Community
Russell’s footpath street art: Your Streets Your Way Competition
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 Easter Trail 2024
The InStreatham free family Easter Trail is back! We have hidden 11 characters inside our brilliant Streatham businesses. Can you find where they are hiding?
Search the High Road for businesses displaying an Easter Trail character – Write down the name or draw the picture you see in your numbered eggs given, then fill out an activity sheet on the back of your maps and show this to one of the collection points for your sweet reward.
- La Panna
- Mooboo – Bubble tea
- Creamery Coffee
- Streatham Library
- Sense
- Odeon Cinema
- Blackbird Bakery
- Streatham Space Project
- Totstars Toby’s Adventure Club
- Waffle Genie
- Cornercopia
Streatham Food Festival Sponsorship Opportunity!
Are you passionate about food and community? Join us in celebrating Streatham’s vibrant food scene and supporting our local businesses.
The Streatham Food Festival stands as a testament to our commitment to showcasing Streatham and its businesses. It’s a fantastic platform that allows us to celebrate our community’s diverse culinary offerings.
The festival, with its array of partner events, promises a varied and exciting program that truly highlights the best of Streatham.

Interested in sponsoring the Streatham Food Festival? Contact us now to explore partnership opportunities and discover how your brand can be part of this exciting event!
InStreatham AGM 2023-2024
BID levy payers are invited to attend the Streatham BID Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, 6-7 pm at Macan Lounge – 136, 138 Streatham Hill, London SW2 4RS.
This is an opportunity to find out more about projects delivered on your behalf in the year 2022 – 2023 and what we have planned for the next five years.
The AGM will include:
- A report of BID activities over the last five years
- The chance to meet the BID team and Board of Directors. All Board Directors volunteer to help improve Streatham and are business owners or managers like you.
Please RSVP to info@instreatham.com
If you would like to vote at the AGM, you will need to formally join InStreatham as a company member by simply completing a company membership form. We treat all levy payers as members in effect, but formally joining the company allows you to vote at the AGM.
If you are a company member and unable to attend the AGM, you are entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote instead. Proxy forms are to be returned to the BID team 48 hours before the meeting.
All AGM documents and forms may be viewed below–
Get involved!
All Board Directors volunteer to help make Streatham better and are business owners like you. A Board member is expected to attend meetings which are held every six weeks and be either a business owner within the BID area or be an employee of a BID levy paying business.
If you would like to put yourself forward to join the Board then please contact BID Manager with a paragraph outlining why you would like to be involved to info@instreatham.com.
We hope to see you there, we are always pleased to meet with businesses to discuss their needs.
High Street Summit 2023 – Summary Report
Our High Street Summit took place on Friday, 8th September.
A special thanks to Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP and of course, our incredible business members who were able to dedicate a few hours of their time – your presence and contributions made it truly special. The day was filled with insightful discussions and a shared commitment to positive change in Streatham.We explored the impact of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and the challenges posed by climate change, providing a comprehensive understanding of the small business landscape.
We also addressed security concerns on the high road and what more the police can do to support our community.
These discussions help us all adapt and proactively navigate the changing retail environment.Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP: “It was great to chair the High Street Summit, bringing together local small businesses to discuss the issues they currently face. Our small businesses have been hit particularly hard by the Conservatives’ handling of Brexit, Covid and fossil fuel inflation. Our small business community brings so much colour and character to our High Street and it’s vital that we keep working to ensure our local independents thrive and survive. I was also pleased to update that TFL has announced a 20mph speed limit on the A23 through Streatham and will implement this in due course. This is something local businesses have requested for some time.”
Transport for London (TfL) announced its plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit on Streatham Hill & Streatham High Road to help tackle speeding. This is good news for our area as it will make our High Road feel more inviting for walking, shopping in local businesses, and enjoying outdoor dining. The scheme for the A23 will go live in December. Visit TfL website for more information. https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2023/march/tfl-sets-out-plans-for-the-next-stage-of-lowering-speed-limits-on-its-roads-in-london
InStreatham High Street Summit 2023 (myalbum.com)