March 2026

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 in August and September 2025. They include the publication of a Praed Street Art Program and Retail Strategy.

Click below to read plans for the future of Praed Street.

BUBBLY ARRIVES AT PADDINGTON SQUARE

We’re delighted to share that a new art installation has arrived in Paddington. Commissioned by local artist Richard Neergaard, his Bubbly statue is located at the top of the escalators to the right of the new Bakerloo line entrance at Paddington Square. Find out more in the latest episode of The Paddington Podcast.

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SKYLINE SOCIAL AT CÉ LA VI

On Tuesday 24th March we held our first Skyline Social in collaboration with CÉ LA VI London. It was a fantastic evening uniting local business, residents, and the Paddington community. Be sure to greet PaddingtonScape while he’s
taking in the rooftop views!

WELCOME NIAMO NAIL STUDIO

We are delighted to welcome NIAMO, a refined nail studio on Spring Street offering beautifully delivered manicures, pedicures, extensions and nail artistry in an elegant setting inspired by warm greys, soft texture and champagne gold detail.

MARCH SECURITY ROUNDUP

Each month we will provide an overview of the key accomplishments from our Community Safety Team, along with any additional updates.