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United against abuse

Waltham Forest Council has organised a series of events and activities, taking place between Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 10 December, as part of 16 days of Activism – a global campaign to end violence against females.

The events aim to support victims and educate residents and professionals about different forms of abuse – such as domestic violence (DV), hate crime, sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage and honour-based violence.

Women’s charity IMECE and Ashiana Network, which supports DV victims, will be hosting coffee mornings across Waltham Forest. Between Wednesday 2 and Tuesday 8 December police will be running information stalls to offer advice and support to anyone experiencing or worried about VAWG.

On Saturday 28 November, Leyton Orient FC players will help

Waltham Forest is gearing up for a major event to help prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG)

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raise awareness about VAWG by wearing t-shirts in support of the anti-violence White Ribbon campaign during the warm-up to their home game against AFC Wimbledon.

Young people will also have an opportunity to speak out against FGM at a special awareness-raising event at Kelmscott School (Markhouse Road, E17 8DN) on Friday 4 December.

Cllr Liaquat Ali MBE JP, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Cohesion, said: “Our message is simple, VAWG cannot be condoned. We want to reach as many people as possible with the ‘16 Days’ initiative, and encourage them to stand with us against all forms of violence and abuse.”

Your guide to activities, clubs and events in the borough

What’s on

Remembrance services held Turn toPage 3

More infoVisit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/domestic-violence or follow @wfcouncil and search #tacklingdomesticabuseWF. To register to attend an event, email [email protected].

Remembrance Sunday services took place across the borough on Sunday 8 November, including this parade along High Road Leytonstone. Photo – Mark Soanes/Waltham Forest Guardian

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Living Together survey

Are you proud to call Waltham Forest home? What do you like most about the community in

Islam Fessih Member, Waltham Forest Youth Independent Advisory GroupIn my opinion

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I am part of the Youth Independent Advisory Group (YIAG), a Waltham Forest Council youth engagement group that is funded by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).

The YIAG enables young people aged 13 to 25 to have their say on community safety. We work closely with the Council and police, and as we are accredited peer trainers we deliver sessions in schools, colleges and with the Youth Offending Team. We design sessions on a variety of topics that affect young people, such as stop and search/know your rights,

healthy relationships, gangs and peer pressure.

This week, we will be attending the Safer Learner Fair at Waltham Forest College as part of national Anti-Bullying Week and Safer Learner’s Week. We will deliver peer-led workshops on bullying and conflict resolution for young people.

In addition, the YIAG sometimes undertakes projects and carries out research for the Council’s partner organisations. For example, we looked into young people’s experiences of stop and search in the borough and produced a report on our findings. We also recently helped design and run a youth-

led event for Black History Month focussing on pre-slavery black history and fatherhood and role models.

Having recently participated in a police ‘ride along’, I was given the opportunity to observe the way the police deal with incidents, including their interaction with youths during stop and search. ‘Ride alongs’ enable young people’s views to be fed back to senior police managers.

Having worked at all of the Council’s ‘Big Weekender’ events in the borough this year, I was able to see older and younger residents coming together to celebrate diversity, culture

and the achievements of our borough. During the Chingford Big Weekender, an elderly man approached me saying: “Don’t you think it’s nice, seeing young people and older people get together”. This just made me think that Waltham Forest should be proud of our community, coming together as one despite our differences.

I am now 16 years old and in my

final year at Leytonstone School. Being in the YIAG, I have been able to voice my opinions with a variety of partners and represent our generation. One of the main reasons I joined the YIAG was to really break the stereotype of the police and create a better understanding between them and young people; I feel I am making that difference!

n Council wants your views on life in Waltham Forest

n Help shape a new Cohesion Strategy for the borough

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 infoComplete the survey online at www.walthamforest.gov.uk/livingtogether. Free internet access is available at Waltham Forest Libraries.

Residents are being asked to give their views on living in Waltham Forest

can do to support strong and happy communities.

An online survey called Living Together in Waltham Forest launches today – Monday 16 November – to find out what it means to local people to live in the borough. The results will be used to help create a new Cohesion Strategy.

Cllr Liaquat Ali MBE JP, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Cohesion, said: “I really hope to see as many residents as possible sparing a few minutes to complete our survey, so that we in turn can look at what could be done to help make Waltham Forest an even better place to live.”

Editor: Jenny Singh

Waltham Forest News wants to hear from people in the local community. If you have a story that you’d like us to cover, email walthamforestnews @walthamforest.gov.uk or phone 020 8496 3000.

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which you live? Do you have enough opportunities to get to know your fellow residents?

These are the kind of questions that the Council will be asking local people as it looks at what more it

The survey will also act as the starting point of a new Faces of Waltham Forest campaign – encouraging residents to come forward with their own stories about life in the borough.

Everyone who completes the survey will have the chance to be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win £50 worth of shopping vouchers.

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Sports Awards 2015

Fireworks cancelledThe Council would like to apologise to residents who were disappointed by the cancellation of the Bonfire Night fireworks at Chestnuts Field (Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, E17 4JF) on Thursday 5 November. Guests’ welfare at events is always the Council’s first priority, and the bad weather and ground conditions would have made it unsafe to proceed with the display. The Council apologises for any inconvenience the late cancellation caused. • To find out what’s on in Waltham Forest, visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/enjoylife or follow on Twitter @wfcouncil.

More infoFor more information on Remembrance Sunday and the Poppy Appeal, visit www.britishlegion.org.uk. Members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families who need help or support can phone the Royal British Legion’s helpline on 0808 802 8080, 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.

Wedding FairWalthamstow Assembly Hall will host the inaugural Forest Venues Wedding Fair on Sunday 22 November. Taking place between 10am and 6pm, visitors can find out about the Council’s beautiful listed venues, meet local suppliers and see the latest bridal fashions. The Council has five venues for hire – Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Chingford Assembly Hall, Winns Gallery, William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum – that can accommodate a range of events. • Pre-register at www.forestvenues.london for free entry to the fair. Alternatively, admission will cost £5 per person on the day.

Sports fans can enjoy a thrilling day out at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters competition at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre (Eton Manor, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Leadmill Lane, E20 3AD) between Wednesday 2 and Sunday 6 December. The event features the top eight men and women in the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) wheelchair tennis rankings. As well as seeing tennis superstars battling it out, visitors can enjoy a supersized activity zone featuring everything from fun tennis games and free coaching to a Rio 2016-themed beach featuring plenty of ‘samba surprises’. Waltham Forest residents can buy tickets online using discount code TF2016 to get £5 off all adult tickets and £1 entry for children. Community groups can apply for tickets costing just £2 per person. • For more information, visit www.wheelchairtennismasters.com. Community groups should email [email protected] to find out about the £2 ticket offer.

We remember them

Events to remember the sacrifices made by servicemen and women took place at locations across the borough on Sunday 8 and Wednesday 11 November, with large numbers of residents and Councillors turning out to pay their respects.

On Remembrance Sunday a Civic Service of Remembrance took place in Walthamstow, with a parade starting at the William

Morris Gallery and ending at the Waltham Forest Town Hall War Memorial.

In Chingford, a parade marched from the Fire Station to the war memorial at King’s Head Hill, where a short service took place followed by two minutes’ silence and the laying of wreaths.

In Leyton, residents met at Coronation Gardens for the laying of wreaths. Members of the parade then moved on to attend a

service at St Mary’s Parish Church. In Leytonstone people met for a service at the Harrow Green Memorial.

Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November saw Councillors, Council staff, residents and local school children gather together for a short service and two minute silence at 11am outside Waltham Forest Town Hall. The service was led by the Mayor of Waltham Forest, Cllr Saima Mahmud, and members of

A Service of Remembrance took place at the War Memorial at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Photo – Walthamstow Royal British Legion

Standout sportspeople, classy coaches and terrific teams from across Waltham Forest were given the praise they deserve last week at the annual Waltham Forest Sports Awards.

As Waltham Forest News went to press, winners of the 2015 Awards were about to be announced.

Organised by the Council’s sports and leisure team, the competition sees residents nominate their local sporting hero in one of 15 categories. In addition to recognising the achievements of borough-based individuals and clubs, the awards also aim

to celebrate the contribution made by volunteers and sporting organisations that work in the area.

Cllr Ahsan Khan, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Waltham Forest is home to some incredible sporting talent and dedicated trainers, coaches and volunteers.

“Whether it’s athletes aiming to travel to Rio next year to take part in the Olympic or Paralympic Games, sports-mad youngsters dreaming of greatness in the years to come or passionate coaches willing to brave any weather to help others realise their potential, we’ve got them all.

“Events like the Waltham Forest Sports Awards are a fantastic way for the community to come together and give them a richly deserved pat on the back – and push them to carry on achieving.”

Taking place in Walthamstow Assembly Hall on the evening of Thursday 12 November, the award winners were decided by a panel of judges. Everyone who took part received a certificate acknowledging their success, with the winners taking home an engraved glass trophy.

Helping present the awards was sprinter Bianca Williams, who won

Bronze for England in both the 200m and the 4x100m relay at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. She also won bronze in the 4x100m event at the IAAF World Relays this year.

You will find a full report on the Awards, including a lowdown on the winners, in the next edition of Waltham Forest News.

More infoFor more information about sports clubs in the borough, visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sports-development or follow the Council on Twitter @wfcouncil.

the Royal British Legion. Children from Chapel End Primary read a poem and letters to soldiers, and the union flag was lowered to half-mast during the two minute silence.

Council Leader, Chris Robbins, told Waltham Forest News: “I am heartened that so many people attended events across the borough to honour our fallen servicemen and women. I know that many residents have friends or family members who have lost their lives due to conflict, so it is fitting that we take this time to pay our respects to them. I would like to thank the Royal British Legion for organising these events.”

At last month’s full Council meeting the Mayor of Waltham Forest made a presentation to Stan Bonner of the Chingford Royal British Legion. This was in recognition of Stan’s outstanding contribution to the annual poppy appeal, raising £320,000 since 2002. The Mayor presented Stan with a special plaque to commemorate his fundraising achievements.

Wheelchair Tennis Masters

Priorities4

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

Waltham Forest Council knows that affordable, quality housing is a key priority for residents living in the borough. Here, we look into what is being done to shape a borough for everyone as various new housing developments reach completion.

Cllr Khevyn Limbajee, Waltham Forest Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, recently visited the Circle Housing developments at Francis House and The Pump House in Walthamstow and the East Thames development in May Road, Chingford, called Mayfi eld.

“It’s wonderful to see these developments reaching the point where residents are moving in and making a life for themselves here in Waltham Forest,” said Cllr Limbajee.

“We’re committed to seeing the creation of well-designed neighbourhoods made up of decent quality, attractive homes inhabited by families that take pride in where they live to create friendly

communities.“We’ve got an ambitious target to

see 12,000 new Council, affordable and private homes built in Waltham Forest by 2020. In fact, last year 57 per cent of housing built in the borough was affordable. So this really is a key priority for the Council right now. Meeting the

need for housing is an absolutely fundamental part of our work.”

Cllr Limbajee met Luke and his wife Kelly, who recently purchased their three bedroom home through shared ownership with East Thames. Born in Chingford, Luke and Kelly have two daughters, Megan (13) and Grace (8), who now have their own bedrooms and a garden to enjoy.

Luke said: “Renting a house in this area worked out more

expensive than purchasing this home through shared ownership, so it was a no-brainer for us. We were both born half a mile down the road. This house was the perfect option for us.”

Kelly added: “The children have loads of space to run around now, and our private roof terrace is my

little haven away from it all.”Cllr Limbajee also recently went

to Francis House – a mixed tenure residential development of 30 units consisting of 13 fl ats in a three storey block and 17 two storey houses located on the corner of Beaconsfi eld and Longfellow Road in Walthamstow.

On the same day, he went to The Pump House, which is an exciting redevelopment of a former Victorian pumping station that borders

specialist services or having to move because their home doesn’t meet their needs.

A review of the Council’s sheltered housing blocks in 2012 highlighted a lack of self-contained accommodation and too many bedsits for older people, which means some old and frail residents having to share bathrooms.

Instead of investing resources in repairing this accommodation, that isn’t fi t for purpose, the strategy means the Council will review planning policies to encourage developers to build specialist older persons’ housing and to identify sites that can be converted or redeveloped to provide appropriate housing for older people.

the Grade II listed Pumphouse museum in South Access Road, Walthamstow.

A mixed tenure residential development of 21 homes consisting of 11 fl ats in a three storey block and 10 two storey houses located between South Access Road and Gresley Close, it is the latest of a series of new homes to be made available to the people of Waltham Forest.

While building new homes is at the heart of the work the Council is doing with developers and Housing Associations, the authority has also recently taken steps to ensure the needs of older people in the borough are met.

This has come in the form of an Older Person’s Housing Strategy that aims to provide more new homes and better specialist accommodation that is suitable for older people so that they can live safely and independently in their own home for as long as possible. This avoids the need for expensive

Waltham Forest Council has four key priorities to help improve the lives of residents. In this edition we look at what is being doing to help you and your family with housing

Meeting the borough’s housing needs

Cllr Limbajee meets new residents of Mayfi eld, in Chingford, Luke and Kelly

“We’re committed to creating well-designed neighbourhoods, inhabited by families that take pride in where they live.”


What you sayResidents tell Waltham Forest News what they think about the Council’s efforts to create more housing opportunities in the borough

Asha Kaur Singh, Leytonstone

“So much housing is being built, it does seem like a lot of space is being taken up when we still need things like public spaces and local parks. I think the Council needs to invest in the homes that exist already, instead of building new homes.”

Mukhter Ahmed, Leyton

“I think it’s a good idea creating supported living homes for older people. A lot of older people feel lonely at home and feel trapped in the house, so if they are in an environment where they have support and people to talk to and have person to person contact with that’s a good thing.”

Monica Tiwaa, Leytonstone

“I would like my own place, but buying a house is for rich people. The Council should build more houses but it needs to consider more the less well-off and also build more social rent homes and temporary accommodation in Waltham Forest.”

Yousif Hamza, Leyton

“Private rented housing can be a lot of hassle, it’s not easy and should the landlord want to put the rent up they will. For me, I’ve got a good landlord but I know some people may not, so it’s defi nitely right to have a landlord licensing scheme to help people out.”

www.walthamforest.gov.uk/priorities

Priority:

We will support affordable housing for everyone’s needsCommitment:

• Deliver a private sector landlord licensing scheme which benefi ts tenants by improving standards and makes the area better for those who live around them

• Build new council homes for Waltham Forest residents in work

• Encourage new houses to be built where they can deliver prosperous communities with access to the local services and infrastructure they need

• Build more specialist houses which allow older residents to stay in a home of their own with the support they need to be independent

Housing

Priority: Help all of our residents enjoy a good quality of life

Priority: We will help build a strong local economy and thriving town centres

Priority: We will keep your neighbourhood clean and safe

Double trouble for trader n Company director caught with illicit cigarettes and alcohol for the second timen Both licenses have been revoked and dual prosecutions leave him high and dryA Company Director caught with illicit cigarettes and alcohol on one of his premises back in November last year has failed to learn his lesson, with Waltham Forest Council’s Trading Standards service uncovering a further cache of counterfeit goods at another of his outlets this summer.

Back on 19 November last year, the Trading Standards team were joined by staff from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and a representative from the International Federation of Spirit Producers when they visited Palmerston Food Centre at 86 Palmerston Road, Walthamstow.

During the visit 23 bottles of High Commissioner Whisky and five bottles of Glen’s Vodka bearing counterfeit duty stamps were seized. Officers also seized 4,470 mixed non duty paid foreign cigarettes which were found hidden on the premises. HMRC calculated the total duty evaded amounted to over £2,000.

Company Director Mr Ismail Sari, 35, of Boundary Road, Walthamstow told Trading Standards Officers that he had purchased the vodka from a dubious person trading from a warehouse in Barking and the cigarettes from an unidentified white van man.

Mr Sari admitted that he had purchased the goods in an attempt to boost his takings.

As a result he was ordered to pay just over £1,000 – a fine of £216, £769 costs and a £20 victim surcharge – when he was taken to Thames Magistrates’ Court by the Council on 15 May this year.

However, less than a month later on Thursday 11 June Trading Standards officers, along with officers from HMRC, visited Class Fruit and Veg at 463 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton and discovered 21 bottles of spirits with no duty stamps attached, thirteen bottles of spirits bearing counterfeit duty stamps and 7,180 foreign cigarettes with no UK duty paid notice. HMRC calculated that the excise duty evaded equated to over £2,300.

Again, the Council put this matter before Thames Magistrates’ Court and on Friday 9 October the court once more backed the action, handing Mr Sari a £250 fine and ordering him to pay costs of £500.

In addition to the successful prosecutions, the licences for both premises were reviewed by the Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee and revoked on Monday 7 September (Palmerston Food Centre) and Tuesday 20 October (Class Fruit and Veg) respectively.

An appeal to Magistrates

has been lodged against the revocation of the alcohol licence at Palmerston Food Centre. The owner has 21 days to appeal the decision in respect of Class Fruit and Veg.

Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “What is particularly cheeky with this individual is that when the first case went to court he was given full credit for putting in a guilty plea to the charges. Then, less than four weeks later, our Trading Standards officers walk into another one of his stores and find the same thing!

“It’s a valuable lesson to any other traders in the borough approached by dodgy dealers or a dubious white van man. Give them

a wide berth. Rather than making a quick buck you’ll find yourself both facing prosecution and having your license revoked. That’s exactly what happened to Mr Sari – twice over – and that is exactly what will happen to anyone else harbouring illicit alcohol or cigarettes.

“We are out there checking and we will find you.”

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Some of the 4,470 mixed non duty paid foreign cigarettes which were found hidden on the premises at Palmerston Food Centre, Walthamstow

More infoIf you suspect you have bought fake goods or alcohol and tobacco on which the appropriate duty has not been paid, you should report the matter to Waltham Forest Trading Standards. Phone 020 8496 3000 or email [email protected].

Crossrail 2 consultationA public consultation has been launched on the proposed route and design of Crossrail 2. While it will not run directly through the borough, Tottenham Hale will be a key station for the route, which is already just one stop from Blackhorse Road on the Victoria Line and will soon be accessible via the new Overground station being constructed on Lea Bridge Road. Crossrail 2 would serve central London through an underground tunnelled section between Wimbledon and Tottenham Hale.• For more information on the Crossrail 2 consultation including maps, dates and locations for drop-in events and details of how to respond, visit www.crossrail2.co.uk

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Knives foundOn Wednesday 4 November a particularly overgrown alleyway in William Morris ward, Walthamstow was cleared by six offenders as part of the Community Payback Scheme. The scheme sees offenders working to improve the borough, and on this occasion the team uncovered three knives in the undergrowth. The operation was supervised by a Council Officer and the alleyway had been highlighted by the Council’s Neighbourhood Officers as a potential hotspot for hiding drugs and weapons.• If you would like to nominate an area near you that might benefit from work being carried out by the Community Payback scheme, email [email protected]. Free internet access is available at all libraries in the borough.

Orient ACVAn application from the Leyton Orient Fans Society (LOFT) to list the home of the Os – the Matchroom Stadium in Brisbane Road – as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) has been approved by the Council following a listing review. The decision means that the property remains listed. However, the owners have a right to appeal this decision to the First Tier Tribunal within 28 days. Listing the stadium provides additional protection from development. There are also nine ACV listed pubs in the borough. • For further information on Assets of Community Value, visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/acv or email the Planning Policy Team at [email protected] or phone 020 8496 6748.

n All spirits with strength of 30% ABV or more, and of a capacity of 35cl or more, on sale in the UK must carry a UK Duty Paid Stamp.

n If the stamp is missing, or does not glow when UV light is shone on it, then it is likely that excise duty has been evaded.

n Stamps will normally glow yellow, but should definitely not glow blue or violet. If they do, they are likely to be fake.

n Counterfeit goods can be less easy to spot, but look for details such as spelling mistakes on packaging and missing bar codes. Look out for broken seals or obvious examples of resealed products.

Fact fileTips on spotting fake goods

n New environmental enforcement team comes down hard on enviro-crimes n Targeted action is tackling the anti-social minority rubbishing the borough

Meet the enforcers

From the start of November a nine-month trial began that saw four Environmental Enforcement Officers and one Team Manager from NSL – the contractor that already provides parking services to the borough – target enviro-crime hot spots.

Last year Waltham Forest Council officers handed out 800 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to people caught committing enviro-crime

offences such as littering, fly-posting, spitting and urinating in public.

“As you can imagine this involved a lot of work by our enforcement officers and other back-office staff,” said Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment.

“We have no desire to rein back on this – in fact quite the opposite – but we did recognise it was sapping our resources and detracting from


Mini-Holland newsOn Friday 6 November, the Council successfully defended its position in the High Court with regard to a legal challenge brought in relation to the implementation of the Mini-Holland scheme in the Walthamstow Village area. The judge ruled that the Council acted both legally and in accordance with all the prescribed guidelines. The Council has reaffirmed that it appreciates people have concerns and will continue to work with the community to develop the programme which encourages walking and cycling.• For more information visit www.enjoywalthamforest.co.uk or email [email protected]

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the time we had to concentrate on more complex work.”

In addition to having an excellent track record in addressing low-level enviro-crime, the Council has also hit fly-tippers hard, with incidents slashed by a third over the past three years.

Partly, this is down to the Council’s Bulky Waste Collection Service. Unlike most boroughs, the Council will collect up to five items a week free of charge from your home, providing an obvious disincentive to fly-tip waste.

The Council also carries out a significant amount of enforcement action in regard to fly-tipping and it is exactly that sort of work that Council officers will be freed up to do more of by delegating town centre enforcement action to NSL.

The Council spends more than £5million a year keeping the borough’s streets, parks and open spaces looking their best, so encouraging people not to litter is of huge benefit, both environmentally and financially.

Cllr Loakes meets NSL Environmental Enforcement Officers

Recent research has revealed that smoking related rubbish makes up more than a third of all litter, suggesting that some smokers need to understand that dropping a cigarette butt in the street is simply no longer acceptable.

“I think some smokers do need to get with the times,” said Cllr Loakes. “A couple of decades ago dog owners would not routinely pick up after their pets, whereas today the vast majority take responsibility and carry bags.

“Dropping your cigarette butt in the street is littering, plain and simple, and you will get fined. If you still do it, then frankly it’s time to clean up your act.”

More infoFor more information about your Neighbourhoods Team, visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/mystreet. To report an issue, visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/report-it. Free internet access is available at all Waltham Forest Libraries.

EVERY STREET CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK

Mini-Holland encourages more people to walk and cycle

Let’s work together to make Waltham Forest safer, leaner and greener

The UK’s biggest road safety event involves thousands of schools, organisations and community groups every year. This year, Road Safety Week is taking place

between 23 and 29 November 2015 and has three main messages:

SAFER: Promoting important road safety messages in schools and the community, educating all ages about how to be a sensible, courteous

and safe road user.

LEANER: Encouraging active and sustainable travel around the borough, particularly on the way to school. It’s money saving,

fun and healthier, and can even be quicker than a car or bus journey.

GREENER: Sustainable travel makes a huge difference to us and our environment, and did you know that air pollution levels are highest in a car and lowest when cycling or walking?

To get involved visit www.enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/roadsafety

23 to 29 November 2015Key activities for this year’s Road Safety Week

• Buy or sell a bike at our Bike Market • Check your bike is road worthy

at our Dr Bike stand• Take part in our fun, family

friendly led ride• Road safety guides and keyrings

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Chingford’s Big Knitters n Take part in the Big Knit fundraising campaignn Innocent Drinks will donate money to local Age UK projectsNimble-fingered knitters are being encouraged to cast on and take part in the annual Big Knit campaign by Chingford-based Age UK Waltham Forest to help older people keep warm and well this winter.

Now in its twelfth year, the Big Knit calls on budding crafters to knit or crochet miniature woolly hats to accessorise bottles of Innocent brand smoothies. For every be-hatted smoothie sold, Innocent will donate 25p to help Age UK fund national and local winter projects.

Age UK Waltham Forest is calling on local knitters to send as many hats as possible to them by Tuesday 1 December.

Knitting can be a fun, sociable activity, with experienced knitters able to teach novices the tricks behind never dropping a stitch. Why not get together with friends, neighbours and colleagues for an evening crafting little hats?

You could even keep each other motivated by having a friendly competition to see who can knit the most in a week!

You can download a simple hat pattern from the Age UK Waltham Forest website, while the Big Knit website offers a host of tips and tricks to get you knitting; as well as more complex patterns for experienced crafters looking for a challenging project.

Each winter, it is estimated that one older person dies needlessly every eight minutes because of the cold. With over a decade of support from knitters, the Big Knit has raised vital funds to support local winter projects to help older people.

It is estimated as many as 25,000 older people’s lives are at risk because of the cold every year. Since the Big Knit began, UK residents have knitted an astonishing 5 million hats, raising more than £1.7million for charity.

Last year the Big Knit raised £215,000 for Age UK. This could fund 10,755 days at a local centre with a hot lunch, activities and the chance to meet new friends; or 20,000 hot meals delivered to older people who struggle to cook for themselves or 21,511 essential Winter Warmth Packs which contain a blanket, thermal socks, thermal cup, hot water bottle, thermal hot water bottle cover, room thermometer and soup packets.

Emma Tozer, Senior Manager at Age UK Waltham Forest, said: “The colder months of the year can be really tough for many older people. They can face difficulties protecting themselves from the harsh winter weather, getting out and about and staying connected to the community. That’s why it’s so important that local knitters get behind the Big Knit; to help raise funds for vital local winter services.

“We need knitters in Waltham

Forest to create lots of miniature hats so we can help older people in the local area by providing Winter Warmth Packs.”

You should send any completed hats to Waltham Forest Resource Hub (North), 58 Hall Lane, Chingford, E4 8EU by Tuesday 1 December.

Even if you can’t knit, you can still do your bit by purchasing one of the be-hatted smoothies when they hit shop shelves. Keep your eye out for Innocent smoothies wearing little hats in stores from February 2016.


Chingford

Community

Residents can test their general knowledge and enjoy a festive buffet at a Grand Christmas Quiz, on Saturday 28 November. Organised by the Chingford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (CADOS), the quiz will take place at Mornington Hall (The Green Walk, E4 7EN) from 7.30pm. You can book a table for eight people, or book individually and you will be allocated a space on a team. Entry costs £10 per person, which includes a full buffet with vegetarian options. • For more information, and to book a place, visit www.cados.biz or phone 020 8524 4380.

In brief

Chingford-based Age UK Waltham Forest is calling on people to take part in the Big Knit campaign

More infoFor more information on Age UK Waltham Forest, visit www.ageuk.org.uk/walthamforest, phone 020 8558 5512 or email [email protected]. For more information on the Big Knit, visit www.thebigknit.co.uk.

In the Monday 21 December edition of Waltham Forest News, we will bring you important information about when Council services will be operating over the festive period. But it’s not all re-scheduled bin collections, as we also want to tell you what has been happening in the borough to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Perhaps your community group organised a festive bazaar to raise money for charity, or your choir sang Christmas Carols to older residents living in sheltered accommodation? Or maybe your child’s school put on a traditional (or not so traditional) play? If you’ve got an interesting story to tell, or fun photographs to share, we want to hear from you. Simply email your festive photos and stories to us no later than Monday 14 December and we will try to include them. Photos must be high resolution to be suitable for print, please note inclusion cannot be guaranteed. • Email your stories and digital photos to [email protected] before Monday 14 December.

Folk DanceIf you’ve been tuning in to the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One, you might have been inspired to give dancing a try. If so, the Chingford Folk Dance Club wants to hear from you. The club meets every Tuesday evening from 8 to 10pm at Mornington Hall (The Green Walk, E4 7EN). You can learn traditional folk dance styles including Playford, country, contra and American. And the best news of all is that you don’t need a dance partner to take part. The sessions also cost a purse-friendly £2 per person, which includes refreshments. • For more information, phone 020 8508 4770 or 020 8529 0229.

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Sports and fitness

West Essex RamblersSaturday 28 November, 10amMeet at Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, EN9 2EFJoin us for a pleasant seven mile walk around the Lea Valley Park. Bring sandwiches for lunch at the White Water Rafting Centre. For a sample programme, phone 020 8502 1628 or visit www.westessexramblers.org.uk.

Prenatal YogaMondays, 6.45–8.15pmQuaker Meeting House, Bush Road, E11 3AUSaturdays, 10–11.30am29 Forest View Road, E17 4EJThis on-going course is for women from 14 weeks pregnant, and covers Active Birth principles as well as integrating yoga, breathing, relaxation, positions for labour and birth and visualization. For more information, visit www.arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk, email [email protected] or phone 07976 903 003.

Aqua Natal Yoga Thursdays, 7–8pm Sylvestrian Leisure Centre, Forest School, College Place, E17 3PAThe Aqua natal course is for women from 14 weeks pregnancy to birth. It offers support, relaxation and brings in postures in the water to help prepare for birth. Taught in four-weekly blocks, please get in touch for dates. For more information, visit www.arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk, email [email protected] or phone 07976 903 003.

Massage TherapyMondays, 2.30–9.30pmThe Score Centre, 100 Oliver Road, E10 5JYRejuvenate your body and mind. Give yourself a break from the busy London lifestyle with a professional massage tailored to your needs. Treatments include deep tissue massage, holistic massage and Reiki. Fully qualified and insured practitioner with 12 years’ experience. £45 per hour, 10 per cent off first booking. Cash or cheque only. For more information, phone 07521 476 573, email [email protected] or visit www.zenfalco.com.

Capoeira ClassesMondays and Wednesdays, 6–7pm (children 5+) and 7–8pm (adults)Walthamstow Leisure Centre, 243 Markhouse Road, E17 8RNCapoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics. Training capoeira involves all muscle groups and exercises the whole body and mind. Suitable for all ages and abilities, and a fantastic activity for children. First class free, then £9 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

Donation Yoga for All Wednesday and Saturday morningsUnited Reformed Church, 58 Orford Road, E17 9QLYoga 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. For more info, email [email protected], visit www.yoyoga.co.uk or phone 07815 120 792.

Pregnancy Yoga Saturdays, 9–10amUnited Reformed Church, 58 Orford Road, E17 9QLLearn to find ease in your body as everything is changing in preparation for the birth of your baby. Learn breathing, postures for birthing, energise yourself and then a deep relaxation. Come and join Sarah, registered Yoga Alliance teacher, at these friendly local classes where you will meet other local mums to be. For more information, email [email protected], visit www.yoyoga.co.uk or phone 07815 120 792.

General Level PilatesThursdays, 7–8 pmLeyton Parish Church Hall, Lindley Rd, E10 5PYDrop-in Pilates classes for all at £10, or buy ten classes and get one free. Mats and small equipment provided. Pilates can improve your strength, flexibility, balance, co-ordination, bone density, reduce pain and encourage relaxation. Pilates Foundation member teacher with 15 years’ experience of studio and mat work. Absolute beginners and newcomers please contact me first. For more information, email [email protected], visit www.abpilates.co.uk.

Pilates for All AbilitiesMondays, 9.30am and 10.30am and Wednesdays; 9.30am, 10.30am and 4pmOur Lady of Grace & St Teresa of Avila, Station Road, E4 7BJPilates mat work classes working on posture, muscle toning, stretch, balance and control. Karen is a registered Body Control Pilates teacher with over 25 years experience. Please phone to book your place and for a free consultation to discuss which lesson is right for you. There are beginners, mixed ability and 60+ groups. For more information, phone 07930 267 400, email [email protected] or visit www.pilates-method.co.uk.

Football for over 35sWednesday evenings and Saturday afternoonsMatch Day Centre, Kitchener Road, E17 4LLHale End Athletic FC are seeking new players for their veteran football squads. Players need to be over 35, available to train most Wednesdays and play matches in The Essex Veterans League on Saturday afternoons. If you have been out of football for a while, we can ease you back into

fitness. Training is only £2 for two hours. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.haleendafc.co.uk/training.

Olympic Park RunFriday 27 November at 7.30pmLee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 3ABEton Manor Athletics Club is organising a free ‘taster’ run round the Olympic Park’s road cycling circuit for people who currently don’t belong to a running club. An informal and friendly, but accurately measured and timed, 5k run and 2k fun run. The run is free, but you must contact Eton Manor in advance. There will be no registration on the night. To register; email your name, address and postcode to [email protected].

Mum and Baby Yoga Mondays, 11am–12pmLeyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton, E10 6RAThis is a gentle post-natal yoga class to support mums through their first months of motherhood while bonding with their little ones and each other. Babies from four weeks old until crawling age are welcome. Tea and feeding time for mums and babies after every class. Classes are drop-in, with no need to pre-book. £10 or ten classes for £90. For more information, email Liz at [email protected] or visit www.leytonyoga.com.

The Big RelaxSaturday 28 November, 3–5.30pmLeyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton, E10 6RAThis gentle, immersive yoga class with Hermione Armitage will nurture your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing to set you up for a wonderfully relaxed December and New Year. Balance and de-stress with gentle restorative yoga postures, calming breathing exercises, meditation, and a long, guided relaxation. Pre-booking advised. £22. For more information, email Liz at [email protected] or visit www.leytonyoga.com/workshops.

Zumba with ChloeTuesdays, 7pmWalthamstow School for Girls, Church Hill, E17 9RZWear low, supportive trainers and bring a bottle of water to enjoy this exhilarating dance fitness class in a low pressure atmosphere. £5 drop in, discount available for advance payment. For more information, phone 07903 629 636, email [email protected] or visit www.DanceChloe.com.

Zumba with ZoeEvery Wednesday, 7.30pmThe Cornerstone Centre, 149 Canterbury Road, E10 6EHClasses are great fun, an excellent way to keep fit, lose weight and every class feel like a party. Zumba is your opportunity to express yourself and unleash your ‘Latin within’! £5 per class. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.zumbazoe.co.uk.

BadmintonEvery Wednesday, 8–10pmTrinity School, Mornington Road, IG8 0TPA social Badminton club for intermediate and advanced level players. Sessions cost £7 per person. For more information, phone Adrian on 07985 161 428.

Ladies Tap DancingThursdays from 12.15pmSt Edmund’s Church Small Hall, Larkswood Road, E4 9DSBeginners’ classes start at 12.15pm, with improver’s sessions from 12.30pm. Classes are also available on Tuesday evenings. £4 per person, per class. For more information phone Mandy on 07976 786 404 or 01992 524681.

Yoga for EverybodyTuesdays from 17 November, 6.15–7.30pmLeyton Sixth Form College, Essex Road, E10 6EQSallyanne is a very experienced instructor who skilfully adapts the classical poses to suit everybody. Come and learn to relax and recharge whilst building up strength, flexibility, poise and peace. Beginners welcome. £30 for five weeks from 17 November, or £6.50 drop in. For more information, phone 020 8520 7242 or 07952 307 455 or visit www.goldenyoga.co.uk.

Acupuncture and Medical MassageAcupuncture and Tiu Na (massage) have been used for over 2000 years to treat physical and emotional problems including back and knee pain, arthritis, headaches, insomnia, depression and anxiety, addictions, nausea and eating disorders. If you would like to find out how these therapies could help you, we are offering free consultations at our Clinic in Leytonstone. To book a free consultation, phone 07943 672696 or email [email protected].

Clubs and community

Chingford Village Christmas Fayre Sunday 6 December, 10am to 6pm Motorpoint, 1 Lea Valley Road, E4 7PXJoin us for this free family activity, which offers free ice skating on a covered rink. There will also be a free kid’s entertainer, live music, ballet, Zumba and FitSteps demonstrations. You can buy a unique gift from a myriad of craft and Christmas stalls, pay a visit to Santa’s Grotto, purchase food, mulled wine and Christmas cocktails and lots more. For more information on hiring a stall, phone Irene on 020 8559 4500, email [email protected] or visit www.chingfordvillagefestival.info.

Dyslexia Association AGMTuesday 24 November, 7–9.30pmQuaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU

Come along and hear guest speaker Margaret Rooke, author of ‘Creative, Successful, Dyslexic.’ Everyone is welcome to attend our free AGM. This is a great opportunity to find out ways to get involved with our charity and how WFDA can support you and your family. For more information, visit www.wfda.org.uk.

Christmas BazaarSaturday 28 November, 11amSt Andrew’s Church Hall St. Andrew’s Road, E17 6ARGifts, Bottle tombola, jewellery, cakes, sweets, crafts and much more. Father Christmas will be here assisted by his elves in the grotto. Refreshments and some car parking available.

Free help with ITMondays, 3.15–4.30pmHoly Family Catholic School, 1 Shernhall Street, E17 3EADo you want to know more about using computers or other IT gadgets? Whether you have never used a computer or are more advanced come to our ‘Silver Surfers’ workshops and you will get help with PCs, laptops, tablets, smart phones etc. The Waltham Forest Twinning Association has linked up with Holy Family Catholic School to provide basic/intermediate computer workshops as one of their Enrichment projects. For more information, phone 07732 332 814 or email [email protected].

Highams Park Christmas FayreSunday 20 December, 10am–5pmStation Car Park, Station Approach, The Avenue, E4 9LA and Tesco, 405 Larkshall Road, E4 9EFJoin us at the Station car park for a Farmer’s Market between 10am and 3pm and at Tesco for a Craft Fayre taking place from 10am to 4pm and Christmas Community Carols from 4pm. There will also be a cycle ride and parade at 3pm. For more info, visit www.highamsparkplan.org.

Christmas BazaarSaturday 28 November, 10am–3.30pmWinchester Road Methodist Church, Highams Park, E4 9JPCome and join us at our popular Christmas Bazaar. Come and shop, then relax with coffee and cake, or why not stay for lunch? Refreshments, lunches, Santa’s Grotto, Christmas jams and pickles, handmade toys, books, raffle, tombola, Bric-a-Brac, second hand toys, Christmas gifts, stationery and much more. Entrance 50p, children free. For more information, email [email protected].

Absofab Xmas EventSunday 29 November, 11am–4pmWarrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road, E17 5RGFor nearly all your Christmas inspired vintage/retro/kitsch goods. Including cool and unique handcrafted gifts and decorations. Free entry. For more information, phone 07956 221 710.

What’s On10

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16 November 2015Issue 150

Your guide to activities, clubs and events in the borough

What’s on

Your Council keeping residents informed

www.walthamforest.gov.uk @wfcouncil

MAKING SURE YOUR STREET IS CLEAN GREEN SAFE LOVED

Councillor Clyde LoakesDeputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment

DEAR RESIDENT We know how important clean neighbourhoods are to you. That’s why we are continuing our campaign to tackle enviro-crimes such as littering and fly-tipping wherever they are found to be blighting our communities. Our new Neighbourhoods model, launched earlier this year, has already begun to make our approach to these sorts of problems much more localised and responsive. From matters concerning waste, recycling, street trading, noise, planning enforcement and anti-social behaviour we are finding new ways to work with local residents to address these concerns.

We have already seen local residents become much more engaged with our Neighbourhoods Teams in helping us understand the issues and how we might better address them. I would like to personally thank you for being our eyes and ears and working with us to make your communities more pleasant places to live by reporting fly-tips, planning breaches, and the like.

Working ever more closely with you, your neighbours and the wider community is key to success of our Neighbourhoods model, but we are also working to put in place the policies and opportunities for everyone to play their part. For example, unlike most London boroughs, here in Waltham Forest you have the opportunity to arrange free bulky waste collections when you replace furniture or white goods and the like. This policy has had a significant impact on fly-tipping, which has dropped by a third over the past three years.

Likewise we have recently introduced a private sector landlord licensing system. This allows the Council to hold landlords who do not take their responsibilities seriously to account. We know that it only takes a few irresponsible landlords or anti-social tenants in a community to blight a neighbourhood and so have instituted powers to allow us to start to rollout measures to make sure they do not mar the quality of life of those living nearby.

We know that keeping your neighbourhoods looking their best and ensuring any changes to your street are in keeping with what you want is something we must continually work hard to address. With your help we are convinced we can continue to achieve those goals and I would encourage everyone to get involved. Waltham Forest is a great place – let’s keep it that way, together.

www.walthamforest.gov.uk/mystreet

DAY OF ACTION In a bid to crackdown on people acting unlawfully, the Neighbourhoods Team worked with the Police, Food Standards, Housing Standards, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Team and Community Payback, in Cann Hall, Cathall, Leytonstone and Forest wards.

The day resulted in the following:

• 7 food hygiene inspections, 3 premises were rated good while 4 were given advice for improvements.

• 22 section 34 notices issued to businesses – the businesses need to provide evidence they have a trade waste agreement otherwise they will receive a Fixed Penalty for £300.

• 27 planning visits to properties with planning issues including extensions and conversions without consent.

• 27 businesses complied with their duty of care – they provided the evidence at the time that they did have a trade waste agreement in place.

• 56 vehicles stopped, 34 dealt with for a variety of infringements ranging from no insurance to illegal tyres. 4 vehicles seized, 2 persons dealt with by immigration.

The borough is divided into four neighbourhood areas, each headed up by a manager. As well as getting on with all of the day-to-day services that you expect, they work with councillors, residents and other organisations to spot patterns and tackle problems before they arise.

Coordinating activity across a whole host of partners from other Council services and the police to the UK Border Agency and HMRC, the new Neighbourhoods Team makes sure that the right people are on board to bring about lasting solutions to any issues.

NORTH

CENTRAL

SOUTH EAST

SOUTH WEST

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:• STREET TRADING

• UNTIDY FRONT GARDENS

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• MONITORING PARKS AND OPEN SPACES

• REFUSE AND STREET CLEANSING (MANAGING CONTRACTORS)

• ENVIRO-CRIME

• ABANDONED VEHICLES

• FLY-TIPPING

• FOOD HYGIENE

• PLANNING ENFORCEMENT

• WASTE, CLEANSING, GROUNDS, AND ARBORICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

• ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

• GRAFFITI REMOVAL


SEE AN ISSUE? REPORT IT. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/mystreet

A CRUSHING BLOW Fly-tipping is a big concern for our residents and costs the Council £1.5million to clean up each year, and that’s why our Neighbourhoods Team investigates each report to catch the culprit. Following a report of dumped building materials in a fly-tipping hot-spot at Folly Lane, Walthamstow they were able to track the waste back to property in Haringey. In a joint operation with the Police, the fly-tipper was arrested.

He was convicted of fly-tipping and received a six week prison sentence, suspended for two years, ordered to pay £100 prosecution costs and his vehicle was forfeited and crushed.

Anyone convicted of fly-tipping could be issued with an unlimited fine or a custodial sentence of up to five years. Even small scale offenders can be fined up to £1,000 and vehicles can be seized and, if forfeited by the courts, crushed.

We’re clamping down so if you see anyone fly-tipping, please report it so it can be investigated and necessary action can be taken. The quickest way to report it is online through the Council’s website. The Neighbourhoods team will aim to get the waste cleared as quickly as possible, and will try and trace where it came from.

With a free bulky waste collection service for residents, there is no excuse to mess up our borough. You can dispose of your waste responsibly by using household waste and recycling collections, or take it to one of the three recycling centres in the borough, which are located in Chingford, Leyton and Walthamstow or contact the Council to book a free bulky waste collection.


SEE AN ISSUE? REPORT IT. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/mystreet

LOVE YOUR AREADuring autumn, the Council’s leaf clearance crews are out in the borough clearing our neighbourhoods. Being one of the greenest boroughs in London, there is much to do. From October through to December our teams remove a massive 40 tonnes of leaves per week to clean up your streets and reduce the chance of residents slipping on them – that’s equivalent to three double decker buses!The Neighbourhoods Teams help to keep roads and pavements clear for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians by reporting any locations to the crews if they are becoming an issue.

Residents can do their bit by putting their leaves in their brown bin for collection. We appreciate all your help!


SEE IT – REPORT ITEverybody has a role to play in keeping the borough clean. We collect general refuse, recycling, garden and bulky waste. If you see an issue, do your bit and report it.

– Online at www.walthamforest.gov.uk/report-it– Email [email protected]– Follow the Council on Twitter @wfcouncil

To find out more about the Neighbourhoods Team visit:

www.walthamforest.gov.uk/mystreet

A DAY IN THE LIFEI’m Mahtabur Rahman, Neighbourhood Officer for William Morris Ward, and here’s a snapshot of a typical day:

7am I start my day with street cleansing patrols and a list of hotspot areas looking for dumped waste that businesses and residents may have left overnight or put out on the wrong collection day. It’s the irresponsible few who mess up the borough for others, and it’s my job to help put a stop to that. I go through the material to see if I can trace it back.

I use mobile technology to inform the relevant contractor of the issues, such as a street not swept properly or a flytip that needs removing, straight away so they can take action. I speak to residents and businesses to see if they have any information – they are key in helping to identify the culprits. When I do find the person responsible for the dumped waste, enforcement action is taken and I issue them with a fixed penalty notice.

10am Follow-up visit to a resident to check progress on tidy up of a patch of land he owns. I originally contacted the resident about fly-tipping and a rundown fence on the site. To be fair, he’s been really proactive and we’ve worked together to clear the rubbish and carry out the repairs. It was great that he took responsibility and the area is now clear of any fly-tipping.

I check my tablet when out and about and respond to service requests from residents, councillors and partners as I go. Throughout the day I visit and resolve as many as I can, such as abandoned vehicles, dirty front gardens, overhanging vegetation or highway obstructions.

12.30pm I’ve looked at the performance of recycling in my ward and there’s an issue of contamination of brown organic bins so I knock on doors in the poor performing roads to speak to residents about what they can and can’t put in their bins and ordered bins if they were missing their bin.

2.30pm I met with an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer to discuss street drinking in the area in conjunction with the local Safer Neighbourhoods Team. We also spoke to local off-licences to remind them of their duties when serving members of the public.

4.30pm At the end of my shift I respond to those who have reported issues that have been dealt with during the day. I also ensure that our database is updated so that my colleagues and team can see exactly what has been done, just in case they get a similar enquiry and I am not available.

Culture and crafts

Stones Throw MarketSaturday 28 November, 2–6pmSt Johns Church Hall, Leytonstone, E11 1HHThe first of two Christmas markets for Stones Throw; a popular local vibrant makers and retro market. This months’ stalls include glassware by Margaret Spiers, prints by Stalk to Swan and handmade clothes by Bobbin & Spool plus Epping Forest honey produced by Leytonstoner Ian Nichols. Interesting retro items including furniture, books, glassware and vintage clothes. Plus afternoon tea with homemade cakes. For more information, email [email protected] or Twitter @stonesthrowe11.

E17 JazzTuesday 22 December, 8.30–10.30pmGnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, E17 6DSThe award winning E17 Jazz Collective presents concerts on the last Tuesday of each month featuring local musicians of national renown, plus exciting guest stars in a relaxed jazz club setting. For more information, visit www.e17jazz.com.

Autumn Herb WalkSaturday 14 November, 2–4pmMeet at The Mill, 7–11 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HAJoin us for a seasonal plant walk, rambling over Walthamstow Marshes to find out what medicinal and edible goodness lies out there at this time of year. Led by community herbalist Rasheeqa; from Hedge Herbs & friends. £7.50 or £5 for concessions. To book your place, phone Rasheeqa on 07784 506 494 or email [email protected].

Open Mic NightSunday 29 November, 5.30–9.30pmWild Card Brewery, Unit 7, Shernhall Street, E17 9HQLondon’s premier open mic night at Wild Card Brewery. Featured on the last Sunday of every month come down and get your dose of musical therapy. Free entry and one free drink per performer. For more information, Twitter @rehabpresents or visit www.facebook.com and search ‘rehabpresents’.

Saturday Night MusicSaturday 22 November, 7pm–1amNorthcote E11, 110 Grove Green Road, E11 4EL Live music featuring ‘Banjaxeld’, who bring their tour to London. A four piece blues band with lively full percussion set. For more information, visit www.thenorthcotee11.com or phone 020 8518 7516.

Piano and Guitar TuitionFlexible dates and times available Learn to play a range of musical styles from the comfort of your own home. Available to both children and adults. Covers all levels

from complete beginner to advanced. Styles include classical, jazz, Spanish and world music. Exam preparation included with a current 100% pass rate. £30 per hour, £10 discount on the first lesson. A discount is also available on multiple lesson purchases. Fully qualified and CRB certified. For more information, phone 07515 156 331 or email [email protected].

Ukulele WorkshopsFriday 20 and 27 November, 3–4pm The Mill, 7–11 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA These workshops give the opportunity to come together and make music in a supportive and inclusive environment. You will not need to ‘know’ anything about making music or playing the ukulele. There will be a small number of ukuleles available, but if you already have an instrument please bring it with you. £3 each, drop in. For more information, email [email protected] or phone 07811 796 448.

E17 Designers’ Christmas Shop Thursday 19 November to Thursday 24 DecemberThe Mall, Selborne Walk, E17 7JRE17 Designers’ will be in the shopping centre in the lead up to Christmas for individual gifts for everyone. Choose to support local business this year! Join us Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday, 11am–4pm and Christmas Eve, 10am–2pm. For more information, visit www.e17designers.co.uk.

E17 Designers’ Christmas MarketsSunday 29 November and Sunday 6 December, 2.30–6pmWaltham Forest Community Hub (Asian Centre), Orford Road, E17 9LN Stop, shop and socialise: artists and makers at regular autumn event. £2 for a free seasonal drink, music and goody bag draw. For more information, visit www.e17designers.co.uk.

E17 Designers’ William Morris Gallery LateFriday 27 November, 6.30–10pmWilliam Morris Gallery, Forest Road, E17 4PP E17 Designers are excited to take part in the annual William Morris Gallery late night special event. Featuring music, children’s trail and mulled wine. A £2 donation is suggested, which goes towards the Gallery’s free family programming. For more info, visit www.e17designers.co.uk.

Sons of BlightyThursday 19 to Saturday 21 November, 7pmRose and Crown, 55 Hoe Street, E17 4SAA new play by local Playwright Paula David tells the story of four men at war with the city they call home. How will they succeed when the world around them is hostile? Darrick thinks he knows, come along and find out if he’s right. Based on true stories. Entry £7. Book tickets online at https://goo.gl/dzDRLa. For more information, visit www.writenetwork.wordpress.com or email [email protected].

Sing at The WOEvery Monday, 7.30–9pm The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road, E17 5RGJoin our community choir. Absolutely no auditions, all abilities welcome. Raise your voice and lift your spirits as part of an adult choir where you call the tunes. Your first ‘taster’ session is free, then pay £6 per session in advance, or £7 pay as you go. For more information, email [email protected] or phone 07813 686 980.

Open Mic NightThird Thursday of every month, 8–11pm Old Hall Tavern, 200 Hall Lane, E4 8EY Supportive audience welcomes performers of all levels from beginners to professionals in this friendly and inclusive live music venue. Free entry and use of PA and amps, or do your thing unplugged. Bar snacks available. Come and enjoy the experience at Waltham Forest’s Pub of the Year 2014. For more information, email [email protected] or phone 07947 028 755.

Architects E17Tuesday 17 November, 8pmRose And Crown, 53 Hoe Street, E17 4SAArchitects E17 invite you to an evening of chit chat about architecture and Walthamstow. We will present several short, illustrated presentations on a broad range of topics by various architects who live locally. Each subject is designed to inform and entertain, and there will be time for a few drinks after the presentations. For more information, visit www.architectse17.wordpress.com/chit-chat or email [email protected].

Waltham Forest Community ChoirEvery Monday (term time only), 7.30–9.30pmSt Mary’s Church, Church End, E17 9RJWe 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. Currently recruiting bass and tenor singers. For more information, visit www.singwithus.net email [email protected] or phone 07954 740 745.

Children and young people

Little Tigers KarateEvery Tuesday, 4.30–5pmNexus Centre, 3 Snowberry Close, Leytonstone, E15 2AHOur club is specifically aimed at ages 3, 4 and 5 and emphasises “life skills”. Children learn karate and fun drills, but also important qualities such as respect for oneself and others, behaviour patterns

at home and school, stranger danger and much more. Parents are welcome to join in to encourage their child at no extra cost. For more information, phone 07956 961 563 or 07853 177 950, email info.elskarate.co.uk or visit www.elskarate.co.uk.

Little Soccer StarsTuesdays, 5–7pmWalthamstow Academy, Billet Road, E17 5DPFootball classes for children aged three to 10 years. Weekend classes are also available at Frederick Bremer School. For more information, email [email protected] or phone 07415 345 700.

Community Ward Forums

Cathall wardMonday 23 November, 7.45–9.30pmDrapers Field Pavilion, Temple Mills Lane, E10 3DD

Chapel End wardMonday 23 November, 7–9pm Chapel End Infant School, Roberts Road, E17 4LSInformal chat with Councillors from 6.30pm

Leytonstone wardWednesday 25 November, 7–9pmLeytonstone Library Hall, 6 Church Lane, E11 1HG

Forest wardThursday 26 November, 7–9pmLeytonstone School, 159 Colworth Road, E11 1JDInformal chat with Councillors from 6.30pm

Hatch Lane wardThursday 26 November, 7–9pmLongshaw Primary School, Longshaw Road, E4 6LH Informal chat with Councillors from 6.30pm

Leyton wardThursday 26 November, 7–8.45pmScore Centre, 100 Oliver Road, E10 5JYInformal chat with Councillors from 6.30pm

Higham Hill wardMonday 30 November, 7–9pmHigham Hill Hub, Higham Hill Park, Hecham Close, E17 5QT

Council Meetings

Tuesday 17 NovemberCabinet, 2pm

Wednesday 18 NovemberBudget Scrutiny Committee

Thursday 19 NovemberPension Fund Committee, 7pm

Monday 23 NovemberPlanning Committee, 7pm

Tuesday 24 NovemberCommunity Safety Scrutiny Committee

Wednesday 25 NovemberLicensing Act 2003 and Gambling Committee

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PM honours community championLeytonstone resident Sabir Bham has been named a Point of Light by Prime Minster David Cameron, for his work to improve interfaith relations in Waltham Forest. Sabir is the founder and Director of Salaam Peace, a community interest company which he set up after the London 7/7 attacks to help restore community cohesion in the borough. Salaam Peace brings together young people from different religions and backgrounds by organising sporting activities. Around 600 local young people participate every week; taking part in sports, homework clubs and mentoring activities. The Point of Light award recognises outstanding volunteers, such as Sabir, who are making a change in their community and inspiring others. Prime Minister, David Cameron, said: “Sabir has harnessed the power of sport to bring people together from a huge range of backgrounds and make a real difference in his community. The value and importance of his work is shown by the hundreds of young people that take part in activities organised by Salaam Peace every week, and the wider community who give their time to support his work. I am pleased to be able to recognise his service with the UK’s 376th Points of Light award.” Sabir said: “It’s an absolute joy to receive this award. After the 7/7 attacks, I experienced the impact it had on tearing the community apart and I wanted to do something to change it. We always teach the young people in our programme, ‘be the change you want to see’. We tell them not to wait for someone else to do the work but to do it themselves. This is something that all of our volunteers have signed up to, and I am honoured to accept this award on their behalf.” • For more information, visit www.salaampeace.org or email [email protected].

In brief

13Better Place www.walthamforest.gov.ukIssue 150 I 16 November 2015

Sabir (second left) received his Point of Light award from Paralympian, Tim Prendergast, at an event at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park last month

Gallery events galore this monthn Discover something new at the award-winning William Morris

Gallery throughout Novembern Events for kids, late-night openings and Christmas shopping in

the spotlight

Within the tranquil, scenic surroundings of Walthamstow’s Lloyd Park lies a bustling hub of cultural and creative activity popular with Waltham Forest residents young and old.

And whether you’re a regular visitor to the award-winning William Morris Gallery (Forest Road, E17 4PP), or someone keen to explore the venue for the first time, there’s plenty going on to excite everyone.

And on Wednesday 18 November, young people inspired by acclaimed artist Bob and Roberta Smith will have their artwork exhibited alongside his own display in the Gallery.

Letters for Everyday, which is a motivational exhibition developed and curated by young people, will run until Sunday 31 January 2016. Created by nine young artists aged 16 to 22, the paintings and

sculptures were inspired by Smith, who uses the power of art to communicate radical political ideas, and William Morris himself.

The young artists visited Smith in his studio to find out more about his creative process and the way art can be used to send a message.

Letters for Everyday has been designed and curated by the William Morris Gallery Young Curators Group, which delivers exhibitions and events for young people and advises Gallery staff on attracting younger audiences.

The exhibition will run alongside Smith’s critically acclaimed show, Art Is Your Human Right, which is also on display until Sunday 31 January at the Council-run Gallery.

Laura, one of the young curators, said: “The artworks in Letters for Everyday revolve around personal and positive messages to live by.

I hope this exhibition will engage young people and encourage others to reflect on their daily lives and the interconnectedness of different communities.”

Council Leader, Chris Robbins, added: “This exhibition really showcases the passion, energy and talent of young people in and around Waltham Forest. We’re incredibly grateful to Bob and Roberta Smith for taking the time to engage with these gifted young artists, helping inspire them to communicate their own messages through art.”

Young people will also be at the centre of events at the Gallery during national Kids in Museums Takeover Day. On Thursday 19 November, pupils from Walthamstow’s Thomas Gamuel Primary School will give guided tours of the Gallery. The pupils have been studying six key works in the Gallery’s collection

There is lots to see and do at the William Morris Gallery, including the ‘Art is Your Human Right’ exhibition by acclaimed artist, and local resident, Bob and Roberta Smith. Photo by Paul Tucker

and will share their knowledge with friends, family and visitors before receiving certificates of achievement.

Then, on Takeover Day itself, Friday 20 November, the Gallery’s Young Curators Group will host a private view of Letters for Everyday. The evening will include a debate on the future of art education, with an expert panel featuring Bob and Roberta Smith and education leaders from the borough.

Another upcoming event – this time for adults – is the next bimonthly ‘Late’ opening, which offers the chance to experience the Gallery from a whole new perspective. On Thursday 3 December WMG Late: Agitate – inspired by the political campaigning of Bob and Roberta Smith – will celebrate ‘agitprop’ and artist activism with a subversive mix of performance, poetry, music, film and craft, co-curated with Vine Collective.

Even if art isn’t your cup of tea, the Gallery might be able to help solve some of your Christmas present-buying dilemmas, with a late night shopping event taking place from 6.30 to 10pm on Friday 27 November.

The Gallery’s shop, whose sales support a free exhibitions and events programme, will be specially decorated for the occasion and filled with seasonal gifts – including unique items from the E17 Designers Market collective. The event will also feature Christmas food, mulled wine and a free gallery trail to keep children entertained.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED

REGISTERING TO VOTE IS CHANGING: Open this letter to find out what you need to do

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REGISTERING TO VOTE IS CHANGING:Open this letter to find out what you need to do


REGISTERING TO VOTE IS CHANGING:

Open this letter to find out what you need to do

YOUR VOTE MATTERS

MAKE SURE YOU’RE IN

Win family cinema tickets!Walthamstow’s Empire Cinema (267 High Street, E17 7FD) is celebrating its fi rst year of trading at The Scene at Cleveland Place by offering fi ve local families the chance to win free tickets to a fi lm of their choice. Since opening its doors to fi lm-goers on 20 November 2014, more than 300,000 of you have fl ocked to the fl icks to watch 240 different movies; munching your way through 2,100kg of pick and mix and nearly 7,000 hot dogs in the process! Empire’s family tickets give entry for up to four people, which must include at least two children aged 15 and under. You can enjoy a scheduled fi lm of your choice, subject to ticket availability. The competition is only open to Waltham Forest residents and closes on Monday 30 November.• To enter the competition, simply email your name, address and a daytime phone number to [email protected] by Monday 30 November. Winners will be notifi ed by telephone or email. Free internet access is available at Waltham Forest Libraries.

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n Voter registration rules will change in December n If you receive a letter from the Council, make sure you respond

The way that people register to vote is changing, and residents are being urged to keep an eye out for letters dropping through their doors informing them what they should do next.

The Individual Electoral Registration (IER) system requires every member of each household to

individually register to remain on the electoral roll. Previously, one person in a household could register all those living in the property.

IER was due to fully replace household registration by December 2016, however, the government recently decided to bring forward the date to transfer

to the new system to Tuesday 1 December 2015.

You may have received one of two possible letters from the Council. The fi rst will be addressed to ‘The Occupier’ and will list the names of people that the Council believes are eligible to vote and living at the address.

If you receive this letter, you need to tell us if the information enclosed is correct; if anyone listed has moved out or if new people have moved in. An enclosed form will explain how to respond.

Alternatively, you may receive individually addressed letters to people that the Council have previously been told are living at an address.

If you have received this letter, check that your details are correct and let us know if any amendments are required. If you have received an individually addressed letter for a person who does not live at your home, return it to the Council without opening it, but clearly mark the envelope that the person has

If you receive a letter that looks like this, make sure you respond as soon as possible

gone away.Whichever letter you have

received, it is vital that you do not ignore it and that you respond as soon as possible.

You can check if your name appears on the electoral register by phoning Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000. Phone lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. You will need to provide your name, address and National Insurance number to allow staff to check the register.

If you do not take any action, your details may be removed from the electoral register in December. This would mean you lose your right to vote in any forthcoming elections.

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

Our Lady and Saint George’s

Catholic Primary School and Nursery

140 Shernhall Street, London E17 9HU 020 8520 8500 www.olsgweb.org

Wednesday 18th November at 7pm

for prospective Nursery and Reception Parents.

Reception Intake September 2016 (Children born between 01.09.2011 and 31.08.2012) (Academic Year 2016/17)

Nursery Intake September 2016 (Children born between 01.09.2012 and 31.08.2013) (Academic Year 2016/17)

Please call 020 8520 8500 to book your place. Admissions for other year groups may be available dependent on vacancies.

Leyton Jubilee Park

CATERING OPPORTUNITYWaltham Forest Council is seeking a new catering partner

who wants to share our ambitious vision for the largest park in the Borough, and help grow the business

at the Park Cafe off Marsh Lane.

The new contract will start at Easter 2016 and initial discussions with potential suppliers

are starting before Christmas. If you are interested please contact Project Manager, Peter Wilkinson at

[email protected] by phone on 07500 046816

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Let’s get digitaln More Council services being

made available onlinen Waste and Recycling services

the latest to be made available digitally

The Council is working on a major digital programme to make as many services available online as possible. It will also make sure that they work well on smartphones and tablet devices

From shopping and banking to chatting to friends and catching up on the latest TV shows, we can do more than ever online. With more people now using the internet regularly, the Council has been working on a major digital project to ensure that many of its services are available online, so you can do things at the click of a button, at a time that suits you.

You can now sign up for the ‘My Account’ service on the Council website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk, which gives you access to all of the Council’s new online services. The account will also keep all your requests and reports in one place, so you can track their progress and receive notifications when a response is available, rather than having to chase things by phone or in person.

Lots more Council services will be made available online between now and next spring, including council tax, planning applications, landlord licensing and pest control. In spring 2016 the Council will

also launch a brand new website, which will have lots of exciting new features. It is being tested with residents to ensure it is as easy to use as possible.

By late summer 2016, the majority of Council services will be available to access online. They are also being designed so they work well on smartphones and tablets, so you can manage your account and make reports on the move.

A number of services have already been made available through the Council website. If you spot a highways issue in Waltham Forest such as a pothole or a faulty street light you can already report it quickly and easily online. You can also pinpoint the precise location on a map so our engineers know exactly where to go. Our registrars’ service has also gone online, so you can do things like registering a birth and booking a wedding or citizenship ceremony.

Last month a number of waste and recycling services also went online, meaning you can now report missed bin collections and

order a new or replacement bin via the Council website. By the end of the year you will also be able to book a bulky waste collection online.

“Making our services digital will mean that residents can access them easily at a time that is convenient to them, whether they are at home or on the move”, said Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment.

“Doing things online is becoming part of everyday life, so it’s important that the Council moves

with the times. Going digital will also help us to improve the service we provide, as residents will be able to find what they need quickly and track their requests online.

“We know that not everyone has internet access at home and doing things online for the first time can be a bit daunting, so we’re making sure help and support is on hand if you need it.”

If you don’t have internet access at home you can get online for free at any Council-run library across the borough. Libraries also have free wireless hotspots so you can

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get online using your own laptop, smartphone or tablet. The Council is also looking at ways it can help residents access services online for the first time. More details on this will be available soon.

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Police are asking residents to donate a Christmas gift to children in care

Family www.walthamforest.gov.ukIssue 150 I 16 November 2015

Police gift appealWaltham Forest Police are calling on kind-hearted residents to donate gifts to bring festive cheer to looked after children this Christmas. It’s part of the Metropolitan Police’s Christmas Tree Project, which aims to ensure that every child in care across London receives a present – brightening up Christmas for children who may not have had the easiest start in life. You can donate to the appeal online via the Met’s website, or pay a visit to Chingford Police Station (King’s Head Hill, Chingford, E4 7EA) and donate a present or gift voucher, which needs to be unwrapped and have a suggested value of up to £20.

A special Christmas tree decorated with tags representing each looked after child in Waltham Forest has been placed outside the police station. Tags will be removed from the tree as gifts are donated. Presents will then be wrapped before being given to a looked after child or young person up to 17 years of age in Waltham Forest. The appeal closes on Tuesday 8 December.

• If you’d like to donate to the appeal, visit www.met.police.uk/christmastree/WalthamForest. If you have any questions about the appeal email [email protected].

More infoTo access Council services online, visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk. Free internet access is available at libraries across the borough. To find your nearest branch, visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/libraries.

Explore Walthamstow Library like never before when a local theatre company and its cast of young actors take visitors on an immersive journey with some of literature’s greatest characters. Led by E17-based Beartuza, which runs exciting theatre projects for young people, The Living Library theatre performance takes place on 11, 12 and 13 December. Suitable for all ages, the free show features 27 young performers from Waltham Forest schools. The show, which is supported by the Council, promises to bring well-known characters and stories to life as audiences follow

the cast around the library (High Street, E17 7JN) – helping Sherlock Holmes solve his latest mystery and looking for one of Willy Wonka’s Golden Tickets. Beartuza specialises in creating shows for non-traditional performance spaces, introducing the local community to new theatrical experiences.

• The show is free but spaces are limited, so book your place by visiting www.beartuzalivinglibrary.eventbrite.co.uk. Free internet access is available at all Waltham Forest Libraries.

Library comes to life

Recycle from your flat70% of household waste is recyclable

Bins are located near flat entrances or refuse bins and collected weekly.

To find out when your recycling collection day is visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/recyclingTo report abuse to recycling facilities phone 020 8496 3000

You can also follow us @WFCouncil #WFYesYouCan

www.facebook.com/walthamforestcouncil to find out more on recycling

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Plastic bags

Paper and card Cartons

Mixed plastics

Tins, cans and trays

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bin

Collect recyclables

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Notices

CONSULTATION NOTICE Retingham Way (former garages site) development proposal Statutory Consultation – Secure Council Tenants 1-42 Retingham Way & 44 Retingham Way (Flats 1-22 Morseby House) Section 105 of Housing Act 1985The Council intends to consult all secure tenants 1-42 Retingham Way & 44 Retingham Way (Flats 1-22 Morseby House) on the proposal to build new homes on Retingham Way (former garage site). This is a “matter of housing management” that is likely substantially to affect secure tenants at these properties for the purposes of Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985.The arrangements for this consultation are as follows:• On or around 16 November 2015 all

secure tenants at 1-42 & 44 Retingham Way (Flats 1-22 Morseby House) will be sent a ‘Retingham Way site’ Information Pack summarising the issues involved and setting out the Councils’ proposals. This pack will consist of a letter and drawings of the proposals.

• Secure tenants will be invited to make their views known to the Council via email or by writing to the Council at the addresses given in the Information Pack. We will also invite views from the leaseholders within the flats as leases may need to be varied.

• Secure tenants will have 28 days to make their views known to the Council.

Before making a final decision on this matter the Council will consider any representations made in accordance with these arrangements.This Notice is published in accordance with Section 105(5) of the Housing Act 1985. A copy of this Notice is online at http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/dhwf-retinghamway and for inspection at Sycamore House, Waltham Forest Council Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4JF between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. In addition, a copy of this Notice will be given to any member of the public who asks for one.Responses must be received no later than 13 December 2015.

Highways

LONDON BOROUGHS OF HACKNEY and WALTHAM FOREST ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) and (5) THE WALTHAM FOREST AND HACKNEY (LEA BRIDGE ROAD CYCLE BRIDGE) (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MEASURES) (NO. 1) ORDER 2015 TT74(15)1. The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, with the agreement

18 Public noticesof the Council of the London Borough of Hackney, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that on 13th November 2015 it made an Order to enable works to be carried out to install a cycle bridge across a dis-used aqueduct immediately north-east of the Lea Valley ice rink in a safe and efficient manner in Lea Bridge Road E10.2. The general effect of the Order will be, only at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the display of regulatory traffic signs, to prohibit vehicles from:(a) entering, proceeding, waiting or loading for any purpose at any time in Lea Bridge Road E10 – between Chatsworth Road E5 and Burwell Road E10; or (b) entering Lea Bridge Road E10 – between Lower Clapton Road E5 and Chatsworth Road E5 (except for local access for residents of Hillstowe Street via Chatsworth Road and residents of Lea Bridge Road between Lower Clapton and Wattisfield Road E5).3. Whilst the prohibitions referred to in paragraph 2 above remain in force, alternative routes for traffic would be available via Chatsworth Road E5, Leagrave Street E5, Lower Clapton Road E9, Urswick Road E9, Homerton High Street E9, Marsh Hill E9, Homerton Road E9, Eastway (A106) and Orient Way E10 as directed by traffic signs.4. Whilst works are being carried out the road closure in Leagrave Street E5 will be temporarily suspended.5. Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard of this Order would be removed.6. 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.7. The Order will come into operation on 27th November 2015 and continue for a maximum duration of 2 months or until the said works are completed, whichever is the sooner. It is anticipated that setting-out, preparatory works, winding-down and reinstatement works would be carried out from Friday 27th November 2015 until Thursday 24th December 2015 and crane works would be carried out from 22.00 hours on Saturday 28th November 2015 through to 18:00 hours on Sunday 29th November 2015 (overnight works). NOTE: Crane works may be pushed back to either the weekends of either 5th/6th, 12th/13th or 19th/20th December 2015 in case of poor weather conditions preventing cycle bridge installation.Dated 16th November 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, CHURCH ROAD/GRANGE PARK ROAD REGION E10) (VARIOUS MEASURES) (NO. 1) ORDER 2015 (TT79(15))1. The Council of the London Borough of

Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that on 13th November 2015 it made an Order to enable highway construction works to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner in various roads, the general effect of which would be, only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed to temporarily prohibit traffic (except works vehicles), restrict waiting and loading by vehicles (except works vehicles) reduce a speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph and suspend one-way working in certain roads.2. Whilst the works are being carried out, no person shall:(a) cause or permit any vehicle to *enter, proceed, wait or load for any purpose, or exceed a speed limit of 20 mph at any time, in Church Road E10 (between its junctions with Lea Bridge Road and Grange Park Road E10); (b) cause or permit any vehicle to exceed a speed limit of 20 mph, at any time, in Grange Park Road E10 (between its junctions with High Road, Leyton and Church Road E10); (c) cause or permit any vehicle to enter, proceed, wait or load for any purpose, at any time, within 50 metres of the junction of any road adjoining the section of road referred to in paragraph 2(a) above. 3. Whilst the works are being carried out and when regulatory signs are displayed one-way operation for traffic will be temporarily suspended in Wiseman Road E10, Simmonds Road E10 and Etloe Road E10.4. Whilst the prohibitions referred to in paragraph 2 above remain in force, alternative routes for traffic would be indicated by traffic signs.5. Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard of this Order would be removed.6. 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.7. The Order will come into operation on 16th November 2015 and would be valid for a maximum period of 12 months or until the works are completed, whichever is the sooner. NOTE: *These works would not be carried out simultaneously in all roads or sections of roads but in a sequence as directed by the Council. Leaflets would be distributed and signage placed in advance of any works in the above mentioned roads 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 16th November 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 (BLACKHORSE VILLAGE) (VARIOUS TEMPORARY MEASURES) (NO. 1) ORDER 2015 (TT80(15))1. The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE

that it intends to make an Order to initiate cycle and pedestrian friendly highway improvements and a series of point road closures in a safe and efficient manner, within the Blackhorse village area situated between Forest Road, Blackhorse Road, Hoe Street and Selborne Road.2. The general effect of the Order would be, only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed, to prohibit vehicles (except works vehicles) from:-(a) entering, proceeding, waiting or loading, for any purpose, at any time, in the roads or sections of roads mentioned in Schedule 1 to this notice;(b) proceeding at any time in any direction other than from: (i) south-west to north-east in Chewton Road E17;(ii) south to north in Greenleaf Road, E17 – between a point 2.0m north of the common boundary of Nos, 107 and 109 and its junction with Forest Road;(iii) south to north in Jewel Road, E17 – between the northern kerb-line of Pearl Road and its junction with Forest Road;(iv) north-east to south-west in Longfield Avenue E17;(v) north to south and then west to east in Pearl Road, E17;(vi) south-east to north-west in Pretoria Avenue E17 – between the northern kerb-line of Warner Road and the northern kerb-line of Longfield Avenue;(vii) north to south in Rosebank Grove E17 – between the southern kerb-line of Forest Road and its junction with Wolsey Avenue;(viii) north to south in Wellington Road E17 – between its junction with Forest Road and northern kerb-line of Canning Road.(c) entering any road listed in bold between paragraphs 3(c)(i) to 3(c)(viii) below where entry to that road is prohibited by a no-entry sign plate situated at the junction of that said road:- (i) Longfield Avenue, E17 – at its junction with Blackhorse Road E17;(ii) Chewton Road, E17 – at its junction with Pretoria Avenue E17;(iii) Pretoria Avenue, E17 – at its junction with Longfield Avenue E17;(iv) Wellington Road, E17 – at its junction with Canning Road E17;(v) Greenleaf Road, E17 – at its junction with Forest Road E17;(vi) Pearl Road, E17 – at its junction with Jewel Road E17;(vii) Jewel Road, E17 – at its junction with Forest Road E17; (viii) Rosebank Grove, E17 – at its junction with the northern kerb-line of Wolsey Avenue E17.3. Whilst the Order continues in operation and only when regulatory signs are in place the one-way traffic operation to vehicles in the roads or sections of roads mentioned in Schedule 2 to this notice are hereby temporarily suspended.4. Whilst this Order continues in operation and only when regulatory signs are in place the no-entry prohibition to vehicles in Suffolk Park Road E17, at its junction with Ritchings Avenue E17 is hereby temporarily suspended.5. Vehicular access to properties affected by these temporary measures will be

maintained wherever possible, subject to the extent and operation of the closures.6. Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard of this Order would be removed.7. Whilst the prohibitions referred to in paragraph 2 above remain in force, advance warning signage and alternative routes for traffic shall be in place.8. The Order would come into operation on 30th November 2015 and will be valid for 18 months, or until the said works are completed, whichever is the sooner. Dated 16th November 2015 Mr K Valavan, Head of Highways and Infrastructure, Neighbourhoods and Commissioning, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS

Schedule 1• between the junction and a distance of 30 metres within any road adjoining the southern side of Forest Road E17 (all adjoining roads between and including Pretoria Avenue and Hawthorne Road – excluding Palmerston Road)• between the junction and a distance of 30 metres within any road adjoining the north-western and western sides of Hoe Street E17 (all adjoining roads between and including Hawthorne Road and Hatherley Road)• Coleridge Road E17 – between its junction with Palmerston Road and the easternmost boundary No. 5 Coleridge Road• Erskine Road E17 – between its junctions with Gainsford Road and Melville Road• Greenleaf Road E17 – between its junctions with Brookdale Road and Boleyn Court• Hatherley Road E17 (west of Westbury Road) – between its junction with Westbury Road and a point 30 metres west of that said junction • Northcote Road E17 – between its junctions with Palmerston Road and Warner Road • Somers Road E17 – between its junction with Westbury Road and a point 30 metres west of that said junction • Pretoria Avenue E17 – between its junctions with Longfield Avenue and The Links• Suffolk Park Road E17 – between its junctions with Ickworth Park Road and Walpole Road• Walpole Road E17 – between its junctions with Wellington Road and Suffolk Park Road • Westbury Road E17 (northern arm) – between its junction with Hatherley Road and a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction

Schedule 2Borwick Avenue E17, Brookdale Road E17, Coleridge Road E17, Gaywood Road E17, Hawthorne Road E17, Jewel Road E17, Longfield Avenue E17, Northcote Road E17, Pretoria Avenue E17 – between Forest Road and Orchard Street, Rosebank Grove E17, Ruby Road E17, Russell Road E17 and Wolsey Avenue E17.

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984


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– SECTION 14(1) THE WALTHAM FOREST (ENDLEBURY ROAD REGION) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND RESTRICTION ON WAITING AND LOADING) (NO. 1) ORDER 2015 (TT85(15))1. The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it intends to make an Order to enable highway construction and lining works to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner.2. The general effect of the Order 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) in:(a) Endlebury Road E4 – between its junctions with Larkshall Road and The Ridgeway; and(b) Heathcote Grove E4 – between its junction with Endlebury Road and point 30 metres south of that said junction.3. Whilst the prohibitions referred to in paragraph 2 above remain in force, alternative routes for traffic would be via Gunners Grove, Colvin Gardens, Chingford Avenue, Dale View Avenue, Warren Road, or as directed by traffic signs.4. Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard of this Order would be removed.5. 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.6. The Order would come into operation on 30th November 2015 for a period of 3 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the sooner. NOTE: These works would not be carried out simultaneously in all sections of all the roads mentioned above but in a sequence as directed by the Council. Leaflets would be distributed and signage placed in advance of any works in 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 16th November 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 (SILVERDALE ROAD E4) (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION ON WAITING AND LOADING) (NO. 1) ORDER 2015 (TT87(15))1. The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it intends to make an Order to provide access/egress for a wide load vehicle to be maintained in a safe and efficient manner in Silverdale Road E4.2. The general effect of the Order would be, only at such times and to such extent as regulatory signs are displayed to temporarily restrict waiting and loading by vehicles on the north side of Silverdale Road E4.3. 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.5. The Order would come into operation on 30th November 2015 between the hours of 9am and 4pm and would be valid for a maximum period of 1 day or until the movements of the wide load vehicle in and out of Silverdale Road is completed, whichever is the sooner. Dated 16th November 2015 Mr K Valavan, Head of Highways and Infrastructure, Neighbourhoods and Commissioning, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS

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 153090APPLICANT Family Mosaic, C/O Agent

Planning

ADDRESS Stonelea & Thornebury, Union Close E11, 3 Langthorne Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4HLPROPOSAL Residential development. Construction of three buildings (height range from 2 to 4 storeys) to provide 79 residential units (22 x 1 bed, 30 x 2 bed, 11 x 3 bed) including 16 dwellinghouses. (8 x 3 bed, 8 x 4 bed). Provision of amenity space, parking and associated works. 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 16th November 2015 David Scourfield, Head of Development Management and Building Control London Borough of Waltham Forest

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