Local business networks

We support business forums and networking organisations across the borough.

Our key business locations are: Leyton, Leytonstone, Lea Bridge, Walthamstow, Wood Street, Blackhorse Lane, Chingford and Highams Park.

If you're interested in networking, starting or joining a forum in any of these locations, please email our Business Team for further information. 

The Argall BID is a Business Improvement District in Leyton E10, encompassing the industrial locations around Argall estate, including:

• Argall Avenue
• Argall way
• Burwell Road
• Cromwell Industrial Estate
• Dorma Trading Park
• East 10 Industrial Estate
• Eastgate Business Park
• Forest Business Park
• Leaway
• Leyton Industrial Village
• Leyton Link Estate
• Rigg Approach
• Roxwell Trading Park
• Staffa Road
• Wellington Road

A BID is a defined area in which a levy is charged on all business rate payers in addition to their business rates bill. The levy is then used to deliver development projects, which benefit businesses, residents and stakeholders in the local area over and above (in addition to) the regular Council services.

The Argall BID Company Limited manages the BID, which was established following a ballot of businesses in 2007, leading to an initial five year term. Businesses were then re-balloted in 2012 and 2017, with the most recent re-ballot taking place successfully in November 2022 for a fourth term.

Responding to local priorities, the BID focuses on improving environmental conditions and accessibility: safety, reducing crime, enhancing profitability through marketing/promotion, removal of barriers to trade, business support and infrastructure and connectivity.

The Council considers the BID to be a key strategic partner and recognises the value the BID and member businesses make to the local economy. The Council’s Service Level Agreement with the BID ensures that standard services continue to be provided to the area, ensuring levy payments are used to provide additional value and services.

For additional information about the BID, please contact the Argall BID Manager.

For queries relating to payments and billing of the BID levy, please contact the Council’s Business Rates Department.

Blackhorse Collective: Local businesses coming together to drive the creative growth of the Blackhorse Lane Creative Enterprise Zone.

Waltham Forest Fashion Network: Showcasing local fashion leaders and providing essential resources to excel in the sector.

North London Chamber of Commerce: The North London Chambers of Commerce and Enterprise is an independent, membership-led organisation supporting businesses, education, and charities in North London.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB): The UK’s leading membership organisation for small businesses and the self-employed.

The East End Trades Guild: The East End Trades Guild is a coalition of 350 small independent businesses and self-employed individuals.

Highams Park Business Group: The Highams Park Business Group stands as a collective of local businesses, providing support and promotion of businesses within Highams Park.

Waltham Forest Business Network: Waltham Forest's local business network connecting businesses and stakeholders, facilitating local growth, opportunities, contacts and collaboration.

Hive Collective: Supports freelance creatives and independent businesses through opportunities to meet and learn from other business owners.