New library opens in Walthamstow
Waltham Forest’s new Wood Street Library has now opened its doors to the public. Originally supposed to open late last
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Council chiefs slam changes to planning law
New changes to planning law introduced by the Government “seem poorly thought out”, according to Waltham Forest Council’s leadership. From
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Two thirds of council-owned garages in Waltham Forest left empty
Waltham Forest Council has been criticised by its Conservative group for the number of council-owned garages left empty. A Freedom
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Leytonstone tower block residents in uproar over loss of parking spaces for up to three years during refurbishment
Car-owners living in two tower blocks are furious at council plans to reallocate their car park to builders doing refurbishment
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Waltham businesses fined for food hygiene failings
Four Waltham Forest businesses have been ordered to pay large sums – in one case more than £1,000 – to
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Unanswered questions remain over Chingford cinema plans
Plans to restore yet another of the borough’s historic cinemas caused a row at Waltham Forest Council’s planning committee this
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Appeal against Walthamstow abortion poster ruling fails
An anti-abortion group whose employee lost a court case against Waltham Forest Council in May had their appeal rejected yesterday.
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Campaigners fight to return part of Leyton Marshes to their natural state
Environmental campaigners have raised thousands in their efforts to prevent part of the Leyton Marshes being used for large-scale events.
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Waltham SEND campaigners take budget cuts fight to High Court
Campaigners are taking Waltham Forest Council to the High Court later this month over their decision to cut funding for
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Tanning salons reopen against lockdown rules before Waltham Forest Council acts
A chain of east London tanning salons has been shut down after reopening on July 4 against lockdown guidelines. Sun
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