information and advice

Problem Solving for Businesses in Paddington

For over three years, PBID has helped businesses with a wide range of problems and enquiries, providing a stronger voice on issues of common concern.  Through the BID, businesses have already formed a united response and positions on the extension of the congestion charge and the proposed Crossrail scheme.


Select a topic from the list below:

Information and Advice

If you cannot find what you are looking for, call the BID team directly on 020 7313 1023 or pbid@inpaddington.com 

To obtain and apply for planning permission or for any planning enquiries.

 

T:  020 7641 2513 (weekdays 9am - 5pm)

E:  planninginformation@westminster.gov.uk

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/environment/planning

 

For information regarding parking permissions, loading restrictions and general transport enquiries.

 

T:  020 7823 4567 (24hrs)

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/transportandstreets/parking

 

For any licensing problems or applications.

 

T:  020 7641 7822 or 020 7641 8549

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/licensing

 

For all matters relating to food safety and regulations.

 

T:  020 7641 1092

E:  foodsafety@westminster.gov.uk

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/environment/foodproductionandquality

 

PBID can assist with Crossrail enquiries, but further information can also be obtained directly from the Crossrail team.

 

T:  0845 602 3813

E:  helpdesk@crossrail.co.uk

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/environment/planning/majorprojects/crossrail

      www.crossrail.co.uk

 

To report road defects and street lighting faults or street flooding i.e. blocked gulleys

 

T:  020 7641 6275

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/transportandstreets

 

For information about the boundaries of the Congestion Charge Zone or for details of how to pay the charge.

 

T:  0845 900 1234

W: www.tfl.gov.uk/cclondon

 

For information about Westminster City Council's commercial waste scheme.

 

T:  020 7641 6180  

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/environment/rubbishwasteandrecycling

 

For 24-hour assistance with litter, dumped waste, graffiti, dog fouling, noise, abandoned cars, and building site nuisance.

 

T:  020 7641 2000

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth

 

For assistance from the BID's four-strong Community Safety Team, who patrol the BID area and assist businesses.   In an emergency, or when someone is in danger, please call 999.  

 

T:  07969 651656 for the BID CST Team

     020 7641 3000 for the Anti-Social Behaviour Hotline

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/policingandpublicsafety

 

Paddington First offers a free recruitment service to local employers.

 

T:  020 7087 8080

E:  info@paddingtonfirst.co.uk

W: www.paddingtonfirst.co.uk

 

BID charge bills are sent out annually in advance by Westminster City Council on behalf of Paddington BID. However, when a business moves into or out of the area during the year, a new charge is issued or a refund is given. Billing enquiries are handled by Capita.

 

T: 020 8315 2112

E: WestminsterBIDS@capita.co.uk

 

For advice on rates revaluations from Montagu Evans.

 

T:  020 7312 7505

W: www.westminster.gov.uk/Business/businessfinance

      www.montagu-evans.co.uk

 

For advice on rent reviews from Porter & Co or King Sturge

     

T: Porter & Co 020 7706 9686 or King Sturge on 020 7493 4933

W: www.porterco.co.uk

      www.kingsturge.co.uk

 

For information on business growth, recovery, grants, loans, training and employment from Business Link London.

 

T:  0845 6000 787

E:  info@bllondon.co.uk

W: www.businesslink.gov.uk