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Investing in the places and services that keep South Bank thriving.
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Why it matters
South Bank and Waterloo is one of London’s most important neighbourhoods. Welcoming more than 38 million visitors each year, it is home to world-famous cultural institutions, leading universities, St Thomas’ Hospital, Waterloo Station, thriving businesses and a vibrant residential community. It is a place of international significance, but also a neighbourhood that people call home.
A place of international significance
A place of this scale and complexity doesn’t thrive by chance.
It requires long-term investment, careful coordination and strong partnerships to ensure it remains safe, welcoming, resilient and fit for the future.
SBEG brings together the organisations responsible for shaping and managing South Bank, helping to secure investment, coordinate activity and respond to the opportunities and pressures that come with being one of London’s busiest destinations. From supporting public realm improvements and neighbourhood infrastructure to coordinating responses to major events, construction projects and visitor management, we work behind the scenes to ensure South Bank continues to function as a successful place for businesses, communities and visitors alike.
The partnerships we convene
These forums bring together landowners, businesses, local authorities, transport operators, emergency services and other partners to share intelligence, solve problems and coordinate action across the neighbourhood.
Coordinating the day-to-day management of streets and public spaces.
Connecting businesses, security teams and the police to respond to crime.
Coordinating development and construction to minimise disruption.
Looking ahead
Looking ahead, SBEG will continue to work with Lambeth Council, Southwark Council, South Bank BID, Jubilee Gardens Trust and our wider membership to secure the investment South Bank needs to thrive.
Guided by research, evidence and collaboration, we are committed to delivering practical improvements that enhance the public realm, support businesses and ensure South Bank remains one of the world’s great places to live, work, study and visit.
