Business Essentials
We want to make it easier to run a business in Stratford. We will cut costs, save time and provide efficiencies so that you can focus on running your business.
Subsidised Waste & Recycling
Waste and recycling are important parts of every business’s operations. We offer all our members subsidised rates to support them in making environmentally conscious decisions with their waste, through our partnership with First Mile. If you are a Stratford Original BID members and would like more information please contact us.
📞 020 8555 7065
✉️ info@stratfordoriginal.com
Free Training Programme
We offer free training for our members including Emergency First Aid, Fire Safety, Customer Service and Mental Health First Aid.
One-to-One Business Support
We are here to support businesses with guidance and support relating to their businesses. If you have a query you think we can help with get in touch with the team and check out our key contacts here.
Smart Stratford
We commission data provided Huq, to create footfall and spend reports on Stratford. These reports are available on our website and can be used to make data-led business decisions.
Seminars, Workshops & Networking
We host a series of seminars, workshops, masterclasses and networking events across the year to share knowledge, build a resilient and connect business community and support you to run your business.
10% off for First Mile customers
Many First Mile customers are currently taking advantage of our one-off junk removal and office clearance services to sustainably handle their bigger quantities of waste. The junk removal services are competitively priced, with a zero-to-landfill commitment to give you peace of mind that your waste is handled responsibly. Book a…
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 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.
Annual Recycling Stats
This year we will be reviewing the services, aiming to increase the number of participatory businesses and positive impact we make.