BID Company AGM Thursday 17th September 2026
Notice is given of the London Riverside (BID) Ltd Annual General Meeting Date: Thursday 17th September 2026 Time: 10am (refreshments served). Approximate finish time 11.00am Location: CEME, Marsh Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8EU Agenda Welcome Apologies Approval of minutes, previous AGM Chairman’s report Approval of accounts and Auditors report from RAJ Consultancy Ltd Nominations […]
BID 5 Consultation for members – NOW OPEN!
The London Riverside BID’s fourth term is coming to an end and a ballot for a fifth term will be held in early 2027. Now is the chance for all BID members to tell us how BID levies should be invested over the next five years from 2027-2032. A BID member is any BID […]
Thames Freeport invites businesses to take part in funded AI Adoption programme
For SMEs in advanced manufacturing, sustainable construction or food and drink logistics sectors By Olga Astaniotis The Thames Freeport invites BID Members to take early advantage of this free pilot to help you evaluate the benefits of adopting AI in your business and start the process. More information can be found in the document below, […]
Warning on use of AI browsers and aids, and a Gmail warning too
Useful information about the potential dangers of connecting AI to your internal systems By Olga Astaniotis I saw this article this week, which reminds us all to be vigilant about how we use AI and to ensure we put in place appropriate safeguards to protect our businesses and intellectual property. Specifically it warns us […]
BID AGM 18th Sept 2025
Chairman’s Speech, by Ilker Dervish Good morning, and welcome to the London Riverside BID’s AGM for the year April 2024 to March 2025. I’m pleased to be back here addressing you today. The period 2024/2025 was the third year of the BID’s fourth term, which runs until March 2027. The BID exists to invest levies […]
Cycle Confidence and bike skills training
Get your staff cycling fit and ready. Free Courses available for all, including bicycle maintenance and repair and courses for children. You can choose specific courses in Havering and other boroughs via this link: Cycle Confidence in Havering.
Thames Freeport masterplan consultation workshops
BID members are invited to help shape the masterplan for the Thames Freeport, which will guide investment decisions in programmes and projects to maximise impact for local businesses, people and places.
Ferry Lane /A13 slip road closures for maintenance
Ferry Lane Roundabouts (A13) Road Resurfacing and Closures Havering Council will be carrying out road resurfacing to Ferry Lane between Albrights Industrial Estate and A13 roundabouts (with the roundabouts included) that will involve overnight closures from 9pm. These works are planned to be undertaken as shown below Phase 1 – Albrights Industrial estate to just north […]
Annual General Meeting 18th September 2025
The Chairman invites you to the London Riverside (BID) Ltd Annual General Meeting 2024/2025 To be held at CEME Marsh Way, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8EU on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 10am All London Riverside (BID) Ltd Members are invited to attend and will be entitled to vote. Voting by proxy is permitted on the […]
BID Members and Community Groups gathered for some lunchtime sunshine
On July 10th, in a sunny corner of Rainham alongside the Thames, The London Riverside Business Improvement District (BID) welcomed guests Margaret Mullane MP, Councillor Matthew Stanton, BID members and local community groups to the newly opened Belvedere, a covered seating area overlooking the river, to talk about how businesses can support local charitable work. […]