Annual Recycling Stats
This year we will be reviewing the services, aiming to increase the number of participatory businesses and positive impact we make.
Development updates: Stratford Junction
The site seats between Stratford rail tracks at the intersection of the old town centre and Westfield. A meanwhile use has been proposed giving artists a platform to showcase their work and enliven the space, while long-term plans will be developing. You can find out more information and have your…
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…
FREE NEWHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP
Newham Chamber of Commerce has a very limited number of FREE memberships available to independent business owners in Stratford. If you’re trading business in Newham, have less than 5 full time equivalent staff and have never been Chamber Members before, you can receive a 12 months free membership if you…
Boost your business with UEL Apprenticeships
UEL’s apprenticeship programmes are designed to help you achieve these goals by providing your team with the skills and knowledge they need to excel. UEL are dedicated to delivering practical learning experiences that benefit both employers and apprentices. They offer a range of apprenticeships across various levels and disciplines, in…
Free Memberships for Newham Chamber of Commerce
You are invited to join the Newham Chamber of Commerce (NCC) for free, until 31 March 2025! NCC is one of London’s biggest Chambers of Commerce, running for over 55 years, offering you an excellent network, and business support. The Newham Chamber of Commerce works in close partnership with Our…
Get Cyber Secure
The Met Police Cybercrime Unit want to support businesses to build up their resilience to cybercrime.They offer a number of services to SMEs, completely free of charge. These focus on staff training, incident response planning and vulnerability assessment. They use hands-on gamified learning inputs in order to really engage audiences,…
Stratford Footfall in December shows notable increase
This growth is reflective of a successful local environment, possibly buoyed by seasonal events or initiatives that have attracted more visitors compared to the previous year. Weekly footfall up from 769,301 to 926,334 The comparison of December 2024 with the same month in 2023 shows a substantial increase in average…
Notice of AGM
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on Wednesday 26th February 2025 at HS&Co. Stratford Original BID Members are invited to our 2025 AGM, which is an opportunity to report back on our ballot results and achievements, elect board members for the coming year and provides an…
Stratford Businesses Vote Yes Securing The Bid Another Five-Year Term
Stratford town centre businesses have voted yes to the Stratford Original BID continuing for a third term, with businesses overwhelmingly voting in favour of the bid continuing for another five years. This also include the BID expanding its boundaries to include new businesses into the district. Results released today show…