Better Bankside

Community first! A community is tied together through engaged local businesses and creative outlets for the area. We continue to listen to our businesses and help promote them in clever and new ways, aiming for people to see the beauty of Bankside.🩷 Say Yes to insider intel and a new buzz - Say Yes to Bankside this November.

We Need Your Help This Christmas Bring joy this festive season by donating a gift to the Bankside Christmas Gift Appeal. Your contribution will support someone facing homelessness, struggling with their mental health, or one of our older neighbours. Each charity we support has its own online wish list, making it easy to choose a meaningful gift. We’re also looking for volunteers to help wrap the gifts—check out our events page for more information. Donations can be made here: https://lnkd.in/dWUyJT9B Together, we can make a difference this Christmas.

Creating happy teams is key, and Better Bankside’s perks package, growth opportunities, and events help keep everyone thriving. Vote YES to help us keep Bankside the place to be! 

Last reminder to vote! If you’re a business owner or manager, next week is your very last chance to vote in the 2024 ballot. Your vote determines if you would like Better Bankside’s services to continue for another five years. The final day to return your vote is 26 November. Check your organisation’s post for a white envelope with a pink voting paper inside, and send it back by the 26th! If you need replacements, do not hesitate to reach out. Any questions about the ballot and Better Bankside? Get in touch on info@betterbankside.co.uk. Say Yes this November - say Yes to another five years of Better Bankside!🩷

Happy Friday! Although the cold is here, Kniphofia ‘popsicle’ is looking extra cute on Webber Street today.🌸

We couldn’t do it without you! Improving a neighbourhood is no simple job, and we are forever grateful of every single person that shows up to our events and inspire us to continue our work and passion. A big thank you to all the Banksiders!🩷

🌍 Driving Climate Action in Southwark 🌍 Last night, Better Bankside was honoured to present “community evidence” at the Southwark Council Assembly, where our very own Sadie Hodgson shared the impact of the Southwark Climate Collective (SCC) with a room full of councillors. She appealed for continued—and expanded—support to keep this vital initiative thriving. In just one year, through this unique partnership between Southwark Council, Team London Bridge, Blue Bermondsey and Elephant & Castle Business Forum and the Mayor of London, we’ve achieved some great milestones: ✅ 150+ SMEs supported across Southwark—from Peckham Platform to Dulwich Picture Gallery, Hej Coffee to Surrey Docks Farm. ✅ 18% of businesses engaged are Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic owned or led. We’re now working closely with the council, technical partners and businesses to review and improve ongoing support for SMEs. 🚀 Our goal? To scale up this support with an investible proposition that empowers businesses to take action themselves, driving greater impact across Southwark. At its heart, the SCC proves that Southwark businesses are ready to act on climate, but they need bespoke, practical support to get started. Together, we’ve engaged with harder-to-reach SMEs, testing innovative concepts and driving tangible change. 💡 Let’s ensure this momentum continues! With greater council backing, we can amplify Southwark’s role as a leader in tackling the climate crisis. #SouthwarkClimateCollective #ClimateAction #SMEs #Sustainability #BetterBankside

We love meeting you guys, and events such as Frost Fair and the annual Bankside Gift Appeal allows us to shake hands and have a chat. Vote YES this November and help us continue to work for a happier neighbourhood.🩷

How to cast your vote for a Better Bankside 🗳️ Voting is simple, and it’s a key moment for Bankside’s future. You should have received your ballot paper yesterday, so here’s how to make sure your vote counts: •⁠ ⁠Look out for your ballot paper in the post—it will arrive in a white envelope with your ballot paper inside. •⁠ ⁠Mark “YES” if you’re ready to support Better Bankside’s 2025-30 initiatives. •⁠ ⁠Send back your ballot using the prepaid return envelope by the deadline: 28 November 2024. •⁠ ⁠To ensure it arrives in time, post it by 26 November. A YES vote means continued support for Bankside’s growth, safety, and sustainability. Let’s make this next chapter a success for everyone in the community.

In Bankside we trust! Bankside has been a trusted partner in development for a better London, and we have had positive feedback from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Remember to cast your vote this November!📩