Following a public consultation last summer, Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate have unveiled the ‘Regent Street Public Realm Vision’ - an ambitious project which aims to create a new green link through the heart of the West End: westminster.gov.uk/news/west…
Our Cleansing teams have been working tirelessly over the last month to make the West End sparkle for the festive season – all part of ‘Operation West End’, a targeted uplift in cleansing activity in the run-up to the New Year.
We would like to extend our thanks to all of our West End colleagues for the work that you do all year around to keep the district running. We hope the festive period brings joy and some rest and we look forward to our continued partnership in the new year.
Marking the start of December’s trading period, New West End Company celebrated the festive magic of the West End in partnership with one of the U.K.’s leading visitor attractions, Outernet, by debuting Oxford Street’s first festive advert. Read more: newwestend.com/news/new-west…
This Christmas, we are delighted to be partnering with @starlight_uk for our Oxford Street Christmas Lights display. Find out more, and sponsor your star here: starsforstarlight.org.uk/
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@metpoliceuk officers and @newwestend security teams are working in partnership to conduct reassurance patrols in the Oxford Street area.
This was in support of their month of action to tackle acquisitive and store crime.
#LookupLookout - be aware of your valuables!
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To keep visitors to the district safe and reassure businesses during the festive trading period, we are once again running 'Operation West End' - a four-week uplift in targeted security and cleansing activity starting today. Read more: newwestend.com/news/operatio…
Yesterday evening we had the pleasure of unveiling the ‘Starlight Faerie’, a brand-new sculpture delivered in partnership with @VeoliaUK, which will be situated at the corner of Oxford Street and South Molton Street throughout the festive season. Read more:newwestend.com/news/sustaina…
Businesses have reiterated their call to the Treasury to return tax-free shopping in the U.K. Nine in ten West End businesses had been more impacted by the loss of tax-free shopping than the cost-of-living crisis or inflation. Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lo…
Our Security & Cleansing vehicles are showing their support of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal ahead of Remembrance Sunday this weekend. Click below to donate and support the campaign. britishlegion.org.uk/get-inv…
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Have you seen the Christmas lights on Oxford Street yet? ✨ 🌟
We’re delighted that England Captain of the @lionesses Millie Bright switched on Oxford Street's festive lights this year ✨🌠
@oxfordstreetw1’s ‘Sky Full of Stars’ consists of 300,000 stars, and this year’s charity partner is @starlight_uk, which supports children in hospital.
Video credit: New West End @newwestend
#StarsforStarlight #LondonChristmas #ChristmasInLondon
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.@newwestend have recently become an accredited London Living Wage employer.
Representing over 600 occupier and owner businesses in London’s West End, in this blog they explain why the accreditation is important to them.
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Read our Chief Executive, Dee Corsi’s comments following The King’s Speech at the Houses of Parliament earlier today.
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Christmas has officially started in the West End, with the switch on of the iconic Oxford Street ‘Sky Full of Stars’ lights display. Special thanks to captain of the Lionessess, Millie Bright for joining us on such a magical night. independent.co.uk/tv/lifesty…
We are delighted to share the news that we are a Living Wage Accredited Employer. Acknowledgement of our commitment to paying a fair and ethical wage is just a small part of our wider commitment to deliver a long-term social sustainability programme across the district.
Recycling in Westminster – Do you know the rules? Join us and @VeoliaUK next Thursday, for a webinar exploring the latest information on the government’s legislation to reduce waste production that is coming into effect later this year. Find out more: newwestend.com/events/recycl…
Help shape a greener Westminster! 🌱 @CityWestminster and @TheWPA are gearing up to offer FREE resources to support businesses in reducing their carbon footprint. They want to know what businesses need 🌍 Take the 5-minute survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Today, 4G and 5G coverage on the Central line between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road was rolled out in the ticket halls, on escalators and on Central line platforms keeping visitors connected as they travel to and from the West End. Read more:bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lo…
Watch Live: The Parliamentary debate on the issue of tax-free shopping for international shoppers is taking place today. You can watch live from the House of Commons from 3pm here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
After years of campaigning, the Parliamentary debate to put to case the reinstatement of tax-free shopping to the Treasury is taking place tomorrow at 3pm. This debate is a milestone, not only for NWEC and our members, but for the entire tourism ecosystem.
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