We welcome the current boom in the UK's film industry.📽️The UK boasts 6.9 million square foot of studio space and generated £13.5 billion from screen tax relief between 2016 - 2019, proving the film industry is crucial to the UK’s economy. The Observer: bit.ly/4dbUaFF

The Pedicabs (London) Bill this morning received Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament. We now look forward to ensuring these regulations work for the West End and that they are properly enforced.

#WestEnd #HOLBA #Pedicabs

🚧🏃‍♀️ CENTRAL LONDON ROAD CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND 🏃‍♀️🚧

📢The #LondonMarathon is hitting the streets of central London this Sunday, April 21st. There will be road closures across the city on the day.

Please note the closures and plan ahead. tcslondonmarathon.com/the-event/road…

Writing in City A.M., BusinessLDN's CEO John Dickie calls for the next mayor to make London the best place in the world to do business, an assertion we fully get behind here at HOLBA.

Read here: bit.ly/3xuL1aC

A decrease in store vacancy, an influx of global retail names, and a crackdown on candy stores have all contributed to Oxford Street’s revival, reports The Times and The Sunday Times. We’re proud to see the resilience of the West End.🛍️ bit.ly/3PQCPb7

Want to gain business insight into the Heart of London area?💜HOLBA members can access our new Area Performance Report, that includes statistics like footfall, visitor spend and demographics. To sign up and read the report, click here⬇️ holba.london/members-login/

Our Real Estate Insight Report is now live, giving crucial insight into the West End’s real estate sector.🏠This edition reveals the growing impact of eco-tourism and shows hotel occupancy rates have surged to 79.4%, the highest since pre-pandemic levels. holba.london/members-login/

At HOLBA, we are committed to shaping a sustainable and safe environment in the #WestEnd . We're pleased to share a report produced by TfL, showing London’s roadside pollutant levels decreasing faster than in anywhere else in the UK. More in the @Guardian: bit.ly/4a29i6z

Our Political Update for March is now live. The update includes a summary of activity over the past month including:
💜 The Pedicabs (London) Bill passing through Parliament.
💜 Supporting Transport for London's off-peak Friday fares. Read more: bit.ly/43zQU2k

Looking for somewhere quiet to unwind in the heart of London?🌿St James’s Piccadilly will be redesigned by revered landscape architect Robert Myers, introducing a sense of tranquillity to the bustling central London area. More in The English Garden: bit.ly/4ciDGLv

🚨The Pedicabs Bill has completed its passage through Parliament today. Our chief executive Ros Morgan said:

'Without regulation, pedicabs have been a menace to London. With regulation, they could prove to be a safe and environmental means of travel.'

gov.uk/government/new…

During 2023, Night Star volunteers had over 80 interactions with people needing support on a night out. Working with the West End’s night-time economy businesses, they help us improve the safety of everyone who visits the West End. Find out more here: bit.ly/4abmnu4

Great to see our latest Real Estate Insights Report in The Retail Bulletin, with record-high occupancy across both office and retail spaces. Our Chief Exec Ros Morgan said '[The report] indicates that the West End remains a highly sought-after location.' bit.ly/4a2WkoR

The figures from NatWest Group London’s latest survey show “robust expansion in activity” in the capital, helping business confidence to hit its highest level in two years. Read more in City A.M.: bit.ly/3TpcYIk

📢 Our latest Real Estate Insights Report is LIVE! Record-high office and retail occupancy reflects robust market demand in the HOL area. Gain insights into key trends and eco-tourism opportunities. Dive into the full report here: bit.ly/3Vt337o #RealEstate #London

Earlier today, our Deputy Chief Executive spoke at an Industry and Parliament Trust breakfast roundtable on the value that cultural investment brings to towns and cities, including economic growth, employment generation and enhanced community wellbeing #IPTCulture

The Olivier Award nominations, recognising excellence in London theatre, have been revealed! We’re proud to have seven theatres in the West End mentioned, marking the area as a leading cultural destination with important artistic value. bit.ly/49S2urV

Improving safety in the West End is one of our key pillars. We’re pleased to see Susan Hall AM pledging £200 million to enforce greater police presence. Read more about Susan Hall’s pledge for a safer city here: bit.ly/3VjboKO #SaferLondon

In partnership with Safer Business Network, we recently delivered a training session to our members from the hospitality industry that will help them to identify vulnerability and make appropriate interventions, helping us to collectively improve the safety of anyone who visits the #WestEnd .

Introducing 'Let's Do Fridays'!🚆Today marks the beginning of a three-month trial of off-peak travel on Fridays, a measure we've been advocating for to help encourage people into Central London on Fridays. More details here⬇️