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…
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…
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…
Housing Futures
Agenda 10.00 Venue Opening & Light Breakfast 10.20 Welcome by Stratford Original & Chair Introduction Presentations 10.30 Nick Clough & Mohhamed Foysol Uddin, Populo Living, The Carpenters Estate 10.40 Grace Alderson, Vistry Group, Pudding Mill Lane 10.50 Nicola Zech-Behrens, Ballymore, The Royal Wharf 11.00 Matthew Wong, Ballymore, Bridgewater Triangle 11.10 Eleanor Fitton, Development Manager,…
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…
Help to Grow Management Programme
The programme is designed for SMEs, and the the criteria to apply is below: The business must: Be a small or medium-sized business based in the United Kingdom; Employ between 5 and 249 people; Have been operational for at least one year; Not be a charity. The business’s member of…
Ready to go digital?
Whether you’re just starting your digital journey or looking to scale up, we offer practical support to help your business become more efficient, visible, and resilient. From expert advice to training and digital tools, we’re here to help you harness the power of technology. What’s on Offer? 1. Digital Strategy…
Mental Health at Work
The presentation was given by Ali Moran, an Employment Specialist from Working Well Trust – a charity that works in partnership with the NHS to support people on their employment journey. Ali is part of their Newham service supporting local residents looking to get back into work who are in…
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…