COVID-19: Back to Business Hub
As we navigate our way through the Covid-19 crisis and the new normal, this page is designed to help businesses get back up on their feet with the latest…
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Key Covid Hospitality Licensing Changes
As part of the governments efforts to control the second wave of the Coronavirus, new legislation has been put in place which will impact the hospitality sector. These changes…
Latest Government Measures: 22 September 2020
On 22 September the Prime Minister announced a new set of measures to try to combat the rise in positive covid tests as the second wave of the Coronavirus…
Campaign To Extend Tax Free Shopping
PaddingtonNow BID is urging hospitality and retail businesses in the area to take urgent action in support of the New West End Company led campaign to overturn the Governments…
Paddington Wins London in Bloom Award in Lockdown
PaddingtonNow BID has secured a Gold Award at this year’s desktop judged version of the popular London in Bloom Awards. Despite the cancellation of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show…
25% BID Levy Write Off for Paddington BID Members
In response to feedback from businesses in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, PaddingtonNow BID Board of Directors has voted to write off three months of the annual BID…
Cash Incentives for Employers to Hire Apprentices
As England adjusts to the new normal, the Government has introduced a financial support plan designed to encourage the creation of new apprenticeships. As part of the Government’s Plan for…
Free Digital Training for Westminster Businesses
Westminster Council’s Business Unit are offering a comprehensive package of free ‘digital skills training sessions’ to Westminster businesses. The aim of the digital skills training is to ensure that…
Explore Paddington Magazine Autumn Edition Out Now
Explore Paddington magazine, Autumn 2020 is out now. Keep hold of your copy to find out what’s going on in the area. This edition has special features on keeping…
Sightsee Crowd Free: Enjoy Paddington
Come and enjoy Paddington and the West End as you’ve never experienced it before. With quieter streets, minimal queues at most major attractions, low levels of traffic, 19,000 sqm…
Autumnal Yoga in Norfolk Square Gardens
As we begin to move towards a new normality, we are delighted to announce that our much loved free Live Karma Yoga outdoor yoga sessions will go ahead in…
£5000 for Small Businesses From Mayor of London
The Mayor of London is offering small businesses in London up to £5000 in match funding to help them through the Covid-19 pandemic as part of their Pay It…
TfL Go App Helps Londoners Travel Safely
TfL Go enables customers to plan the best routes and travel outside peak times to help with social distancing. The new iPhone app provides real-time train times in a…
Face Mask Guidance
It is now mandatory to wear a face covering on all public transport and in shops, including supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, banks, building societies and post offices. All Londoners…
New Westminster 20mph Speed Limit
Westminster City Council have introduced a 20mph speed limit on all roads in the borough, as part of their commitment to making streets safer, healthier and cleaner for everyone.…
Tanner Lane
Tanner Lane is Paddington’s newest road. The road links Praed Street to Winsland Street and is named after Sir Henry Tanner, the architect that designed the former Royal Mail…
Eat Out to Help Out – Who’s Taking Part in Paddington
More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme – and a new official government online finder…
Transport for London Hygiene and Safety Measures
As shops, pubs, restaurants and other venues begin to open across London as lockdown restrictions are gradually eased, TfL has been carrying out extensive cleaning and hygiene measures that have…
Eat Out to Help Out: Register Now
The Government’s new Eat Out to Help Out scheme is now open for businesses to register. The scheme offers a discount to diners and encourages them to eat at…
Reopening Beauty Salons and Nail Bars
Businesses including beauty salons, nail bars and tattoo studios can reopen safely under new government guidelines. Those providing close contact services should follow the guidance to protect staff and…
Government Announces Gyms and Pools Can Reopen Safely
Outdoor pools can reopen to the public from 11 July followed by indoor gyms, pools and leisure centres on 25 July. The Government has outlined the measures that will…
Chancellor Boosts Hospitality Sector with VAT Cut and Discount Scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will cut VAT from 20% to 5% for parts of the hospitality sector and introduce an ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ month long discount scheme for…
Guidance for Pubs, Restaurants and Hairdressers Reopening on July 4
The Government announced on July 23 that pubs, restaurants and hairdressers were allowed to open as lockdown restrictions are eased. For the full announcement click here. Hospitality venues and…
Because I’m A Londoner Campaign
A new citywide campaign called Because I’m a Londoner has been launched by London & Partners to build consumer confidence and encourage a responsible recovery in consumer spending. PaddingtonNow…
New Congestion Charge Rules
From 22 June the Congestion Charge will temporarily increase to £15 and operate 07:00-22:00 seven days a week. The residents’ discount will be closed to new applicants on 1…
Reopening Paddington Safely
The BID has worked closely with Westminster Council and TfL to make sure Paddington is ready to welcome people back. Pavement widening barriers have been added to Praed Street,…
Take Away (Off Sales) Licensing Police Advice
In a bid to keep the Food and Beverage industry moving forward during Lockdown, pubs that serve food and restaurants were given Temporary Permitted Development rights to be able…
Advice for Non-essential Retail Shops
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday 25 May that all non-essential retail shops would be allowed to open on June 15 on the proviso that Coronavirus numbers…