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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 History
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.
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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.
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New Legislation – Simpler Recycling
What are the rules? There is a list of materials that must be separated from general waste. This includes glass, metal, plastics, cartons, paper, cardboard and food. What do you need to do? Businesses must have separate food waste recycling and mixed recycling services in place by 31st March 2025. How To Get Compliant After 31st March 2025, it…
Celebrating 20 Years of BID
October 2024 marks 20 years since the anniversary of the first business improvement district pilot, with £1bn invested in local services and events to improve towns and cities for communities and business. 20 BIDS were formed with the original pilot in 2003 and then brought into law with the UK…
Stratford Is Now, Our Renewal Ballot
Stratford Original BID has been operating since April 2015 following successful ballots. As you may know, UK BIDs Legislation sets a 5-year term for each BID and this is why in Autumn 2024, we will have a renewal ballot to secure a third term. The voting period will be 5th…
New Look Alice Billing House
Andy Mac Manus, a local Newham artist and designer has been part of Grow Studios’ artist-in-residency programme at Alice Billing House in Stratford in which he designed, created, and installed original artwork for the windows of the building. Taking inspiration from the shapes, colours and history of the building, the…
Stratford Creative Community Day
At St John’s Church we filled the grounds with free family fun including Sweatshop, a pedal powered sewing machine making sweatshirt, face painting, drop-in creative jewellery making workshops with Mary Ward, the first stitching of the new Alice Billing Supper Cloth with Stitch School, garden games, ice cream and music…
Winter Wonderland
This year our Winter Wonderland will once again transform St John’s church yard. Filled with festive entertainment, creative workshops and more! Join us between 4pm – 7pm.
Mark Your Bike Services this October
Get you bike marked and registered to The National Cycle Database to prevent the possibility of theft. Book now!
Dr Bike
We are continuing to support active travel by offering access to free bike mechanic checks, anything that can be fixed on site will be. All services are scheduled from 4pm until 7 pm.
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