Ilford BID Business Improvement District (BID) is one of over 32O BIDs across the UK. It is an organisation that since 2009 has represented just under 400 businesses across Ilford town centre.
By building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders across the town centre, the team and board of directors have worked hard to support businesses, visitors, and residents.
The 2024 -2029 business plan will have a focus on maximising the economic benefits of a sustainable, and modern town centre which is ready to take advantage of new opprtunities, including the Elizabeth Line. The opprtunity is there for Ilford to meet the needs of people who will be proud to work, shop, and live in the area. For a copy of our 2024 - 2029 operating agreement, please email cyril@ilfordbid.com
CLICK HERE TO READ THE 2024-2029 BUSINESS PLANAfter a successful third term, with dedicated delivery in Ilford town centre to support business and community, the Ilford BIDs new business plan will include the delivery themes below.
Driving initiatives to create a positive welcome which harness the potential of new features to Ilford town centre, such as the Elizabeth line connecting Ilford to the heart of London. Capitalising on generational opportunities to focus on how the BID can build on the economic benefits this provides and evolve further still into a modern town centre experience with public realm art installation, festive lighting, markets and more to drive footfall.
A key aim of the BID is to make Ilford, a welcoming and safe place to visit. We will continue to focus on initiatives that help to enhance the look and feel of the BID area. Our radio security scheme will continue to be managed by our BID security officers, whilst maintaining a uniformed presence in the town centre to assist businesses and visitors.
The scheme is enhanced with DISC access, offering a secure online information sharing system which enables businesses to report incidents and view the latest intelligence.
A commitment to promoting and supporting important issues and campaigns, including initiatives to improve the safty of women and girls in our community. We will also deliver on this commitment by continuing to facilitate the Ilford BID business brime reduction partnership, bringing key partners together to tackle crime in our community.
The BID will support businesses by providing a voice and opportunities to collaborate with partners to showcase Ilford as a modern town with green aspirations. Delivering projects to support our business stakeholders with their environmental, social and governance objectives. The BID will continue to work closely with stakeholders and partners to harness ideas to boost economic growth in the town centre. We will support businesses on their net zero journeys through the provision of information, resources, green champions and exemplar projects.
The Ilford BID team have worked over the past 15 years to ensure a strong delivery of projects and business support for the town centre.
In the past 5 years, the BID has delivered over 15 large scale footfall driving events, delivering much needed visits, activation and publicity to Ilford town centre. These events have not only served to differentiate us from other destinations, but also keep us in harmony with key national celebrations including celebrations such as the Platinum Jubilee and Coronation of King Charles III.
Our Ilford BID security officers support businesses 7 days a week, and have delivered over 27,000 manned hours in the town centre in the past 5 years. We manage the town centres business crime reduction partnership and deploy our security radio scheme for emergency response. Our collaboration with partners ensures that crime and anti-social behaviour is tackled through coordinated partnership.
Launched in 2020, the inIlford consumer brand has become the go to place for everything Ilford related. With an ever growing, and engaged local audience following on social media, the brand has over 35,000 followers and has had over 180,000 page views since its launch. The inIlford business directory page has seen a growth of over 80%, confirming the brand as a phenomenal tool to market Ilford businesses and make Ilford the destination of choice for shopping and experiences.
We work collaboratively with partners, local artists, designers and business stakeholders to improve the welcome in the places we live and work. Our efforts to enhance the town centre has delivered our annual Christmas light scheme, with over £150,000 of investment over the past 5 years, decorative light structures, and art installations including our inIlford mammoth trail.
We deliver the annual Christmas light switch on event in the town centre, which is supported with a dedicated marketing campaign, a programme of free family entertainment, markets, and late-night shopping events.
We drive improvements with key partners and stakeholders. We launched our sustainability programme Ilford inGreen in 2022 with a focus on driving improvements in the town centre through the collaboration of business and community members. The programme has brought over 200 business and community volunteers together in the past year, introduced over 500 new plants in the town centre, and activating more than 375,000 volunteer steps through action day activities.
Our virtual trail trial has also activated over 9,200,000 footsteps to keys areas in Ilford town centre and resulted in over 460,000 calories burnt since its’ launch. Our inIlford markets have become a feature of most of our events and a trial continues in the town centre delivering increased footfall and over 300 market stalls in the past year.
Redbridge Council will send those responsible for eligible hereditaments which are subject to the BID, a ballot paper prior to the 6th of October. You will receive one ballot paper for each property you are eligible to vote for by post. If you do not receive your ballot paper please email cyril@ilfordbid.com
Please check that each ballot paper received has its own return envelope.
Complete your ballot paper by putting a cross (X) beside your choice to retain the Ilford BID for a further five years or not.
Write your name and job title and sign the ballot paper.
Each ballot paper must be returned in its own separate envelope.
Return your completed ballot paper/s by post in the pre-paid envelope or to the Redbridge Town Hall ballot box.
If you have any questions, please contact cyril@ilfordbid.com or call 07498316461.
A Business Improvement District (BID) is a business-led and business funded body formed to improve a defined commercial area. The benefits of BIDs are wide-ranging and can include:
Ilford BID operates in Ilford town centre. Local businesses would be in total control of the BID in its' fourth term and it will continue to represent all sectors, and promote collaborative working with partners to achieve greater results.
Find out more about our delivery themes and how they will benefit the town centre by reviewing our 2024 - 2029 business
The boundary are will include Audrey Road Axon Road, Balfour Road, Chadwick Road, Chapel Road, Clements Lane, Clements Road, Cranbrook Road, Hainault Street, Handforth Road, Havelock Street, Heron Mews, High Road, Holstock Road, Ilford Hill, Janice Mews, Kenneth More Road, Mill Road, Oakfield Road, Postway Mews, Riches Road, Rigby Mews, Riverdene Road, Roden Street, Station Road, Thompson Close, Wellesley Road, Winston Way York Road and York Mews.
Ilford BID Business Improvement District (BID) is one of over 32O BIDs across the UK. It is an organisation that since 2009 has represented just under 400 businesses across Ilford town centre.
By building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders across the town centre, the team and board of directors have worked hard to support businesses, visitors, and residents.
The 2024 -2029 business plan will have a focus on maximising the economic benefits of a sustainable, and modern town centre which is ready to take advantage of new opprtunities, including the Elizabeth Line. The opprtunity is there for Ilford to meet the needs of people who will be proud to work, shop, and live in the area. For a copy of our 2024 - 2029 operating agreement, please email cyril@ilfordbid.com
After a successful third term, with dedicated delivery in Ilford town centre to support business and community, the Ilford BIDs new business plan will include the delivery themes below.
Driving initiatives to create a positive welcome which harness the potential of new features to Ilford town centre, such as the Elizabeth line connecting Ilford to the heart of London. Capitalising on generational opportunities to focus on how the BID can build on the economic benefits this provides and evolve further still into a modern town centre experience with public realm art installation, festive lighting, markets and more to drive footfall.
A key aim of the BID is to make Ilford, a welcoming and safe place to visit. We will continue to focus on initiatives that help to enhance the look and feel of the BID area. Our radio security scheme will continue to be managed by our BID security officers, whilst maintaining a uniformed presence in the town centre to assist businesses and visitors.
The scheme is enhanced with DISC access, offering a secure online information sharing system which enables businesses to report incidents and view the latest intelligence.
A commitment to promoting and supporting important issues and campaigns, including initiatives to improve the safty of women and girls in our community. We will also deliver on this commitment by continuing to facilitate the Ilford BID business brime reduction partnership, bringing key partners together to tackle crime in our community.
The BID will support businesses by providing a voice and opportunities to collaborate with partners to showcase Ilford as a modern town with green aspirations. Delivering projects to support our business stakeholders with their environmental, social and governance objectives. The BID will continue to work closely with stakeholders and partners to harness ideas to boost economic growth in the town centre. We will support businesses on their net zero journeys through the provision of information, resources, green champions and exemplar projects.
The Ilford BID team have worked over the past 15 years to ensure a strong delivery of projects and business support for the town centre.
In the past 5 years, the BID has delivered over 15 large scale footfall driving events, delivering much needed visits, activation and publicity to Ilford town centre. These events have not only served to differentiate us from other destinations, but also keep us in harmony with key national celebrations including celebrations such as the Platinum Jubilee and Coronation of King Charles III.
Our Ilford BID security officers support businesses 7 days a week, and have delivered over 27,000 manned hours in the town centre in the past 5 years. We manage the town centres business crime reduction partnership and deploy our security radio scheme for emergency response. Our collaboration with partners ensures that crime and anti-social behaviour is tackled through coordinated partnership.
Launched in 2020, the inIlford consumer brand has become the go to place for everything Ilford related. With an ever growing, and engaged local audience following on social media, the brand has over 35,000 followers and has had over 180,000 page views since its launch. The inIlford business directory page has seen a growth of over 80%, confirming the brand as a phenomenal tool to market Ilford businesses and make Ilford the destination of choice for shopping and experiences.
We work collaboratively with partners, local artists, designers and business stakeholders to improve the welcome in the places we live and work. Our efforts to enhance the town centre has delivered our annual Christmas light scheme, with over £150,000 of investment over the past 5 years, decorative light structures, and art installations including our inIlford mammoth trail.
We deliver the annual Christmas light switch on event in the town centre, which is supported with a dedicated marketing campaign, a programme of free family entertainment, markets, and late-night shopping events.
We drive improvements with key partners and stakeholders. We launched our sustainability programme Ilford inGreen in 2022 with a focus on driving improvements in the town centre through the collaboration of business and community members. The programme has brought over 200 business and community volunteers together in the past year, introduced over 500 new plants in the town centre, and activating more than 375,000 volunteer steps through action day activities.
Our virtual trail trial has also activated over 9,200,000 footsteps to keys areas in Ilford town centre and resulted in over 460,000 calories burnt since its’ launch. Our inIlford markets have become a feature of most of our events and a trial continues in the town centre delivering increased footfall and over 300 market stalls in the past year.
Redbridge Council will send those responsible for eligible hereditaments which are subject to the BID, a ballot paper prior to the 6th of October. You will receive one ballot paper for each property you are eligible to vote for by post. If you do not receive your ballot paper please email cyril@ilfordbid.com
Please check that each ballot paper received has its own return envelope.
Complete your ballot paper by putting a cross (X) beside your choice to retain the Ilford BID for a further five years or not.
Write your name and job title and sign the ballot paper.
Each ballot paper must be returned in its own separate envelope.
Return your completed ballot paper/s by post in the pre-paid envelope or to the Redbridge Town Hall ballot box.
If you have any questions, please contact cyril@ilfordbid.com or call 07498316461.
A Business Improvement District (BID) is a business-led and business funded body formed to improve a defined commercial area. The benefits of BIDs are wide-ranging and can include:
Ilford BID operates in Ilford town centre. Local businesses would be in total control of the BID in its' fourth term and it will continue to represent all sectors, and promote collaborative working with partners to achieve greater results.
Find out more about our delivery themes and how they will benefit the town centre by reviewing our 2024 - 2029 business
The boundary are will include Audrey Road Axon Road, Balfour Road, Chadwick Road, Chapel Road, Clements Lane, Clements Road, Cranbrook Road, Hainault Street, Handforth Road, Havelock Street, Heron Mews, High Road, Holstock Road, Ilford Hill, Janice Mews, Kenneth More Road, Mill Road, Oakfield Road, Postway Mews, Riches Road, Rigby Mews, Riverdene Road, Roden Street, Station Road, Thompson Close, Wellesley Road, Winston Way York Road and York Mews.