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Streatham Christmas market 2024

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On Saturday the 7th of December, InStreatham and AIO Events held Christmas market at St Leonard’s Church. Despite the wind and rain from Storm Darragh, local traders, businesses and residents and real reindeers brought the Christmas magic to Streatham.

The DJ and band, Vibez Groovers kept spirts high and we finished with a finale from our lovely local choirs. A huge thank you to Creative Soul, Indigo Tree, Odeon, Cornercopia, Lark for donating raffle prizes, and Tesco for donating gifts for children.

We wish you a joyful, festive period and encourage you to shop, eat and drink local over the holidays!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Russell’s footpath street art: Your Streets Your Way Competition

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Russell’s Footpath was selected for a makeover through the Your Streets Your Way competition, where local residents had the opportunity to submit their ideas for enhancing our community spaces. The competition asked local people to reimagine and enhance ten key street locations across Lambeth, with a focus on creating vibrant, pedestrian and cycle-friendly spaces.

We are proud to have been part of the Local Judging Panel for the competition. We reviewed over 70 inspiring submissions from residents aged 6 to 74, with 80% hailing from Lambeth, eager to make a positive impact on their neighbourhood. Benjamin Watts’ winning design stood out for its approach in benefiting both users and local businesses and we are delighted to see it coming to life.

Elements we loved:

  • Wayfinding signage to make it easier for people to discover everything Streatham has to offer.
  • Bright Colours and Iconography, lifting the aesthetic of the concrete stairwell and featuring icons relevant to the amenities and shops on the High Road.

Our involvement in the Your Streets Your Way competition reflects our ongoing commitment to improving Streatham for all.

By supporting projects that enhance our public spaces and shape the future of our streets, Streatham can be a place we all enjoy, attracting more footfall and improving the appeal of our area.

To see all other winning designs, visit the Your Streets Your Way website.

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!

Anti-shoplifting scheme: a milestone in our fight against retail crime

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Our commitment to prioritising a safe and secure environment for businesses has yielded tangible results through our anti-shoplifting scheme.

Since the launch of our programme, we’re proud to report significant improvements in our efforts to create a safer environment for Streatham businesses – one notable achievement is the successful prosecution of a prolific shoplifter. We took proactive steps to address the persistent issues of shoplifting and anti-social behavior back in 2022, understanding the urgency, the BID collaborated a private investigation company.

As shoplifting rates continue to rise across the country, this story stands as a source of optimism. Through the diligent work with our partners and store managers, this individual, with over a hundred previous convictions, including numerous burglaries, was brought to justice—a feat that underscores the effectiveness of our collaborative approach.

Read more about the prosecution here. // Full details here