the capital, with 28% of vehicles on the road during the morning peak being delivery vehicles, impacting on air quality, availability of kerb space, pedestrian comfort and…
New Culture Blog Shares Local Stories Past And Present
9 November 2016
Our new culture blog highlights the rich heritage of Marble Arch and Edgware Road, telling the many stories of the people who live and work here, the businesses that have made this their home, tales of the inspiration behind public art and memorials, legends of music, cinema and theatre. From Jimi Hendrix to John Betjeman,…
Safer Crossings at Great Cumberland Place
3 November 2016
Work starts on 4 November to provide new safer crossings at Great Cumberland Place at its junction with Marble Arch. Over 2,500 people cross Great Cumberland Place in front of Marble Arch per hour at peak times, without a fully signalised pedestrian phase. Works by Transport for London (TfL), with contributions from The Portman Estate…
Chiltern Street Christmas Shopping Event
1 November 2016
Our friends over at Chiltern Street want you to save the date for their Christmas Shopping Event on Wednesday 23 November. Here’s what they have to say: “For one night only, shops on Chiltern Street will extend their opening hours until 9pm, where shoppers can enjoy a host of special promotions and offers, alongside complimentary festive…
Action on Vehicle Idling
21 October 2016
As one of the partners in the Marylebone Low Emission Neighbourhood recently awarded £1m by the Mayor of London, Marble Arch London took to the streets with others across Marylebone on 21 October, to raise awareness of engine idling and to give practical advice to drivers. Poor air quality is a major concern for Londoners.…
Fancy a Foodie Tour of Edgware Road and Marble Arch?
14 October 2016
Following the interest created around our local eating out guide, we’re launching free Food and Drink Tours to introduce you to the diverse gastronomic delights around our patch. In November, food expert, Helen Graves, will lead groups around a selection of completely different restaurants, tasting food and drink along the way. First tour is on Monday…
Project Griffin Counter Terrorism Briefing
12 October 2016
Managers, business owners, receptionists and security teams are invited to attend a counter terrorism briefing from the Metropolitan Police on Thursday 20 October. Part of the Project Griffin initiative, the seminar will cover hostile reconnaissance, what it is and how to report it; how to deal with suspicious items; and how to share information with…
Local Businesses Help School Auction Raise £20k
4 October 2016
We’re delighted to hear that the Hampden Gurney School PTA charity auction on Friday night raised over £20,000. Many thanks to the local businesses who donated some marvellous lots to help push the bidding up. Ren Skincare gave a pampering gift set, Marks and Spencer donated two crates of wine, Italian restaurant Zizi provided a £50 meal voucher and Zetter Townhouse put in…
Eating Out Guide: Updates & Interactive Map
23 September 2016
Our guide to over 100 places to eat and drink in and around Marble Arch and Edgware Road is now mapped. This makes it much easier to find a place to eat lunch near you and to explore a bit further afield, food and drink hopping along the way. Since the guide launched in July we’ve…
A Ride Along The Hyde Park Cycle Superhighway
8 September 2016
The section of the East-West Cycle Superhighway that runs through Hyde Park is now open. We sent a cyclist along to test ride it and found a mix of positives and things to improve on. Here’s what he said, “The bits that are completed follow the same convention as the segregated section on Embankment which have received…
Reading Volunteers Wanted
8 September 2016
Our local primary schools are looking for volunteers to support their reading programme. By volunteering your time as a reading partner in a local school, you can help develop a pupil’s communication skills and raise their reading levels. Our volunteers get a real kick out of making a difference to the students’ lives and find their…
Marble Arch Hosts Westminster Festival Of Cycling
7 September 2016
Hundreds of people enjoyed a free, family fun day of cycling activity at Marble Arch on Saturday. The first Westminster Festival of Cycling brought the amazing Street Velodrome to our patch enabling kids and grown ups alike to experience the excitement of track cycling. With bikes, helmets and pads provided, anyone could have a go for…
Our Street Team’s First Month In Numbers
6 September 2016
The Marble Arch Street Team began operations on 2 August 2016. They patrol Tuesday to Saturday, helping businesses, staff, customers and visitors in the area. See their first month in numbers (click the infographic for full size and download). For more pictures of our Street Team visit our Facebook page.
Edgware Road Station’s 1926 Signalling Cabin
5 September 2016
The London Underground signalling cabin at Edgware Road station has been designated as an item of national historic interest by the Railway Heritage Designation Advisory Board. Built in 1926 and operated by the Metropolitan Railway – the world’s first underground railway and the predecessor to London Underground – the cabin’s technology is still in use.…
Free Guided Walks
1 September 2016
So you think you know the area? Challenge your colleagues to the ultimate test with a free, fun and sociable guided walk. This is a walking tour with a difference, as you explore the area, learning facts and spotting fibs. You’ll discover quirky history, distinguished shops, a couple with global reputations, public art and interesting architecture. But you…
Festival of Cycling at Marble Arch – 3 September
29 July 2016
Round off the summer break with a Festival of Cycling on Saturday 3 September. Track racing and a 30m mini velodrome will transform Marble Arch for the day, with free bike marking and Dr Bike on hand to assist with all your maintenance needs. The fun starts at 11am and goes on until 5pm. Food…
Get A Taste of Marble Arch – New Eating Out Guide
26 July 2016
A new guide to 100 restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars and food shops in the Marble Arch and Edgware Road area has been launched online. The eating out guide at marble-arch.london includes a wide range of cuisines and establishments from fine dining to falafel wraps, sushi to supermarkets. It also features special offers from businesses included in…
Meet the Street Team
22 July 2016
Tuesday 2 August sees the launch of our Street Team. Rami, Ali, Marta and Lotfi will be patrolling the area from Tuesday to Saturday each week, discouraging anti-social behaviour and reporting problems to the police and Westminster City Council. The team will be making contact with building and security managers, front of house staff and…
Low Emission Neighbourhood Gets Green Light
19 July 2016
Westminster City Council has been awarded a grant from the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund for the Marylebone Low Emission Neighbourhood. Marble Arch London joined forces with the City Council and a range of other local partners to bid for £1m to create the low emission neighbourhood (LEN) in Marylebone. The LEN will stretch…
Ping Marble Arch
29 June 2016
Marble Arch London has teamed up with Sing London to bring table tennis to Marble Arch. Two tables will arrive on 4 July, to while away your lunch break and challenge your colleagues. One table tells the story of Marble Arch’s history, with the second table featuring a model of Marble Arch as its net,…
Eating Out Guide
28 June 2016
From the bright lights of Edgware Road to the leafy streets and boutiques of Seymour Place, New Quebec Street and Connaught Village, you’ll discover global flavours in the Marble Arch neighbourhood. A Taste of Marble Arch will be launched at the end of July, with a printed version containing 50 cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and…
Business Security Zone
22 June 2016
The Metropolitan Police are working with Marble Arch London to create a Business Security Zone for the area. This designation enables us to access regular security updates and benefit from free Police courses on counter terrorism, contingency planning, emergency evacuations, identity checks and fraud detection. These can made bespoke for your particular business and location…
Marble Arch joins #RealChange Campaign
7 June 2016
Homeless charities in central London have joined forces with Westminster City Council and Business Improvement Districts to thank Londoners for helping thousands of people off the streets every year. Westminster has the highest number of rough sleepers in the UK, accounting for almost a third of rough sleeping in the whole of London. Investment by…
The Portman Summer Street Party, 14 July 5-10pm
2 June 2016
Tropical treats will flood the streets of Marylebone on Thursday 14 July, with the return of The Portman Summer Street Party for its sixth year. From 5pm until 10pm, Seymour Place and New Quebec Street will be brimming with tropical music and entertainment, as well as food, drinks and special offers from some of Marylebone’s…
Brothers Unveiled at Marble Arch
9 May 2016
The latest addition to Westminster City Council’s City of Sculpture Programme, “Brothers” by David Breuer-Weil, has been installed at Marble Arch. City of Sculpture sees the City Council collaborate with private and public galleries to commission and donate public art pieces across Westminster, to provide residents and visitors with the opportunity to access public art…
Marble Arch Community Programme
6 May 2016
One of our aims as a Business Improvement District is to create strong links between companies in and around Marble Arch and their surrounding communities. We are developing a programme which supports companies to engage with local schools, charities and community partners through skilled and unskilled volunteering, in-kind donations and fundraising. Team challenges can be…
Flyover gets a Makeover
19 April 2016
Regular users of the crossings and cycle hire below the Marylebone Flyover will have noticed a new piece of public art appear in April. ‘Forest under the Flyover’ was produced by Manou Bendon following a commission by Transport for London (TfL) who own the structure. Marble Arch London has been working with TfL and Westminster…
Marylebone Low Emission Neighbourhood
18 April 2016
Marble Arch London has joined forces with Westminster City Council to bid for £1m to create a low emission neighbourhood in Marylebone. Two boroughs will win £1m from the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Transport for London (TfL). The Low Emission Neighbourhood will stretch from George Street in the west to Marylebone High Street in…
Ambassador Service set to Launch
15 April 2016
Marble Arch London is one step closer to launching its ambassador service after formal invitations to tender were issued today to potential contractors. The service will see a new uniformed presence on Edgware Road and in surrounding streets, reporting environmental issues, assisting with way-finding, supporting homeless people off the streets and managing back anti-social behaviour…
Marble Arch London signs up to London Air Patrol
21 March 2016
Technology company Plume Labs and DigitasLBi released a flock of pigeons in London carrying tiny backpack air pollution monitors in March. The lightweight sensors were stitched onto small fabric vests that fit comfortably on the pigeons and measured levels of nitrogen dioxide and ozone, the main gases behind harmful air pollution. The pigeons flew for…