Promoting & Activating
With Stratford being an attractive destination for more people and organisations, we want to promote and celebrate everything that the original Stratford has to offer.
Our Monthly Newsletter
We hand deliver our monthly printed newsletter to all our businesses as well as creating a digital newsletter which lands directly in your inbox. Sign up to make sure you receive up-to-date news from us.
Marketing & Promotion of our Members
We add value to businesses by enhancing their marketing and communications through local and national print media, the production of our own Stratford Magazines, as well as our social media platforms. If you would like us to promote your business get in touch.
Winter Wonderland
We host an annual Winter Wonderland and free gift wrapping service to encourage footfall and spend during the festive period.
Summer of Sport
With large sporting events taking place across the summer months, including Wimbeldon, World Cup and the Olympics, we regularly install a large screen to provide a free space for the community to watch the action.
Creative Community Festival
In partnership with the University of East London, we celebrate our local creative community and students by hosting a day festival in St Johns Church. Join drop-in workshops, play games and listen to local musicians.
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…
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…
London’s independent Nightlife Taskforce sets out comprehensive plan to drive the future of the capital at night
The report, by the independent industry-led Nightlife Taskforce, is the most comprehensive evidence-based assessment of London’s nightlife ever produced. It sets out the scale and importance of the capital’s nightlife and the challenges it faces, outlining 23 recommendations across 10 areas to protect, support and grow London’s vital nightlife industries.
What the Budget Means for Stratford
The Government’s decision to maintain targeted business-rates relief for smaller retail, hospitality and leisure properties is a positive step for many of our independents. For cafés, restaurants, specialist shops and local services, this could ease some of the pressure caused by rising operating costs. However, the increase in costs for…