SGN are upgrading the gas network in Norwood Road. The project involves the essential replacement of old metal gas mains with new plastic pipe to ensure they continue to provide a safe and reliable gas supply to the local area. This safety-critical project needs to go ahead now, rather than wait until the coronavirus pandemic …
Please see below for some information on the latest government grants available for businesses via Lambeth. These cover when London was in Tier 2 (October) & Tier 3 (December) as well as when England was in National Lockdown (November). Local Restrictions Support Grants Tiers 2 & 3 – and ‘Christmas Support Payment for Wet-Led Pubs’ …
Read moreLocal Restrictions Support Grants – applications open
South London Botanical Institute and Station to Station have secured a grant of £15,295 from Mayor of London to help Norwood Road & Norwood High Street ‘grow back greener’.
Mr Francatelli’s delicatessen and Sweet Carolina restaurant and bar have adapted to the COVID 19 imposed circumstances to bring a new online/telephone delivery service ‘WeDeliverSE27’. They have a wide range of yummy delicatessen treats, cheese, meats, anti-pasti, cakes and pastries, as well as offering fresh produce and staples like flour, bread and pasta. You can …
Read moreMr Francatelli and Sweet Carolina collaboration: WeDeliverSE27
Update, including effect of the pandemic on services, and reducing risk to workers and customers.
COVID-19 UPDATE Station to Station have been monitoring the Covid-19 situation closely as it evolves and are responding to all the multiple queries that our members have via email and through the whatsapp groups. WE NOW HAVE THIS DEDICATED PAGE WHICH THE TEAM WILL KEEP UPDATED Financial advice For those of you worried about …
Letter from Leader of Lambeth Council on the desperate need to support the business community at this time of emergency
Companies with a rateable value of less than £51,000 will be eligible for the tax holiday. The measure applies to firms including shops, cinemas, restaurants and hotels.
Thames Water to close Landsdowne Hill for two weekends: 29 February, 1 March, 7 March and 8 March 2020 This is to allow installation of pipes across the junction between Landsdowne Hill and Norwood Road. More details here.
We’ve created a Christmas guide for shoppers to get their gifts and treats here in West Norwood and Tulse Hill. Download your guide here
We have partnered with Lambeth & Peddle My Wheels to provide local residents with free deliveries on their high street shopping. The cargo bike will deliver for FREE to the local postcodes: SE27, SE24, SE21, SW12. All you have to do is walk or cycle into town, shop and drop your heavy bags at Bon …
We have included an advert in the November edition of the new monthly magazine Urban Fox and will be showcasing the products, events and festive food and drink that the area has to offer. Urban Fox is available across Southwark and Lambeth. Reaching over 86,000* readers, the magazine advert promotes gift and voucher ideas to …
We will be instating a business version of the monthly ‘cuppa with a copper’ that takes place at St Lukes Church. ‘Tea with a Trader’ sessions will address the three main issues our high street has: anti social behaviour, shoplifting and street drinking. This is an opportunity for you to come and speak to your …
Station to Station will be introducing free monthly drop in ‘surgeries’ in the meeting room at Parkhall Workspace. Topics to include: Accounting Marketing Branding IT Social Media The sessions will be run by volunteer Parkhall businesses for the benefit of all businesses in the area, and are an informal drop-in where people with a query …
We’re supporting some important research to find out how the hospitality sector is being affected by Brexit. Restaurants and other hospitality businesses are among the major employers in the borough and tell us that there are urgent concerns around recruitment, retention and skills shortages. The boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Wandsworth have therefore, commissioned …
Thames Water have now laid around half of the new water pipe on Norwood Road. Due to challenging ground conditions and the presence of other utilities such as electricity cables, they have had to make some changes to the order in which we will continue the works.
The roadworks have now moved further towards Elmcourt Road but roadworks on the south end of Norwood road are on hold currently while Thames Water review the route of the main to take account of existing services that have been encountered. The traffic management in this area of the works has been removed as of …
Lambeth Council is looking to renew its status of Fairtrade Borough in November 2019. Lambeth is committed to raising awareness of the Fairtrade mark across the Borough, and looking to work in partnership with businesses and organisations to boost uptake. If your business uses or sells Fairtrade products, fill this 2-minute survey to help assess the uptake …
Did you know that 80% of businesses suffering a major disaster go out of business within three years? You need to carefully prepare to manage your business through an effective business continuity arrangement especially during this current climate of uncertainty e.g. BREXIT, cyber threats, extreme weather, etc. Business Continuity Planning is the backup plan of …
Today, the Mayor of London has announced that more than £100m will be invested into small businesses through the newly created Greater London Investment Fund. The fund is now open for small businesses to apply! The Greater London Investment Fund has been developed specifically to target businesses which have had difficulties in securing crucial investment. While …
Read moreThe Greater London Investment Fund for small businesses
West Norwood Cemetery has been awarded £4.6 million from the National Lottery to save many of its listed monuments from ruin.
It is important that businesses stay up to date and adapt to current trends within their communities, especially when a retailer has been trading for many years. Investing in a retail space enhances its appeal and engagement to consumers, allowing for the display of more products. In December 2018, online retailing accounted for 20% of …
