LBWF News 20th April 2015

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20 April 2015Issue 136

Your guide to activities, clubs and events in the borough

What’s on

Your Council keeping residents informed

www.walthamforest.gov.uk @wfcouncil

Crime doesn’t pay – but criminals doA criminal currently serving a fi ve year prison sentence has received further bad news after Waltham Forest Council brought a successful Proceeds of Crime prosecution that orders him to pay back £172,844.

The confi scation order against Calvin Stuart by the Council at Snaresbrook Crown court on 30 March 2015 also specifi es that he must pay the full amount within six months or face a further two years behind bars.

The action is the latest development in an operation spearheaded by Waltham Forest Council’s Counter Fraud Team that dates back to a raid in February 2013 at Stuart’s former address in Carnanton Road, Walthamstow.

Working in partnership with other agencies including the Police, the Council entered the property, uncovering documents that proved he had changed his name by deed poll in order to help commit the fraud.

The raid also led to the discovery of a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, £12,400 in cash hidden in a sofa, and a small cannabis factory in an

Council brings successful Proceeds of Crime prosecution, with man ordered to pay more than £170,000

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outbuilding, all of which contributed to Stuart being convicted of possession of fi rearms and criminal property.

The Council’s action with regard to the benefi ts fraud resulted in a 20 month prison term being handed down in January 2014 after Stuart pleaded guilty to dishonestly allowing a false document to be produced for the purpose of obtaining benefi t and converting criminal property.

The total Housing Benefi t overpayment of £45,529 was claimed by his partner, Miranda Vassell. She was sentenced in November 2013 to 18 months in custody suspended for two years. Vassell transferred £25,256 of the Housing Benefi t she received to Stuart to pay the mortgage.

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The Whipps Cross maternity team, managed by Sandra Reading (left), welcomed Hannah Meyer into the world with mum Michelle

More infoIf you suspect someone is committing any kind of fraud against the Council or public sector, email the Counter Fraud Group [email protected] or write to PO BOX 193, London Borough of Waltham Forest, Town Hall, Forest Road, London, E17 4JA. All information will be treated as confi dential.

News

New development in Housing Zone

Last month the Mayor of London notified Waltham Forest Council that their proposal to create a new Housing Zone in the Blackhorse Lane area had been successful.

This month a significant new development in Sutherland Road has been announced that will not only bring new homes, but a new Doctors’ Surgery to replace the current facility on Sinnott Road as well.

The development is the latest phase of the Papermill Place

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I look around every day and I see it. The need for solutions when the effects of eroding self-confidence and debilitating self-esteem takes its toll. According to the World Health Organisation, by 2030 depression will outpace cancer, stroke, war and accidents as the world’s leading cause of disability and death, and according to UN International 1 in 10 young people are in a mental health crisis.

The links between how we feel and how we behave can

sometimes be of concern.Low self-esteem, low self-

confidence, lack of self-belief, feelings of inadequacy, limiting beliefs, low aspirations underlines anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies and a host of mental health issues. We need to become aware of this silent killer, especially in our teens.

Many good organisations are out there all working towards a common goal of helping people to feel better about themselves. It’s a common belief that when people feel better about themselves it can

positively impact in other areas of their lives.

KiE Leadership Training was set up to be a part of the solution. In the summer of 2014 we ran free employability workshops for unemployed adults in Waltham Forest after winning a small grant from The Mill’s ‘Grow your idea’ competition in Walthamstow. This was a well-attended, successful event in the community and we were then selected for a case study.

We are now running free master classes in self-confidence and

we are inviting anyone who feels that their self-confidence can use a boost to register on our waiting list. The free master classes will take place in Waltham Forest from the end of April 2015. Each session will last for three hours and refreshments and hand outs will be provided. There will be one session

per week. The time, dates and details will be emailed to everyone who registers.

To register your interest, and be placed on our waiting list, please email [email protected] or send me a direct message on Twitter – @kiechelle.

n Latest phase of the Papermill Place housing development approved

n £1million purpose-built Health Centre to replace Sinnott Road surgery

If you live or work in Waltham Forest, have something you’d like to get off your chest, and can do it in around 350 words; Waltham Forest News wants to hear from you. Email [email protected] and tell us what you’d like to write about.

Want to have your say?

More infoFor more information visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/betterplace. Free internet access is available at all libraries in the borough.

The derelict industrial units on the corner of St Andrews Road and Sutherland Road that will be replaced by the new development

complex that has so far seen 326 homes built by East Thames. Planning permission has been granted for a further 59 residential units; with a mixture of one, two and three bedroom flats and houses built in four blocks.

The development will include 16 affordable homes for rent and 43 homes available for shared ownership; this will replace derelict industrial units currently occupying a site on Sutherland Road at the corner of St Andrews Road.

Managing Partner of the

Kiechelle Degale

Director of KiE Leadership Training, Founder of The Confidence MasterclassIn my opinion

Surgery, Joy Glasgow, said: “The new premises will be a £1million purpose-built Health Centre that will enable us to develop our services such as accommodating Community Maternity Services and expand our workforce to match.”

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In brief


Whipps Cross stars

Chingford Village FestivalThe ever-popular Chingford Village Festival will celebrate its 21st anniversary this June, and festival organiser Irene Bull is calling on local people to get involved in the fun. The Festival takes place at The Green, Chingford Assembly Hall, Mornington Hall, St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Chingford Methodist Church and the United Services Club between 12 and 6pm on Saturday 13 June. The fun-packed day will include live music, children’s entertainment, a craft fayre, performances by community groups, fun fair rides, food and much, much more. Irene would like to hear from anyone who would be interested in running a food stall or pop up restaurant, bands and choirs who would like to perform and stallholders offering children’s products or beauty services.• For more information phone Irene on 020 8559 4500 or email [email protected].

More infoFor more information on registering your local pub as an Asset of Community Value visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/community-assests, email the Planning Policy Team at [email protected] or phone 020 8496 3000.

Diana AwardWalthamstow teenager Precious Ojumu, 14, has won The Diana Award for her work as part of the first-ever Children’s Commission on Poverty. The Commission is being supported by The Children’s Society and led by a panel of 16 children and teenagers from across England. They are leading an 18 month investigation into child poverty in the UK; providing a crucial platform for children to speak out about what poverty is really like and reveal, through their own eyes, the day-to-day challenges they face and what needs to be done. Precious told Waltham Forest News: “It is a huge honour to receive The Diana Award. Over three million children in the UK are living in poverty and this is an important recognition of our work to help tackle this terrible situation and improve children’s lives.”• For more information visit www.childrenssociety.org.uk or www.diana-ward.org.uk.

Protecting our pubs

The Heathcote Arms – the only pub in the borough to currently be registered as an Asset of Community Value

Helping sick and injured people and patients in need of support day in, day out, Whipps Cross Hospital is home to hundreds of unsung heroes whose sole purpose is to try and give others brighter futures.

And, in the first in a series of features, Waltham Forest News will be shining a spotlight on some of its dedicated employees – employees like Sandra Reading.

Sandra trained as a nurse in the mid-80s and worked the wards before becoming a midwife and held senior midwifery roles in the midlands and south west before joining Barts Health NHS Trust in 2009.

The mum of two is now Director of Midwifery, Nursing and Governance for Women’s Services – managing maternity care services across a number of sites, including

Whipps Cross, and ensuring mothers and babies have a safe and happy experience under her watch.

She said: “I strive for high quality care – it’s great when you start to see good results and teams working together.

“I still feel like I’m hands on all the time because I’m always involved with the different things going on; looking at cases, speaking to women and talking to families – I’m very close to it all.” Sandra highlighted Whipps as a fantastic example of a hospital that is successfully improving maternity services for residents.

It has helped pioneer an Induction of Labour Service which enables expectant mums who need inducing as their pregnancy has gone overdue but don’t want to be stuck in hospital to have the

treatment before continuing the labour process at home. Sandra said this approach has helped ease the stress on mums-to-be, which in turn has led to a reduction in the number of emergency caesareans.

And Sandra said the reason these new services are proving so popular is because they’re designed with help from the mums themselves.

“A new programme in maternity called ‘Great Expectations’ is also ensuring mothers help us to plan our services from their experiences. They actually take part in some of the training sessions with the midwives,” she said.

“Both parties really enjoy it and the mothers are still part of it – it’s an ongoing improvement programme.”

With birth rates increasing – at Whipps they are approaching 5,000

a year – Sandra and her colleagues are targeting capacity as the next area they’re looking to address to “make sure we are fit for the future”.

Whipps Cross and its management organisation, Barts Health, have been put into special measures and tasked with making improvements following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission – but its current situation should not detract from the efforts of everyone at Whipps who are committed to making it the best hospital it can be.

More infoTo learn more about the many services at Whipps Cross Hospital visit www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/whipps-cross. Free internet access is available at all libraries in the borough.

In a move to protect public houses in the borough, Waltham Forest Council has adopted a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which recognises their importance as valuable community assets that contribute both to the local economy and area’s character.

The SPD works by helping the

Planning Committee determine planning applications by setting out a series of tests before the loss of a pub should be approved.

The key tests are around viability, marketing, heritage value, community value, and location, with applicants needing to give evidence a pub can no longer function as a viable business by providing details of the last three years trading accounts.

Buildings that are listed or make a positive contribution to a conservation area or local townscape would need to have development proposals put forward that cause no harm to their heritage value. Consideration would also need to be made in relation to pubs that are situated within a town centre or local parade.

Similarly, consideration must

be given to pubs that have been registered as an Asset of Community Value. The Council cannot itself apply for a pub to be registered, and is therefore encouraging residents to apply for their local pubs to be registered as a means of further protecting them.

The SPD will only apply to developments that need planning permission. Under national planning policy, the change of use from a pub to uses such as shops, restaurants and cafes, banks and building societies, and betting offices do not normally need planning permission.

However, since 6 April, pubs that have been registered as an Asset of Community Value would need planning permission for such proposals, or for their demolition.

It is important to underline the fact that all Planning Applications are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Precious Ojumu (wearing blue) won The Diana Award for her work on the Children’s Commission on Poverty

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By now you can’t have failed to notice that the General Election is fast approaching, as Britain prepares to go to the polls on Thursday 7 May 2015.

The General Election takes place every five years, giving residents the opportunity to decide who they want to elect to represent them as their MP. Waltham Forest is covered by three parliamentary constituencies - Chingford and Woodford Green, Leyton and Wanstead and Walthamstow.

Polling DayThe borough’s 127 polling

stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 7 May for you to cast your vote. You should already have received your polling card to tell you where to vote. It is helpful if you bring your polling card but you do not need it to vote. You can also find your polling station on the Council’s website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk/elections. Remember you can only vote at the polling station listed on your polling card, if you go to another station you will not be able to vote there.

Postal votesAbout 30,000 voters have elected

to vote by post. It is very likely that by the time you read this, the deadline to apply for a postal vote in the General Election will have passed. If you have chosen to vote by post you must make sure that you do this on your own and in private – just as you would in a polling station.

You should fill out the ballot paper, place it in the envelope provided and post it yourself. If you elected to vote by post, you cannot vote in a polling station but you can hand in your sealed postal vote into any polling station in your constituency on polling day. Under no circumstances should you give your postal ballot paper to anyone else -this may be a criminal offence.

It is common for political parties and candidates to be door-knocking in the run up to polling day. This is perfectly legal, but you should not feel pressured to vote in a certain way and should never hand over your postal vote, even if asked.

Voter informationThe deadline for being confirmed

as registered to vote in the election

passed on 20 April, and we have been working flat out to ensure we register as many applications received before this date as possible. Since 1 January, we have dealt with almost 4,000 new applications, and over 183,000 residents are now registered to vote in Waltham Forest.

If you registered very close to the deadline, it is possible that your application may not be successful if the details you submitted (name, date of birth and National Insurance number) do not exactly match those held by central government. If this is the case then unfortunately there is nothing we can to rectify this in time for the 2015 General Election. If you don’t receive confirmation of your registration in the next week or so, you can call 020 8496 3000 to check if your application for registration was successful.

Follow the election on Twitter

You can keep up to speed throughout Election Day by following the Council’s dedicated Twitter account @WFCouncil.

The account will provide updates throughout the day as well as reminders to get out there and cast your vote. Once the polls close at 10pm there will also be updates from the election count as we await the announcement of the winners for the three constituencies in our borough – although these are not expected until the early hours of the following morning.

The @WFCouncil Twitter regularly posts the latest news, events and

More infoFor more information on elections and voting phone 020 8496 3000, email [email protected] or visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/elections

Are you ready to cast your vote?

Polling stations will open at 7am on Thursday 7 May

service updates from the Council.The account is usually monitored Monday to Friday, from 9am-5pm, so give it a follow today!

Remember to have your say on Thursday 7 May

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Candidates standing for electionon Thursday 7 MayThe General Election takes place on Thursday 7 May. For a full list of candidates standing in the three parliamentary constituencies covering Waltham Forest see below

COUNCIL PRIORITIES 2015 – 2018

Keep your neighbourhood clean and safe

Our priorities 2015 – 2018

Support affordable housing for everyone’s needs

Help build a strong local economy and thriving town centres

Help all of our residents enjoy a good quality of life

Family

Housing

Local economy

Clean and safe

Leyton and Wanstead constituencyMahtab Anwar Aziz – Independent

Rosamund Catherine Beattie –UK Independence Party (UKIP)

John Robert Cryer – Labour Party

Ashley Gunstock – Green Party

Carl Oliver John Quilliam – Liberal Democrat

Matthew Richard Scott – Conservative Party Candidate

Walthamstow constituency

Steven Dominique Cheung – Liberal Democrat

Stella Judith Creasy – Labour and Co-operative Party

Michael David Gold – Green Party

Paul Hillman – UK Independence Party (UKIP)

Jonty Leff – Workers Revolution Party

Ellie Merton

Molly Samuel-Leport – Conservative Party Candidate

Nancy Taaffe – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition

Chingford and Woodford Green constituencyAnne Marjorie Crook – Liberal Democrats

Iain Duncan Smith – Conservative Party Candidate

Len Hockey – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition

Bilal Mahmood – Labour Party Candidate

Lisa Louise McKenzie – Class War

Rebecca Siobhan Tully – Green Party

Freddy Vachha – UK Independence Party (UKIP)

More infoFor more information on elections and voting phone 020 8496 3000, email [email protected] or visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/elections-candidates

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Spring Clean supremen Spring Clean events held throughout the boroughn Residents, schools, mosques and scouts involved

The Council’s Spring Clean initiative has proved as successful as ever this year with community spirit, group involvement and good old elbow grease all contributing to a better borough.

The drive to involve residents up and down the borough in two weekends of action to make the borough spick and span has run for a number of years now, going from strength to strength.

Over the course of two back-to-back weekends – 21 to 22 and 28 to 29 March – local residents spared the time to make their neighbourhoods cleaner and tidier, with the Council providing the equipment and assistance to get as many people involved as possible.

From litter picking to painting, cleaning to pruning, residents across the borough came out in force to address whatever the issues were in their communities.

Literally thousands of individual residents were involved in the clean-up which saw 48 different Spring

Clean events take place, leading to the removal of 18 tonnes of waste and the planting of over 2,000 bedding plants.

Groups ranging from scouts to mosques took part, including 17 schools and 31 residents’ associations. Selwyn Primary School in Highams Park had 250 children go out in shifts to pick up litter.

In Leytonstone residents gathered outside the station armed with bin bags and gloves for litter picking, and spades, rakes and shovels for planting. Aubrey Road Residents’ Association went even further being supplied with heavy duty cutters, a tree saw and black paint for lampposts by the Council.

James Phillips from the Aubrey Road group said: “It went really well and we had a great turnout. The alleyway looks really great with all the new flowers and we’ve opened up some new kerbside beds as well.”

Juanita Azubuike from Ruby Road in Walthamstow said: “A fantastic

amount of people came out to help. The main attraction of the day was the opportunity to move rubbish out of some of the front gardens. I think this practical opportunity to spring clean for some of the more vulnerable people on the street in this safe and supportive community atmosphere worked amazingly.”

Council Officers not only provided the right equipment and cleared away rubbish bags, but were also in attendance to ensure residents achieved their goals in transforming their neighbourhoods.

Ralph Meanley from Cleveland Park Residents Association was keen to praise the Council Officers: “Please pass on our thanks to all your team. We could not have done it without all your help. There was a great sense of purpose and enjoyment with a really good turnout.”

At the same time as the Spring Clean initiative was running, Waltham Forest Council’s Food Growing Festival, Cultivate, took place between 20 and 29 March.

Now in its second year, the festival provided a wide-range of engaging and creative events to encourage residents to help transform our corner of the capital into the garden of London.

From workshops packed with residents keen to grow their own food, to food tasting that showed what can be done with the great food grown right here in the borough, the festival was a huge success.

One element of the festival that proved particularly popular was the giveaway by the Council of free compost. In all over 122 tonnes of compost was collected by local residents over the two week period.

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Residents old and young took part in this year’s Spring Clean

More infoFor more information visit the Council’s website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk or call 020 8496 3000. Free internet access is available at all libraries in the borough.

You can discover the rich heritage of Lloyd Park thanks to a free exhibition. The Lloyd Park Then and Now exhibition includes art, animation, film, photographs, poetry and more. Members of Lloyd Park Sharing Heritage, a weekly over-50s group, have interpreted the fascinating history of the park through a variety of creative pieces. Come along to look at old park photos, maps and bottles discovered buried in the park. • The exhibition opens from 21 to 26 April, 10.30am to 4.30pm in the Winns Gallery in the Aveling Centre in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow. For further information email [email protected], phone 020 8496 3000 or visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/lloyd-park

Wetland linkFunding has been secured for a Wetland to Wetland link that will provide an attractive and convenient link from Walthamstow Wetlands into the Woodberry Wetlands in Hackney. The £120,000 of works will include ramps on each side of the bridge at Springfield Marina, making it easier for cyclists to push their bikes over the bridge. There will also be some works to improve public spaces in Coppermill Lane, and improved signposting to and from the route and from St James Street into Walthamstow Town Centre.• For more information phone 020 8496 3000 or visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/walthamstow-wetlands-project

In brief

An image from the ‘Lloyd Park Then and Now’ exhibition

Park exhibition

Bed in ShedAn enforcement notice issued by Waltham Forest Council last February has been upheld by the national Planning Inspectorate following an appeal. As a result another so-called ‘bed in shed’ has been removed from the borough. The outbuilding at 5 Avondale Road, Walthamstow, owned by Mr Ashfaq Amin Khokhar, had two self-contained residential units which will now need to have all kitchenette fixtures, fittings and equipment and the bathroom removed. This includes a washing machine, cooking facilities, a shower, basin and toilet.• For further information on getting permission for any alterations to your property visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/planning or phone 0208 8496 3000.

n Council’s Food Safety Team shuts down takeawayn Inspector discovers mouse infestation and fi lthy premises

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Electric carsA car club that came to the borough earlier this year will introduce some 30 electric cars in addition to the fl eet of BMW and Mini vehicles available to rent next month. DriveNow has the unique feature of allowing drivers to leave vehicles anywhere in the four boroughs of Waltham Forest, Haringey, Hackney and Islington after they are fi nished using them. You don’t even have to use a designated parking bay. By June there will be some 300 DriveNow vehicles operating across the four boroughs.• To register to use the DriveNow cars visit www.drive-now.com. To fi nd out more about all car clubs in the borough visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk. Free internet access is available at all libraries in the borough.

In brief

More infoFor more information about food safety, or to report your concerns about a premises to the Council, visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/food or phone 020 8496 3000.Free internet access is availableat all libraries in the borough.

Electric cars will be available to rent next month

A fast food takeaway calling itself ‘Tasty Chicken and Pizza’ has certainly had their name endorsed by the local rodent population. However, Waltham Forest Council’s Food Safety Team was less complimentary and shut the place down after an inspection revealed a catalogue of gruesome discoveries.

The food outlet, located at 122 Hoe Street in Walthamstow, was promptly closed down by the Council inspector after her routine inspection on 25 March discovered a signifi cant mouse infestation.

Mouse droppings were found on food containers and on shelving and behind equipment.

Evidence that mice had gnawed through black bins bags of rubbish stored in the premises was also discovered.

In addition the premises was fi lthy throughout and in a very poor state of repair, with an open drain located in the food preparation room and walls that were covered in black mould.

Rubbish bags gnawed by mice

Filthy cloths were used to clean and wipe down surfaces and there was mould growing in the microwave. The Inspector also found that temperature control was very poor, with cooked chicken used for the pizza toppings stored at 15.5C.

The Council put the matter before Stratford Magistrates’ Court on 27 March in application for a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order. The Inspector said: “Magistrates took one look at the photographs and immediately agreed to sign the Order without asking me any questions.”

“Don’t forget to add ‘compostable’

caddy liners to your shopping

list”

The less food we waste, the better. But there are always going to be food items that we’ll never eat, like egg shells, fruit and vegetable peelings, banana skins and tea bags. Use your kitchen caddy to collect these, then empty this into your larger brown bin.

Sports and fitness

Ashtanga YogaMondays (except Bank Holidays) 7–8.30pmQuaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road, E17 4QUFast flowing dynamic yoga class for spiritual and physical wellbeing. Great for cleansing, increasing fitness, flexibility and balance with a calming relaxation to finish. £11 drop in or £10 with a loyalty card. Private one to ones available. For more information email [email protected] or phone 07554 440 499.

Capoeira ClassesMondays and Wednesdays, 6.15–7.30pmWalthamstow Leisure Centre, 243 Markhouse Road, E17 8RNCapoeira is a unique Brazilian art-form that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics. Training capoeira involves all muscle groups and exercises the whole body and mind. Suitable for all ages, backgrounds and abilities and a fantastic activity for children. First class free. £9 drop-in per class. All levels welcome. Discount for children and students. For more information phone 07462 745 158, email [email protected] or visit www.sacimaculele.com.

Spring into YogaTuesday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings (times vary)Yoga has masses of benefits from sleeping more peacefully, reducing stress, improving strength and flexibility and detoxing you. Yoga isn’t just for the young and flexible – all poses can be modified to suit every body type. Come and join Sarah, registered Yoga Alliance teacher, at these friendly local classes. Prices vary. For more information phone 07815 120 792, email [email protected] or visit www.yoyoga.co.uk.

Early Morning Dynamic YogaTuesdays and Thursdays, 7–8amWalthamstow Leisure Centre, 243 Markhouse Road, E17 8RNStart the day right with an energising and rejuvenating dynamic yoga class. Open to all levels. Classes are drop-in, with no need to pre-book. Cash only. £10 or ten classes for £90. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.leytonyoga.com.

Ladies Only Yoga ClassTuesdays, 9.30–10.30amWalthamstow Leisure Centre, 243 Markhouse Road, E17 8RNA gentle yet challenging yoga class focused on lengthening the spine, easing discomfort and encouraging deeper body awareness. Open to women of all ages and levels of experience. Classes are drop-in, with no need to pre-book. Cash only. £10 or a ten-class pass for £90. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.leytonyoga.com.

Jacky’s FitstepsThursdays, 6.45pmMornington Hall, The Green Walk, E4 7ENFitSteps is formulated by ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professionals. It is ideal for toning and slimming down and you do not need a partner. Open to all ages. £6 drop in or £20 for 4 sessions in advance – no booking necessary. Jacky also runs daytime classes in Chingford. For more information phone 07715 421 349 or visit www.jackysjukebox.co.uk.

Dynamic YogaThursdays, 7–8.15pmWalthamstow Leisure Centre, 243 Markhouse Road, E17 8RN75 min of Vinyasa Yoga practice with James Cassidy to stretch, strengthen and energise the body while calming the mind. Open to all levels. Classes are drop-in, with no need to pre-book. Cash only. £11 or ten classes for £90. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.leytonyoga.com.

Ashtanga YogaFridays 9.45 – 11.15amQuaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road, E17 4QUFast flowing dynamic yoga class for spiritual and physical wellbeing. Great for cleansing, increasing fitness, flexibility and balance, with a calming relaxation to finish. Please bring your own mat. Term time only. £11 drop in or £10 with a loyalty card. Private one to ones available. For more information email [email protected] or phone 07554 440 499.

Hypnobirthing ClassesSaturday 9 and 23 May, times tbc The Hub, 437–443 High Road Leyton, E10 5ELAre you expecting a baby and want to have a positive and empowering birth? Hypnobirthing teaches you to be calm and reduces fear enabling you to have an easier and more relaxed birth. Group and private classes run every month. For more information phone 07862 248 650, email [email protected] or visit www.birthstory.org.uk.

Clubs and community

Karate LessonsMondays, 5pmParkside Primary School, Wellington Avenue, E4 6REFridays, 5pmNew Road Methodist Church Hall, New Road, E4 9EU. For more information phone 07951 309 914, email [email protected] or visit www.rodingkarateclub.co.uk.

Rehearsals for ‘Show Boat’Tuesdays and Thursdays, times tbcWaltham Forest College, Forest Road, E17 4JBCAOS Musical Society is looking to

cast singers, dancers and actors for its forthcoming July production of ‘Show Boat’. We also seek also a principal male actor with an excellent tenor voice. For more information phone 020 8539 9474, email [email protected] or visit www.collegeoperatic.co.uk.

Coppermill Recycled TeensTuesdays, 1.30–3.30pmMillennium House, Southcote Road, E17 7AQWe are a group of over 60s who meet every Tuesday. We have guest speakers, play quizzes and occasionally bingo. We also have trips out and lunches together and take part in a variety of activities. We are a very welcoming group and enjoy each other’s company. We support each other if needed and importantly have fun together. For more information phone 07900 556 230.

Meditation and MindfulnessWednesdays, 7–9pmQuaker Meeting House, Jewel Road, E17 4QUSix-week course for beginners. Cost £95/65. Booking essential. For more information visit www.stowsangha.co.uk.

Sew with Queenie and TedWednesdays (term time only), 7–9.30pmSignificant Seams, 131 Wood Street, E17 3LXA relaxed series of stand-alone, project based classes to help develop your sewing machine skills. All levels of experience catered for. Classes cost between £30–£40. Most materials are provided as well as a cocktail. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.queenieandted.co.uk.

Whittingham Roots and Shoots Gardening ClubFirst Friday of the month, 8–10pmUnity Hall, 144 Bramley Close, E17 6EGThe club offers interesting speakers talking about a variety of gardening topics and related subjects, including wildlife and nature. We also hold demonstrations and offer horticulture advice. First visit is free, then £2 for members and £3 for non-members. Refreshments included. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.whittinghamgardeningclub.blogspot.com.

Flying Lotus Tai ChiFriday mornings, times tbc, runs from late April to late JuneCommunity Room, Aveling Centre, Lloyd Park, off Forest Road, E17 4PP Ten free Tai Chi sessions for women who have experienced, or are experiencing, any kind of abuse or domestic violence. Learn gentle movements to improve your wellbeing and mental strength, in a welcoming women-only class. Sessions are indoors and run by understanding female instructors. We will look after your confidentiality. Meet other women, build your self-esteem, relax and enjoy yourself. All abilities welcome. For

more information phone 07713 152 999 or email [email protected].

Affordable Psychotherapy in English and SpanishVarious dates and times availableVenue near St James Street stationShort and long term psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Sliding scale of fees, meaning that everyone can access psychotherapy. Concession prices available. For more information phone 07912 887 588, email [email protected] or visit www.valeriabonfiglio.co.uk.

Auction Supper at Chingford United Reform ChurchSaturday 25 April – Supper 6pm, Auction 7pmChingford URC, Buxton Road, E4 7DPTwo course meal, bring your own wine/soft drinks and glasses. Bring something to auction and make some bids. Adults £7.50, Children £5. For more information phone 020 8529 6776.

Adults with Dyslexia Meet-upTuesday 28 April and 26 May (last Tuesday of the month), 6.30–8.30pmThe Mill, 7–11 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HAFree group run by Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association for adults with dyslexia to share experiences and learn different ways to cope with having dyslexia. Practical information, tips, resources and creative solutions. Guest speaker on relevant issues every month. For more information visit www.wfda.org.uk.

E17 Cook Book ClubWednesday 29 April, 8.30–10.30pmThe Bell, 617 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4NEA foodie social event, everyone is welcome to join us – it’s informal and fun! Bring a dish, and maybe the recipe or cook book. Each event has a theme and this one is Americana. No booking required, £2 contribution. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.walthamstowfoodies.com.

Tablet Computers: Tips, Tricks and Apps WorkshopWednesday 29 April, 10.30am–12.30pmWaltham Forest Resource hub (North), 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EUHosted by Age UK Waltham Forest. What are Apps and what are the different apps used for? Multi-touch tricks and shortcuts. You can also bring your questions with you for discussion. These sessions run on a donation basis, we kindly suggest a donation of £5 or whatever you can afford to cover administration and refreshments. For more information phone 020 8558 5512.

Ye Old Rose and Crown Open Mic Night ExtravaganzaWednesday 6 May, 7.30pmYe Old Rose and Crown, 55 Hoe Street, E17 4SA

On the first Wednesday of every month the Mirror Mic Team host an open mic night at Ye Old Rose and Crown. This popular event attracts performers of all descriptions from all over. Come and cheer on some raw London talent at this magnificent theatre pub. For more information phone 07940 260 558 or email [email protected].

Highams Park LiveThursday 23 April, 7.30–11pm Upstairs at The County Arms, 420 Hale End Road, Highams Park, E4 9PB Highams Park Live presents an acoustic evening of live music, poetry and live literature with an eclectic programme of songwriters, poets and storytellers. Performers are booked in advance. The event is free and if you want to be part of the audience then please come along on the night and be inspired by the creative atmosphere. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.highamsparklive.co.uk.

Short Introduction to the Windows Programmes – SeminarThursday 21 May, 10.30am–12.30pmWaltham Forest Resource hub (North), 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EUHosted by Age UK Waltham Forest. This group session will introduce the highlights of the three main Windows programmes: Word, Excel and Powerpoint. These sessions run on a donation basis, we kindly suggest a donation of £5 or whatever you can afford to cover administration and refreshments. For more information phone 020 8558 5512.

Peartree House Care Home Jumble SaleSaturday 23 May, time tbcPeartree House Care Home, 24 Gordon Road, E4 6BURaising money for our activity centre to help elderly people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We are currently looking for items to include in the sale, so if you have any unwanted jumble such as clothing, games, films and household items please bring them down. Every item greatly appreciated. For more information phone 020 8524 7680.

Chingford Village FestivalSaturday 13 June, 12–6pmVarious venues around Chingford21st anniversary edition of community event which attracts around 20,000 people. Featuring a craft fair, live music, displays by community groups, kid’s entertainment, fun fair rides, food stalls and more. For more information phone 020 8559 4550 or email [email protected].

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Waltham Forest Community ChoirMondays (during term time only), 7.30–9.30pmSt Mary’s Church, Church End, Walthamstow, E17 9RJ

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9Love your Borough Awards 2015

Volunteer of the Year AwardIndividual/s making an outstanding contribution to their community by volunteering and giving up their personal time and energy to make Waltham Forest a better place to live.

Now in its sixth year, the awards recognise the residents, businesses, groups and organisations who go out of their way to give something back to the community or help make life that much better for the rest of us.

This year, the Council received more than 180 nominations for the awards, and the judges faced some incredibly tough decisions when it came to putting a shortlist together. We had scores of excellent entries, and I would like to thank everyone

who voted and who was subsequently nominated for their hard work.

As a Council, we have big ambitions for the borough but we know that none of our efforts would mean anything without the support and co-operation of local people.

We heard many inspirational and heart-warming stories at this year’s awards, and wanted to share them with you in this special Love Your Borough feature.

Finally, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the award sponsors, who made contributions and funded this event so that we could stage this community celebration without placing a burden on council tax payers.

Martin Esom Chief Executive of Waltham Forest Council

Love Your Borough – the results are in!There are a huge number of dedicated people who go the extra mile to help make Waltham Forest a fantastic place to live and work. Their contributions were celebrated this month when we welcomed the return of the annual Love Your Borough Awards.

Uniformed Service Hero AwardA person or group working with the emergency services or the armed forces who has gone above and beyond the course of their paid duties or voluntary work – providing exceptional service and demonstrating outstanding dedication to their work.Joint Winners | PC Joe Stone, PC Dan Wade and

PS Leon McCallisterOn Boxing Day 2014, PCs Stone and Wade and PS McCallister were first on the scene of a serious accident in which a woman had become trapped under her car. The officers commandeered vehicles and used tow ropes to lift the car and get the woman to safety, before carrying out CPR until an ambulance crew arrived.

While this was happening, the woman’s twin sister, who was also at the scene, went into labour – and also had to be taken to hospital (where she later gave birth to a baby boy).

The officers were required to manage an extremely challenging situation – demonstrating a high level of skill, determination and in exceptional circumstances. They have since received letters of thanks from both the woman they saved and members of the public.

PC Joe Stone, PC Dan Wade and PS Leon McCallister and PS Jeremy Roach, joint winners of the Uniformed Service Hero Award

Bernard Feeney and Fred Franklin, winners of the Volunteer of the Year Award

Winners | Bernard Feeney and Fred FranklinAscham Homes tenants Bernard (or Bernie) and Fred spend much of their time voluntarily caring for others. They do this by looking out for their neighbours, cooking meals for them, and arranging events and activities within their sheltered housing block.

Budding chef Bernie, who is 62, cooks hot meals every Friday for some of his neighbours and he helps prepare breakfast for a blind neighbour. On top of this, every Christmas for the past three years, he has cooked for eight of his neighbours who would have otherwise spent Christmas on their own. Bernie doesn’t just cook though – he also goes shopping for residents that are housebound.

Meanwhile Fred, who is 61, has become somewhat of an unofficial entertainment officer at their block – organising bingo and quiz nights and arranging the annual St George’s Day celebrations.

Together they have arranged Halloween nights, New Year’s Eve parties and fundraisers – and on top of all this they have organised outings for residents who would otherwise suffer considerable isolation.

Both Bernie and Fred are a true inspiration to others and really show what volunteering is all about.

What they said Bernie and Fred said:

“ We do what we do just to help the residents out. Without each other it would not happen – we drive each other. It’s just fantastic to have won this award. The whole idea is to make sheltered housing not just a fun place to live – but the place to be.”

Joint Winner | PS Jeremy RoachLast August, PS Jerry Roach was off duty at South Woodford Tube Station when a male passenger suffered an epileptic fit and fell on to the tracks just as a train was fast approaching. Risking his own life, Jerry jumped down on to the live tracks in front of the oncoming train and, with help from a member of the public, dragged the man back on to the platform and out of danger.

As he was off-duty, Jerry had no access to a radio or first aid kit, so he stayed with the man after rescuing him, providing first aid and comfort until the arrival of the ambulance.

Jerry demonstrated the values of the Metropolitan Police Service in terms of his selfless act – putting himself on the line in order to save the life of a member of the public.

What he saidPS Roach said: “I am pleased to receive this award I would like to thank the local authority for their recognition.”

What he saidAPS McCallister said:

“ It’s an honour for us to win such an award, and I would like to thank the local residents of Waltham Forest who assisted us on the day.”

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Winner | Simone DarlingSimone has been a member of the Youth Independent Advisory Group (YIAG), one of Waltham Forest Council’s award-winning youth engagement groups, since she was 16. The YIAG is a unique partnership between young people, the Council and police in the borough.

Simone met the YIAG when they were delivering peer training sessions on conflict resolution to young people and immediately wanted to be involved. Prior to this meeting, Simone had been in a gang and was on a probation order.

But she’s now an accredited peer trainer and a gang ambassador, regularly returning to the Youth Offending Team (YOT) to deliver training as well as leading sessions in schools. Simone also delivers training to police officers on how to engage young people. She always promotes the group, the work they do and the borough at every opportunity. She truly helps make the borough a safer place to live and work.

What she said Simone told Waltham Forest News:

“ Going up against the other nominees you feel like you have no chance but it’s amazing to win, it’s just amazing – I’m very happy to have won something like this. I think it will push me even more.”

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Sporting Inspiration AwardA young person or group, under the age of 18, who goes out of their way to make a significant difference within the sporting world.Winner | Toby MarkhamToby has always shown a positive attitude and relentless commitment to disabled athletics.

Toby, who has Cerebral Palsy and learning difficulties, encourages others at his school to take part in sport. He is a founder member of the Waltham Forest Wolves Athletics Club, which was specifically set up for disabled athletes, and always supports and encourages others – both disabled and able bodied – to get involved.

One parent at the club said her son always wants to go to athletics and on those bad weeks only seeing Toby brings a smile to his face. Toby will always stop and support those who need help regardless of ability or age.

He has represented Waltham Forest on several occasions and even represented London at national athletics events in 2013 and 2014. It is rare to see Toby at the Lee Valley indoor sports arena without his Waltham Forest sports t-shirt – proud to

represent his borough at sports.

What he said Toby told Waltham Forest News:

“ I was really surprised to be nominated and winning was amazing!

“ I really enjoy athletics and it is great to help others so they can enjoy the sport also. I am really grateful to my club, Eton Manor, for the encouragement they have given me.

“ I hope to continue representing the borough and getting more kids involved in athletics no matter what difficulties they may have, it’s just a fantastic way to have fun!”

Toby Markham, winner of the Sporting Inspiration Award

Citizen of the Year AwardAn individual who goes out of their way to make a significant difference in the borough.Winner | Bill FosterBill has lived in Walthamstow for more than 15 years and he loves the ‘Stow’ – he says he wouldn’t live anywhere else. Bill works full time but on top of this he volunteers at the Emergency Waltham Forest Night Shelter.

Last winter he raised over £600 by doing gardening work for people in the borough so that the night shelter could stay open for another week during what was a particularly cold winter. He’s currently in the middle of running seven long distance races, and is on course to raise more than £2,500 for the shelter.

Bill does all this because he wants to share his love for the borough with old and new members of the community alike. In fact, residents have said they have never met anyone who genuinely loves the borough more than Bill.

What he said Bill told Waltham Forest News:

“ I didn’t expect to win so I nearly fell of my chair when my name was called out. Getting citizen of the year feels like an enormous honour, especially as there are so many others that work tirelessly in our community.

“ We live in a place to be proud of, and a place that is worth fighting for. If awards like this encourage more people to get involved, and also raise the profiles of charities like the emergency night shelter, then that’s an amazing thing.”

Bill Foster, winner of Citizen of the Year Award


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Improving Your Neighbourhood Award An individual, group or business that works within their area to improve the environment; helping make the borough cleaner and greener; improving streets, parks or open spaces; reducing litter, fly-tipping and graffiti.

Winner | Transition LeytonstoneCommunity group Transition Leytonstone took over an abandoned piece of land, with the support of the Council, about three years ago. This land was a hotspot for antisocial behaviour and used as a dumping ground – regularly attracting complaints from residents in the area.

But since Transition Leytonstone took on responsibility, the plot has become an oasis of food growing activity. The group has created a community garden, from which they train local residents in the lost arts of ‘food growing’ and in particular ‘sustainable food growing’. They have constructed raised food growing beds, secure shed space and their own irrigation systems to water the plants.

They also help run and sustain the OrganicLea fruit and veg produce stand in the blossoming Leytonstone Market.

Transition Leytonstone is a credit to the Waltham Forest voluntary and community sector and have added real physical, educational and economic value to this part of the borough.

What they said The community garden’s coordinator, Shannon Thaden, said:

“ We were surprised we got nominated and once we were we were just enjoying the night and being there – we had a full table of our people and were enjoying the evening, so if we hadn’t won we still would have enjoyed the whole process.

“ But winning an award like this and getting the recognition, it really validates our efforts.” The Transition Leytonstone team, winners of the Improving Your Neighbourhood Award


with diffi cult customers and takes care of vulnerable residents waiting for a taxi late at night.

What he saidPaul told Waltham Forest News:

“ It was a big surprise to win an award, as I thought I wouldn’t get anything considering how good the nominees were.

“ It’s nice to be appreciated for the work I do for Facilities Management and Reception, I’m over the moon – can’t stop smiling, it feels great.”

Staff Awards:Team of the Year AwardThe team within Waltham Forest Council that has delivered the highest level of excellence and consistency with all of their projects.Winner | Children’s Social Care

Management TeamThe Children’s Social Care team in Waltham Forest work hard every day to be the best they can be and help improve the lives of young people across the borough. Over a year ago, Waltham Forest embarked on a mission to improve standards in relation to adoption performance. And thanks to the superb work of the team, shaping a coherent strategy and showing determination, both the Department for Education and Ofsted have recognised the signifi cant improvement made. The recent safeguarding inspection in November 2014, although recognising that as a service improvement was still required, reported a great many strengths within the department. It said of the quality of leadership: “Senior leaders and managers are united and passionate in their determination to improvement outcomes for children and young people.” The team is dedicated to its work and will not rest until services within Children’s Social Care are outstanding.

Joint Winner | Tom LawAs one of the Council’s reception advisors, Tom has to deal with diffi cult situations and frustrated customers in a calm and authoritative way. His manner and way of talking to visitors enables him to diffuse diffi cult situations.

Tom is the face of the Town Hall reception and always presents a cheerful manner to residents and staff. His professionalism in dealing with customers is a model of how effective customer service should be provided. When giving advice to customers he is always very helpful and ensures that he provides clear guidance and explanations.

It’s not an easy job working on the reception – you do not know who might come through the doors or what sort of queries that you might encounter or the problems that you may have to deal with – but Tom takes all of this in his stride. He consistently meets the highest standards of customer care and service however seriously his patience is tested.

What he saidTom said: “It was brilliant to be put up for an award, and a privilege to win. To be able to split the award with Paul, someone I work so closely with, made it so much better. A fantastic evening, and great fun all round.”

Joint Winner | Paul KennedyPaul works on reception most evenings. He is always extremely friendly, pleasant and professional to all staff entering and leaving the building – this is part of his role, but he does it exceptionally well.

He is an unsung hero in terms of all the duties he undertakes during his time on reception. He deals with vulnerable residents in a very calm and understanding way, deals with large groups of people coming to the Town Hall for meetings who are unsure of where they are supposed to go, have access issues, and generally need assistance of different kinds. He fi nds rooms for last minute meetings, deals

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What they said Speaking on behalf of the team, Head of Placements and Resources David Fry said:

“ It is great to be recognised. Working in social care you get used to criticism. Winning the team award recognises the importance of what we do. It is a tribute to the families that we support, to the carers and adopters and of course to the front line staff who deliver daily.”

Heather Flinders, Divisional Director Children and Families, said:

“ We could not have done it without the support of the wider team. The support from our staff and senior managers and members has been tremendous.”

The Council’s Children’s Social Care Management Team, winners of the Team of the Year Award

Staff Awards: Employee of the Year AwardAn individual working within Waltham Forest Council that has delivered the highest level of excellence and consistency with all of their projects.


Leader’s Individual AwardThis award has been chosen by the Leader of Waltham Forest Council, and goes to those that have shown the highest level of excellence in work done throughout Waltham Forest.

Winner | Hibo WardereHibo came to Britain after fleeing civil conflict in Kenya. Arriving in London as an 18 year old speaking no English was tough but Hibo seized the opportunity to build a life for herself. Here, she has dedicated herself to educating people – men and women of all backgrounds – about the impact of Female Genital Mutation (FGM) and what we can all do to protect girls today and in the future.

An extraordinary public speaker who has made Waltham Forest her home with her husband and children, Hibo works at Mission Grove Primary School but educates teachers and teaching staff across the borough on FGM. An inspiration to her friends, family and across the world, her work has been highlighted and applauded by national and international anti-FGM campaigners.

Leader’s Business AwardThis award has been chosen by the Leader of Waltham Forest Council. It goes to the team within Waltham Forest Council that has delivered the highest level of excellence and consistency with all of their projects.

Joint Winner | JB Riney & CoJB Riney & Co has been a major partner of the borough for the last nine years – helping with the delivery of key regeneration projects, including Leyton Jubilee Park, Ruckholt Road, Bakers Arms and the Scene Walthamstow, as well as the London 2012 Olympics. They are reliable, easy to work with and extremely supportive. They go above and beyond to keep Waltham Forest moving. They also assist the community in other ways, including helping set up the snow angel by providing free equipment to the group of volunteers who have signed up to help clear snow.

What they saidBrendan Riney, Managing Director of JB Riney & Co, said:

“We were delighted to receive this award in recognition of the part we play in delivering the programme of improvements in the borough. We take great pride, care and commitment in providing a high quality service for Waltham Forest and this prestigious award gives us a huge sense of achievement knowing that our efforts have been acknowledged in this way.”

Joint Winner | Soho TheatreSoho Theatre provides exciting arts education work across Waltham Forest. They help capture the enthusiasm and passion of our talented young people, providing a variety of schemes such as young theatre-maker workshops and playwright sessions in schools. They have also worked with Leyton College to produce a new play about the riots in Lewisham as part of a nationwide festival of theatre.

What they saidSam Hansford, Project Development Associate at Soho Theatre, said:

“ Soho Theatre is very pleased to accept this award recognising our engagement with the London Borough of Waltham Forest over the past year. Our education programme in Waltham Forest now reaches around 150 young people through playwriting with under 11s, a weekly theatre-makers group in Walthamstow and our NT Connections programme at Leyton College. The award also recognises the work we have done to try and secure the former Granada in Walthamstow as an entertainment venue with genuine community benefit, and we remain hopeful that we’ll be able to find a solution which enables this.”

Leader’s Special Commendation AwardThis award has been chosen by the Leader of Waltham Forest Council, and will go to a person who has made an outstanding and significant contribution to the borough and residents.

Chief Superintendent Mark Collins, winner of the Leader’s Special Commendation Award

Winner | Chief Superintendent Mark CollinsMark spent three years in Waltham Forest before his recent promotion. During his time as Borough Commander, he worked tirelessly to raise the public’s levels of confidence and satisfaction in the local police. He also worked closely with the Council to further strengthen the partnership working between organisations tackling crime across the borough.

One colleague of his said: “I can honestly say I have never met such a well thought of and respected senior officer in my time as a police officer. This is reflected in the relationships he has with the local authority, stakeholders, partners and his staff.

“ He is genuine, honest, approachable and caring at the same time as being professional and diligent in the work he does.”

His hard work and dedication to the borough make Mark a worthy recipient of the Special Commendation award.

What he said Mark said:

“ I’m absolutely delighted to have been given this award. I’ve been here three years now and I’m really proud that we’ve seen crime drop by a third in that time.

“ I’ve been a police officer for 25 years and worked all over the country, and never before have I worked with a local authority that’s so committed to partnership working as Waltham Forest is.”

Representatives from JB Riney & Co and Soho Theatre, joint winners of the Leader’s Business Award

Hibo Wardere, winner of the Leader’s Individual Award

What she said Hibo told Waltham Forest News:

“ I’m truly, truly blessed to be living here, I love it. My heart and my soul are in Waltham Forest. This is the most special award I will get in life whatever else comes because this means the people here love, support and respect what I do. I just want to say thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”


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We are a self-funded group open to anyone living or working in the borough. Previous singing or musical experience is not required. We believe that singing should be accessible to anyone and we do not audition prospective members. Our musical repertoire is diverse and includes classical, traditional, folk and popular styles. £50 per term. For more information phone 07954 740 745, email [email protected] or visit www.singwithus.net.

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E17 SwedishMonday evening, times tbc (daytime lessons alao available)Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street, E17 9AHLearn Swedish in these beginners/intermediate courses. Relaxed and fun for adults. £60 for a half-term of six lessons 60 minutes each in a small group. For more

information phone 07958 471 083, email [email protected] or visit www.e17swedish.com.

Strung Out Violin Groups for AdultsTuesday and Thursday evenings, times tbc (new term starts 21 April)Studio Office, The Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road, E17 4QUGot a violin in your attic you want to dust down? Fancy learning a new skill? Our motto is “it’s never too late!” Strung Out is a fun violin group for adult enthusiasts of all levels, with a professional musician. All styles of music welcomed from classical to traditional. Fun is the key ingredient! Classes available for early stages, easy and intermediates. Classes are limited, so please book in advance. Please ask about daytime classes and private lessons. For more information and to reserve a place phone 020 7018 2927 or email [email protected].

Lloyd Park Then and Now ExhibitionTuesday 21 to Sunday 26 April, 10.30am–4.30pmWinns Gallery, Lloyd Park, off Forest Road, E17 4PPDiscover the rich heritage of Lloyd Park through a free exhibition by the Lloyd Park Sharing Heritage Group. Enjoy the group’s interpretive artworks, animation film, photographs and poetry. Plus look at old park photos, maps and bottles discovered buried in the park. There’s also a tree trail and Lloyd Park seed giveaways. For further information phone 020 8496 2822 or visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/lloyd-park.

Vintage, Retro and More EventSaturday 2 May, 11am–5pmLister Hall (next to Leytonstone Methodist Church), High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DAFab stalls for nearly all your pre-1980s goods and more, including fashion, gems, homeware, music and handmade goods. Also supporting local charities. Homemade refreshments. Entry £1 (children free with adult). For more information phone 07956 221 710.

Jewellery Making – Taster WorkshopWednesday 6 May, 7–8pm124 Farnan Avenue, E17 4NHJoin our taster workshop and make a beautiful pendant and earrings set of wire and bead jewellery. £10 incl. materials. Upcoming Beginners Saturday classes include Bridal workshop on 9 May and Crystal Clay on 16 May and many more. Small, friendly classes. Booking essential. For more workshops, details and booking phone 07910 251 629 or visit www.beyondbeading.co.uk.

E17 JazzWednesday 27 May, 8.30–10.30pmOrford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road, E17 9QRThe award winning E17 Jazz collective presents concerts on the last Wednesday

of each month featuring local musicians of national renown plus exciting guest stars in a relaxed jazz club setting. Entry £8, £5 concessions. For more information visit www.e17jazz.com/whatson.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The GondoliersThursday 28 to Sunday 31 May, 7.30pm (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and 2.30pm (Saturday and Sunday)The Deaton Theatre, Forest School, Oakhurst Gardens, E17 3PYChapel End Savoy Players present Gilbert and Sullivan’s delightful opera ‘The Gondoliers’. Tickets priced £14 to £5 depending on concession. All performances will be fully costumed and accompanied by an orchestra. The venue has disabled facilities and there will be refreshments available in the interval. For more information phone 020 8527 0215 or email [email protected].

The National Jazz Archive presents Peggy, Duke and BennyFriday 29 May, 7.30pmChingford Assembly Hall, Station Road, E4 7ENFundraising concert for the National Jazz Archive brings together the songs of Peggy Lee and the music of Duke Ellington performed in the style of the Benny Goodman Quartet. Stars Georgina Jackson on vocals and trumpet and Pete Long on clarinet and reeds, backed by Trevor Jones; piano, Anthony Kerr; vibes, Dave Chamberlain; bass and Richard Pite, drums. Tickets £17. For more information phone 020 8502 4701 or visit www.nationaljazzarchive.co.uk.

Children and young people

Children Love LearningMonday 27 April, 1 June and 8 June, 4pmThe Hornbeam, 458 Hoe Street, E17 9AHInspiring pop-up sessions for children aged 2 ½ -7 and their parents. Make friends and join in the fun as we play games, get crafty and learn from Montessori-inspired activities with a qualified caring tutor. Only £5 per session – sibling discount available. Maximum 8 children per session, early booking advised. For more information phone 07852 787 620 or email [email protected].

TinyTalk Baby Signing ClassesTuesdays, 12.45–1.45pm and 2–3pmThe Mill, Coppermill Lane, E17 7HAWednesdays, 3–4pmWalthamstow Toy Library, Comely Bank Community Clinic, 46 Ravenswood Road, E17 9LYAward-winning baby signing classes. Baby signing helps babies to learn to communicate before they can talk. TinyTalk classes teaches British Sign Language to babies and their carers through song, activities and stories. The sessions include

sensory activities and social time. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/rosev.

Acting BugsFridays, 9.50–11.30amThe Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise, E17 3PW Acting Bugs and Diddy Bugs are interactive drama groups for children aged three to four years and 18 months to three years, led by local TV actress and mum, Sam Seager, and children’s author Shirani Bolle. The sessions last 45 minutes and introduce pre-school children to the world of drama in a fun and playful way, inspiring young imaginations through the use of storytelling, movement, music, puppets and bubbles. Parents stay with their children through the session. Numbers strictly limited, so please email to book your free taster session. For more information [email protected], or visit www.actingbugs.co.uk.

E17 Junior Guitar ClubSaturdays, times varyHornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe Street, E17 9AHGuitar playing fun for children of all abilities. Ages 7 and upwards. Pay £44 for a half-term of five lessons 30 minutes each. For more information phone 07958 471 083, email [email protected] or visit www.e17guitar.com.

Laugh Out Loud and Soul 2 Dance FinalsSaturday 25 April, 12–3pmTSP Youth Space Charity, The Soul Project, 245 Wood Street, E17 3NTEvent allows drama students, comedians or video sketchers to come and entertain

the community. Why not come along and see how many people you can make laugh out loud? Then sit back, relax and enjoy watching our young dancers bust a few moves in our dance competition. Open to children aged 8–14 and families. Free entry. For more information phone 020 8045 4523 or visit www.tspyouthspace.co.uk.

Community Ward Forums

Chingford Green and EndleburyMonday 27 April, 7.30–9.30pmChingford Assembly Hall, Station Road, E4 6AG

Council Meetings

Tuesday 21 AprilCabinet, 2pm

Wednesday 22 AprilAudit and Governance Committee

Thursday 23 AprilCouncil

Tuesday 28 AprilPlanning Committee, 7pm

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Play Area improvements12 Play Areas in Waltham Forest are being improved during 2015 under the Parks and Play improvement programme.

The play areas to be improved are:Abbotts Park, Coppermill Park, Dames Road Play Area, Henry Reynolds Gardens, Highams Park, Langthorne Park, Memorial Park, Pimp Hall Park, Queens Road Play Area, Priory Court Housing Estate Play Area, Stoneydown Park (U.7’s), Vestry Road Play Area.

The following 3 play areas will be improved by the end of July 2015:

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A SELECTIVE LICENSING SCHEME FOR THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR

Tower Hamlets Council is considering introducing a selective licensingscheme for private landlords renting properties to tenants. This will meanthat private landlords will need to obtain a license from the council before aproperty can be rented out.

The council wants to use selective licensing to tackle anti-social behaviour, dealwith poor housing standards and to assist in improving the overall managementof rented accommodation.

If you are a private sector tenant, landlord, business or service provider located inor outside the areas listed above and would like to make some comments thenplease complete the online questionnaire atwww.towerhamlets.gov.uk/llsconsultation

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The less children see adults smoking, the less likely they are to think it’s a normal part of adult life, and the less likely they are to start smoking themselves.

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Cultural events calendar unveiled

n Council lifts lid on action-packed events programme at cultural venues

n See for yourself what local gallery and museum have to offer this spring

A special performance from London’s Young Poet Laureate, a heritage project creating an archive of British Muslim life and a family sleepover at the William Morris Gallery are just some of the exciting events in the Council’s packed summer arts programme.

Museums at Night Family Sleepover: Expedition to Iceland

One of the headline diary dates for families in the borough is Saturday 16 May, when Waltham Forest’s award winning William Morris Gallery plays host to a unique sleepover experience.

The sleepover is part of Museums at Night – a biannual UK-wide festival which attracts visitors into museums, galleries and heritage sites by putting on after hours events.

During the evening, staff at the Gallery will be leading visitors on an ‘Expedition to Iceland’, allowing them to follow in William Morris’ adventurous footsteps on an imaginary journey through the triple rainbows, lava fields and craggy rocks of Iceland – before camping out in the Gallery.

Designed for children aged eight to 12 – providing they are accompanied by a parent/guardian – there will also be art and craft activities and a show entitled Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs, which will be adapted and performed by E17 Puppet Project.

Tickets, which cost £15 per person, include breakfast, hands on activities, prizes, torch tour and the puppet show. Places are limited so make sure you book

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Family www.walthamforest.gov.ukIssue 136 I 20 April 2015

Better Together

A team of youngsters representing Waltham Forest had a day to remember at the London Youth Games female under-13 rugby competition last month, finishing in silver medal position. The Waltham Forest team, which was made up of pupils in year 7 and year 8 from Chingford Foundation, edged out a team from Croydon in the pool stage to qualify for the cup competition. They then produced two fine performances to defeat The Compton School from Barnet and St Martin-in-the-Fields, 4-1 and 2-0 respectively. They were eventually beaten by defending champions Robert Clack from Barking and Dagenham, leaving them in the silver medal position. The team’s achievement is particularly impressive as they had only played rugby once before entering the competition.• For more information about the London Youth Games phone 020 7717 1570 or visit www.londonyouthgames.org.

Better Together is a free social group for people dealing with enduring mental health challenges. The group meets every Friday from 1-3pm at the Community Bowls Pavilion in Lloyd Park (Forest Road, E17 4PP), between the Aveling Centre Café and the outdoor gym. New members are welcome to join the group for tea, cake and a chat, and to take part in regular arts and crafts activities. Now that the weather has turned warmer the group also holds a weekly bowls session every Monday from 10am to 1pm. This is priced at £3 per session.• For more information phone 07873 968 883 or visit www.facebook.com/BetterTogetherPark.

More infoFor more information about the William Morris Gallery visit www.wmgallery.org.uk. To find out what’s going on at Vestry House Museum visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house. While the majority of the events and activities are free, a few are not – so check the website for prices. To book your place for Museums at Night, email [email protected] or phone 020 8496 4390.

Silver for rugby youngsters

your place in advance. See more info for details.

Everyday Muslim at Vestry House Museum

Visitors to Vestry House Museum can already explore the first-hand experiences of Muslim communities who moved from South Asia to Britain in the 1950s through a new exhibition.

We Weren’t Expecting to Stay and Other Stories shares some of the material gathered so far through the Everyday Muslim project, which brings together photographs and interviews from individuals, businesses, mosques and Islamic centres across London.

The exhibition includes evocative photographs of everyday situations taken across London, including Waltham Forest. Its aim is to increase understanding of how Britain’s Muslim communities were established, and how they have changed over time.

Exhibition organiser Sadiya Ahmed, of Khizra Foundation, said: “The inspiration for the exhibition came from the realisation that our community wasn’t represented in museums or history books. The premise of not being able to know our own story and risk losing our heritage seemed a shame for future generations and local historians alike.”

The free exhibition at Vestry House Museum, which is owned and run by Waltham Forest Council, runs until 17 May.

An array of talks and workshops

Both Vestry House Museum and the William Morris Gallery regularly host an eclectic mix of talks,

In brief

performances and hands-on activity sessions for visitors.

At the end of the month the Gallery’s Young Curators will be welcoming Aisling Fahey, London’s Young Poet Laureate and Walthamstow resident, for a free evening of poetry. There will also be an open mic opportunity for young people. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance.

For those of you wanting to explore some local history, Vestry House Museum has an open afternoon in its Archive and Local Studies Library on Saturday 2 May at 2.30pm.

Throughout May, there’s a variety of activities planned at the two cultural venues including a one-day workshop in which visitors will be taught how to make a child’s costume using Dutch wax fabric and a family-friendly music

workshop where children can make their own instruments to celebrate music from Nigeria.

There will also be a local walk taking place on Saturday 9 May, as part of the Everyday Muslim project, to discover some of the historical connections and contributions of Muslims in Walthamstow.

The Everyday Muslim exhibition runs until 17 May

The William Morris Gallery is taking part in the Museums at Night festival

22 Public notices

Highways

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) THE WALTHAM FOREST (SUTHERLAND ROAD E17) (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION ON WAITING AND LOADING) (NO. 2) ORDER 20151. The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that on 8th April 2015 it made an Order to enable essential demolition and redevelopment works by East Thames Housing (in association with the Sutherland Road regeneration program) to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner in Sutherland Road Path E17, the general effect of which would be, only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed, to restrict waiting and loading by vehicles (except works vehicles) in a section of this road (TT7c(15)).2. Whilst the works are being carried out, no person shall cause or permit any vehicle to wait or load for any purpose at any time on the on the northern and western sides of Sutherland Road Path E17.3. Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard of this Order would be removed.4. The restrictions mentioned above would not apply in relation to any vehicle being used:(a) in connection with the said works; or(b) for ambulance, fire brigade or police purposes in an emergency, if the works allow.5. The Order will come into operation on 20th April 2015 for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the sooner.Note: These works would not be carried out simultaneously in all sections of road mentioned above but in a sequence as directed by the Council. Signage placed in advance of any works in the above mentioned road would give more specific details on the exact dates of the restrictions

Planning

London Borough of Waltham Forest Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 – Section 67Notice is Hereby Given that the following application affecting a building within a conservation area has been made to the Council.APPL.NO: 150869/FULAPPLICANT: Ms Serena ChanADDRESS: 26a Browning Road, Leytonstone, E11 3ARPROPOSAL: First floor extension to shop.The application is available to view on the following website: http://planning.walthamforest.gov.ukThe application can also be viewed at, Sycamore House offices, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, where a duty planning officer will be available to assist you.Any views you would like to make for the above proposal, must be submitted in writing to the Council within 21 days of the date of this letter. Due to the number of correspondence (letters, emails etc) received by the Council relating to planning applications, it will not be possible to acknowledge or respond to your correspondences should you submit any. However, all views/comments received are fully considered during the assessment of the planning application. Please note that the planning file, including correspondence received for the application, are open to the public. Dated this day 20th April 2015 David Scourfield – Head of Development Management and Building Control London Borough of Waltham Forest

London Borough of Waltham Forest Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 – Section 67Notice is Hereby Given that the following application affecting a building within a conservation area has been made to the Council.APPL.NO: 150697/FULAPPLICANT: Mr Martin WestADDRESS: 52-54 Beulah Road, Walthamstow, E17 9LQPROPOSAL: Demolition of existing workshop/store buildings. Construction of two storey building at rear to form three residential units (1 x 3 bed, 2 x 2 bed) Conversion of front part of building from retail (use class A1) to three residential units (use class C3)(2 x 2 bed houses, 1 x studio flat).The application is available to view on the following website: http://planning.walthamforest.gov.ukThe application can also be viewed at, Sycamore House offices, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, where a duty planning officer will be available to assist you. Any views you would like to make for the above proposal, must be submitted in writing to the Council within 21 days of the date of this letter. Due to the number of correspondence

(letters, emails etc) received by the Council relating to planning applications, it will not be possible to acknowledge or respond to your correspondences should you submit any. However, all views/comments received are fully considered during the assessment of the planning application. Please note that the planning file, including correspondence received for the application, are open to the public. Dated this day 20th April 2015 David Scourfield – Head of Development Management and Building Control London Borough of Waltham Forest

London Borough of Waltham Forest Notice of Application for Planning Permission Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (England) Order 2010 Notice under Article 13Notice is Hereby Given that the following application for planning permission has been made to the Council for which additional publicity is required.APPL.NO: 150917/FULAPPLICANT: Kier Construction LtdADDRESS: Woodford County High School, High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9LAPROPOSAL: Erection of three storey teaching block building, provision of four outdoor sports courts and provision of additional parking. The application is available to view on the following website: http://planning.walthamforest.gov.ukThe application can also be viewed at, Sycamore House offices, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, where a duty planning officer will be available to assist you. Any views you would like to make for the above proposal, must be submitted in writing to the Council within 21 days of the date of this letter. Due to the number of correspondence (letters, emails etc) received by the Council relating to planning applications, it will not be possible to acknowledge or respond to your correspondences should you submit any. However, all views/comments received are fully considered during the assessment of the planning application. Please note that the planning file, including correspondence received for the application, are open to the public. Dated this day 20th April 2015 David Scourfield – Head of Development Management and Building Control London Borough of Waltham Forest

London Borough of Waltham Forest Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 – Section 67Notice is Hereby Given that the following application affecting a listed building has been made to the Council.APPL.NO: 150918/LBCAPPLICANT: Kier Construction LtdADDRESS: Woodford County High School, High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9LAPROPOSAL: Application for listed building consent – Erection of three storey teaching block building, provision of four outdoor sports courts and provision of additional parking.

The application is available to view on the following website: http://planning.walthamforest.gov.ukThe application can also be viewed at, Sycamore House offices, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, where a duty planning officer will be available to assist you.Any views you would like to make for the above proposal, must be submitted in writing to the Council within 21 days of the date of this letter. Due to the number of correspondence (letters, emails etc) received by the Council relating to planning applications, it will not be possible to acknowledge or respond to your correspondences should you submit any. However, all views/comments received are fully considered during the assessment of the planning application. Please note that the planning file, including correspondence received for the application, are open to the public. Dated this day 20th April 2015 David Scourfield – Head of Development Management and Building Control London Borough of Waltham Forest

and effects of any temporary traffic management as necessary.Dated 20th April 2015 Mr K Valavan – Head of Highways and Infrastructure Neighbourhoods and Commissioning, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) THE WALTHAM FOREST (VARIOUS ROADS) (STRUCTURAL PROGRAMME) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, RESTRICTION ON WAITING AND LOADING AND SUSPENSION OF ONE WAY WORKING) (NO. 3) ORDER 2015 – (TT30 – 2015)1. The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that on 9th April 2015 it made an Order to enable carriageway maintenance works to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner in certain roads, the general effect of which would be, only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed, to prohibit vehicles (except works vehicles) and restrict waiting and loading by vehicles (except works vehicles) from these roads.2. Whilst the works are being carried out no person shall cause or permit any vehicle to enter, proceed, wait or load for any purpose, at any time, in any road or sections of roads mentioned in the Schedule to this notice. 3. No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to enter, proceed, wait or load for any purpose, at any time, within 15 metres of the junction of any road adjoining the roads or sections of roads mentioned in the Schedule to this notice. 4. Whilst works are being carried out in any individual road or part of road mentioned in this paragraph the one way workings for that road will temporarily suspended. The one way roads in question are Beulah Road E17, Brighton Avenue E17, Browns Road E17, Gainsford Road E17, Grosvenor Rise East E17, Hove Avenue E17.5. Whilst the prohibitions referred to in paragraph 2 above remain in force, alternative routes for traffic would be indicated by traffic signs.6. Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard of this Order would be removed.7. The restrictions mentioned above would not apply in relation to any vehicle being used -(a) in connection with the said works; or(b) for ambulance, fire brigade or police purposes in an emergency, if the works allow.8. The Order will come into operation on 20th April 2015 and would be valid for a maximum period of 13 months or until the works are completed, whichever is the sooner.Note: These works would not be carried out simultaneously in all roads but in a sequence as directed by the Council. Leaflets would be distributed and signage placed in advance of any works in the roads mentioned in the Schedule to this Notice which would give more specific details on the exact dates of the prohibitions, effects of any temporary traffic management and diversion routes as necessary.Dated 20th April 2015 Mr K Valavan – Head of Highways and Infrastructure, Neighbourhoods and Commissioning, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS

SCHEDULECANN HALL WARDVansittart Road E7 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15CHAPEL END WARDNorthbank Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 15/6/15 and 22/6/15ENDLESBURY WARDChingford Avenue E4 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15Landsdowne Road E4 – proposed start and end dates between 20/4/15 and 30/4/15Mount Echo Avenue E4 – proposed start and end dates between 27/4/15 and 4/5/15FOREST WARDColchester Road E10 (between High Road, Leyton and Essex Road E10) – proposed start and end dates between 25/5/15 and 8/6/15GROVE GREEN WARDDawlish Road E10 – tbc please see NOTE aboveHIGHAM HILL WARDSutherland Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 11/5/15 and 25/5/15HIGH STREET WARDEdward Road E17 – tbc please see NOTE aboveMaude Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15Maude Terrace E17 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15Somers Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 2/11/15 and 9/11/15Warner Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 6/7/15 and 20/7/15HOE STREET WARDBrowns Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 11/5/15 and 31/8/15Beulah Road E17 – tbc please see NOTE aboveCollege Road E17 – tbc please see NOTE aboveGrosvenor Rise East E17 – tbc please see NOTE aboveGrosvenor Park Road E17 – tbc please see NOTE aboveLivingstone Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 5/5/15 and 11/5/15LEYTONSTONE WARDDrayton Road E11 – proposed start and end dates between 12/10/15 and 19/10/15MARKHOUSE WARDBrighton Avenue E17 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15Exmouth Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 15/6/15 and 31/8/15Hove Avenue E17 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15St Barnabas Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 22/6/15 and 29/6/15Wellesley Road E17 – tbc please see NOTE aboveWILLIAM MORRIS WARDFarnborough Avenue E17Gainsford Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15Queen Elizabeth Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 14/9/15 and 21/9/15Tavistock Avenue E17 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15WOOD STREET WARDCorbett Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 3/8/15 and 31/8/15Hylands Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 17/8/15 and 9/10/15Woodlands Road E17 – proposed start and end dates between 1/7/15 and 31/8/15


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