Lambeth Council is transforming Hercules Road into a greener, more climate-resilient space in partnership with WeAreWaterloo BID and South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours Forum. The project will replace parking areas with green spaces, cycle parking, seating, and room for people. Over a dozen new trees will also be planted to increase canopy cover and add
Tackle Food & Fuel Poverty in London with Groundwork London’s 2025 Fruit and Veg Calendar Groundwork London is a community and environmental charity – with an office in Morley Street, Waterloo – passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny
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
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
This Summer, Waterloo Green Group is hosting a line-up of fantastic community events, and we want you to join us! Whether you’re a local office worker or resident, or just a passerby, everyone is more than welcome to get involved. ‘ROOTED’ GARDENING CLUB Ready to transform your neighbourhood? Join the Waterloo Gardening Club to help
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 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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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