Latest news and events
Walthamstow Big Weekender
9 May 2013
In Waltham Forest we like to get together, so I am very happy to be able to tell you that we have now anounced our fantastic programme of events and celebrations we have planned for you this summer. There are weekends crammed with music, sport, cultural events, film festivals, arts, carnivals and even an Armed Forces… Read more
Solum Regeneration
29 April 2013
On Wednesday 24 April I was honoured to be asked to open the marketing suite of the £22million Solum Regeneration development behind Walthamstow Central Station. I also visited some of the apartments and was extremely impressed with the quality of the build, not to mention the stunning views of London. It’s wonderful that such high… Read more
Waltham Forest Business of the Year Award
15 April 2013
As part of the Council’s commitment to regenerate the borough, Waltham Forest businesses are being encouraged to enter the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) London Business Awards 2013. This year a special category is being sponsored by the Council as part of their commitment to promote and advance business in the borough. The ‘Waltham Forest… Read more
Leyton Jubilee Park
19 March 2013
On Thursday 14 March I was joined by residents young and old to open the new pavilion in Leyton Jubilee Park. The play areas were also opened and our younger residents were entertained by stilt walkers, face painters and some challenging activities. We were extremely lucky to have some lovely sunshine. This is just a small part… Read more
Don’t tolerate adult abuse
19 March 2013
This month the Council launched a hard hitting campaign to crack down on abuse of the borough’s vulnerable adults. The Council’s Adult Social Care Team works hard to ensure that the borough’s most vulnerable residents receive the care and support they need and encourages anyone with concerns about someone they know to get in touch. … Read more
Our budget for 2013/14
8 March 2013
At Council on Thursday 7 March, I advised on plans for the next financial year. Our budget for 2013/14 is £450million and is designed to support families, provide good quality services and invest in the borough’s future through growth. If you would like to more information my speech can be found here.
Neale Coleman, Deputy Chairman of the London Legacy Development Corporation visit
4 March 2013
On Monday the Chief Executive and I met with Neale Coleman, Deputy Chairman of the London Legacy Development Corporation. Neale had kindly taken the time to join us for the morning. We started by attending the opening of the new Walthamstow Leisure Centre (formerly Kelmscott Gym). We then took a short tour of some… Read more
FREE swimming classes at Leyton’s pop-up pool
15 February 2013
Waltham Forest Council is offering adults the chance to take FREE swimming classes at Leyton’s pop-up pool. The mobile pool opened last month at the SCORE Centre Centre, 100 Oliver Road, Leyton E10 5JY, as part of a London Legacy Development Company initiative called ‘Make A Splash’. While adult swim classes were initially priced at… Read more
Lea Bridge Station
8 February 2013
After being out of commission for over a quarter of a century, Lea Bridge Station now looks set to reopen. I met with Network Rail recently and the outcome of the meeting was a firm undertaking to work together to deliver the reopening of Lea Bridge Station as soon as possible. The Council has commissioned… Read more
Waltham Forest wins ‘Best Town Centre Project’
8 February 2013
I was surprised and delighted to have the honour of collecting the award for the ‘Best Town Centre Project’ at the London Planning Awards ceremony held at City Hall on 31 January. In awarding Leyton the ‘Best Town Centre Project’, Boris Johnson said: “From town centres to public buildings and new green spaces, the variety and… Read more
