We’re delighted that our Operations Manager, Russell Hawkins has become an Ask for Angela Ambassador! Ask For Angela is a not-for-profit safety initiative that aims to ensure that anyone who feels unsafe or vulnerable receives the help…
Each month we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments from our Community Safety Team, along with any additional updates. We are pleased to bring you our March Security Snapshot. Each month,…
Westminster City Council have now published the two high street Place Strategies for Praed Street and Westbourne Grove, Queensway and Porchester Road. The strategy proposals follow extensive public engagement…
We’re delighted to share that a new art installation has arrived in Paddington. Find out more in the latest episode of The Paddington Podcast. Commissioned by local artist Richard…
Native by Numa, the UK’s leading aparthotel group, has unveiled the beautifully refreshed Native Hyde Park following a £2 million investment in the property’s refurbishment. Set within a grand…
We are pleased to bring you our February Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with any additional operational updates. National…
PaddingtonNow is proud to have won the Gold Award in the Security & Safety Drive category at the National BID Awards 2026. The Awards celebrate the innovation, dedication, and impact…
We are pleased to bring you our January Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with any additional operational updates. James:…
We’re excited to announce that the Paddington Podcast is back with special guest, local artist Richard Neergaard. Click here to listen . Richard’ career spanned innovative and creative marketing where he was inventor of…
We’re excited to announce that Maryam’s Nursery is in the Paddington area (West End Quay, 11 & 11A S Wharf Rd, W2 1JB) has recently undergone some renovations and has been intentionally…
The PaddingtonNow Community Safety Team is made up of four trained security professionals who patrol the BID area five days a week, from Tuesday to Saturday, between 9am and…
Please note our Christmas hours 2025 in case you need to get in touch with us over Christmas and New Year. The PaddingtonNow BID office will be closed from…
PaddingtonNow is proud to have been successful in reaching the finals in the Security & Safety Drive category at the National BID Awards 2026. The Awards celebrate the innovation, dedication, and impact…
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed, has confirmed that new discretionary mayoral powers to introduce an overnight visitor levy are included within the…
This December Paddington Square are spreading holiday cheer by organising a Christmas Food Drive. Collection Details Date: Thursday 4th December & Thursday 11th December 2025 Time: 11.30am-2.00pm Location: Unit…
We are pleased to bring to you our November Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with…
This Christmas, PaddingtonNow are delighted to offer three meaningful ways for our businesses to give back and support those who need it most. Festive Food Bank Collection 1–12 December…
We are pleased to bring to you our October Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with any additional operational updates. Key Achievements Joe: “We…
Our Operations Manager, Russell Hawkins shares his top tips on how to keep safe this winter: Keep Your Home Safe This Winter 🎄✨ Cold nights, dark evenings, and homes full of presents can make this…
We are pleased to bring to you our September Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with…
PaddingtonNow BID is proud to partner with Santander Cycles to offer our local community an exclusive discount: 20% off an annual membership – now just £96 (normally £120). With…
We are pleased to bring to you our August Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with…
Paddington is looking brighter! Thanks to a successful greening grant from Westminster City Council, PaddingtonNow BID has been able to extend its floral displays along Eastbourne Terrace with 15…
Westminster City Council has launched a six-week public engagement to gather feedback on two draft Place Strategies for the Paddington–Bayswater area. This follows the announcement of the 2024 Delivery…
We are pleased to bring to you our July Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with…
Butterfly Conservation has launched a nationwide rescue mission for the UK’s butterflies and needs the people of Greater London to get involved. Last summer, Britain’s butterflies sent an…
On Thursday, 17 July, our Operations Manager, Russell Hawkins, hosted a webinar covering the latest developments on Martyn’s Law. The session provided practical advice on how businesses can adopt…
PaddingtonNow is delighted to have sold a total of 141 ducks for Cosmic ahead of their annual Rubber Duck Race. From mid-June, businesses, residents and visitors have had the…