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.
Carbon and Energy Saving Trial
Zero Carbon Company is offering free carbon footprinting and energy-saving support to 615 small and medium-sized hospitality businesses as part of a 12-month trial, fully funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Their team will pinpoint where your profits are being lost through energy waste and…
Business Rates Long Awaited Reform
These reforms aim to address the long-standing imbalance that has penalised ‘traditional businesses’, especially those on the high street, while giving a comparative advantage to large online retailers and warehouses. From April 2026, the Government will introduce two lower multipliers for retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) properties with rateable values…
Neighbourhood Small Grants Programme
The Neighbourhood Small Grants programme is open to any not-for-profit organisation including voluntary, community and faith organisations working in Newham that support local projects and activities addressing community needs. The programme is designed to empower and make positive changes in local neighbourhoods with a key focus on supporting small, emerging…
American Express Grant Programme for Restaurants In London Returns
Application Deadline: 4.59am, 1st July 2025 Where to Apply: Click here American Express is bringing back its international grant scheme for independent restaurants for 2025. Restaurants across Greater London and Greater Manchester are invited to apply. A total of 20 eligible restaurants of community significance across both Manchester and…
Training Programme for BID members
Hosted at the Mary Ward Centre (275-285 High Street, Stratford), the programme will offer a series of expert-led sessions tailored to support the development of employees of local businesses on a number of topics. The training sessions will commence in late May 2025 and continue over the course of a…
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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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. Book now! Join us from 4pm – 7pm outside The Stratford Centre on The Broadway.
Training: Food Hygiene
Stratford Original Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Mary Ward Centre — an esteemed adult education college — is pleased to announce the return of its specialised business training programme for the Stratford business community. Hosted at the Mary Ward Centre (275-285 High Street, Stratford), this upcoming session will…
First Aid Training
Stratford Original Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Mary Ward Centre — an esteemed adult education college — is pleased to announce the return of its specialised business training programme for the Stratford business community. Hosted at the Mary Ward Centre (275-285 High Street, Stratford), this upcoming session will…
Training: Managing Health and Safety in the workplace
Stratford Original Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Mary Ward Centre — an esteemed adult education college — is pleased to announce the return of its specialised business training programme for the Stratford business community. Hosted at the Mary Ward Centre (275-285 High Street, Stratford), this upcoming session will…
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