News on Stratford Station

Over the past week, the Stratford Station consultation team have been out talking to residents, visitors, commuters, and workers in the area. Interactive engagements at different locations have allowed the team to get a clearer idea of how people use the current station, as well as what they want to see in the future.

Through questions ranging from what station people used to arrive, to how Stratford can serve the local community better, it’s been great to hear the views of Stratford’s enthusiastic and diverse population.

Among the themes covered, people have demonstrated a desire for an inclusive design that encourages the local community to take ownership of the station and its surroundings. Alongside this, many participants praised the station in its current form, while also stressing the need for changes to the layout and facilities.

It has been very inspiring to see the level of interest in the project, and the consultation team are looking forward to coming back in November with proposals and ideas, so that the discussion can continue.

Special thanks to the management teams of Stratford Station, Westfield, and the Stratford Centre for supporting the consultations.

Some quotes from the consultations:

“We need to have more youth events”

“There aren’t enough toilets”

“I’d like to see more landscaping in public spaces”

“The current stations haven’t grown like the rest of Stratford”

“It’s too crowded when West Ham are playing”