Rainham BID Meeting

Engagement Event - 29.05.2025

A comprehensive update was presented to the Rainham Business Improvement District (BID) group, outlining the progress and strategic objectives of the Havering project. The presentation covered key milestones achieved to date, provided an overview of upcoming phases, and highlighted opportunities for both community and business involvement.

The discussion underscored the project’s commitment to transparency, collaboration, and the vital role of local businesses in driving project success. Particular emphasis was placed on building long-term partnerships that create shared value for both the project and the surrounding business community.

Key areas noted for future action include:

Co-designing a more responsive and inclusive engagement strategy to ensure businesses within the BID area are consistently informed, consulted, and actively involved throughout the project lifecycle. Strengthening local economic impact by proactively integrating local businesses into the project’s supply chain wherever feasible. Feedback from the BID group will be carefully reviewed and incorporated into a revised engagement approach. Further opportunities for collaboration will be explored, including the potential delivery of targeted workshops, meetthe- buyer events, and tailored communication campaigns to support and promote local business participation

Attendance Demographic

• Representatives of the Rainham BID,

• Representatives of Havering Council.

Key Objectives from Events

• Update the Rainham BID group on project progress
  and upcoming phases.

• Promote transparency, collaboration, and local
  business involvement.

Key Takeaways

• BID feedback will shape a revised engagement plan.

• Commitment to strong, long-term partnerships with
  local businesses.

• Plans for workshops, meet-the-buyer events, and
  targeted communications.

• Focus on boosting local economic impact through
  business participation.