InStreatham

Join the Board of InStreatham BID

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Are you passionate about Streatham’s future? We’re looking for new Board members to help shape our local business environment and community.

What we do

The InStreatham Business Improvement District (BID) supports businesses and improves our high road by delivering projects, promoting the area and working with partners.

Who We Are

Streatham BID (InStreatham) is a Business Improvement District representing over 500 local businesses. We work to create a safer, cleaner, more vibrant Streatham through projects that support business growth, improve our high street, and strengthen the local economy.

How We’re Structured & Funded

  • The BID is funded through a mandatory levy paid by businesses within the BID boundary.
  • We also attract additional grant and partner funding to deliver projects that benefit the business community.
  • The BID is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors made up of levy paying business owners and representatives from sectors such as retail, hospitality, professional services, leisure, and community organisations.
  • The Board provides strategic leadership, oversees BID spending, and ensures the organisation is run responsibly and in the interests of levy payers.
  • A professional BID Team, led by the BID Manager, delivers the day to day operations and projects.

Our Governance Approach

We follow best practice BID governance standards, including:

  • transparent decision making
  • financial oversight
  • Conflict of interest processes
  • annual reporting to levy payers
  • regular monitoring of project delivery

Full governance documents will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

Who we need

We welcome nominations from business owners, retailers, service providers, property owners or community organisations with a stake in Streatham. If you care about:

  • Helping local businesses thrive
  • Making Streatham a vibrant place to work, visit and invest
  • Working collaboratively with the BID team and BID board members
    …then we’d love to hear from you.

Time commitment

Attending around 6 to 9 board meetings per year, plus some optional sub group work.

What next

To apply, please complete a short form here

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@instreatham.com

Deadline for expressions of interest: Sunday 15 February 2026

We’re Hiring! Interim Operational Support Consultant

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InStreatham BID is seeking an Operational Support Consultant for an initial 3-month contract starting August/September 2025. This is a part-time, flexible, hybrid role supporting the BID’s strategic planning, governance, compliance, and project evaluation as it reviews and renews its services for local businesses. Key responsibilities include providing expert advice to the BID Board, guiding on BID regulations, leading the process to gain British BIDs Accreditation, and assisting with KPI development. We are looking for someone with demonstrable relevant experience, strong governance knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

To apply, send your CV/proposal, cover letter, and suggested day rate to info@instreatham.com by 31 July 2025.

You can find the full job description here.

We’re Hiring: Interim BID Manager (Part-Time)

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InStreatham BID is looking for a dynamic and experienced interim BID Manager to help lead the organisation through an important transition period.

We are midway through our current ballot term and exploring new ways to deliver lasting value for local businesses and the Streatham community. This temporary, part-time role (2–3 days per week (with flexible hours for a minimum of 3 months) 3–6 months) offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the BID while ensuring the smooth continuation of current programmes.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of BID operations, and the ability to manage day-to-day delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Download the full job description
If you’re passionate about place management and ready to make a meaningful impact in one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to info@instreatham.com
For questions or an informal discussion about the role please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Streatham Green set to be transformed

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The Streatham Green

An exciting update to the Streatham Green project!

After a series of community consultations including local businesses, residents, Lambeth officers, and the Met Police, a final design for Streatham Green has been produced. 

A summary of the community engagement comments. Produced by Outerspace.

Outerspace, the landscape architects, sensitively considered all of the communities comments and concerns about inclusivity, comfortability and safety, ensuring key stakeholders and young people were consulted. From these comments, themes were drawn out and four key priorities emerged: 

- To improve access and use for wheelchair users and those less able, creating a safe and fun environment for all users.

- To increase dwell time by introducing better seating and informal play-on-the-way options.

- To enhance the Green's biodiversity through new trees and low-level planting.

- To improve the safety for women, children and vulnerable users through better lighting and visibility.

The BID is excited to have this opportunity to enhance an integral space for the community and it's confident the design will deliver the desired outcomes for those who use the space daily or those who would like to in the future. 

 

 

The Proposed Design for Streatham Green.

The new design is ambitious in responding to all three priorities. The new design takes advantage of the Green's gradient and includes amphitheatre-style seating and playful mounding. New trees and sensory planting are to be introduced for better biodiversity and habitat creation which will help alleviate the air pollution problems found along the High Road. The key features are the new play-on-the-way options like balancing beams and boulders for children and families, and also new bench seating for group meetings. In addition, to address the accessibility concerns from wheelchair users, a new ramp is being built which complies with up-to-date policy and regulation, and a new lighting strategy for safety.

InStreatham submitted a planning application to Lambeth Council this week and expect to receive a decision by the end of January. Keep up to date on our planning journey by checking our website. If you'd like to show your support, please share this update with words of appreciation, or email us your feedback at info@instreatham.com.

 

You can download the design & access statement here: InStreatham - Streatham Green DAS

A visualisation of what the proposed redesign will look like once completed.

InStreatham BID awarded grant for redesign of Streatham Green

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The Streatham GreenInStreatham BID is excited to announce the launch of an ambitious project to redesign Streatham Green, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This transformative initiative aims to create a safer, more accessible, and event friendly community space that will serve as a vibrant hub for local residents and visitors alike.

Streatham Green has long been a welcome respite from the bustling High Road. However, we recognise that the park isn’t functioning to its full potential.

The redesign of Streatham Green will focus on reducing antisocial behaviour, and making the space more welcoming and accessible for families, young people, and wheelchair users. The ambitious plan includes comprehensive community engagement to ensure the final design reflects the needs and aspirations of those who use the space daily or those who would like to.

“We are thrilled to embark on this journey to transform Streatham Green. This project is a significant step towards enhancing our community space, making it more inclusive. We look forward to working closely with the residents of Streatham to bring this vision to life.”

Join us on this exciting journey

InStreatham BID is calling on local people and businesses to get involved in the consultation process. Opportunities for community engagement include:

  • Streatham Food Festival June 22nd: A chance to share ideas and feedback directly with the project team.
  • Stakeholder Consultation Meetings: Sessions designed to gather detailed input from key community members.
  • Workshops: Interactive events throughout June and July to shape the design of the park reimagined.

Your input and support will be invaluable as we work together to create a renewed heart for Streatham High Road.

In the past, InStreatham have introduced various actions such as additional seating in the park to bolster support for small local eateries, colourful vinyls for the benches, bunting and playful floor vinyls like hopscotch and snakes and ladders that provided entertainment for children. Lamp columns were dressed with floral displays, complemented by butterflies nestled among the trees. Posters were even added to the bins to remind people to dispose of their gum properly as a littering intervention.

We’re hoping the new park redesign will bring about lasting positive changes, turning the green into a welcoming hub for all to enjoy.

Stay tuned for more updates!