Woodford combines the attractiveness and history of the mid-Essex countryside with the convenience of an outer London village.  Woodford is made up of a number of interlinked centres, Woodford Green, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Broadway, Woodford Wells and South Woodford (who have a separate website).  The centre is predominantly made up of independent retailers providing a wide range of wares.  There is also a growing number of high quality food and drink venues (see 'upmystreet' link below) and attractive open spaces to spend leisure time.

Free parking is usually available and there is a regular underground connection to Woodford on the Central Line.

Woodford Green and Bridge Business Partnership was set up in 2001 and has successfully provided annual Christmas lights and a new promotional information board as well as a strong voice for liaising with the Council.

Business Partnership Aims include

• Reduction in incidences of vandalism (% improvement better than Redbridge average)
• Production of (at least 2) newsletters
• Increase in trade (5%) (through lobbying for appropriate car parking)
• Increase in membership (10%) (including introduction of Woodford Bridge)
• Christmas lights

Last year's successes included

• Installation of Christmas Lights / hanging baskets
• Map noticeboard promoting shops in Woodford Green
• Lobbying the Council's Planning Department regarding telephone mast
• Liaison with Police (towards introduction of Safer N'hoods)

Chair: Father Alan Cross, St Barnabas Vicarage, 127 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8 7HX