Streatham Vision

Our vision is to have a thriving, prosperous and sustainable Streatham. A vision for change driven by confidence, belief and a real passion for Streatham.

 

We deliver our projects under four strategic themes: Future Streatham, Destination Streatham, Sustainable Streatham and Celebrate Streatham; which together, contribute to the overall economic development of the area - attracting new investments, stimulating job creation, and fostering a thriving commercial ecosystem.

This vision is the result of extensive engagement and policy process with our Board of committed business volunteers.

Future Streatham works to support existing businesses and attract new and creative independents and start-ups.

We serve as a collective voice for businesses in the area, representing their interests to local government authorities and advocating for policies that benefit the business community. Through lobbying, we can help influence decision-making processes and address specific concerns or challenges faced by our businesses, allowing our members to have a say in shaping policies, regulations, and infrastructure developments that impact Streatham.

We provide members with access to valuable information, resources, and support services - this may include market research, training programs, access to grant or loan opportunities.

We engage with landlords and leaseholders to improve the retail environment and increase retail diversity, work with start-ups and support new businesses.

The rise of co-working is a trend that could establish Streatham for Start-ups through creating co-working hubs.

We listen to local needs and will capture demographic data to analyse who goes where to shop and why.

Future Streatham

Destination Streatham

Destination Streatham works to improve the look and feel of the high street.

We work towards creating an environment and amenities that encourages more local people to visit Streatham; to spend more time in it and visit more businesses. InStreatham's income has funded street enhancements such as jet wash cleaning, chewing gum removal; greening; security, public toilets, hanging baskets, banners, shopfront and public realm improvements.

We continue to work with Lambeth, TfL and the police to creating safer and cleaner roads, including lobbying TfL for improved bus provision East to West to encourage local shoppers from neighbouring areas such as Balham and Norwood as well as dealing with rat running traffic. The completed central reservation works make both sides of the street more accessible to shoppers.

Celebrate Streatham will promote Streatham’s rich heritage, boost footfall by delivering a programme of events and festivals, with the aim of positively influencing people’s perceptions of the area

Celebrate Streatham will promote Streatham’s rich heritage, green spaces, schools and architecture, with the aim of positively influencing people’s perceptions of the area as showcased on our street banners.

Increasing the number of cultural and creative events, providing investment and support and working with partners and local groups to increase entertainment, arts and theatre within the area.

Events, campaigns

will promote Streatham as a destination across London. We focus on marketing Streatham to generate buzz, excitement and positive media attention, taking ‘Destination Streatham’ Pan-London and across Greater London to attract even more visitors, businesses and shoppers to our vibrant town.

 

stylish way-finding and signage designed by local artists. We want to help and incentivise businesses to look better, trade in better ways and to keep shop fronts clean.

The BID also funds marketing and annual events to boost footfall such as the Streatham Food Festival and Christmas trees and lights.

Celebrate Streatham

Sustainable Streatham

We also consult on public realm improvements to help create cleaner and greener spaces, Our Smarter, Greener, Cleaner campaign means that we continue with business recycling services and cleaning services with First Mile.