Event Review & White Paper: How SMEs Are Powering ESG Transformation in Property & Construction
The construction industry is undergoing one of the most significant shifts in its history. Environmental pressures, social expectations and governance reform are reshaping how we design, build and interact with the spaces around us. Yet while policy announcements and major corporate commitments often dominate headlines, the real momentum for change is emerging from elsewhere: the […]
September Hidden Gem at Gaucho Charlotte Street
Our September Hidden Gem took us to the stylish setting of Gaucho Charlotte Street, and what an evening it was! With a full house and a buzzing atmosphere, the event brought together members, guests, and friends of Westminster Business Council for an unforgettable evening of networking and collaboration. From the moment doors opened, the room […]
Event Review: WBC Annual Summer Rooftop Party at The Hippodrome
On Wednesday 20th August, Westminster Business Council held our Annual Summer Rooftop Party at the iconic Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square. This event has become a much-loved tradition, kindly hosted by the Hippodrome for the past three years, and once again it was a total sell-out, with over 100 members, guests, and friends of WBC in attendance. The rooftop […]
Event Review: Summer Connections at our Hidden Gem Garden Party
On Wednesday 23rd July, Westminster Business Council hosted a special edition of the Hidden Gem networking series as a Summer Garden Party in the leafy courtyard of the Fitzrovia Community Centre in Central London. With over 60 professionals in attendance, the event welcomed a diverse mix of sectors, including technology, finance, law, hospitality, sustainability, and […]
Event Review & White Paper: Unblocking High-Rise – A Call to Action for Gateway 2 Reform
Westminster Business Council (WBC) is proud to announce the publication of our new white paper, Onward and Upward: Unblocking High-Rise. This publication captures the insights, frustrations, and practical recommendations that emerged from our recent ESG in Property & Construction Network event at the Palace of Westminster, hosted by the Rt Hon Lord Ranger. With the […]
Event Review: Launch of the WBC Hospitality Network
Representatives of several local hospitality businesses, along with members of the WBC, joined us at the Regent Street Cinema for the launch of our latest initiative. SOPHIE SHRUBSOLE, chief executive of WBC, explains the rationale behind our new hospitality network and shares highlights and insights from the evening. When it comes to hospitality, Westminster has […]
Event Review: 1 VICTORIA STREET – THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN ACTION
Westminster Business Council hosted an ESG networking event at 1 Victoria Street, the site of a substantial renovation project that is proving to be a case study in the application of cutting-edge circular economy principles in a prestigious location. Innovation, collaboration and communication are at the heart of the work under way to renovate and […]
Event Review: ESG in Property & Construction – Social Value, Volunteering & Christmas Fayre
At Westminster Business Council, we are proud to reflect on the success of our ESG in Property & Construction – Social Value, Volunteering & Christmas Fayre event, held at The London Centre in partnership with NLA last week. With over 120 businesses in attendance, the event proved to be an inspiring gathering, fostering collaboration, generosity, […]
Westminster Business Council Christmas Party: A Festive Evening of Networking & Celebration!
What a night to remember. By invitation of the Lord Mayor of Westminster, our WBC Christmas Party was held in the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Reception Rooms last night, providing a spectacular setting for an evening of festive cheer and high-energy networking. With over 75 businesses in attendance, this was the perfect way to get into […]