Aldgate Connect BID

The City of London Corporation is running a Cultural Strategy Survey to better understand the needs and desires of the Square Mile's residents, workers and visitors. Help them as they work to develop a five-year plan that highlights the role of arts, heritage, and creativity in shaping the City and establishing it as a vibrant, inclusive, and world-class cultural destination. Your input matters, so let them know your thoughts: https://buff.ly/u2GMsYU

Enhancing Safety in the City’s Night-Time Economy As part of the Our Safer City initiative, taxi marshals are stationed at Liverpool Street every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with extended hours from 9pm to 1am. Jointly funded by the Eastern City BID and Aldgate Connect BID, their presence plays a key role in supporting the safe and efficient movement of people at night. To date, the marshals have facilitated over 23,000 journeys and supported more than 41,000 individuals. They play a vital role in safeguarding vulnerable people, preventing the use of unlicensed minicabs and discouraging anti-social behaviour. This work is a vital part of our commitment to improving safety and enhancing the overall experience of the City’s night-time economy for workers, residents and visitors alike. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewcKAGRr City of London Police City of London Corporation

We're looking forward to this year’s City Giving Day, an initiative from The Lord Mayor's Appeal, as our Aldgate Ambassador Riccardo is showing here!   Find out more about what's happening this year and how you can get involved: https://buff.ly/khEiROc

Join Be Bold for Change UK for their third annual Be Bold Now London event on 30 April. They've partnered with Taboola to host an evening celebrating the achievements of women activists and changemakers who are using their voices to accelerate investment in gender equity. They've got a fantastic lineup of inspiring speakers from industries like tech, wellness, media and consulting, who are all aiming to inspire genuine discussions that initiate change. And if that isn't enough, there'll also be refreshments and networking aplenty. So, Be Bold and register now: https://buff.ly/pRbmy8r 

Aldgate is home to a rich mix of individuals and organisations, and we pride ourselves on delivering initiatives that allow everyone who lives, works and plays in our neighbourhood to feel a part of our community. Through our year-round community events and volunteering opportunities, we'll continue to make Aldgate an inclusive space for all. 

Today's the day... The Aldgate Egg Hunt has begun! Running until 21 April, our free annual egg hunt will take you through the streets of the BID. Starting at The Aldgate Tap, follow the clues hidden in the windows of Aldgate businesses to secure a sweet surprise. The Egg Hunt will take 30 to 40 minutes to complete. It's the perfect opportunity to get some fresh spring air, whether you're on your lunch break or a family day out. And, if you give it a go on the 10, 14 or 16 April, you may even catch a glimpse of a special guest hopping around 🐰 Find out more and get involved: https://buff.ly/1fkYUSN 

Give and Take Day is coming back to Aldgate – perfectly timed with an early spring clean! Join City of London Corporation this weekend, 12 April, at Portsoken Community Centre. Here’s a reminder of how the day goes:   Give | 10:00-12:00 Donate any unwanted items that are in good, reusable condition. The team will be accepting items like books, electricals, bric-a-brac, homeware and clothing. Remember – you’ll have to wait for items to be sorted ahead of the ‘take’ section of the day.   Take | 13:00-15:00 Come and explore what’s been donated and see if you can give anything a second lease of life. City of London residents will be admitted from 13:00, and the general public from 14:00. There’s no limit on the number of items you can take home, but please do be considerate of others’ needs.   Find out more and get ready for some sustainable decluttering: https://buff.ly/qam9NVB

In our 2024 Perception Analysis Survey we asked our Business Community to share what they wanted and needed from us, their Business Improvement District. Their feedback helped to shape our 2025-2030 Business Plan, which focuses on four key strategic themes. We hope to share with you all more information on these themes and how we hope to enact them, starting with our goal to cultivate an appealing area for all. 

We're delighted to be supporting the Taxi Marshalling service, delivered by Our Safer City. They're working outside Liverpool Street Station to manage and control queues, prevent conflicts, encourage a steady flow of black cabs and to ensure travellers experience safer and more efficient journeys.

Following our successful reballot, we are excited to share that the Aldgate Connect community has expanded to include the City of London areas to the south of Bishopsgate, Devonshire Square, the Crescent and Tower Hill Gardens. During our five-year term, we'll have the opportunity to work with over 50 new BID members. This new injection of businesses complements our wider goals, and we look forward to collaborating with these members to grow Aldgate's reputation as a vibrant and thriving location. Find out more about the BID expansion: https://buff.ly/2iVFkkd