Covid 19: Guidance
As the country navigates through the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that PaddingtonNow BID is making every effort to keep BID services operating as normal. We are…
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Managing Euro 2020 (2021) Events in Licensed Premises
Licensed premises in Paddington are encouraged to join Safer Sounds, UK Hospitality, BBPA, Best Bar None and the Met Police, GLA and London Councils for a free training session…
Monthly Meditation
PaddingtonNow Business Improvement District in partnership with Inhabit Hotel Paddington and Live Karma Yoga, would like to invite you to a free monthly meditation session. As part of the…
Updated NHS Test and Trace App Training
Ahead of the third phase of the governments roadmap out of lockdown on May 17, hospitality venues are required to follow updated ‘contact detail regulations’ by asking the public…
Paddington Hotel Discounts and Offers Summer 2021
Stay, shop, eat, drink and enjoy London this summer. Paddington offers the perfect location for a mini break or staycation in capital. With amazing transport links, easy access to…
Free Outdoor Yoga in Paddington
Only a few minutes from Paddington Station, a gentle flow yoga class is open and accessible to individuals of all abilities and walks of life and offers a great…
A Warm Welcome to (med)24
We are delighted to welcome the (med) 24 flagship store to Paddington at 10 Eastbourne Terrace. (med)24 is the only 24 hour private healthcare provider offering urgent access to…
Let’s Do London
Let’s Do London has released a pre-launch marketing toolkit for it’s £6m London recovery campaign. The campaign has been designed to increase consumer spend and footfall in the leisure,…
New video drop-in clinic launched by Citizens Advice Westminster
Citizens Advice Westminster (CAW), based in Conduit Place, Paddington has launched a new virtual drop-in service from Tuesday 20th April. The video assessment session is aimed at people who…
Stay Safe Easter Weekend
As the Easter weekend arrives and with stay at home restrictions having been lifted, please remember to enjoy parks and outdoor green spaces responsibly. This means: Staying two metres…
Thank you St Mary’s Hospital
If you didn’t already know, Paddington is an extra special place because it is home to St Mary’s Hospital. Throughout the pandemic the staff at St Mary’s have put…
PaddingtonNow Annual Billing Leaflet 2021-22
Paddington Business Improvement District has successfully completed fifteen years of operation and is currently in its fourth term which runs through to 31 March 2023. The new Billing Leaflet…
Welcome Back to Paddington Discount Codes
We can’t wait to welcome you back. We have worked with some local businesses to put together a list of Paddington venues that will be offering a discounts to PaddingtonNow…
Creating Safe Spaces
London is a safe city, but too many women feel unsafe when travelling, working or going out at night. That’s why Paddington BID is making efforts to make hospitality…
Census 2021: Make Your Voice Heard
The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The next census will take…
International Women’s Day: Jill Blowers
On March 8, International Women’s Day, we recognise the importance of celebrating women across the BID area who are making a difference and stand as models for others in…
Chancellor’s Budget Announcement
Changes that may affect your business: The government will continue to provide eligible retail, hospitality and leisure properties in England with 100% business rates relief from 1 April 2021…
Engine Off Every Stop
PaddingtonNow BID are working together with the Mayor of London office, Camden Council and City of London Corporation to support and raise awareness to the newly launched Idling Action…
Al Fresco Dining to Return in Spring
Westminster City Council’s al fresco scheme will be returning when restaurants, pubs and bars are expected to re-open to outdoor diners on 12 April and will remain throughout the…
Round 2 Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) Scheme
Applications are now open for the second round of Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG). The ARG supports businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes or where additional funding…
Government Roadmap Out of Lockdown
On 22 February 2021, the Prime Minster Boris Johnson announced a four-step roadmap out of lockdown to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more…
Lillian Penson Hall Refurbishment
The University of London is bringing forward proposals for the refurbishment of Lillian Penson Hall in Paddington’s Talbot Square. Lillian Penson Hall operates as a student hall of residence…
Lockdown Love in Paddington
Show your love for Paddington this Valentine’s Day by supporting the area and local businesses. Pay it forward, order online or book a romantic get-a-way in the future. Check…
Whitbread announces Premier Inn in Paddington
Premier Inn owner Whitbread have signed a deal with Investco Real Estate and YardNine to open a new 366 bedroom hotel and restaurant as part of a major mixed-use…
Free Digital Training for Businesses
Westminster Council have launched a new series of free digital skills training to help support high street businesses to digitalise their operations, generate online sales and deliver their goods/services…
£4.6 billion in New National Lockdown Grants
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a one-off top-up grant of up to £9,000 per business for those in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, that have been made…
National Lockdown: Stay at Home
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. The decision…
Explore Paddington Magazine
The latest edition of Explore Paddington Magazine is out now. This edition was published under Tier 2, sadly many of the businesses that prepared for Winter events have had…