MID-TERM REVIEW 2018 MAKING STRATFORD BETTER FOR BUSINESS STRATFORD ORIGINAL IS THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) FOR STRATFORD TOWN CENTRE

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MID-TERM REVIEW 2018 MAKING STRATFORD BETTER FOR BUSINESS STRATFORD ORIGINAL IS THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) FOR STRATFORD TOWN CENTRE

PUTTING STRATFORD FIRST PUTTING STRATFORD FIRST Stratford Original has now been operating for three full years, growing to become an organisation offering a full programme of services, projects, initiatives and events. This publication aims at letting you know what we have achieved so far, shares the feedback we have gathered from the recent member survey and looks ahead to our plans for the next two years of the BID s first term. Increasing rents and rates, uncertainty caused by Brexit and competition from online retailers are just a few of the many issues businesses like yours are currently facing. As your BID, we believe that our work is making it easier for you to run your business in Stratford whilst dealing with these huge challenges. Free training, subsidised recycling, savings on your bills, business networking, local offers through the My Stratford Rewards card, town centre events like the Pop Up Screen, Easter Trail, Winter Wonderland, and then additional cleaning, greening, improved lighting, street art on the Broadway, the Explore Stratford maps, and our three full time Ambassadors are some of the initiatives we have implemented so that Stratford becomes a better place for employees, residents and visitors. Stratford has become an attractive destination for investors and more businesses are choosing E15 as their home. With more investment planned for the area including the proposed MSG Sphere, an 18,000 seat venue sitting between the town centre and Stratford Westfield. There is plenty to be positive about. We are proud to have quickly become a crucial stakeholder representing you, the Stratford town centre businesses and we look forward to continuing working with you and other partners to deliver value and put Stratford first. Gianluca Rizzo Stratford Original BID Manager 2 3

PUTTING STRATFORD FIRST DELIVERING ON OUR 10 PLEDGES Back in 2014, when Stratford businesses voted for the establishment of the Business Improvement District, Stratford Original committed to deliver on 10 key priorities. Businesses identified key areas where they wanted the BID to make a positive and lasting difference. Over the last few years we have been working hard to deliver our 10 pledges. 1. Saving money through giving you the option to buy services together such as waste, recycling and electricity 2. Helping you to meet and trade with each other, whilst keeping you up to date on relevant changes taking place in Stratford Promoting the town centre to attract new visitors Improving signage in Stratford Creating a local loyalty card scheme Helping to create a safe and attractive night time economy and promote Stratford s unique family offer 7. Employing ambassadors to welcome town centre users 8. Working with Newham & Transport for London to make improvements to the town centre 9. Installing creative lighting to encourage greater use of town centre in the evenings 10. Developing Love Stratford campaign to foster great local pride 3. 4. 5. 6. With two more years still remaining of the first term, Stratford Original is committed to continue delivering on these 10 pledges as well as focusing on new and emerging business priorities. 4 5

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS LIVE SINCE 2015 trees saved through our recycling scheme** 6 725 PAINTED FIVE MURALS WITH CREATIVE LIGHTING Investing 1.2 million in the town centre Employ 3 full time Ambassadors Half a million people go through the Stratford Centre per week Reported 14,288 public realm issues* Dealt with 130 ASB & crime related issues* Distributed over 12,000 Explore Stratford Maps Carried out 6,410 business visits* Installed 131 temporary wayfinding signs Identified savings on utilities of over 120,000 through our joint procurement scheme 91 tonnes of CO 2 saved through our recycling scheme** Ambassadors have engaged with 14,320 town centre users* REPRESENTING -270- BUSINESSES Over 2,000 10 Additional My Stratford Rewards cards distributed Cleaning Sessions 40 million people use Stratford Station per year *(August 2016 December 2017) **(March 2017 February 2018) 7

MID TERM RESULTS Business size We commissioned Storecheckers to conduct a survey across the BIDs levy payer to gain insight into a range of areas in order to help steer future projects, along with gaining a perspective into the BIDs current perception to help identify opportunities for development. A questionnaire was compiled consisting of 22 questions, covering specific topics about the levy payer s business, their awareness of the BID and their preferences and suggestions on current and future BID projects. 25.4% 40.3% 34.3% Small Medium Large WHAT YOU SAID Importance of current projects There were 134 surveys conducted in total between 15th 25th January 2018, constituting approximately 50% of the hereditaments. 20% Town Centre Improvements 49.63% of businesses 17% Crime Reporting 17% Events 12% Area & Business Promotion participated 134 out of 270 8% Maps 7% Loyalty Card Scheme 7% Business Savings 6% Training & Workshops 4% Ambassadors 2% Wayfinding Trails 8 9

DOING BUSINESS PROMOTING STRATFORD Stratford has a huge range of businesses. We are providing you with new opportunities to work together to cut costs and increase your revenue. We are doing this by identifying savings on your utilities, offering you discounted trade waste & recycling rates, organising free networking opportunities and delivering a free training programme. WHAT WE HAVE DELIVERED Waste & recycling, joint procurement and free training courses Regular steering group meetings Multiple business networking opportunities LOOKING AHEAD Customer Service - Develop a mystery shopping customer service programme with 1:1 feedback sessions Training & Workshops - Continue to develop a robust training programme, exploring options for longer term progression e With new residents and students choosing Stratford as their new home, Stratford Original is helping local businesses to benefit from the increased footfall. The BID is promoting the area s unique identity and encouraging visitors and residents to explore the town centre and to contribute to the local economy. WHAT WE HAVE DELIVERED A range of town centre events, including; Super Saturday of Sport July 2017 E15creen August 2017 Christmas Wonderland and Illumination show December 2017 E15 Easter Trail March 2018 LOOKING AHEAD Town Centre Events & Area Promotion - Continue to deliver a range of high quality events to increase footfall to the town centre Loyalty Scheme Working on promoting and enhancing My Rewards initiative adding value for businesses involved WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF IN THE FUTURE WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF IN THE FUTURE 35.1% Town Centre Events 24.8% Customer Service 22.2% Waste & Recycling 29.8% Area Promotion 22.2% Business Networking 17.3% Training & Workshops 19% Stratford Original App 13.5% Business Savings 16.1% Loyalty Scheme 10 11

ENHANCING STRATFORD SAFER STRATFORD While the continuous investment and development in Stratford is ongoing, the BID is keen to ensure the town centre remains a welcoming place for everybody to enjoy. We have and will continue a number of initiatives to make Stratford more welcoming. Making Stratford a safer place for employees, shoppers and visitors is a priority for Stratford Original. We are working together with stakeholders to address safety issues to improve the overall perception of Stratford. WHAT WE HAVE DELIVERED WHAT WE HAVE DELIVERED Joint meetings and workshops with both town 5 painted murals with creative lighting across the Broadway 10 additional deep cleaning sessions 12,000 Explore Stratford maps centre police teams Regular stakeholder walks with the Police, LOOKING AHEAD Partnership Working Continue working with Town Centre Police teams to improve safety in the area and lead the delivery of the Safer Stratford Business Crime Reduction Partnership Crime reporting Work with stakeholders to deliver changes to the area to design crime out introducing secure online platform to make it easier to share business crime intelligence and report crime Enforcement, Ambassadors and businesses Acid attack workshop and 70 emergency kits LOOKING AHEAD Cleaning - Anti-littering/environmental campaign to raise awareness to keep Stratford clean and boost local pride Town centre improvements - Targeted initiatives to enhance the appearance and improve public realm experience across Stratford, including lighting Greening - Delivery of Adopt a Planter scheme & activation of pocket gardens WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF IN THE FUTURE 29.9% Closer partnership with town centre police WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF IN THE FUTURE 22.3% Cleaning 22% Town Centre Improvements 16.7% Lighting 14.1% Greening 10.6% Maps 7.7% Public Realm Art 6.6% Wayfinding 29.6% CCTV Audit 27% Crime Reporting 13.5% Ambassadors 12 13

LOOKING AHEAD WHAT OTHER INITIATIVES WOULD HELP YOUR BUSINESS 36% Security & Policing 15% Tackling homelessness 14% 13% Advertising & Promotion Town centre look & feel 12% Parking & Traffic 10% More communication from the BID OUR COMMITMENTS TO YOU Doing Business Customer Service - Develop a mystery shopping customer service programme with 1:1 feedback sessions Training & Workshops - Continue to develop a robust training programme, exploring options for longer term progression Promoting Stratford Town Centre Events & Area Promotion - Continue to deliver a range of high quality events to increase footfall to the town centre Loyalty Scheme Working on promoting and enhancing My Rewards initiative adding value for businesses involved Enhancing Stratford Cleaning - Anti-littering/environmental campaign to raise awareness to keep Stratford clean and boost local pride Town centre improvements - Targeted initiatives to enhance the appearance and improve public realm experience across Stratford, including lighting Greening - Delivery of Adopt a Planter scheme & activation of pocket gardens Safer Stratford Partnership Working Continue working with Town Centre Police teams to improve safety in the area and lead the delivery of the Safer Stratford Business Crime Reduction Partnership Crime reporting Work with stakeholders to deliver changes to the area to design crime out introducing secure online platform to make it easier to share business crime intelligence and report crime THOUGHTS FROM OUR CHAIR It has been many years that the wider Stratford has been experiencing change, from the moment the Olympics were announced, the centre of London has moved eastward, making Stratford the new key metropolitan centre of London. Ever since becoming the Chair of Stratford Original BID in April 2015, there has been lot of physical changes happening in Stratford in terms of new developments but more importantly the town centre improvement works that are transforming the look and feel of the area. For the first time in many years, we finally have direct investment in the original Stratford town centre coming not only from the public sector but also from our local business community through the BID levy. With the town centre improvements due to be completed by Spring 2019, we will have a brand new environment which will enhance the area. The work the BID has been doing over the years has already made a difference. Cutting costs on utilities, subsidising recycling, offering free business training and networking are only some of the initiatives we are all benefitting from. Of course, these go hand to hand with the town centre events, public realm improvements such as wayfinding, lighting, greening and murals all projects that Stratford Original has delivered. Special mention goes to our Ambassadors team who are doing a fantastic job in liaising with local businesses and sharing information with LB Newham and the local police team. Over the past three years, the BID has achieved great success and I am looking forward to continue working with our business neighbours to make Stratford better for business. Graeme Bright Chair at Stratford Original and Facilities Manager at Theatre Royal Stratford East 14 15

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