Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The new Soho Theatre Walthamstow has unveiled its striking interior as the long-awaited Hoe Street venue prepares to open its doors to the public this Friday. The building’s 100-year legacy as a live performance venue is
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council has declared a ‘nature emergency,’ joining growing national calls for urgent action to tackle biodiversity loss and ecological decline. According to the statement, the council has acknowledged the pressing need to combat dwindling
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council apologises after failing to house a vulnerable homeless man. The Housing Ombudsman ordered over £1,000 in compensation. After an at-risk person was left homeless for months because his housing application was not processed
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council’s pension committee faces criticism for slow progress on divesting from arms companies, despite agreeing to explore options last July. Waltham Forest council members see the slow pace of divesting from businesses connected to
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Homeless Walthamstow mum reveals she slept rough with toddlers after rejecting Waltham Forest offer of housing in Grimsby, raising concerns over housing crisis. Because of the way her mother-in-law treated her, Sabrina claims that her home
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council estimated £1.2m repair bill for Markhouse Centre slashed by £500k, for the centre’s future amidst controversy over its proposed closure. According to updated data, operating a Walthamstow facility for adults with disabilities would
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vestry House Museum in Waltham Forest receives £150k National Lottery grant to support major refurbishment, boosting local heritage and community engagement. The museum’s goals of making its exhibits and artifacts “more accessible and inclusive” will be
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Teachers at three Waltham Forest secondary schools – Lammas, Leytonstone, and Willowfield – have gone on strike amid concerns over the schools’ future. On February 27, March 4, and March 5, teachers from Lammas, Leytonstone, and
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council tax rises by 4.99%, adding £100 annually for Band-D homes. Local Democracy Reporter Sebastian Mann covers the impact on residents. Waltham Forest council tax is expected to increase by 4.99% in April, which
Waltham Forest (Parliament politics magazine) – Chingford residents protest Waltham Forest Council’s to scrap free parking incentives, citing heavy reliance on cars and potential community impact. Drivers can currently park for free in any of the borough’s pay-to-park (P2P) spaces for a
