The Acton BID have added two new CCTV cameras for additional coverage to help the Met Police as well as the Safer communities team with investigations. They will help deter crime and provide a sense of security for the area. The cameras were installed on The Mount near the Morrisons and in the South Acton Industrial…
New security radios from MRS Communication have now officially launched for some of our members of the ShopWatch. The radios will allow retailers to be in instant communication with each other to proactively reduce and manage crime, such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. If you have any questions or require additional information regarding the security radios…
Meet Your Acton BID Bobbies, Abdul and Adam! We have contracted My Local Bobby (MLB), a professional security provider that will patrol our BID areas, including our industrial estates, to work with BID businesses to increase safety, prevent crime and reduce anti-social behaviours. The Bobbies will be equipped with body cameras, handcuffs and highly visible and smart, red…
High Street Spend data was gathered from Mastercard (does not include Visa or cash spending) to show how spending patterns have changed over time in the Your Acton BID boundary. The data is broken down into weekday and weekend spending habits for the month of June. When viewing “% of Normal” the baseline at 1…
Ealing Council is developing a community-led plan for the future of Acton. This plan will be based on the 20-minute neighbourhood concept which invites you to imagine thriving high streets with job opportunities, services and amenities within walking or cycling distance of your home. If you have a business in Acton or live or visit the area, you can help…
We want to hear from you! This business survey has been created to receive feedback from the Acton BID Levy Paying businesses. We want to take this opportunity to ask you a few questions about what kind of projects or support you would like to receive from the Acton BID. We greatly appreciate your feedback…
Last month the council had been accredited by The Good Business Charter. They would like to encourage you to join them and be recognised for your responsible business practices. The Good Business Charter is an accreditation scheme, promoting responsible business practices such as paying the real living wage, providing fairer hours, supporting employee wellbeing, employee representation,…
Ealing Council is working with University of West London’s Fresh Minds for Business to launch Greener Horizons. This is a programme for up to 200 micro-businesses to understand, measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Small local businesses are invited to track and record their carbon emissions using the free carbon emissions calculator tool and make positive changes…
Ealing council needs your views on Arts and Culture! the council is developing a cultural manifesto and renewal plan that develops the arts, culture and heritage offer with a clear focus and direction for both the council and Ealing’s creative sector. To inform the manifesto, the Culture Task Group is looking for local residents, businesses…
Hey Acton! Following on from the World Café event held last year, the Metropolitan police have made £28,000 available to community groups in Acton to help us reimagine the area! We are looking for residents and young people to get involved in the planning process and would like to invite you to come along to…