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.
Opening Consultation on Newham’s Air Quality Action Plan
This Plan outlines the steps we will take to improve air quality across the borough over the next five years. We encourage all our businesses to provide feedback on the Public Consultation Survey which runs until Friday 31 October. For more information about the Draft Air Quality Action Plan follow…
Recycle Week 2025
It’s a great moment to show your commitment to sustainability and inspire your team to take action. To help your business get involved, the First Mile created some free resources and will be running two webinars throughout the week to explain changing digital waste tracking legislation and introduce our unique…
Pudding Mill Lane events
The partnership’s vision is for a mixed-use neighbourhood combining new high-quality homes, community facilities, and amenities to foster an inclusive and well-connected community with spaces that support everyday life. Join them at their drop in events to meet the team and share your views on: · Monday 22nd September 2025, from…
Met Engage
We encourage you to sign up to the platform so you can receive key information, get to know their local officers, and report feedback on crimes and concerns impacting your area. Met Engage Launch Doc for support.
Dialogue Express Cafe Opens in Newham
Dialogue Cafe, London’s first café run primarily in British Sign Language (BSL), has launched its newest location — Carpenters Dialogue Express Cafe, a converted train carriage nestled in Newham’s Carpenter’s Estate. This unique venture is more than a coffee spot — it’s a bold statement of inclusion, social reform, and…
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. 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…
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…
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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