Divestment target close to being reached, council claims
Council aims to become first UK local authority to fully divest, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy Reporter, and James...
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Shopkeeper busted over smuggled cigs
Walthamstow shop loses licence after being caught with illegal goods, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy Reporter A shopkeeper has...
Victory for tower block residents in parking row
Council approves plans for new temporary car park for residents, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy Reporter Tower block residents...
We try the council’s bystander intervention training. What’s it really like?
Echo editor Elizabeth Atkin was invited to take part in the No Space For Hate campaign’s ‘bystander intervention training’....
Tower blocks for Homebase site approved
Walthamstow scheme had attracted significant opposition, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy Reporter Controversial plans to build almost 600 flats...
Parents lose High Court case over SEND cuts
Disappointment for campaigners against cuts to special needs budget, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy Reporter An attempt by Waltham...
Councillors agree tax rise following budget debate
Council tax rise of nearly 5% agreed, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy Reporter Waltham Forest Council has formally agreed...
Rent rise for council tenants
Higher rate will take effect from 5th April, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy Reporter Waltham Forest Council will increase...
Leytonstone estate regeneration backed by residents
Avenue Road Estate redevelopment will go ahead next year after successful ballot of residents, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy...
New vaccine centres opening amid concerns over local roll-out
Council and NHS leaders working to improve take-up of Covid-19 vaccine in Waltham Forest, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy...