Using a model from Canada, Business Improvement Districts allowed for businesses to choose and have access to additional services, like street cleaning, improving the environment and public realm, or events and activity to increase footfall and animation. The number of UK BIDs has now grown to over 340.

The London Bridge BID, managed by Team London Bridge, was set up by the local business community in 2006. We’ve used this 20-year anniversary to look back at some of the highlights in the life of Team London Bridge and celebrate the amazing achievements we have shared with the BID community and our partners.

 

 

“As we celebrate 20 years of Business Improvement Districts, Team London Bridge is proud to be part of two decades of remarkable transformation and progress that BIDs have driven in towns and cities across the UK. From championing the redevelopment of London Bridge Station into a key transport hub to leading vital change in the area’s journey to becoming a Net Zero business district, we have played an instrumental role in shaping the future of this iconic area.

Our commitment to creating award-winning public spaces, supporting local business growth, and advancing sustainability has established London Bridge as a vibrant and thriving destination. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to working alongside fellow BIDs to make our community a better place to live, work, and play. We look forward to continuing to drive innovation and foster collaboration, with a vision to make London Bridge one of the world’s most sustainable, culturally vibrant, and compelling places for business and tourism”

Nadia Broccardo, CEO, Team London Bridge  

 

Greenwood Theatre Transformation, 2015

20 highlights from 2006 -Present

  • Met Police partnership starts 2006
  • Annual Building Bridges Funding begins 2007
  • London Bridge DealCard launched 2007
  • Annual London Bridge Christmas Campaign launched 2007
  • Melior Street Community Garden opens (with St Mungo’s Putting Down Roots partnership) 2009
  • Mayor of London ‘Best BID’ Award 2010
  • Greenwood Theatre Pocket Park opens 2012
  • Gibbons Rent Secret Garden opens 2013
  • Responsible Business Strategy 2015 / 2020
  • London Bridge Plan launched 2016
  • London Bridge Hive launched 2017
  • RHS Britain in Bloom Gold Award 2017
  • British Transport Police partnership starts 2018
  • London Bridge Culture Strategy 2018
  • ATCM Town and City Awards, Best Culture and Arts Scheme, for the Team London Bridge Culture Strategy 2018
  • Bikes for Business launched with the first Cargo Bike Convoy 2019
  • Bi-annual London Bridge Medi-Culture Festival launched 2019
  • Tooley Street Beacon 2020
  • London Bridge Net Zero Routemap 2022
  • ATCM Town and City Awards, Best Contribution to Climate Action, for London Bridge Decarbonisation Charter 2024