02/08/2023
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Announcements / Business Advice / Security
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 areas.
The paper draws upon both interview and survey data from a wide variety of BID Managers to understand how their organisation’s business plans responded to the pandemic, before proposing a disaster management framework to help inform the localised response of place managers to future large-scale disruptions. The research paper suggests that a greater emphasis on communication strategies, partnerships, resilience and public safety during the lockdown periods has led to an elevated positioning of the UK BID role in coordinated disaster management through place leadership.
Read the full research paper: Carving a place for UK business improvement districts through COVID
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Don’t Miss: Free Euro 2024 England Match Screenings on Lower Marsh! Thursday 20 June and Tuesday 25 June, Lower Marsh will host free outdoor screenings of two must-watch England matches: Denmark vs. England and England vs. Slovenia. While you soak up the football fever, why not explore the vibrant offerings of Lower Marsh’s local pubs,
Get Ready to paddle for a purpose at the London Ambulance Charity Dragon Boat Race! Gear up for an exhilarating day of dragon boat racing at Surrey Quays. Hosted by the London Ambulance Service Charitable Fund, this event aims to raise essential funds for the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Teams of 11 will compete
April is packed with events in Waterloo! Indulge in cocktails and sweet treats at our FREE garden party, enjoy local theatre productions, or spend a wholesome day at our local farm. To stay updated on upcoming events, be sure to keep an eye on our events calendar! St George’s Garden Party Join us on Thursday