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Share delivery insights

Share delivery insights

04/03/2024

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

Five Free Deliveries & Marketing For Waterloo BID Businesses

Five Free Deliveries & Marketing For Waterloo BID Businesses

19/12/2023

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

Southwark Businesses Cost Reduction & Free Support

Southwark Businesses Cost Reduction & Free Support

19/12/2023

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: 

Sustainable Ventures to help Lambeth Businesses

Sustainable Ventures to help Lambeth Businesses

01/12/2023

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

Welcoming Wilma

Welcoming Wilma

28/11/2023

Let’s give a warm welcome to Wilma – the latest addition to WeAreWaterloo’s Cleaning and Greening Team, driven by José alongside sidekick Wally. Dressed in vibrant pink and orange, these vehicles are not just eye-catching; they’re transforming Waterloo’s streets. Wilma and Wally are on a mission to enhance Waterloo’s environment. Imagine a superhero duo, but instead of

Climate Action Group Meeting

Climate Action Group Meeting

30/10/2023

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

Delivery and Servicing Study Reminder

Delivery and Servicing Study Reminder

30/10/2023

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

Free Workshops & Grant Opportunities For Future Proofing

Free Workshops & Grant Opportunities For Future Proofing

25/10/2023

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

Have your say: Delivery and Servicing Study

Have your say: Delivery and Servicing Study

06/09/2023

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

Unmissable climate job in London

Unmissable climate job in London

14/08/2023

Are you ready to take on a role that will shape the future of our planet? If you’re passionate about mitigating climate change and delivering a sustainable future, South Bank Employers’ Group (SBEG) + partners have an exciting opportunity for you! WeAreWaterloo stands supportive of this fantastic opportunity to improve our environment. Net Zero Programme

Transforming Waterloo’s Streets

Transforming Waterloo’s Streets

09/08/2023

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

Placemaking Spotlight: Place Branding + Wayfinding

Placemaking Spotlight: Place Branding + Wayfinding

02/08/2023

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

WeAreWaterloo Wins Green Flag Award

WeAreWaterloo Wins Green Flag Award

19/07/2023

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

Local cycling updates in Waterloo

Local cycling updates in Waterloo

06/07/2023

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

Looking back at our recent events

Looking back at our recent events

06/07/2023

It was great to see so many people at our recent WeAreWaterloo events! From the London Festival of Architecture to our Pride & Prejudice panel discussion, these events showed that Waterloo is home to a huge number of passionate progressive voices eager to share their vision with the world. Below is a look back at

Get 1-year of FREE climate consultancy

Get 1-year of FREE climate consultancy

22/06/2023

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

Get involved: help make Waterloo greener

Get involved: help make Waterloo greener

08/06/2023

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

Waterloo and South Bank launch Net Zero 2030 Strategy

Waterloo and South Bank launch Net Zero 2030 Strategy

26/05/2023

Investment in a greener, fairer neighbourhood will be delivered through direct economic investment, community initiatives, and supportive policy frameworks. Lambeth Council, SoWN (South Bank & Waterloo Neighbours), South Bank & Waterloo Partnership, South Bank BID, and WeAreWaterloo BID launched a Strategy and Action Plan entitled Net Zero for Waterloo and South Bank: Building a Greener

Helping Waterloo grow back greener

Helping Waterloo grow back greener

07/01/2022

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