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
Creative Community Day 2025
Join us at the beautiful St John’s Churchyard in Stratford from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for an afternoon dedicated to Wellbeing—this year’s event theme. This free event will feature a variety of fun, relaxing, and inspiring activities designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re looking…
Housing Futures
Presentations will include updates on the Carpenters’ Estate by Populo Living, with more to confirm soon. The panel discussion will be chaired by Hugh McEwen from Office S&M Architects. Refreshments & light breakfast will be provided. Address: Us&Co, 11 Burford Road, Stratford, E15 2ST Register here.
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…
Newham Business Conference 2025
Newham Business Conference 2025 is is taking place on the 10th July 2025, from 12pm at the UAL London College of Fashion, East Bank, Olympic Park. In it’s 4th year, this year’s conference theme will focus on Newham being the primary business destination across East London for Innovation, Investment and…
Too Good To Go: A Sustainable Opportunity for Local Food Businesses
With Too Good To Go, your business can offer ‘Surprise Bags’ filled with surplus, short-dated, or discontinued food and drinks that might otherwise go to waste. Customers order through the app and collect the surplus food at a time set by you—making it simple, flexible, and sustainable. tgtg.to/claims Exclusive…
Stratford: East London’s Thriving Hub for Education and Learning
Over the past years, Stratford has rapidly transformed into a vibrant centre for education, offering a diverse range of learning opportunities for individuals at all stages of life. From global universities to specialised training options Stratford’s educational landscape caters to a wide range of academic and professional aspirations making it…
High Streets Beyond Waste
Getting on top of the materials and ingredients you buy, use and throw away can help you cut costs, tap into new revenue opportunities, and get ready for upcoming waste regulations. The high streets beyond waste, launched by ReLondon and funded by the UK Government, support aims to help you…
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…