New Recycling Legislation, Spring Clean Litterpick, Security Roundup
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February 2025
New Recycling Legislation
New Simpler Recycling legislation will be in effect for businesses from 1 April 2025.
Businesses will need to set up separate services for general waste, food waste recycling, and mixed recycling.
We encourage you to watch First Mile’s Simpler Recycling Legislation webinar. You can also read the full Q&A here.
GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN LITTERPICK
We are proud to be supporting the Great British Spring Clean campaign running 21 March to 6 April 2025. To mark its 10th anniversary, we are organising a Litterpick on Wednesday 26 March. To sign up, click here.
SECURITY ROUNDUP
We invite you to read PaddingtonNow’s February Security Roundup. Each month we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments from our Community Safety Team, along with any additional updates.
MEET BEN WILSON, CHEWING GUM MAN
Meet Ben Wilson, also known as the Chewing Gum Man. With over 25 years of experience as an artist, Ben transforms used chewing gum into stunning works of art. His creations are now on display at The Pilgrm Hotel until 9 March 2025. Don't miss Ben's story, coming soon on the Paddington Podcast later this week!
MARKET HALLS OPENING
To mark the opening of Market Halls Paddington, they’re giving you the chance to win a Golden Ticket – 10 FREE main meals & 10 FREE drinks. Click here to enter. Competition closes midnight on Sunday 9 March 2025.
WOMEN'S NIGHT SAFETY CHARTER
We are excited to announce that we have signed the Mayor of London Women’s Night Safety Charter (WNSC). Our Operations Manager, Russell Hawkins, has been appointed as our designated ‘Champion’ for Women’s Safety. He will ensure that all our members know they can reach out to him for guidance and resources on women’s safety.