About Paddington BID
Paddington BID was established following a successful ballot of more than 350 businesses across 36 streets in the Paddington area in February 2005. The BID went live on 1 April 2005 and works to create a more attractive, safer and better marketed Paddington.
What the BID Does
The BID is funded through a small levy on all businesses with a rateable value of more than £5,000 (based on the 2000 Ratings List). The levy is collected by Westminster City Council and passed directly to the BID, to spend in Paddington. This raises over £400,000 each year. It also attracts additional voluntary contributions from companies and landowners in the area who support the BID's objectives and wish to become involved. In its first term, the BID has raised over £1.7 million to spend in Paddington.
Paddington BID delivers projects which bring more customers to the area and encourage tourists to stay and spend their money in the area. It works to re-position Paddington as a leisure destination and eating-out quarter, surrounded by a strong commercial and residential environment. Whilst the BID is creating a step change in people's perceptions of Paddington it is also about building a strong business voice for the area.
Who Runs Paddington BID
The BID is delivered on a day to day basis by Paddington Waterside Partnership, who employ the BID team and provide accommodation and support services.
The BID is run by businesses in Paddington, for Paddington.
Visit our Get Involved page to find out how the BID operates and how you can have your say.
The BID covers the area to the west, south and east of Paddington Station.
Download a PDF detailed map of the BID area.