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
We’re excited to announce that WeAreWaterloo has won the Green Flag Community Award for 2024/25! This award celebrates our team’s hard work in making Waterloo cleaner and greener and, thanks to the amazing efforts of the Waterloo Green Group Events, such as ‘Rooted’ Gardening Club, ‘Edible Marsh’ workshops, and the Climate Action Group. These community-driven initiatives
Stress-free, greener deliveries in London Borough of Lambeth The Kerb app allows drivers to book allocated virtual loading bays, improving efficiency and supporting sustainable deliveries. 2 trial Virtual Loading Bays are located along The Cut, Waterloo and available to book by registered users. Register your interest here to start using the London Borough of Lambeth bays. If you have any questions, email sgl@kerb.com. – More
We are excited to announce that we have received our first Carbon Neutral certification through Beyond Procurement! As part of our commitment to our 5 Year Plan and our Business Plan 2024 our team has been keen on ensuring our BID enhances the environment and delivers on our Climate Action Plan ensuring that our
Are you a local artist with a passion for Waterloo? WeAreWaterloo and LOMA (1-5 Lower Marsh) invite you to be a part of an exciting project that will bring even more colour and vibrancy to the Lower Marsh landscape. Here’s your chance to leave your mark on one of London’s most dynamic neighborhoods! As part of our
LB Lambeth are working with Cross River Partnership and Grid Smarter Cities to improve the management of freight and servicing deliveries along The Cut. The work aims to trial Virtual Loading Bays (further information can be found here) to enable loading areas to be better managed and improve congestion and air quality in the area. The trial is part
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:
Throughout the year WeAreWaterloo have been working hard to ensure our organisation, as well as the local businesses and community are engaged in sustainable efforts to make our area less polluted and greener. We have been driving forward progress on our Climate Action Plan which can be found here. We encourage local businesses to join us for
Lambeth Council is conducting a Delivery and Servicing Study to better engage with and understand local businesses, support changes in the Waterloo area and guide the development of new strategies and proposals for local streets. Steer is the appointed transport consultant involved in the study, and has conducted short questionnaire surveys throughout October with many
WeAreWaterloo Business Improvement District (BID) has invested over £30,000 into the renovation of 10 shopfronts located throughout the Waterloo area. After unveiling the Waterloo Placemaking Strategy last year, WeAreWaterloo has been on a mission to brighten up the district’s shopping avenues and encourage the exploration of its diverse local business community. In August of that
Are you a local business in the Waterloo area? We need your insight! Lambeth Council, in collaboration with WeAreWaterloo, is conducting a Delivery and Servicing Study to better engage with and understand local businesses, support positive changes in the Waterloo area, and guide the development of new strategies and proposals for local streets. To make
Calling Waterloo residents and business owners! Exciting plans from Lambeth Council are set to transform our community for the better. Plans are in progress to establish a series of permanent traffic restrictions and street improvements in Waterloo. These plans are set to support local businesses and create a more vibrant environment for all. During the
The Waterloo Placemaking Strategy identified five key themes for potential interventions that could help celebrate and reinforce the area’s unique character. Responding to various challenges highlighted by both residents and workers, these themes of Identity, Activation, Public Realm, Connectivity and Brand are all viewed as central to the strategy’s delivery. This month’s Placemaking Spotlight combines
We are thrilled to announce that WeAreWaterloo has been awarded the Green Flag Award for the year 2023/24. This recognition serves as a testament to our community’s dedication to greening initiatives, including the outstanding efforts of the Waterloo Gardening Club, Edible Marsh and the Climate Action Group. Let’s delve into the significance of this award
With the weather getting warmer, why not swap the sticky tube for a sunny cycle? For those wanting to get back on the bike or for anyone that cycles in the Waterloo area, this summer we are hosting FREE lunchtime bike maintenance sessions on Lower Marsh. Hosted by a qualified Dr. Bike mechanic, these pop-up
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
Lambeth Council has recently launched a Commonplace website for Waterloo workers, residents and visitors to have their say about a range of projects taking place in and around the Waterloo area. Recent consultations have included: The Cut and Greet Street Traffic Restrictions Webber Street Healthy Street Improvements Ufford Street Healthy Street Improvements The Cut Parklets
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
We are very pleased to announce WeAreWaterloo has been awarded a £65,000 grant to de-pave part of Hercules Road in order to increase the amount of green space in the Waterloo area. The project will repurpose 300m2 of former road space into fertile land for growing trees, fruits, vegetables and herbs as well as incorporating a