Browse our publication store for more information about BID projects and services, and details of how we work. If you cannot find what you are looking for, simply drop us a line and we’ll do the rest.
Browse our publication store for more information about BID projects and services, and details of how we work. If you cannot find what you are looking for, simply drop us a line and we’ll do the rest.
Services the BID will provide over and above those provided by Westminster Council.
This poster gives a visual snapshot of what Marble Arch BID provides to member businesses. Designed to be printed at A4 and displayed in staff kitchens or other common areas, it is a simple way to make sure everyone in your business knows what is available to them.
Guide Shelter Report (GSR) is a set of dynamic response
principles that can be used by businesses and organisations
(and their staff) to respond effectively in the event of a terrorist
attack.
The Home Office have published Statutory Guidance on Martyn's Law (The Protection of Premises Bill) which sets out the requirements of the Act and what people and organisations affected by the Act must do to comply.
The Operating Agreement in respect of the BID Levy between Westminster City Council and Marble Arch London BID, for 2026-2031.
The BID's report of activities 2025-2026 and plans for 2026-2027.
Top Tips on getting ready for Martyn’s Law including what you should know about the Act, where to find free resources on counter terrorism and protective security, and how to prepare your staff.
How to determine whether your premises is in scope of the Act.
How to determine whether your event is in scope of the Act.
Marble Arch London BID has published its Notice of Ballot. The Notice marks the formal commencement of the BID’s renewal and alteration process. The Notice is posted to all eligible ratepayers/voters in the proposed BID area and sent to the Secretary of State for Housing, communities and Local Government.
This map shows the proposed Marble Arch BID area 2026-2031.
Our 2026–2031 Renewal and Alteration Proposal sets out an ambitious, member-driven plan to further improve safety, strengthen community connections, enhance the public realm, and celebrate everything that makes Marble Arch and Edgware Road a unique and thriving district.
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025.
‘Myth Buster’ addressing misconceptions about the Act, discouraging the use of third-party providers and encouraging organisations to put effective protective security in place.
Leaflet explaining the Act’s scope, requirements, the responsible person and regulator.
From buzzing cafés and new openings to late-night eats and landmark pubs, A Taste of Marble Arch features over 100 local favourites to explore.
Marble Arch BID's safeguarding policy sets out the measures we take to keep everyone safe at volunteering events.
Our Charitable Giving Policy explains how we facilitate financial support to the local community, how we work with our community partners and how we report on charitable giving.
The BID's report of activities 2024-2025 and plans for 2025-2026.
Phone snatching is one of the most common street crimes in London. To help raise awareness, we are making a free poster available to local businesses to display in their staff rooms and offices.
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2024.
The Metropolitan Police have issued specific protest advice for businesses.
A helpful guide for businesses in preparing for potential civil unrest, produced by the West End Security Group.
Marble Arch London BID teamed up with The Portman Estate and The Church Commissioners to produce a long-term vision for Edgware Road in 2023. The placemaking strategy will set out priorities for public realm improvements, what sort of uses people would like to see on the high street and what the high street should look like.
The BID's report of activities 2023-2024 and plans for 2024-2025.
Discover the revamped edition of our eating out guide, A Taste of Marble Arch. Bursting with global gastronomic delights, charming coffee spots and Victorian pubs, Marble Arch is a paradise for discerning palates.
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023.
Advice from the National Business Crime Centre on keeping staff, customers and premises safe during protests and unrest.
Report of Activities 2022-2023
Free for Marble Arch London BID members, our popular training series offers a combination of online and in-person accredited training and briefings.
A report by Oxford Economics commissioned by the Association of International Retail (AIR)
From public art to plaques, musicians
to monuments, galleries to gateways,
explore the culture and heritage of
the Marble Arch district.
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2022.
Report of Activities 2021-2022
Our eating out guide includes over 60 restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars what we think represent the diverse offering in the Marble Arch and Edgware Road area.
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021.
Risk Management &
Emergency Preparedness -
A toolkit for Small and Medium Enterprises
Report of Activities 2020-2021
The draft Operating Agreement in respect of the BID Levy between Westminster City Council and Marble Arch London BID, for 2021-2026.
Local car parks around Marble Arch and Edgware Road.
Following the signing of the UK – EU Free Trade Agreement, there are new rules for businesses which came into force on 1 January 2021. This document provides an overview of key actions for businesses as well as supporting guidance, helpline numbers and FAQs.
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2020.
The BID’s vital work in future-proofing the location remains focused on our four key themes of environment, security, celebrating and community. The BID’s vision is to foster a location in which people can be confident to do business, shop, stay, work, eat out, attend school and live.
Trial closures of North Carriage
Drive and South Carriage Drive in Hyde Park.
This implementation plan complements The Royal Parks’ Movement Strategy. The
plan lays out a series of trial projects that The Royal Parks will implement over the next year.
This Movement Strategy sets a coherent framework to help shape and inform the policies The Royal Parks develop and decisions they take relating to how park visitors can access, experience, and move within the parks.
Guidance from Westminster City Council in managing the risks of COVID-19 for businesses offering shisha.
The Marble Arch Recovery Plan focuses on five pledges, as we emerge from this Covid-19 crisis to facilitate recovery.
UK Protect National Bulletin, sent on behalf of the National Co-ordinator Protect and Prepare, in relation to preparing your staff for the event of a hazardous substance incident.
Advice for businesses considering closing their premises during the COVID-19 outbreak, from the Met Police Business Crime Hub
Read about the BID's work in 2019-20 and our plans for 2020-21, under the themes of environment, security, community, celebrating and promoting the Edgware Road and Marble Arch area.
2020 will see projects to improve pedestrian safety completed, while we step up investment in the public realm.
As part of our services for members, we offer ongoing training and briefings. Download the programme for January to June 2020.
Marble Arch should be a high-quality, safe, civic space. View the proposals setting out opportunities to radically transform the user experience.
Advice from the Metropolitan Police for private sector venue and event managers, issued 2 December 2019.
Protect yourself and your business from telephone scams, with this simple guide from the Metropolitan Police.
A map of road closures, including Park Lane, associated with the People's March on 19 October 2019
A map of road closures in relation to Extinction Rebellion activity, October 2019 (as at 9 October 2019)
A map of planned road closures in relation to Extinction Rebellion activity, October 2019 (as at 4 October 2019)
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2019.
An overview of the work of the Marble Arch Street Team in 2018/19.
How our Community Programme supports and works with charities and our policies on charitable giving.
As part of our services for members, we are hosting new training courses for 2019. As always, the courses are free for Marble Arch London BID members.
British Transport Police have created a helpful guide to noticing tactics used by pickpocketers in order to avoid being a victim of this common crime.
Comprehensive guidance and signposting of useful counter-terrorism advice as compiled by the CTSA, NaCTSO, CPNI and more.
Westminster City Council is undertaking essential maintenance and enabling works on Oxford Street between May and August 2019, resulting in planned local closures.
Introducing the Marble Arch Community Programme; from volunteering to donations, all your CSR needs covered.
Read about the BID's work in 2018-19 and our plans for 2019-20, under the themes of environment, security, community, celebrating and promoting the Edgware Road and Marble Arch area.
2019 will see projects to improve pedestrian safety come to fruition, while we step up investment in cleansing, training and our Community Programme.
Download or view the maps of road closures in Central London on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 June 2019.
The police have imposed S.14 conditions on protestors at Marble Arch, restricting activity to the area shown in the map.
Cordons are in place around Marble Arch. These are the road closures as at 22 April 2019. Please note the situation is fluid.
Cordons are in place across London, including at Marble Arch. These are the road closures as at 20 April 2019. Please note the situation is fluid.
Cordons are in place across London, including at Marble Arch. These are the road closures as at 18 April 2019. Please note the situation is fluid.
Operating 24/7 for central London drivers, the Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into force on 8 April 2019.
This handy guide from TfL covers the zone boundary, charges, exemptions and how to find out if you or your suppliers will be liable for the charge.
Transport for London's consultation on a package of measures aimed at improving safety on Edgware Road.
Between the Marylebone Flyover and Marble Arch green man crossings are proposed at five junctions.
Marble Arch London BID has submitted a response to Westminster City Council following the Council’s publication in November of Oxford Street Proposals.
As a member of Safer Business Network, Marble Arch London BID provides Six Top Tips given by the Metropolitan Police on how to secure your shop.
This note provides guidance from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office on developing procedures to lock down sites in response to a fast-moving incident such as a firearms or weapons attack, either directly at a site or in the vicinity.
Draft non-statutory guidance for school leaders, school staff, governing boards and local authorities.
Issued by the Department for Education, November 2018.
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2018.
Read our plans for 2018/19, under the themes of public realm, stewardship, business services and celebrating and promoting the Edgware Road and Marble Arch area.
A menu of tactical options for consideration and use when the UK Threat Level is raised, or in response to a terrorist attack. Produced by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office.
August 2018 marked a successful second year for the Street Team of Marble Arch London BID. The Street Team continues to make substantial inroads in ensuring our businesses, their staff, customers and guests, residents, community and visitors feel safe in the area. The Team’s presence has become recognisable within the community.
Our plans for 2017/18, as well as what the BID accomplished in its first year 2016/17. Categorised by our main themes of public realm, stewardship, business services and celebrating and promoting the Edgware Road and Marble Arch area.
Advice for businesses when the UK threat level changes to critical: a reminder of the actions your security or building manager might take when the UK Threat Level is increased.
Practical steps you can take, issued by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office.
Audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2017.
Details and information regarding shisha smoking, and operating a shisha smoking business, in Westminster.
Issued by Westminster City Council.
The BID is effective from 1 April 2016. Download a summary of the BID’s priorities for 2016/17 here.
August 2017 marked 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 feel safe in the area.
Businesses voted in February 2016 to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for the Marble Arch area, with 78% voting in favour, rising to 88% by rateable value.
Full details of the ballot results and a statement from Marble Arch BID are available here.
The BID will bring more customers to the area; encourage residents, workers and visitors to stay longer in the area and promote Marble Arch both as a destination and a key employment centre.
Read or download the full BID Proposal here to see how your business will benefit.
A BID for the Marble Arch area includes the northern stretch of Park Lane, Marble Arch, Connaught Village, Seymour Place and Edgeware Road to, and including, the Marylebone Flyover. View a map of the BID area.
See how the Marble Arch BID Proposal conforms to Industry Criteria and Guidance issued by British BIDs.
Key information about BIDs and the Marble Arch BID Proposal in one simple infographic.