Proposals for Oxford Street
18 October 2018
Westminster City Council has unveiled its proposals for Oxford Street. The Council’s fresh Place Strategy and Delivery Plan has identified 94 projects across 85 different streets in nine zones, including proposals for major improvements at Oxford…
Managing Conflict and Building Resilience
17 October 2018
This new Managing Conflict and Building Resilience course, suggested by our members, is for staff who sometimes have to deal with difficult customers, occasional visitors that present challenges, like aggressive and intimidating behaviour or language barriers.…
Project Argus
17 October 2018
Targeted at managers in facilities, security and reception, Project Argus also welcomes staff responsible for making, maintaining and executing contingency plans. An interactive counter terrorism workshop to provide organisations with practical solutions in case of emergencies.…
Play Street takes over Luxborough Street
16 October 2018
On the afternoon of Thursday 18 October a play street takes over Luxborough Street. Part of the Marylebone Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN), the southern end of Luxborough Street will be temporarily closed to traffic and children…
Marks & Spencer host careers day with Prince’s Trust
15 October 2018
Young people aged 16-25 are being invited through the doors of Marks & Spencer’s Head Office at Waterside House on Wednesday 24 October for a Careers Day, organised in partnership with the Prince’s Trust. The event…
Autumn sun shines for Silver Sunday Safaris
11 October 2018
Hyde Park was bathed in autumn sunshine on Tuesday 9 October, providing perfect weather for our community programme Silver Sunday Safaris, held in Partnership with Liberty Drives. Liberty Drives provide mobility vehicles offering tours of Hyde…
Cirrus deliver healthy cook and eat lunch club
8 October 2018
A healthy lunch club has been given a new lease of life thanks to the support of corporate volunteers. Each month a different team of employees from a local business will take on the task of…
Autumn and Winter Training Sessions
4 October 2018
Although the summer months are in full force, we are excitedly planning the various ways we can support our members in the months ahead. We’re happy to announce that we have secured dates for a variety…
Business Crime Group for Marble Arch
2 October 2018
Join us for the first Marble Arch Business Crime Group on Thursday 15 November, from 10am to 11.30am, at the Marriott Marble Arch, 143 George Street (W1H 5DN). Owners and managers of pubs, restaurants and shops…
First Thursdays on Seymour Place
2 October 2018
Reclaim your Lunchbreak this Thursday, 4 October, with the inaugural First Thursdays on Seymour Place, which will bring a bespoke line-up of special promotions, workshops and activities to the street to help local workers improve well being…
Street Team Winter Hours, 1 October
25 September 2018
As of 1 October, the Marble Arch London Street Team will be operating on winter hours, patrolling from 8am to 8pm Monday – Thursday, 8am to 9pm on Fridays and 8am to 10pm on Saturdays. As always,…
Closure of the Joe Strummer Subway
21 September 2018
As part of Marble Arch London’s proposals with Transport for London to create new rainwater gardens below the Marylebone Flyover, a Public Notice was served on 19 September 2018 for the closure of the Joe Strummer…
Community Champions: Broadgate Estates Revitalises Religious Relics
20 September 2018
Through the Marble Arch Community Programme, property managers from Broadgate Estates donned hard hats, hi-vis and steel toe capped boots on Monday 17 September for their volunteer day at St Mary Magdalene Church. Broadgate Estates were…
Design for Change as part of London Design Festival
17 September 2018
For the first time, Marble Arch London BID is taking part in the London Design Festival as part of the launch of Marylebone Design District, which celebrates the beautiful and brilliant design, food and drink in the eastern…
Volunteer & Join In: Silver Sunday Safaris in Marble Arch, 9 October
10 September 2018
As part of the two-week national campaign, Marble Arch London BID is hosting Silver Sunday Safaris and we need some volunteers to host our invited local older residents while they enjoy some heartfelt and happy hospitality…
Waitrose Edgware Road Receives Rebrand
5 September 2018
We’re proud to announce that the John Lewis Partnership has chosen Waitrose Edgware Road as one of only three stores in the nation to be rebranded with the new Waitrose & Partners and John Lewis &…
Community Champions: Broadgate Estates Brightens Breakout Area
31 August 2018
The six-week school summer holidays bring little rest for school premises teams, who use the child-free corridors and classrooms to tackle larger building projects and maintenance tasks. With September looming, our wonderful volunteers have been lending…
Register Now: New Training Sessions for Autumn
31 August 2018
As the air becomes crisper and the leaves begin to change colour, the world prepares for autumn. Marble Arch London BID is welcoming the new season by introducing some meaningful, useful and interesting training sessions for…
Successful Second Year for the Street Team
27 August 2018
This August marked a successful second year for the Street Team of Marble Arch London BID. The Street Team, made up of Ali, Lotfi, Ben and Hamdan, continues to make substantial inroads in ensuring our businesses,…
Today’s Special: The new Taste of Marble Arch printed dining guide
21 August 2018
We have updated our printed Eating Out Guide to bring you the new Taste of Marble Arch with 50 foodie favourites in the Marble Arch and Edgware Road area that have been specially selected to showcase the diverse…
Chefs needed at West London Mission for 20-28 August
7 August 2018
As part of Marble Arch London’s Community Programme, we work with local charities and community groups, one of which is West London Mission, a charity that offers housing, health and educational services to help those sleeping…
Amazing August Agenda & Deals in Marble Arch
1 August 2018
Although we had a little respite from the British heatwave, the sun is due to shine again once August begins! We’ve rounded up the absolutely amazing August agenda and deals in Marble Arch to help you…
New Openings in the Marble Arch Area
31 July 2018
What a summer it’s been – July saw three new openings in the Marble Arch area, bringing exciting new customers and offers to businesses, residents, customers and visitors! With two experiential flagships and a new all-day…
Be Star Baker at Macmillan Coffee Morning in Marble Arch, 27 September
26 July 2018
On Thursday 27 September, British Land, GIC, Bunzl and Marble Arch London BID will be taking part in the world’s biggest coffee morning by hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning in Marble Arch at York House, 45 Seymour St, London,…
Declutter for summer and support Chesterton’s Workwear Appeal
23 July 2018
As you root through your wardrobe hunting for clothes to keep you cool in this summer heatwave, keep an eye out for workwear you haven’t worn in a while. Property firm Chestertons, which has a branch on…
Passport To Good Security
19 July 2018
Security and safety is an important aspect of delivery a successful Marble Arch London BID. On behalf of our businesses, Marble Arch London BID attended a talk on 18 July that was led by the Head…
Work commences to deliver a Facelift for Edgware Road Station
17 July 2018
Marble Arch London BID has partnered with Transport for London and London Underground to deliver a facelift for Edgware Road Station. Edgware Road (Circle, Hammersmith & City Line) station is one of a number of stations…
Showcase your business at London Design Festival this September
16 July 2018
We are working with the London Design Festival to show off your business’s bright ideas and fabulous features to the hoards of die-hard design devotees! As part of London Design Festival, The Portman Estate and The…
POTUS Visit to London, 13 July
9 July 2018
This weekend the President of the United States (POTUS), Donald Trump, will visit London. From Thursday 12 to Friday 13 July, The US President will be in the UK for various visits and meetings. His visit…
Where to Watch the World Cup and Wimbledon in Marble Arch
1 July 2018
UPDATED: 8 JULY 2018 Could this summer be any better? We have (fingers crossed) nearly constant sunshine, the World Cup and now Wimbledon! For some, pubs are the only place to plea for points, for others…
Community Champions: IGT brings the taste of the Mediterranean to The Marylebone Project
22 June 2018
The Mediterranean came to the Marylebone Project on Thursday 21 June as colleagues from the gaming firm and Marble Arch BID members IGT, based in Marble Arch House, rustled up a mouth-watering Italian feast for the residents.…
We can help your business with the Ultra Low Emission Zone
14 June 2018
Do you need help wrapping your head around the Ultra Low Emission Zone and what it means for you and your business and freight? Don’t worry, we have the answers you need. The Mayor of London…
Save the Date: Portman Summer Street Party, 19 July
14 June 2018
It’s that wonderful time of year again – The Portman Summer Street Party! On Thursday, 19 July, The Portman Estate is taking over its much-loved Marylebone quarter on Seymour Place and New Quebec Street to bring…
Antiques Anonymous is coming to Edgware Road area, 24 June
10 June 2018
Antiques Anonymous is coming to the Edgware Road area on Sunday 24 June for its second annual flea market in partnership with the Church Street Antiques Quarter and Alfies Antiques on Church Street, London’s largest indoor…
You’re Invited: Connaught Village – A Walk Through Time
8 June 2018
You’re Invited to Connaught Village – A Walk Through Time! This is a Summer Street Party unlike any other. On 5 July from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm , you’ll be transported to a celebration combining the…
Westminster Cycling Festival returns to Marble Arch, 17 June
4 June 2018
Strap on your helmet, pump up those tyres and flaunt that lyrca because the Westminster Cycling Festival returns to Marble Arch on Sunday, 17 June 2018 from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm! Whether you’re the next Bradley…
Father’s Day in the Marble Arch area
1 June 2018
Celebrate Father’s Day in the Marble Arch and Edgware Road area this year with fantastic food and drink deals! Located on the door step of Hyde Park in the south and Paddington Basin in the north,…
Wild West End Garden in Marble Arch London BID
31 May 2018
How bloomin’ lovely! Marble Arch London BID will be the new home to RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Award Garden – ‘Wild West End Garden’ by Kate Gould. In partnership with The Portman Estate, New West…
Everything is coming up roses on Edgware Road – Introducing the Rainwater Gardens
21 May 2018
Everything is coming up roses on Edgware Road with the introduction of the Marble Arch London BID Rainwater Gardens. We have teamed up with Transport for London (TfL) and Westminster City Council (WCC) in an effort to improve…
Protect your business from terrorism with our FREE ACT training, 21 June
18 May 2018
Protect your business from terrorism with our half-day Action Counter Terrorism (ACT) course with the Westminster Counter Terrorism Police Team on 21 June 2018. The course is FREE to BID Members and will train businesses on…
An evening of enchantment at ‘Hyde Escape’, 1 June
14 May 2018
Escape the noise of Oxford Circus via Marble Arch as you meander into Hyde Park for an evening of enchantment at ‘Hyde Escape’, the one-night only event on Friday 1 June offering an “adult-only summer sanctuary”.…
PROCESSIONS x Marble Arch: Be a part of History, 10 June
10 May 2018
PROCESSIONS x Marble Arch We are ecstatic to announce our partnership with PROCESSIONS, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate 100 years of votes for women. PROCESSIONS, which is produced by the creatives behind Lumiere London – Artichoke, will…
Have Your Say: Parking on Cabbell Street
5 May 2018
In response to requests from businesses in Capital House, we have asked Westminster City Council to introduce double yellow lines on a section of Cabbell Street. Currently it is difficult for the building to be serviced…
Meet the Marble Arch Street Team
1 May 2018
The Marble Arch Street Team works with the BID area’s building and security managers, shop and restaurant staff, front of house teams and concierges to discourage anti-social behaviour and report problems to the police and Westminster…
Celebrate the Royal Wedding in Marble Arch
28 April 2018
There are few things that Brits love more than a Royal Wedding as the whole nation comes together to celebrate the happy couple. Everyone has their ideal way for commemorating the special time; Whilst some prefer…
UK Coffee Week in Marble Arch
16 April 2018
Get back to the grind this Monday morning by kicking off UK Coffee Week in Marble Arch – what could be better, or more necessary, on the first day of the working week? We have caffeine…
Travel Updates for 14-21 April; Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
9 April 2018
From Monday 16 April to Saturday 21 April 2018 the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place with events throughout the week across venues in London. Road closures and diversions will affect London from…
Community Champions: Hampden Gurney benefits from the Marble Arch Community Programme
6 April 2018
Hampden Gurney Primary School is the latest organisation to benefit from our Community Programme, which brought a team of 36 Community Champions from a local business to maintain and repair areas of the school’s roof garden,…
April Events and Offers in the Marble Arch and Edgware Road area
1 April 2018
It’s finally starting to feel like Spring in London – hurrah! Although every day is a guessing game of umbrella or sunglasses, there’s still some sunshine and that’s something to celebrate. The best way to indulge…
Join Free Fire Marshal Training, 26 April
27 March 2018
Join us for free Fire Marshal training with St John Ambulance on 26 April from 9:00am – 1:00pm. This is exclusive to Marble Arch London BID members. This is most useful for those who are responsible for…
Hop to it with Easter in Marble Arch
20 March 2018
Easter in London is a very special time and even more so in the Marble Arch area! With stunning surroundings of Hyde Park in the south, lush squares to the east and west and Paddington Basin…
Enjoy the Luck of the Irish in Marble Arch!
12 March 2018
St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, is only a few days away and this is an event that you do not want to miss out on! Whilst other locations might not make a big deal of this…
Community Champions: Hyde Park hosts first Marble Arch Great British Spring Clean event
8 March 2018
A little rain didn’t dampen spirits at the inaugural Marble Arch Great British Spring Clean in Hyde Park. The Great British Spring Clean is a nationwide campaign to bring people together to tidy and improve parks,…
British Pie Week in Marble Arch
3 March 2018
British Pie Week is upon us and we are excited! Who doesn’t love pie? Whether you’re after savoury or sweet we have all you could want to fulfill your cravings for British Pie Week in Marble…
Free GDPR Training Sessions, 26 and 28 March
27 February 2018
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most important change in data privacy regulations in 20 years. To prepare companies for this drastic regulatory change, we are hosting free GDPR training sessions on Monday, 26 and Wednesday,…
Mother’s Day in Marble Arch
23 February 2018
Mums are some of the most revered, memorable people in the our lives. Whether it’s their amazing or horrendous cooking, protective or tough love, sense or lack of humour, they are all different and all perfect…
The new Marylebone Library is coming to Marble Arch
15 February 2018
The new Marylebone Library is coming to Marble Arch, moving from its current location at 9-11 New Cavendish St in Marylebone to the Seymour Leisure Centre on Seymour Place. The library’s new site, which is due to…
Pancake Day in Marble Arch
11 February 2018
Life throws some big questions our way. Not least of all … Crepe or American-style, savoury or sweet, toppings or plain? No matter what your preference is, we have all you need to get your pancake party…
UPDATED: Marble Arch Food Tours and Masterclasses for Marylebone Food Festival
8 February 2018
This March marks the inaugural Marylebone Food Festival and we are proud to support with our own food tours and masterclasses in the immediate Marble Arch area. We're holding wine tasting, vegan/veggie lunch tour, a mixology masterclass and curry-making courses. Register your interest today!
Feel the Love in Marble Arch
4 February 2018
The international day of adoration is just around the corner, but don’t despair! We’ve put together a list to help you feel the love in Marble Arch with options to dine, pamper or treat all the loves…
Join free Hostile Reconnaissance REAct Training on 8 March
1 February 2018
Join us for free Recognise, Engage, Act (REAct) Foundation Training with the Metropolitan Police on 8 March from 9:30-10:30 am. This succinct 30-minute foundation training is designed for all personnel to recognise suspicious behaviour or activity, engage with individuals in a friendly purposeful…
Burn Baby…Burns Night in Marble Arch
20 January 2018
Thursday, 25 January, marks Burns Night, the celebratory night to honour Scottish poet Roberts Burns with the very best of Scottish food, fayre and fancifulness. Burns Night in the Marble Arch area is not to be…
Blue Monday in Marble Arch
12 January 2018
Ah, Blue Monday, 15 January and supposedly the grimmest day of the year, has arrived. Whether you’re feeling melancholy or believe it’s just a bunch of pseudoscience – the Marble Arch dining and leisure district will cheer…
Make the Marble Arch area sparkle this Spring
8 January 2018
DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THE FRIDAY, 2 MARCH EVENT IS MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, 7 MARCH. Marble Arch London BID is delighted to announce that we are partnering with The Royal Parks to make the Marble…
New Marble Arch Community Programme Animation
7 January 2018
We’re delighted to kick off the new year with our new Marble Arch Community Programme Animation to give you a flavour of what the programme does and what it can do for you and your business.…
Pedestrian improvement work at Great Cumberland Place
4 January 2018
We are delighted to inform you that Westminster City Council (WCC) and Transport for London (TfL) will be carrying out pedestrian improvement work at Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, with early works commencing 10 January 2018.
Transformation of Oxford Street
22 December 2017
Marble Arch London has responded to proposals 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 and launched the detailed…
Community Champions: Coller Capital at The Marylebone Project
18 December 2017
Through the Marble Arch London BID Community Programme, 23 employees from Coller Capital, a private equity firm and BID member, spread Christmas cheer at The Marylebone Project on Thursday 14 December through cooking, corridor painting, computer coaching and…
Community Champions: Changing Rooms at Hampden Gurney
15 December 2017
Visa colleagues from Paddington transformed two tired changing rooms at Hampden Gurney Primary School, Marble Arch, in just a couple of hours on Friday 8 December. The team of six rolled up their sleeves, picked up…
Register Now: Free Training and Safety Sessions in 2018
14 December 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, we’re excitedly planning the various ways we can support our members in the year ahead. We’re happy to announce that we have secured dates for numerous free training sessions, including…
Christmas Day Feasting: What’s Open in Marble Arch
11 December 2017
Christmas Day, in all of its glory and glamour, can also be stressful when it comes to cooking and cleaning. Why not forgo the fret and dine out on Christmas Day? This little guide – Christmas…
Project Servator for Marble Arch and Edgware Road businesses
8 December 2017
We are working with the Metropolitan Police to launch Project Servator for Marble Arch and Edgware Road businesses as part of the Marble Arch Security Zone. Project Servator is an inclusive, collaborative community strategy that relies on the…
Street Team and Marble Arch Office Hours during Christmas
4 December 2017
Our Street Team will operate during the Christmas period, finishing at 8pm Tuesday – Thursday, at 9pm on Fridays and at 10pm on Saturdays. The Street Team will not be available on Boxing Day, Tuesday 26…
Enhanced Digital Security for Marble Arch Businesses
29 November 2017
Enhanced digital security for Marble Arch businesses is even more tangible with the London Digital Security Centre (LDSC), a not for profit organisation, joint venture between the Mayor of London, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the City…
#GivingTuesday in the Marble Arch area
28 November 2017
Many of us are enduring the head-spinning mania (and bank balance) that is the aftermath of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and overly excited pay-day present purchasing. However, today – #GivingTuesday – is the perfect tonic to the Christmas calamity…
Where to celebrate Christmas in Marble Arch
21 November 2017
Whilst Autumn is a time for crisp air, changing colours and cuddly jumpers, it is also the beginning of the holiday season. From chic cocktails to hearty pub lunches or festive outings, we can tell you…
Free shisha drop-in advice session
19 November 2017
We are proud to partner with Westminster City Council to host a free shisha drop-in advice session on Thursday, 30 November from 3:00-5:00 pm to make sure your business is up to date with the current…
Black Friday advice for businesses and security teams
17 November 2017
We have teamed up with the Metropolitan Police to provide Black Friday advice for businesses and security teams to reduce general crime and anti-social behaviour for and around your business. Black Friday, which will occur this year on…
The Edgware Road Christmas Lights Switch On!
15 November 2017
This week marked a very special time of year in the Marble Arch area – the Edgware Road Christmas Lights Switch On! On Tuesday, 14 November, 14 pupils from Hampden Gurney school helped Dex Lee, who…
The Marble Arch Gift Guide
15 November 2017
It’s that time of year when we treat those that we cherish in our life. But it’s also a very busy season, so we’ve narrowed down some of the top shopping spots in the Marble Arch…
When King Solomon Academy met Pixie and Paddington
10 November 2017
We are very proud that through our Community Programme, we were able to have the children from King Solomon Academy, which is just outside the BID area, meet with pop star Pixie Lott and Paddington Bear!…
Reporting antisocial behaviour and crime in the Marble Arch area
2 November 2017
We are committed to ensuring the Marble Arch area is a safe and pleasant place to work, visit and live. Key aspects in doing so are through our Street Team and the free safety, anti-terrorism and…
National Mentoring Day in Marble Arch
27 October 2017
To mark National Mentoring Day, we thought we’d share some of the mentoring opportunities right here in your local Marble Arch community. Mentoring is often associated with the workplace – an experienced colleague sharing knowledge, coaching…
Halloween Food Tour in Marble Arch
25 October 2017
Last night, we hosted our Halloween food tour in Marble Arch – Tipple-or-Treat – celebrating the the most devilish desserts and cackling cocktails in the neighbourhood. We had a spooktacular and tasty evening joined by 24…
20mph speed limit trials in the Marble Arch area
24 October 2017
Westminster City Council has announced that it will be enforcing 20mph speed limit trials at up to 40 schools and across two residential areas over the next year. The most affected areas are Marble Arch and…
Chefs needed for new Community Cookery Club
18 October 2017
Marble Arch London is supporting a local women’s hostel that helps combat food poverty and social isolation by launching a new Community Cookery Club. The women will take it in turns to lead sessions and share…
National Curry Week in Marble Arch
9 October 2017
Are you ready to feel the heat with National Curry Week in Marble Arch? Whether it be mild masala, jaunty jalfrezi or vibrant vindaloo – we all have all your go-to varities in the Marble Arch…
Marble Arch Shines Bright!
6 October 2017
Marble Arch shines bright like a beacon in the night as the uplighting works, which began in June, are now complete.Thanks to the successful joint working between Marble Arch BID and Westminster City Council, their highway…
National Coffee Day in Marble Arch
29 September 2017
Celebrate National Coffee Day in the Marble Arch area! Whether it’s a classic drip, trendy latte or an espresso martini you’re after, our celebrated dining and leisure quarter has you spoiled for choice anytime of the…
We’ve Moved!
28 September 2017
We’ve moved from our much-loved offices at Nutford Place to a new and happy, albeit temporary, home at The Office Group’s 19 Eastbourne Terrace, W2. Whilst we are loving it here, we cannot wait to move…
Marble Arch teams up with deliverBEST – save money, improve deliveries, reduce pollution and traffic
6 September 2017
Save money, improve deliveries, reduce pollution and traffic. How? Through deliverBEST. We have teamed up with deliverBEST to provide you with the web-based diagnostic tool that uses your business’s unique attributes to provide relevant, practical and…
20% Discount for Five Guys Named Moe
5 September 2017
As a main partner of Marble Arch Theatre, the 607-seat pop-up spiegeltent ideally located directly next to Marble Arch, we are thrilled to announce that we have secured a 20% discount ticket for our BID members to…
A year in the Life of the Marble Arch Street Team
1 September 2017
This August marks one year since Marble Arch Partnership launched its Street Team. In their first year, the team has made substantial inroads in ensuring our businesses, their staff, customers and guests, residents, community and visitors…
Enjoy your pre-& post-theatre meals in Marble Arch
31 August 2017
In a true testament to how Five Guys Named Moe and Underbelly are promoting the Marble Arch area, Marble Arch’s dining and leisure quarter is celebrating the show with exclusive pre- & post-theatre menu specials for all…
Look out for the new Taste of Marble Arch
25 August 2017
We have updated Taste of Marble Arch, our printed Eating Out Guide, which is delivered to the hotels and offices in the area. It has been sent to hotels and will be arriving at offices in the coming…
National Burger Day in Marble Arch
24 August 2017
Today marks National Burger Day across the UK and the Marble Arch area is more than ready to bring you the best burgers for your celebrations. From classic patties to quadruple stacks, our restaurants and pubs…
Have your say in Hyde Park’s future
8 August 2017
Be a part of history by having your say in Hyde Park‘s future via Atkin’s survey in partnership with The Royal Parks. Atkin’s, the renowned designers and engineers behind noteworthy projects like Crossrail’s tunnel designs and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…