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Comment: ‘Public consultations must mean something’
Conservative councillor Mitchell Goldie slams the previous Labour-run council's handling of a consultation on 15 minute free parking, and hopes the Greens will do better
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Portraits of pride
In August, the landmark exhibition Queer Lives of Waltham Forest depicted the past and present lives of LGBTQ+ people in the borough - Alastair Ball spoke with the organisers to find out more
Radical punk festival to return to Blackhorse Road this October
Ninth edition of the UK’s pioneering festival celebrating punks of colour returns to Signature Brew Blackhorse Road this October
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TfL urged to cover cost of air con upgrades for London bus fleet
The issue of overheating buses has become a hot political issue this summer amid successive heatwaves and a series of strikes
Weaver Line to close for two weekends in September
Network Rail will carry out essential works on the line between Bethnal Green and Cheshunt/Enfield Town on the weekends of 19th and 20th September, and 26th and 27th September
Bus strikes across London set to resume after drivers reject offer
The bus drivers are taking industrial action over employer Arriva's failure to keep their cabs cool during the summer heatwaves
Campaigners demand action as disabled high-rise tenants left at risk of Grenfell-style tragedy
Despite new regulations many disabled tenants continue to feel unsafe reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter Disabled Londoners in high rise flats are still living in fear over their safety if a fire was to break out, a leading campaigner has said. Fifteen of the 37 disabled residents livin...
Forest Road and Wood Street junction to shut for works this weekend
Between 8pm and 5am until Monday 24th August, the junction will be completely closed to traffic
Waltham Forest set to pay for police officers’ salaries following Met deal
The town hall will begin paying towards the salaries of the Met's coroner officers from 2028
London is building too many small flats instead of family homes, new report claims
Long-serving Conservative on London Assembly warns families are "leaving the capital en masse" thanks to current City Hall policies
Popular West African restaurant reopens in Leyton after refurb
Tasty African Food in Church Road has reopened after a year of refurbishment works
London City Airport says expansion would be ‘part of the East London growth story’
The Newham-based airport is on a PR drive as it bids to win approval for its controversial expansion plans
Advertorial: Why Independent Shops in Waltham Forest Are Building Their Own Online Stores
A growing number of independent retailers across Waltham Forest are launching their own e-commerce websites, not to replace the market stall or corner shop, but to reach customers who never walk past.
Five Whipps Cross wards receive award for ‘outstanding’ end-of-life care
ICU, Syringa Ward, Sage Ward, Sycamore Ward and the Margaret Centre were all recognised by the Gold Standards Framework, a charity which campaigns for dignity and compassion in end-of-life care
24/7 community mental health hub to open in Waltham Forest in 2028
The North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) has unveiled plans for three ‘community mental health hubs’ in Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, and Redbridge
London bus drivers pissing in bottles thanks to lack of toilets
Campaign launched calling on TfL to provide accessible toilet facilities for drivers
Man murdered Walthamstow flatmate over money dispute
Eugeniu Neamtu, 59, was found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey today of the murder of 63-year-old Gheorghe Trica, who he fatally stabbed following an argument over money
‘Proper oversight’ needed for police using facial recognition technology
Polling reveals that while most Londoners support the technology’s use there remains concern over how data is stored and whether safeguards are in place
Heatwaves cause construction setback for Highams Park’s Regal Cinema
Recurrent heatwaves this summer have caused construction setbacks that may mean the site opens in Spring 2028 rather than Autumn 2027 as previously hoped
Greens launch public consultation on bringing dockless e-bikes to Waltham Forest
The previous Labour administration did not allow Lime, Forest and other bike-rental companies to operate in the borough, but now residents are being given a say on the issue