Enhancing Stratford
Building on a healthier, cleaner, and greener trading environment is key for businesses and the BID is best positioned to invest in projects to support Stratford in achieving these ambitions. Explore some of our key initiatives to enhance Stratford.
Place to Rest and Play
Through new and innovative public realm interventions, we are committed to creating better spaces for everyone. We installed a series of benches, table tennis tables and playful floor graphics across our district to create spaces to play and rest.
Greening Stratford
We have installed planters across our town centre and regularly maintain them to keep Stratford blooming,
Additional Cleaning
We know a clean town centre is essential to a thriving town centre, we fund regular additional cleaning of high footfall areas and bespoke cleaning for businesses upon request.
Stratford Future
With more developments taking place in our town centre, it is crucial to stay informed about what is happening in Stratford. With our online platform and series of seminars, we continue to shape the change happening by putting the original Stratford first.
Active Travel
We support cycling through our monthly free bike checks and bike marking services as well as the installation of two bike pumps across the town centre.
Replaced Phoneboxes with Defibrillators
We worked with partners to remove phoneboxes which had become a nuisance and replaced them with updated designs which include defibrillators for public use.
Creative Lighting
We installed creative lights across trees on The Broadway to improve the look and feel of our town centre after dark.
Stratford Explorer Maps
We created maps for Stratford to help visitors find their way around our district. Since their launch in 2017 we have distributed over 15,000 maps to venues. If you would like some maps for your business contact the team.
Stratford Murals
As part of our wayfinding initiatives we commissioned four murals to celebrate our history and people. The artwork was inspired by the grid-like aesthetic of Stratford’s Victorian shop fronts, where advertising and information were stacked above the crammed windows creating a riot of visual information. The artists also spent time with a poetry group in Stratford Library, talking and listening to locals which helped define the written language approach. The murals are designed to brighten the town centre.
Fire Safety Webinar for Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs
This session is designed for anyone involved in managing or operating licensed premises and will cover key responsibilities around fire risk, safety compliance, and protecting both staff and customers. The webinar will also provide practical guidance and an opportunity to ask questions directly to fire safety professionals. Why…
CPD Taster Session: Recovery-Ready & Trauma-Informed Workplaces
Event details: Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 Time: 9.00am – 12.30pm Venue: LCCI Boardroom, 33 Queen Street, London EC4R 1AP Format: In-person CPD taster + networking with light refreshments. Who it’s for: Professionals, employers, and organisations interested in building more inclusive, supportive, and high-performing…
Spring Greening Refresh
The planting includes pollinator-friendly flowers, helping to support bees, butterflies, and other wildlife in the heart of the town. An additional DIY planting engagement kit was given to all the adopt-a-planter scheme businesses. This includes a selection of UK native flower seeds to support biodiversity and enhance local green…
Cargo Bike for Business Survey
Cargo bikes are increasingly being used for tasks such as local deliveries, offering potentially cost-effective, flexible, and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional vehicles. The purpose of this survey is to understand the needs of businesses and identify any opportunities or challenges associated with running a local scheme. This…
Santander Cycles promotion to Stratford Original network
If yes, then today is your lucky day, as now as with Stratford Original, you can enjoy 20% off an annual subscription to Santander Cycles! Sign up using the code ‘STRATFORDORIGINAL’ on the Santander Cycles app or online to enjoy 20% off unlimited 60-minute rides for the year. The code…