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Last month, we launched our Annual Report at the Victoria Westminster BID AGM. The report outlines the work delivered by the BID last year against our core themes of ‘Public Realm’, ‘Clean and Green, ‘Safe and Secure’, ‘Sustainable Prosperity’ and ‘Destination Victoria Westminster’. Read the report here.
During these unprecedented times, our Chief Executive, Ruth Duston OBE OC, has continued to act on behalf of our local business community, to raise business issues at the highest levels. In response to the Prime Minister’s address last week, Ruth has written to the Government and contributed to an article for The Sunday Times. Read… Read more »
On Friday 11 September the Government announced that it plans to stop offering tax free shopping to all international visitors after 31 December 2020. The sector is worth £3.5 billion and adds to Britain’s global appeal and competitiveness. We know from talking to our business community that this is yet another blow, at a time… Read more »
The Victoria Westminster BID herewith gives formal notice for our Annual General Meeting. Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2020 Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm Venue: The meeting will be taking place virtually on Zoom. If you would like to receive the joining instructions please RSVP to Events by Friday 18th September.
As we navigate our way through the gradual lifting of lockdown measures and a new freedom in open retail, hospitality and leisure partners, the Government has set up the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to help kickstart the economy. The scheme is in place every Monday – Wednesday in August and offers 50% off… Read more »
As we adjust to just over 100 days in lockdown and working in the virtual workplace we have been working with wellbeing expert Charlotte Wiseman, who has created a blog for us to address social wellbeing in the virtual workplace: As we have all discovered over the last few months, social wellbeing is a core… Read more »
London is one of the most diverse and welcoming cities on Earth, but there has never been a better time for us to be unified in asking: what more can we do? How can we best help our underrepresented colleagues, neighbours, friends and fellow Londoners? What practically can we do right now – as organisations,… Read more »
We are continuing our Virtual Event Series with 16 exciting events in July. During the month we are hosting various educational sessions, exploring topics from health and wellbeing to being part of the LGBTQ+ community and workplace experiences. There are also more creative workshops on offer including learning how to make your own fabric face… Read more »
While they’ve lowered the curtain at The Other Palace, the digital stage is set to bring the show online, hosting quality quarantine quizzing, panel discussions and innovative streamed theatre performances. Here’s how you can experience theatre at home: The Last Five Years Award-winning musical, The Last Five Years, is an emotionally powerful musical about two… Read more »
During the COVID-19 crisis, many local businesses have adapted the way they function, and are making sure their customers can still enjoy their favourite dishes and drinks through delivery services. Here’s a quick guide of what’s on offer locally: Rippon Cheese Rippon Cheese has been a part of the local community for over 20 years,… Read more »
