Win free tickets to the BFI IMAX Cinema! Lambeth Council are looking for night workers’ views on their experience of Lambeth at night – between 6 pm and 6 am. Take the survey for a chance to win 2 free cinema tickets for the BFI IMAX. Your views will help us create our Night Time Strategy
Are you a local business owner looking for new talent? The LSBU Business School is seeking internship and placement opportunities for motivated students! LSBU’s diverse student body is ready to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to your business. By offering a placement, you can access new talent, as LSBU Business School students are equipped
We are delighted to provide SEEDL, a learning platform providing all levy-paying businesses and your employees access to FREE unlimited learning on a range of courses. Here’s a rundown of the upcoming courses of the next few weeks: Office 365: Excel Tables Because of Excel’s tabular format a lot of people believe that they
We are encouraging local businesses and residents to reduce food waste by using Too Good To Go. This app lets businesses sell unsold food at a discount, allowing customers to enjoy affordable meals while preventing waste. As a certified B Corp, they’ve managed to save over 350 million meals with the help of 170,000 business
Businesses in both Lambeth and Southwark should be aware of recent changes to the pavement license application process. Key updates include: Increased Fees: Applications now cost £350 for renewals and £500 for new applications (up from £100). Longer Processing Times: Processing now takes 28 days, including a 14-day public consultation. Licence Duration: Licences run from approval until the
How is your business taking climate action? Please fill in our survey! Lambeth Council and Sustainable Ventures are working together to understand the climate actions and support the needs of Lambeth-based businesses. Your insights will help us tailor resources and develop programmes that better address your challenges in adopting climate-friendly practices. Your feedback will directly
Are you an SME looking for or occupying premises in Greater London? This 18-month programme of support will cover: Business rate(s): Applying and/or challenging business rates, business rate relief Leases: New or renewal of leases, licences, negotiating landlords Regulations: understanding and learning about regulation Premises: searching for or opening / closing premises Property finance: buying,
Your sneak peek of next month’s SEEDL courses is here! COMPLIANCE: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Gain an understanding of the aims of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and potential penalties for infringements. We give an overview of the seven key principles involved followed by processing, consent, and subject rights. Lastly you will learn about
The BetterPoints Southwark app rewards residents for moving more with points they can spend in a local business. Join the free scheme to reach new customers and align your brand with local sustainability and health initiatives. What is BetterPoints and how does it work? BetterPoints is a free app which encourages local people to record
Calling Southwark’s High Street Businesses! Thanks to Southwark Council’s Southwark Pioneer Fund, high street businesses can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to implement waste reduction ideas that benefit both the environment and their business. Plus, market projects involving groups of traders can apply for grants of up to £10,000. Successful applicants will
We are delighted to launch SEEDL, a learning platform providing all levy paying businesses and your employees access to FREE unlimited learning on a range of courses. At WeAreWaterloo, we understand the importance of ongoing learning and development in today’s rapidly evolving business environment. That’s why we’ve partnered with SEEDL to provide you with access
Waterloo, like many parts of central London, faces a significant issue: phone theft. Thousands of mobile phones are swiped every year in London, and we want to prevent you from being the next target. Here’s how you can protect yourself: Stay aware of your surroundings . Don’t text while you’re walking, you won’t notice what’s going
Support night workers with Night Club, an award-winning initiative that brings sleep experts into the workplace to help workers and employers create a better and healthier experience of working at night. The programme was designed by The Liminal Space in close partnership with night time workers themselves, and is underpinned by rigorous academic research from
Applications for the Small Awards are open, and we encourage businesses in the Waterloo area to apply! The Small Awards, delivered by Small Business Britain, are completely free to enter and are an opportunity to get some well-deserved recognition for your small business. With 12 awards up for grabs across a range of categories, entries
Business Parklets Applications Open: Transform Parking Spaces into Dynamic Business Hubs Lambeth invites businesses, charities, schools, and organizations to apply for the innovative Business Parklets program, transforming former parking spaces into vibrant hubs. These three-sided structures, featuring a raised deck, offer businesses an opportunity to create welcoming outdoor spaces, increase visibility, and attract new customers.
Under the transformative leadership of Dr. Wael Saghir, a distinguished professional and academic figure with a wealth of international consulting experience, the Business Solutions Centre (BSC) has emerged as a beacon of innovation and strategic prowess. Dr. Saghir’s visionary strategies, honed through years of insightful global consulting, have played a pivotal role in restructuring and
Our friends over at Xeroe are offering five free deliveries for a cargo bike trial aimed at reducing pollution, expediting your delivery needs and saving your business delivery costs! Xeroe is a sustainable company that has delivered over 900,000 parcels emission free. In addition to free deliveries, the trial includes social media promotion for your
Attention all Southwark businesses! Are you looking to reduce operating costs and make an impact? Free audits, recommendations and training are available to Southwark-based SMEs. Introducing the Southwark Climate Collective, a new programme available to SMEs in Southwark. Participants will benefit from a free audit, bespoke recommendations and support in one of the following areas:
This is your last chance to complete the EmploySE1 Development Survey! WeAreWaterloo, Team London Bridge, and Better Bankside have partnered with PRD, to explore what support and value they can provide to their members to better meet local needs around the areas of staff recruitment, retention, and development. To shape new and effective support, we’re
We are pleased to announce that our friends over at Sustainable Ventures are here to help businesses and enterprises in Lambeth! The next round of the Lambeth Net Zero Innovation Challenge is starting now. In the Challenge, established businesses are matched with cutting-edge cleantech innovators who develop bespoke solutions to support sustainability objectives. Running for
EmploySE1, operated by WeAreWaterloo, Team London Bridge, and Better Bankside, was a free and efficient service that provided recruitment support to the BID’s members, allowing them to easily recruit local individuals. The three BIDs have partnered with PRD, an independent consultancy located in Bankside, to identify current business challenges and determine how BIDs can provide
ReLondon offers practical, one-to-one support and consultancy to small businesses helping them grow and save costs based upon circular principles. An upcoming workshop on the idea of a circular economy is available for businesses that fall under food & drink, retail , hair & beauty as well as other high street businesses such as dry
We have some exciting news to share with you – Lambeth Council is on a mission to make our community a better place for everyone by becoming a Living Wage Place. The Living Wage is an hourly wage rate that reflects actual living costs – it’s all about ensuring people get paid fairly for their
We are excited to announce that WeAreWaterloo’s Chief Executive, Natalie Raben, published a research paper in the Journal of Place Management and Development. Analysing the response of Business Improvement Districts to the pandemic, Natalie and her co-writer Nikos Ntounis discuss how BIDs shifted their operations when faced with COVID-19 to become integral facilitators of place management initiatives in their local
WeAreWaterloo is partnering with Licensing SAVI on its Security and Vulnerability Initiative. Licensing SAVI is a confidential self-assessment tool designed to help the owners and operators of licensed premises provide a safer and more secure environment for their managers, staff, customers and local communities. It does this by providing personalised advice and recommendations to help
At WeAreWaterloo, we believe in keeping our local businesses informed and empowered. In this article, we provide a high-level summary of the key points from the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s Law, which was published in May 2023. This summary aims to help Waterloo businesses understand the implications and requirements of the
One overarching theme of Waterloo’s Placemaking Strategy is its emphasis on the importance of data-based decision-making in shaping Waterloo’s future. Another key finding was that, to truly activate the area and unleash its potential, the issue of vacant retail units would have to be addressed. That’s why, we are excited to announce two new key
Do you want FREE expert advice to set your business on a path towards a more sustainable future? We’ve partnered with cost and carbon reduction specialists Beyond Procurement to offer five Waterloo BID Members 1 year of FREE climate consultancy. Through their consultancy programme ZERO, Beyond Procurement will help set your business on a path
Continuing the momentum of our recent Future Neighbourhoods 2030: Net-Zero Strategy launch, we are excited to introduce a selection of new climate action projects. These three new initiatives aim to promote sustainability in the Waterloo area by encouraging the local community to get involved. Join our Climate Action Group To celebrate London Climate Action
Avoiding discrimination and the perception of discrimination is crucial during the recruitment process to ensure fairness and equal opportunities for all candidates. In this article, Jo Cullen from Edwards Durthie Shamash Solicitors provides a comprehensive checklist of do’s and don’ts for employers to follow in order to minimize the risk of discrimination. By implementing these,
References – what are the obligations of an employer to provide a reference and what are the risks if a reference is given? Providing a reference for an employee who is leaving to start a new role can sometimes be difficult, particularly where there have been issues with their conduct or performance. Does an employer
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that unforeseen crises can have dramatic impacts on your business. That’s why we’ve redeveloped our Business Continuity Plan Template to help all our member businesses prepare for the future. This will help ensure you’ll know what to do in the event of an acute, unforeseen