Promoting & Activating
With Stratford being an attractive destination for more people and organisations, we want to promote and celebrate everything that the original Stratford has to offer.
Our Monthly Newsletter
We hand deliver our monthly printed newsletter to all our businesses as well as creating a digital newsletter which lands directly in your inbox. Sign up to make sure you receive up-to-date news from us.
Marketing & Promotion of our Members
We add value to businesses by enhancing their marketing and communications through local and national print media, the production of our own Stratford Magazines, as well as our social media platforms. If you would like us to promote your business get in touch.
Winter Wonderland
We host an annual Winter Wonderland and free gift wrapping service to encourage footfall and spend during the festive period.
Summer of Sport
With large sporting events taking place across the summer months, including Wimbeldon, World Cup and the Olympics, we regularly install a large screen to provide a free space for the community to watch the action.
Creative Community Festival
In partnership with the University of East London, we celebrate our local creative community and students by hosting a day festival in St Johns Church. Join drop-in workshops, play games and listen to local musicians.
London Strategic Licensing consultation
Licenses also set the times when they must close. The way licensing currently works can be hard to navigate. That’s why the Mayor is working to create a licensing system that works for businesses, boroughs and Londoners. A consultation on the proposed changes to licensing is now open: use…
London’s independent Nightlife Taskforce sets out comprehensive plan to drive the future of the capital at night
The report, by the independent industry-led Nightlife Taskforce, is the most comprehensive evidence-based assessment of London’s nightlife ever produced. It sets out the scale and importance of the capital’s nightlife and the challenges it faces, outlining 23 recommendations across 10 areas to protect, support and grow London’s vital nightlife industries.
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…
Festive Windows in Stratford Cultural Quarter
You can find the work hosted on the windows of our cultural and local venues around Theatre Square. Where: – Stratford Cultural Quarter, London E15 – Theatre Royal Stratford East, E15 1BN – Stratford Shopping Centre, Gerry Raffles Sq. entrance, E15 1 NG – Stratford Picturehouse…
Creature on the roof
Discover is calling on families to help unravel the mystery of the unusual guest who has taken residence on their roof. This February half term, families are invited to participate in special Creature Story Build workshops and Creature Craft activities to learn more about the creature and speculate about its origins. Visitors can also…