Explore Stratford
Stratford has a full and rich history dating back to the early 1800’s. St John’s Church, the famous markets, and the old town hall are just a few gems in the town centre that make the area truly unique.
Stratford Past
Stratford has historically been important point for travellers to it’s location near the River Lee. From our Roman origins to a medieval village, Stratford has always been transforming. In the 1830’s Stratford became an industrial hub with the arrival of the railway, triggering the population boom and establishment of factories, workshops and industrial facilities. Our district represents the ‘original’ Stratford.
Explore Stratford’s Past
Stratford Future
Stratford Future is our dedicated platform explaining the large number of new developments that are planned to be built in and around the Stratford town centre.
The page is designed to provide information about each development including type, size and timeline in order to making it more accessible for local businesses, residents and stakeholders to form a full picture of the scale of change planned for the original Stratford.
Stratford Future
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…
Training: Food Hygiene
Stratford Original Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Mary Ward Centre — an esteemed adult education college — is pleased to announce the return of its specialised business training programme for the Stratford business community. Hosted at the Mary Ward Centre (275-285 High Street, Stratford), this upcoming session will…
First Aid Training
Stratford Original Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Mary Ward Centre — an esteemed adult education college — is pleased to announce the return of its specialised business training programme for the Stratford business community. Hosted at the Mary Ward Centre (275-285 High Street, Stratford), this upcoming session will…
Training: Managing Health and Safety in the workplace
Stratford Original Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Mary Ward Centre — an esteemed adult education college — is pleased to announce the return of its specialised business training programme for the Stratford business community. Hosted at the Mary Ward Centre (275-285 High Street, Stratford), this upcoming session will…
Training: Introduction to Health and Safety
Stratford Original Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Mary Ward Centre — an esteemed adult education college — is pleased to announce the return of its specialised business training programme for the Stratford business community. Hosted at the Mary Ward Centre (275-285 High Street, Stratford), this upcoming session will…
Carbon and Energy Saving Trial
Zero Carbon Company is offering free carbon footprinting and energy-saving support to 615 small and medium-sized hospitality businesses as part of a 12-month trial, fully funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Their team will pinpoint where your profits are being lost through energy waste and…
Business Rates Long Awaited Reform
These reforms aim to address the long-standing imbalance that has penalised ‘traditional businesses’, especially those on the high street, while giving a comparative advantage to large online retailers and warehouses. From April 2026, the Government will introduce two lower multipliers for retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) properties with rateable values…
Neighbourhood Small Grants Programme
The Neighbourhood Small Grants programme is open to any not-for-profit organisation including voluntary, community and faith organisations working in Newham that support local projects and activities addressing community needs. The programme is designed to empower and make positive changes in local neighbourhoods with a key focus on supporting small, emerging…
American Express Grant Programme for Restaurants In London Returns
Application Deadline: 4.59am, 1st July 2025 Where to Apply: Click here American Express is bringing back its international grant scheme for independent restaurants for 2025. Restaurants across Greater London and Greater Manchester are invited to apply. A total of 20 eligible restaurants of community significance across both Manchester and…
Supporting Businesses on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day on 8 May
The Government encourages businesses to take part in a very special occasion for London and the nation on Thursday 8 May, the 80th anniversary of VE Day. To commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe, each year millions of people come together to celebrate peace and to…