Stratford Is Now
Stratford Original is the business led and funded Business Improvement District (BID) working to make Stratford a better place for business, to work, live and play.
Grow your business with social media
23 and 24 March 10am – 4pm Join this free two-day workshop by Newham London and the University of East London to strengthen your social media skills and learn how to use online platforms confidently to increase visibility, engage customers and grow your business. The event is open to registered…
Stratford Junction project: Public Consultation Event
Stratford Junction is a 2.05 hectares site enclosed on three sides by railway tracks. Their proposals aim to transform a long-underused site into one of London’s most exciting new cultural neighbourhoods. The consultation events will take place at the Source, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX on: – Wednesday 11…
Carbon Offset Fund
This new initiative brings together Stratford Original, LB Newham and environmental consultants MP Smarter Travel in a collaborative partnership focused on creating a more sustainable and efficient approach to waste collection and management across Stratford town centre. The Carbon Offset Fund is part of Newham’s broader climate action strategy. It…
London Half & 10k Presented by TREK
The route of this event passes by or near your property and we would like to give you as much detail as possible about the event and its timings to minimise any potential disruption. There are road closures as part of this event between 07:00 and 14:00 on Sunday 1st…
London Strategic Licensing consultation
Licenses also set the times when they must close. The way licensing currently works can be hard to navigate. That’s why the Mayor is working to create a licensing system that works for businesses, boroughs and Londoners. A consultation on the proposed changes to licensing is now open: use…
Member’s Benefits
We offer our members benefits across our theme groups Enhancing Stratford, Safer Stratford, Promoting & Activating and Business Essentials.
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AI seminar (online)
Join us for a practical introduction to Artificial Intelligence designed specifically for micro and small businesses. Organised by Stratford Original and Mary Ward Centre, this workshop cuts through the hype to help you understand AI’s real impact on the modern business landscape. We will explore essential ethical considerations alongside the…
AI seminar (in person)
Join us for a practical introduction to Artificial Intelligence designed specifically for micro and small businesses. Organised by Stratford Original and Mary Ward Centre, this workshop cuts through the hype to help you understand AI’s real impact on the modern business landscape. We will explore essential ethical considerations alongside the…
Free Bike Services
We partner with Cycle Confident to host our free Dr. Bike sessions on the Broadway each month. During these sessions experienced mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more. Any minor adjustments they can make to the bike…
Mark Your Bike Services this month
Get you bike marked and registered to The National Cycle Database to prevent the possibility of theft. Join us from 4pm – 7pm outside The Stratford Centre on The Broadway.
FREE Gift Wrapping at Stratford Shopping Centre
Stratford Original BID is offering a free gift-wrapping service for items purchased from local shops within the Stratford Original BID area. That includes Stratford Shopping Centre, The Grove, Broadway, and Stratford High Street. Not sure if your purchase is eligible? Check participating businesses on the map here and refer…
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