Security Snapshot – September 2026
We are pleased to bring you our September Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with any…
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Help us support City Harvest this Autumn
We’re proud to be supporting City Harvest this October with their collection for World Food Day 2026. City Harvest rescues surplus food and redistributes it to London communities in…
Security Snapshot – August 2026
We are pleased to bring you our August Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with any additional operational updates. July –…
Take Five Minutes to Shape the Next Five Years
PaddingtonNow, the Business Improvement District (BID) proudly representing over 350 businesses across the area, has launched its online survey — inviting you to help shape an exciting new chapter…
PaddingtonNow Free WEEE Collection with First Mile – September 2026
All PaddingtonNow businesses can book in with First Mile for a free waste electricals collection on Thursday 10th September, between 9am and 5pm. Businesses can have up to 5…
Security Snapshot – July 2026
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 July Security Snapshot. Each month,…
PaddingtonNow is proud to launch a MONOPOLY: Paddington Local Edition Board
There’s a new way to explore Paddington this summer – and it comes with hotels, landmarks, garden squares and, of course, plenty of Monopoly money. PaddingtonNow has officially unveiled the MONOPOLY:…
Security Snapshot – June 2026
We are pleased to bring you our June Security Snapshot. Each month, we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments of our Community Safety Team, along with any additional operational updates. May…
Security Snapshot – May 2026
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 May Security Snapshot. Each month,…
PaddingtonNow Free WEEE Collection with First Mile
All PaddingtonNow businesses can book in with First Mile for a free waste electricals collection on Thursday 18th June, between 9am and 5pm. Businesses can have up to 5…
London Climate Action Week: How PaddingtonNow Is Supporting a Greener City
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) is the largest city-wide climate event in Europe, bringing together businesses, communities, policymakers and innovators to accelerate climate action across the capital. Taking place…
Hilton London Paddington Announces Heritage-Led Multi-Million-Pound Renovation
Hilton London Paddington has announced a major renovation of its guest rooms, ballrooms, and interiors as the iconic listed hotel marks 173 years of history. The first phase focuses…
Meet Joao Bustorff, Cluster Operations Manager of Native Hyde Park
The Paddington Connection Native Hyde Park sits right on the edge of the Paddington neighbourhood — how central is that location to your identity as a property? It’s fundamental.…
Security Snapshot – April 2026
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 April Security Snapshot. Each month,…
Russell becomes Ask for Angela Ambassador
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…
Security Snapshot – March 2026
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,…
Plans for Praed Street – A Key Element of the Paddington Public Realm Strategy
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…
A Splash of Art: The Bubbly Statue Series arrives at Paddington Square
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 Hyde Park Welcomes a Fresh Look Following a £2M Refurbishment
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…
Security Snapshot – February 2026
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 secures Gold at the National BID Awards 2026
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…
Security Snapshot – January 2026
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:…
The Paddington Podcast: Local Man, Local Legend, Legendary Art
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…
Inside the Refurbishment of Maryam’s Nursery, Paddington
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…
PaddingtonNow Security Highlights 2025
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…
PaddingtonNow Team and Office Christmas Hours 2025
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 reaches final of the National BID Awards 2026
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…
Overnight Visitor Levy – Consultation Now Open
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…