Our story
Stratford has a full and rich history dating back to the early 1800’s. St John’s Church, the famous markets, and the old town hall are just a few gems in the town centre that make the area truly unique.
Stratford History
Stratford has historically been important point for travellers to it’s location near the River Lee. From our Roman origins to a medieval village, Stratford has always been transforming. In the 1830’s Stratford became an industrial hub with the arrival of the railway, triggering the population boom and establishment of factories, workshops and industrial facilities. Our district represents the ‘original’ Stratford.
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Stratford Future
Stratford Future is our dedicated platform explaining the large number of new developments that are planned to be built in and around the Stratford town centre.
The page is designed to provide information about each development including type, size and timeline in order to making it more accessible for local businesses, residents and stakeholders to form a full picture of the scale of change planned for the original Stratford.
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Our First Mile Offer
All Stratford Original Members can access subsidised waste and recycling through our partnership with First Mile. If you are interested in joining our recycling scheme and enjoying this benefit of being a bid member you can contact us today. First Mile Collections First Mile are unique in that we can…
Stratford Data Insights – A Look at Daily Visitors
We work with Huq to provide you with insights into footfall and spend across Stratford. Our Q3 report shows that average daily visitors has been declining through the year, remaining higher than this time in 2022. This graph shows that it is following the trend across the country but remains higher than…
Vote Yes to Our Renewal Ballot
Voting will be done by post only. Members should have received their notice of ballot and a copy of our proposal document, ‘Stratford Is Now’, which presents our plans for the future of Stratford. Stratford is Now is the manifesto setting out a clear vision for Stratford for the period 2025-2030. The…
Our Winter Wonderland
On 27th November, we will be bringing back our annual free Winter Wonderland to celebrate the festive season and end of the year. Join us in St John’s churchyard from 4pm – 7pm as it transforms into a Wonderland for the evening. You can visit Santa in his grotto, enjoy festive treats, drink…
Have Your Say On “Green” Pledges
ReLondon are offering individuals representing food and hospitality businesses the chance to win some great prizes in return for completing their survey about “green” actions and sustainability pledges. Take their 10-minute survey to share your opinion, enable more support opportunities for businesses like yours and have a chance to win vouchers…
Mark Your Bike Services this month
Get you bike marked and registered to The National Cycle Database to prevent the possibility of theft. Book now!
Dr Bike
We are continuing to support active travel by offering access to free bike mechanic checks, anything that can be fixed on site will be. All services are scheduled from 4pm until 7 pm.
Safer Stratford Nights
You are invited to our quarterly Safer Stratford Nights Meeting for licensed and night-time economy premises in Stratford. Stratford Original BID & Safer Business Network would like to invite you to our quarterly intelligence briefing, which aims to bring together businesses, local security teams, and local Met Police representatives to…
Birkbeck and Mary Ward Present Free Pathways Workshops
Have a career in mind but unsure how to achieve it? Join Pathways for free advice and training. Pathways gives you a space to reflect on life and your goals. Leave with a clear plan and local signposting, supported by 121 advice from a qualified coach. Click…
Newham Living Wage Event 2024
Newham is hosting a Living Wage Event 2024, hosted at Divisible Space in Stratford on Wednesday 6th November. It’s a celebration of organisations dedicated to establishing sustainable and equitable jobs. Why attend? Engage with business leaders who share your values Connect with peers who are part of the Living Wage movement and…
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