Ilford is a vibrant, lively, and buzzing town centre. With an eclectic blend of retail and leisure on offer, the area provides something for everyone. Whether you want to shop, catch a movie, enjoy a meal, have a family day out or visit niche independent stores, Ilford has everything you need and more.
Formed in 2009, the Ilford BID is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Ilford. The Ilford BID’s key aims are to promote businesses within the BID boundary, increase footfall and to make Ilford the destination of choice.
InIlford is provided by the Ilford Business Improvement District (BID), which works on behalf of almost 400 businesses in Ilford town centre to create an attractive, welcoming, vibrant and economically successful trading area. Our priority areas and activities include:
The BID’s Radio Security Scheme links over 70 businesses, CCTV, Security team and the Met Police. It enables users to swap real-time information and share knowledge, as well as access to the DISC Business Crime Reduction App. The BIDs security team provide on street presence 7 days a week to the businesses, visitors, residents and consumers within the boundary. Our team proactively collaborate with the Metropolitan Police and other safety groups, to keep our high streets safe.
The BID plays a pivotal role in place making and public realm initiatives. To date the BID has provided floral displays to brighten the streets in the summer months, with over 80 hanging baskets provided each year and decorative street lighting scheme over the festive season, including Christmas Trees and motifs.
The BID drives, collaborates and leads high-profile events to promote the town centre offer and drive footfall. To date the team have held outdoor cinemas, pop-up summer gardens, skating rinks, Easter trails, Christmas parades and cultural dance performances. Check out our events calendar!
The BID promotes Ilford and its businesses using several channels to celebrate the culture and diversity of Ilford to ensure that Ilford is advertised as the destination of choice for families, communities, consumers, businesses, investors and all major stakeholders. Check out our consumers website at inilford.com
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Ilford BID's consumer facing website is www.inilford.com
"To promote businesses within the BID boundary, increase footfall and to make Ilford the destination of choice."
"To raise the profile of businesses in Ilford to consumers, ensuring that we showcase Ilford as a town of opportunity, a destination of choice and a place to experience."
Security Team
Radio Scheme
Advertising
Communication
Marketing
Promotion
Place Making and Shaping
Events
Security Team
Radio Scheme
Advertising
Marketing
Promotion
Place Making and Shaping
Communication
Events
