Nicola Grant, born and bred in Wandsworth, has always enjoyed spending time in Putney. She has worked in regenerating town centres for nearly twenty years and is a fellow of the Institute of Place Management. Nicola led the BID development during 2016 and was appointed as the Executive Director for the Putney BID Company. Nicola is responsible for ensuring the BID objectives are delivered.

Rex Baker and David Woon both work part-time as Waste and Education Officers on our Putney Pedals Recycling Scheme. They collect the trade waste from BID business premises using our electric bicycles and take it to our consolidation site where it is picked up by our contractor Paper Round. They are both very keen cyclists, and proactive recyclers.

Veronika is the Chair of Positively Putney Board. Veronika is the general manager part of the Putney Arts Theatre. The Theatre works closely with Putney families and young people as part of the local arts community. Veronika’s personal background has been within the arts and third sector areas. She is part of the steering committee for Wandsworth Arts Fringe, the borough wide annual fringe festival, and has an interest in the ways in which artistic intervention can help animate everyday space.

Ellie is a partner at Volterra Partners, an economic consultancy based on Putney High Street. Volterra analyse the economic impact of transport and development projects. Ellie has led several recent projects which have looked at the economic importance of BID areas.

Donald is a partner in the real estate team at Russell Cooke, which is situated close to Putney railway station. Russell Cooke moved to Putney after the second world war in 1958 and has been an important presence in the High Street ever since.

Anthony is the Local Director for the Putney branch. Metro Bank love getting involved in the local area. From community events to setting up business networking sessions, and Anthony likes to lead on them. Metro Bank is ideally located to ensure that Putney High Street is represented on the Board.

Chris is the co-owner of the Bakehouse on Upper Richmond Road. Chris is passionate about local businesses working together to benefit each other. Chris in a unique position as he hears the everyday experiences of local businesses in his interaction with owners as they buy their morning bread and coffee.

Dominic is the joint owner of independent sports footwear retailer Sporting Feet. Sporting Feet opened in Putney in June 2011 and have established strong links in the local community. Before launching Sporting Feet, Dominic had a successful 25 year career in the media and advertising sector.

Councillor Locker sits on the board of Directors on behalf of Wandsworth Council. Councillor Locker is a Thamesfield ward Councillor and the Council Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transportation.

Shweta, with her husband is the owner of the only Kashmiri restaurant in England.  Located on Lacy Road, it is a fine neighbourhood restaurant. Shweta brings the perspective of  a small independent operator to the Board meetings.

Judith sits on the Board as an observer, ensuring that the residents voice is heard. She has been a member of Putney Society for 30 years. From its inception in 1959, it has been proactive in protecting the built environment in Putney and, more recently, has been concerned with maintaining a balance between local employment and commercial space whilst adding to the housing stock. 

The Thamesfield ward Safer Neighbourhood team, as well as Police licensing officers and Counter Terrorism officers work closely with the BID team to ensure Putney town centre remains safe. They will attend the BID Board meetings as necessary.

Lorinda Freint is the Business and Enterprise Manager within the Economic Development Office at Wandsworth Council. She attends the BID Board meetings as an observer.