Friends of Petticoat Lane
Friends of Petticoat Lane are local organisations involved in creating and shaping the Petticoat Lane area.
Aldgate Connect BID
Aldgate Connect is a Business Improvement District (BID) set up in April 2020 raising £3.9 million over 5 years. With a vast array of cultures, businesses and places to enjoy, it makes this area one of the most diverse and exciting places to be, work, visit and live. Together with the local authority partners, (City of London and London Borough of Tower Hamlets) and other key stakeholders, the BID works with the businesses and community to enhance it as a destination for all. Inspiration and inclusivity is at the heart of the BID’s ambitions – working on programmes and projects that make it a more appealing, welcoming, stronger and safer area.
City of London Corporation
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
The High Streets Team implements the strategy via the delivery of capital and revenue projects and partnership working with business, resident and community organisations and other council teams. The Petticoat Lane area is undergoing improvements managed by the High Streets team that will see a new public accessible toilet, new commercial business, public realm improvements and shopfront improvement scheme.
London Metropolitan University
The School of Art Architecture and Design is located just next to the market on Goulston Street. Over the years, students have completed and continue to carry out ‘live’ projects with local communities including: Petticoat Tales and Petticoat Salon (BA Fashion and BA Photography); Aldgate Heroes (BA Photography) and the Petticoat Lane Heritage Action Zone (AAD Projects).
Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. They provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
City of London Police
The City of London Police is a local service, with a national role, trusted by our communities to deliver policing with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. They operate through four directorates, each working closely together to deliver services, policing the square mile and leading nationally on fraud and economic crime.
Metropolitan Police Service
With more than 46,000 officers and staff, the Met is the UK’s largest police service. It currently has 25% of the total police budget for England and Wales. The Met serves as the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention within Greater London.