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 […]
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 […]
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.
Investment in Security Assets 2024/2025
The CCTV and ANPR assets managed by the BID form an important deterrent in keeping the industrial area safe and secure, and are an important tool in providing evidence to the Police when needed. During 2024 and 2025 the following investments were made:- 1. Replacement cameras for obsolete or beyond repair kit at the following […]
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. […]
Simpler Recycling – new commercial waste legislation from 31st March 2025
BID Board Director Dominic Burgess from Loop Recycling provides some useful guidance on this new legislation. From 31 March 2025 (or 31 March 2027 for micro-firms), all workplaces (businesses and non-domestic premises) in England that employ more than 10 people have a legal duty to present the following wastes separated for collection by their waste […]
Listen to BID Director Mike Brundle’s interview on the Telegraph’s Daily T Podcast on the impact of changes to Business Property Relief
Mike Brundle, 4th generation Managing Director of FH Brundle, tells the Telegraph’s Daily T Podcast how the Government’s new proposals for taxing business property on the death of the owner will have a significant and adverse affect on his business’ ability to invest for growth.
New Rainham Riverside public realm amenities now open
Two new seating areas have been recently opened for staff and the local community at Ferry Lane (south) opposite Easter Park On the 24th October 2024 business owners, Councillors and the Mayor of Havering celebrated the opening of two new public realm amenities which will much improve the use and enjoyment of the Rainham Riverside […]
TO LET/ FOR SALE – Unit 9, K9 Estate, Ferry Lane South, Rainham, RM13 9YH
▪ Offices approx. 650-1362 sq ft (60-126 sq m) ▪ Close A13/M25/QE2 bridge ▪ Electrically operated loading door ▪ Parking to the front ▪ Eaves approx. 5m Location Forming part of the established Ferry Lane Industrial Area located just south of the A13 which provides access to the M25 at Junction 30 and the A406 […]