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I used to hold big family barbecues People have really supported us EXPLORE. so thought it would be great to own since we set up in this area and we a restaurant. have such a loyal customer base. We moved on to Hoe Street in The name Grace & Albert is to Walthamstow in 2018, where there reflect the shop’s vintage feel – COUNCILLOR SIMON MILLER was a really diverse community and that old-time focus on customer CABINET MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC demand for a restaurant where you service. We have three rules with GROWTH & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT could sit down to eat. customers: be polite, engage and SHOP. don’t cheat them. Word of mouth is It’s a community-driven restaurant really important to us. MOHAMMED NADEEM which means we can get more MARKET STALL HOLDER Waltham Forest is a special place. It’s full involved with our customers. We ADRIENNE ASLAN There’s such a great sense of of innovative and imaginative businesses also have over 100 rums, so must community here, everyone knows WALTHAMSTOW doing great things, as well as those providing have the largest rum collection in OWNER — MINI MARKET each other. the essential goods and services we all the borough! LEYTONSTONE During the lockdown, people’s I came to the UK for university and rely on for our everyday life. A thriving local SHARE. Waltham Forest is a borough that is concern for this business was after that I set up the stall in 2000. economy, including bustling town centres are definitely on the up. The transport I’m from Brazil, my husband Okan is palpable and that was lovely. The I live in Walthamstow and me and at the heart of having a good quality of life. links and housing cost is better than Turkish, and he set up the shop in mutual concern and care we and my wife run the stall, as well as a They bring our communities together and other places in London. 2003. We got engaged the first time our customers have for one another shop across the road. create a sense of place and shape how people we met – and the second time we is our DNA. feel about their local area. I’m going to be working with the met, we got married! We had to close in March. We youth offending services soon, There are challenging times ahead. reopened in June. Some traders Like all parts across the UK, COVID-19 has giving young people a talk about my We focus on selling local products, If people support local businesses, had their spot moved. impacted our local economy in many different REPEAT. journey and opportunities that they particularly beer from the fantastic there is more choice and more We are operating with social ways and the challenges are significant, don’t necessarily know about. local breweries, and we’re really benefit for everyone. but we’ve also seen amazing determination, passionate about a sustainable distancing and wear masks. The I’ve already had people saying pride and community spirit from businesses We had to shut for six weeks in economy so introduced our refilling whole market needs to adapt. We they’re going to make a point of and people across Waltham Forest pulling lockdown and need to give people stations. Customers can also stock want to show that the market is shopping locally more. It’s really together to support each other and survive the confidence to come out and eat. up on essentials at the same time. safe to visit. and thrive through the outbreak. encouraging. Local businesses employ local Leytonstone really has such a Without the support of the locals As we move forward, we want to work Together we can support all our local businesses and ensure people and can inspire the strong community feel. The people there isn’t any business. While community, showing someone more people from Essex and inner together with our community to support our high streets thrive again. We’re on a mission to showcase, are just the best. Our customers are LOCALS LOVE* our town centres and our wider business local can start something up and everything, we’re very loyal to each London visit, locals are the lifeblood community. Our Economic Recovery Plan celebrate and dedicate our support to the varied and vibrant be successful. You need variety, other and we know so many people I shop in Winchester Road, Hale End of our businesses. small and big businesses working Road and The Avenue. and the High Streets Action Plan will build local businesses and their owners, who play such a vital role in the community. I would encourage people to shop on the work we’ve done already to distribute together. We put on so much weight during My favourite place to eat is Good locally to support their High Street £40 million in business grants, provide rent in making Waltham Forest so special. lockdown, because people brought Friend Chinese restaurant. The and businesses. We need to help holidays and introduce a jobs brokerage us so many treats – even a Sunday Singapore noodles are amazing. community more than anything service to connect local employers with LOCALS LOVE* We spoke to the people behind some of our local treasures roast! right now. residents looking for work. Everyone who I also love to cook and you can try I love Lloyd Park and walking around lives or works here can also play their part in and found much more than we bargained for. People’s stories We’re also involved with lots of my Masala tea in the shop – it tastes the Hollow Ponds near Whipps the success of Waltham Forest. local groups who help support amazing! of connection, community and giving back brought to life the Cross. Shopping at Walthamstow * the community and improve the LOCALS LOVE By choosing local businesses now, and in the Market is one of my favourite past- Waltham Forest community spirit we’re so proud of, showing environment. I really like the town centre park and future when greater freedoms are available, times. It’s a traditional old-school going to the cinema after enjoying you can support our special part of North that a business provides so much more than the services on market you don’t find any more. People should support local one of the many lovely restaurants East London and all of the people that make offer. We know that no one knows our place better than the businesses because it offers on Hoe Street. I always shop up our fantastic community. Whether you’re people so much choice. It keeps locals, so please get involved and explore, shop, and share locally, supporting my colleagues thinking about stocking up on essentials, the community going, making it so on the market stalls as well as the needing to hire a tradesperson, searching your recommendations. Choose Local – Support Everyone. much more united. Selbourne Walk shopping centre. for a treat or gift, looking for a bite to eat or a place to hang out with friends – think about choosing local. I know I will be. LOCALS LOVE* The Dog’s Dinner pet shop is LOCALS LOVE* OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES amazing as we have three dogs – Brandy, Raki and Sheeba. Yardarm in the Village, Leyton Technical ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITIES. for a pint, Buns E17, Magpie Fun and Games We like to go to the Panda café and in Leyton, Masala India and Meat Love - You can read more about the brilliant businesses featured here, and Dolce bakery next door is great. delicious. For good coffee it's Perky Blenders, plenty more, and find out where they like to shop and hang out at I also love the Paradise café and Leyton and Oh My Coffee in Chingford Mount. walthamforest.gov.uk/ChooseLocalWF Primrose Florist. 6 10 14 16 Thank Spotlight Stop Virtual you on Hate Culture schools Citizens launches Assembly

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n Local Outbreak Control Plan confirmed to protect residents, businesses and key How our community has pulled together See Pages 6-7 partners in the borough

We know it has been a of everyone in Waltham Forest. We challenging time for everyone have put together a Local Outbreak in Waltham Forest over the last Control Plan, that sets out how we few months, and we want to will work with residents and key say a massive thank you to our partners to prevent, identify and residents, volunteers, community manage a local outbreak if one groups, local businesses as well occurs. as front line and NHS staff who A big part of this work is making have pulled together to keep the sure all our communities have the borough going and protect our information they need on the NHS vulnerable residents. Test and Trace service so every As national lockdown measures resident can take responsible action ease and people begin enjoying to protect the health of themselves, wider freedoms we must continue to loved ones and others living in the work together to protect the health borough.

What you need to know NHS Test and Trace: • If you develop symptoms, you must continue to self- isolate with your household and order a test immediately by visiting nhs.uk/coronavirus or dialling 119 • If you test positive for Covid-19, you must share information promptly about your recent contacts through the NHS Test and Trace service to help us alert other people who may need to self-isolate • If you have had close recent contact with someone who has Covid-19, you must self-isolate if the NHS Test and Trace service advises you to do so

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Keeping safe with Test Diversity is and Trace Over the last month we have moved into a new phase of this crisis, but our strength the pandemic is not over. With lockdown restrictions gradually being eased it is vital that we continue to follow the guidance Covid-19 has had a Picture credit: Jenna Selby on social distancing and disproportionate impact on Laurie Cunningham’s son Sergio unveils the statue of his father anyone who develops Black Asian and minority ethnic the symptoms of communities and we know this Covid-19 gets tested and has reinforced the urgent need self-isolates with their to address inequalities and the household. consequences of discrimination The NHS Test and and stigmatisation. Trace service has been The recent protests following introduced so we can the appalling murder of George return to normal life as Floyd has shone a spotlight on the quickly as possible, in a experience of racism in the US. way that protects us all. Black lives matter and we stand The service will trace the shoulder to shoulder against racism spread of the virus, isolate and hate. new infections and play We cannot console ourselves a vital role in giving an in the UK that this is somehow early warning if the virus is increasing, locally or unique to the United States and nationally. the understandable anger and pain As part of the Test and club, Leyton Orient, to put up his begin implementing them. You can show that much more is needed Trace programme, the to be done. In London and across statue in Coronation Gardens in find more detail on page 14. Council has developed the country, huge racial disparities 2017. Laurie went on to play for The Council has a duty to ensure and published our remain in people’s life chances. West Brom and Real Madrid but its services are accessible for all Local Outbreak Control In Waltham Forest, we are proud had to face horrendous racial abuse of our residents and visitors to Plan which outlines the of our history of welcoming people during his playing days, sadly the borough, and that all of our measures we will take to our borough and know that our something that players still have to employees have the support and to get potential future diversity is our strength. face today. confidence they need to succeed no localised outbreaks under We have reviewed the statues But this is a problem that goes matter what their background. control. and plaques in public spaces in the far beyond football pitches. Earlier We stand firm against racism and It will ensure an effective borough to confirm that none have this year we held the first Citizens hate, and must always strive to response to any possible links to the slave trade. Assembly in the world on the issue of listen, learn and improve so that we rise in Covid-19 cases in We want to ensure that our public tackling hate and ensuring everyone can live up to these principles. Waltham Forest. spaces reflect the fact that we are in our borough feels safe, welcome By continuing to act one of the most diverse boroughs and truly equal. responsibly we can all in London. As an example, we The Assembly have made a help protect our vulnerable residents and go as far as were proud to work with Laurie number of recommendations and we is safe in easing lockdown have committed an initial £150k to Cunningham’s family and his first measures.

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The NHS test and trace service will help to control the virus by reducing the spread of the infection and save lives. By playing your part you will directly help to contain the virus by reducing its spread and help keep Waltham Forest safe. The rate of infection has fallen but it hasn’t gone away completely and we all need to ensure it doesn’t comeback to take more of our loved ones away from us and force the rest of us back into full lockdown.

Here’s what you need to know Financial assistance for residents If you require financial relief or assistance, we may be able to Having checked my symptoms, I feel fine, but NHS Test and help. We know that this is a difficult time for many people so have I think I might have Covid-19, Trace have told me I’ve been what do I do? in contact with someone with pulled together a list of useful links and advice if you are struggling Immediately self-isolate and arrange Covid-19. What should I do? with money. Visit our website for options and support at bit.ly/ to get yourself tested by visiting the If you’re told that you’ve been in WFResFinance NHS website or call 119 if you have contact with a person who has no internet access. coronavirus you will need to self- This could range from housing payments, help with paying Council What does the test involve? isolate for 14 days from the day Tax, or welfare assistance for bills or food. We have also set up The test usually involves taking a you were last in contact with the a Rapid Employment Service to support residents affected by swab of the inside of your nose and person. Coronavirus. It is for those who may have recently lost their jobs, are the back of your throat, using a long Do not leave your home for at risk of being made redundant or are self-employed and struggling. cotton bud. any reason, if you need food or There are two ways of getting a test. medicine, order it online or by You can: phone, or ask friends and family to If you need help then contact the team on 0208 496 4182 between 10am to 4pm, email [email protected] with your name and contact details. • Book an appointment at a drive- drop it off at your home. through or test site Do other people in my • Ask for a home test kit – this will household also have to be delivered to your home self-isolate? • If you get a home test kit, you will If you have been contacted by NHS need to do the test and return the Test and Trace, but do not have kit within 48 hours. You will be symptoms, the people you live with Citizens Panel callout told how to do this. do not need to self-isolate. As lockdown measures I have tested positive for However, if you live with What is a Citizens Panel? What you can expect Covid-19, what should I do? someone at higher risk from ease, we want to ensure A Citizens Panel is a from us: our community receives If you test positive for the virus you Covid-19, try to arrange for them large, demographically • £100 voucher for the to stay with friends or family for the key information they must continue to self-isolate for at representative group of 12-month commitment to least seven days from when your 14 days while you are self- need in order to protect thank you for your time citizens regularly used to symptoms started. Members of your isolating. their health and that of our household must complete 14 days assess public preferences • You will be kept up to date I will not be able to work if most vulnerable residents. of self-isolation from when you first I self-isolate, what help is and opinions. It aims to be a with key Covid-19 recovery showed symptoms. available? To achieve this, we will representative consultative changes at the national How does the Trace part of Test and local level If you are self-isolating because establish a Citizens Panel and Trace work? body of local residents. of Covid-19 you can claim of residents – one that is • The opportunity to Within 24 hours of testing positive Statutory Sick Pay, £95.85 per representative of the diversity What we would need influence and support for Covid-19 you will receive a text week, for up to 28 weeks. our recovery plans and or email alert from NHS Test and within our borough, including from you: If you are not eligible for represent your community Trace. Helping trace everyone who people from the different • A 12-month commitment you have been in contact with is an Statutory Sick Pay, for example ages, ethnic backgrounds because you are self-employed to the Citizens Panel and How you can apply: essential part of stopping the spread and personal circumstances of the virus. or earn below the Earnings Limit encompassing tasks • Please fill in the recruitment of £118 per week, and you such as shielding that make You will receive a text or email which questionnaire by Thursday will contain instructions on how to are advised to self-isolate, you up our borough. • To complete between one 23 July to express your may make a claim for Universal and two tasks per month. interest surveymonkey. share details of the people you have Being part of the Citizens been in close, recent contact with Credit. In exceptional co.uk/r/YGVNLXQ Panel is a commitment that and the places you have visited If you are self-employed, your circumstances, for example • If you require a paper recently. This includes your family or local authority may be able to will include one or two tasks in the unfortunate event of copy of the questionnaire other people you live with, as well support your business through per month for 12 months. please email: insight@ as people you have been in direct their hardship fund. a local outbreak, we may contact with, or within two metres These tasks might be short get in touch more regularly walthamforest.gov.uk of, for more than 15 minutes. Information on the full range of financial support available surveys, focus groups if you are available • We will let you know as The contact tracing team will use to self-isolating individuals and workshops or online tasks. soon as possible if you are the information you provide to alert businesses is available on the • Share feedback on our selected. If you have not those most at risk of having the This is a chance for you to HM Treasury website. recovery plans and offer been contacted it means virus that they need to self-isolate. represent your community www.walthamforest.gov.uk/ suggestions and ideas on that we have not been able No one contacted as a result of you and make a positive change testing positive for coronavirus will service-categories/covid-19 how they can be improved to offer you a place on this be told your identity. across Waltham Forest. occasion 4 Community Staying connected Volunteers have made around 8,000 check-in calls to residents who are shielding at home. The phone calls have been a way of making sure they have the essentials they need, as well being a friendly voice on the end of the phone. Helping out has also given some of our Legend volunteers a sense of purpose and connection too. We spoke to Ian, Verona and Samique to hear about their experiences.

The landlords of the Larkshall Pub in Chingford volunteered to Ian volunteered because he loves interacting with and helping help make sure that vulnerable residents are supported. others. He’s also enjoyed time out of the house.

Ian, from Higham Verona, from Samique, from Hill, signed up to Chingford is a carer Leytonstone is a Ways to combat loneliness volunteer: for her 14-year-old 23-year-old who is We know that many residents have felt isolated while lockdown restrictions were in place. Here are a few tips Ian from Higham Hill, is a registered daughter who is shielding due to an that may help: Legend of the Forest, the name for vulnerable: underlying health those that volunteered in 2019 to • Find routine by trying to get up at a set target time every day assist in our year as the Mayor’s “It’s been tough for me and my condition: • Structure can really help so work and eat as you normally London Borough of Culture. daughter to maintain our mental “There’s no doubt that the last few health over the past few months, and would and make sure you allocate time for relaxation He has made hundreds of check-in months have been strange. I’ve I think it’s important to be honest and phone calls to shielding residents been finding things to keep my • Give yourself a sense of purpose by planning non-work recognise these challenges. on behalf of the Council, ensuring two and three-year olds occupied activities including exercise, reading, cooking, gardening, art – they’re such a handful! The calls they have food and essentials like “At the beginning, I didn’t expect it or taking a course. There’s lots available online: check out have helped with this, as they’ve prescriptions as well as a friendly ear to be long before this was all over. shared learning programmes and walthamforest.gov.uk/COVID19 and look for staying at to listen to their concerns. My dreams and sleep pattern have ideas for keeping the kids occupied. home resources Ian said, “Conversations have become chaotic and I’m obviously “My focus has been on just taking • Reach out to family and friends by phone or video call. Or you lasted from 30 seconds to 30 worried about my daughter’s health, it one day at a time. I don’t have minutes or more, but 99.9 per cent but also her education. can find a local befriending service, more information below. control of the wider situation so it’s of the people I’ve spoken to have “We’re both normally so active. My just about me taking care of my been happy to hear from us, even if daughter needs to keep moving to kids and using my phone to stay there wasn’t anything they needed. manage her condition, so we go for connected to friends and family. Age UK Waltham Forest early morning walks. “There was a lot of need for items “I only go outside to catch some Age UK Waltham Forest has made thousands of befriending phone and goods initially, but now it’s “The calls have been good, helping fresh air or to take the kids to calls, as well as providing wider support to older residents. much more of a general chat and me get food without going to the nursery which I’m really happy has Visit ageuk.org.uk/walthamforest or call 020 8558 5512 helping residents to access local shops, but it’s also lovely to chat remained open with space outside Waltham Forest Community Hub is providing telephone befriending services like online classes or where the kids can safely play. with somebody else. My daughter support for older and younger people in need of support. other support. and I will hang in there and get “Alongside that, I’m studying for Call 020 8223 0707 “I’ve spoken to residents of all through this together.” my driving licence and want to sit Worth Unlimited offer telephone befriending for young people ages and I’ve been so thankful my theory and then practical exam struggling to adjust to the changes created by the crisis. to connect with people from my once this is over.” Call 020 8090 5045 community. I want to say thanks to everyone who has received my More info Revert 2 Reality offer telephone befriending to people of all For other support services spanning general advice and support, help call warmly, as I’ve really enjoyed backgrounds who are experiencing loneliness. Visit revert2reality.com for vulnerable residents and health and wellbeing visit: speaking to them.” or call 07976807268 walthamforest.gov.uk/COVID19 Summer 2020, issue 232 www.walthamforest.gov.uk 5 Covid-19 in numbers Since lockdown began on 23 March 2020, Waltham Forest Council stepped up its response to support and protect residents, business and services in these challenging times. We have not been doing it alone – if you have donated to a foodbank, helped a neighbour or signed up as a volunteer, thank you for helping to make a difference. COMMUNITY HELP NETWORK FINANCIAL SUPPORT

new awards of

3,400+ 1,597 Council Tax Support food deliveries made (June 2020)

additional discretionary housing and council tax £14K £39K 926 payments made due to of food given to raised to support local food banks vulnerable residents (June 2020)

almost 4,000 £1,451,360 awarded in hardship payments volunteers signed up (April 2020) PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE

new care workers homeless people recruited from 1,563 in temporary 49 500 applicants visits to families by 59 accommodation children’s social workers (May 2020) KEEPING WALTHAM FOREST RUNNING

76 out of 78 £41,395,000 schools remained open for paid to 3,028 small businesses in grants children of key workers 171 cultural events held 111,560 masks 32% 2,325 virtually with over increase in cycling metres of pavement adapted 408,250 gloves across the borough to make social distancing easier 5,000 April/June 2020 compared to participants distributed to key workers in the community (June 2020) April/June 2019

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Waltham Forest Woman’s Network The Waltham Forest Woman’s Network (WFWN) raised over £2,000 to provide pampering hampers for 250 women who work as care workers in care homes across Waltham Forest. ‘Hamper to Pamper’ was set up to acknowledge and reward their incredible work. Recipients

have described the hampers as Waltham Forest Woman’s Network Billz with face shield “generous” and “touching”. delivered hampers

Face shields for NHS Local resident, Billz, used his The Mill E17 rainbow in the window of its 3D printer to make more than community hub using handprints from residents. 50 face shields for NHS workers People of all ages sent their handprints and over at Whipps Cross using funds he 150 hands are included raised from family and friends.

Legend volunteers Alongside the incredible Adriana and Vasile, work of the NHS and frontline a Chingford couple, signed up to volunteer workers, during Covid-19, the Jack and family on the Community Help borough has been inundated Network. Unable to help with wonderful acts of their elderly parents in @Walthamstayhome Romania, they wanted kindness from residents, This is Jack Barnes and his family to help out people living community and mutual aid in one of a series of portraits he’s locally. taken of Walthamstow families on groups, volunteers, local their doorsteps during lockdown. His Adriana and Vasile businesses and charities. Instagram @walthamstayhome project has raised more than £7,000 for local Here are just some of the food bank, Eat or Heat. amazing stories from people Women’s Institute all over the borough. The makes thousands strength of the Waltham of facemasks for Forest community spirit and volunteers The Stone Rangers its resilience has kept us all Women’s Institute going, especially our most have been active in the community and made vulnerable residents. thousands of facemasks in beautiful fabrics for Thank you all volunteers across the Local volunteers waiting to start Jane from Stone Rangers WI borough. deliveries Donations Legend volunteer drivers Local volunteers used their vehicles to help deliver more The borough received so many generous • Hotel Chocolat than 3,400 food parcels to our donations of food and supplies for • Asda vulnerable residents. residents who needed help. • Felix Project Here are just some of the businesses: • Allied Bakeries • Morrisons Chingford Summer 2020, issue 232 www.walthamforest.gov.uk 7

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WF Scrub Hub Community The Waltham Forest Shielding Scrub Hub has volunteer made over 1,000 Penny and Sally sets of scrubs for volunteered to NHS workers thanks make check in calls to work of around to thousands of a hundred local shielding residents volunteers who also to make sure they fund raised nearly had everything they £14,000 to buy needed while they materials. Dr Prabhjot Gill in his new scrubs Jess Innes Volunteer were isolating. Sally at work

Food deliveries for vulnerable residents Leytonstone resident, Elaine, picks up food from retailers that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it to sheltered housing schemes and vulnerable individuals isolating in their homes. Elaine was also regularly helping these residents before lockdown. Aston Group, a Council Penny at work repairs and maintenance contractor, donated one of its old vans to Elaine to Elaine with her donated van support her hard work.

Mutual Aid groups Homelessness Residents all over the borough set-up Mutual Aid groups outreach in their neighbourhoods to ensure their communities Tom is part of the were cared for and had what they needed. They set borough’s rough up WhatsApp groups, leafleted the areas with contact sleeper outreach team. information for help, and collected food and prescriptions He has been at the as well as setting up crowdfunding pages for those in need. forefront of locating rough sleepers in the borough and getting them relocated safely into self- contained temporary Mutual Aid group donation Tom May accommodation during the crisis.

Food banks The borough’s food banks have been a lifeline for many residents, not just during lockdown, but every week of every year. Nick and Billie from L&T Removals They play a crucial role in supporting the borough’s most vulnerable residents. We have been working with established L&T Removals food banks in the borough. See page 7 L&T Removals used their staff for details on how you can support your and spare vehicles from the local foodbank. company’s fleet to deliver shopping • Eat or Heat to residents who were unwell, • Rukhsana Khan Foundation • Hornbeam Anne from Hornbeam Gary from Eat or Heat vulnerable or elderly. • PL84U Al Suffah • Al-Fath Trust 8 News Latest Service updates As lockdown measures begin to ease, new Government guidance will This will happen in stages, but many have been continuing to function throughout help people to stay safe, whilst providing an opportunity to return to the lockdown and can be accessed through the Council website or life as close to normal as possible. call centre. See below for the latest changes to our services and facilities and the measures we have taken to get them back open. Respecting good hygiene and current social distancing measures is as important as ever. We are continuing our plans for a phased reopening of our services to All services information correct at time of going to press. ensure residents, businesses and staff remain safe. Many of our buildings and To see a full list of services affected by Covid-19 and find the latest updates, visit: services will work differently in order to support new safety measures and social walthamforest.gov.uk/covid19 distancing guidelines to reduce the risk of transmission.

Children and Family estates, including repairs in communal Markets areas where we do not need to enter Centres residents’ homes. All markets are open with social All staff and contractors are following distancing in place. Leyton Children and Family Centre strict protocols to ensure they and our When visiting our markets please remains open for pre-booked residents remain safe. remember to help stop the spread midwife appointments by Homerton of the virus by following these simple Hospital or North Middlesex Hospital. steps: and the domestic abuse ‘one stop Leisure centres shop’ drop-in service weekdays • Only one customer will be served at 10am to 4pm. All GLL (Better) leisure centre facilities a time Adult Learning Services Chingford, Walthamstow and in Waltham Forest remain closed until • Do not touch any item you do not Leytonstone Children and Family further notice. intend to buy The learning centre buildings will Centre buildings are all closed. The • Queue in the designated places and remain closed until September. services they offer are still open stay two metres apart remotely to support you and your Libraries We are currently offering free online • Use contactless payment whenever courses including improving job children in new and creative ways. On 6 July, we began a phased possible skills and employability. For updates, reopening of libraries. The first Market officers will be on duty to help and to book online courses, visit: library to open was Leytonstone Domestic abuse customers and traders keep safe. lbwfadultlearning.co.uk/keep- Library. Walthamstow Library is london-learning We are continuing to provide a face to being refurbished and only open for face service at the Leyton Children registrars booked appointments and and Family Centre, 215 Queens ‘click and collect’. All other libraries Births, deaths, marriages Road, E17 8PJ, between 10am to remain closed until further notice, Our office is resuming some face 4pm every weekday where you can please check online for updates. to face registration services whilst speak to an advisor whilst social All library users will need to use hand maintaining social distancing. distancing. Birth and marriage registration In an emergency never hesitate to call appointments are available at 999; if you cannot speak when the call Leytonstone Library and Walthamstow is answered, dial 55 and the operator Library – appointments can be booked will transfer call to local police force as online. an emergency. Deaths or stillbirths must now be All local domestic abuse support registered by phone, please call services remain fully operational by 0208 496 3708 as residents can no phone or online support. longer book an appointment online. Parks including outdoor Housing gyms and playground On 4 July, the play areas and outdoor gym spaces on our estates reopened. Playground and outdoor gym Our housing staff continue to provide equipment became available again for advice and support by phone and general use on 4 July. email. These areas are cleaned regularly; Email [email protected]. sanitiser prior to entering the library however we would ask that the public uk or call 020 8496 4197. and wipes will be available on entry. follow social distancing, avoid busy Extra cleaning will be undertaken, times, and do not use equipment if We have increased the cleaning but we urge visitors to take personal you, or anyone in your household, regimes in the communal areas across responsibility in wiping down shared has Covid-19 symptoms, or if you are our estates and brought in measures equipment. We will be monitoring clinically vulnerable. for social distancing in lifts, reception capacity, which will be lower than All parks in the borough are open on areas and corridors in our blocks. normal, and you may be asked to regular summer opening times. Work has now restarted on some queue outside until it is safe to enter. Tennis courts are currently in of our planned works in outdoor We hope to open more libraries in due use. You must book online: and communal areas in some of our course. playtenniswalthamforest.com Summer 2020, issue 232 www.walthamforest.gov.uk 9

When making a request for Householder Sexual Health clinic at Forest Road Pre-application advice, a formal written has re-opened on an appointments- response is the only option available. only basis for non-urgent matters. Once accepted, a response will be Services at other All East locations are provided within 28 days. available for urgent matters and via telephone triage by calling 020 8496 7237. Updates on availability of all Public Health services other sexual health services can be Change, Grow, Live offers alcohol and found on our website. drugs misuse support for Waltham Forest residents. Road and construction The service is running but has shifted work to telephone-based support and appointments. Call 0203 826 9600. Work has re-started at high priority sites. Football pitches and Services are still available including Temporary road measures are being put new referrals, needle exchange, basketball courts in place to ensure residents can travel Naloxone online groups and support. safely across the borough, maintaining Basketball and MUGA courts Stop smoking services continue to social distancing wherever possible. reopened on 4 July. support patients virtually, via weekly These will be cleaned regularly, telephone or video call appointments however we would ask that the public with dedicated specialist stop- Rubbish and recycling follow social distancing, use hand smoking practitioners. We are posting services sanitiser or wipes, avoid busy times, any nicotine replacement products to and do not use equipment if you, users, free of charge. Weekly waste and recycling collections or anyone in your household has Sexual health services: The All East are running as normal and all three reuse coronavirus symptoms, or if you are and recycling centres (RRCs) are open. clinically vulnerable. Anyone wishing to visit an RRC must book online at wiseuptowaste.org.uk and follow the restrictions in place. Planning services The large item collection service is The Planning Service is accepting and running as normal, all items must processing applications. Face to face be left outside your property for and site visits are taking place only in collection as the crew cannot enter rare circumstances. residents’ homes.

keep WaLtham forest Covid-19 guidance safe Please follow the NHS guidelines to help stop the spread: • Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds • Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available go here for a test • Wash your hands as soon as you get home

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your nhs.uk/coronavirus sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze • Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards Protect your friends and family 10 News Supporting schools every step of the way Throughout the lockdown period many schools in Waltham Forest have remained open to certain pupils including children of key workers with some sharing sites and staff, and by 29 June all Waltham Forest’s primary and secondary schools opened wider to priority year groups.

We recognise the hard work Each school has tailored children and families. We would by all school staff to support support specifically to their also like to thank parents and vulnerable children and families, community, there has been no carers for their patience and the ensuring materials are available ‘one size fits all’ solution across way they have coped with this to assist or help families with the board. Since Easter, there crisis. their children’s home education have been an average of 998 “Our priority is supporting all as well as ensuring free school children attending school every our children and young people meals and vouchers were day. Schools have also been to get back to school safely. We available to those eligible. undertaking an average of 27 will focus on their health and Following the Government’s home visits and 739 phone calls wellbeing as well as ensuring they announcement that all children each day to vulnerable children. are working to fulfil their potential. and young people are to return to Cllr Grace Williams, Cabinet Being in a classroom will help full-time education from September, Member for Children, Young People to support their learning journey the Council has been working and Families said, and help us address the impact alongside schools to plan how this “The Council would like to thank of a period of prolonged absence can be delivered in Waltham Forest our schools, colleges and early year from school. We know there are ending a nearly six-month absence providers for supporting learning huge challenges still to come and for many pupils. throughout lockdown and quickly that it is possible children may With a focus on the safety of adopting new ways of working still have periods out of school for children, their families and school staff, during these challenging times, as some time to come, this will mean local schools have been responding well as the wraparound childcare support with some home learning positively and creatively to the ongoing support provided for vulnerable will remain important. “ challenges, from new social distancing protocols, to an increased digital- first approach – there is a broad “We are committed to doing everything we can support understanding that this has been an our schools who have worked so hard to continue to Morale-boosting artwork created by unprecedented time of challenge for Coppermill’s Artist in residence, Ki local schools, colleges and early year build a safe and welcoming environment for everyone Yoong, in collaboration with pupils from Coppermill Primary School providers. now and in the new academic year come September.”

Coming soon …Virtual Summer holiday programme Pre-school childcare Due to the Government’s rules on social distancing we will not be able to provide the summer Childcare provision has faced similar challenges to activity programme in the usual way. However, we are excited to announce we will shortly be schools and have also been responding positively launching the virtual summer holiday programme which will have a range of free activities for to the ongoing challenge. children and young people to all take part in over the summer weeks. 65 per cent of childcare providers remained open We will work with schools to ensure provision will be made available for vulnerable children and to vulnerable children and children of keyworkers young people most at risk during the summer holidays. across the borough. As of the end of June, 90 per cent of full daycare nurseries and preschools and almost 60 per cent of childminders across the borough were open, providing places to around 2,700 children. Whilst childcare provision has been closed, parents and carers have been able to access home learning support from their childcare provider and Waltham Forest’s home learning Facebook page, ‘Chit-Chat Pitter Pat’ remotely. Due to the success of this programme, this support will remain in place over the summer holidays. More info: walthamforest.gov.uk/childcare Summer 2020, issue 232 www.walthamforest.gov.uk 11 From the school community... A return to school for many pupils has meant entering a very different environment with buildings, rules and lessons almost unrecognisable to what children had before. We spoke to some local schools about how they have responded to these challenges.

Stephanie Daley, Deborah Gibbon, Assistant Headteacher, Jenny Hammond Primary School: Coppermill Primary School: “From day one, we’ve been able to have our key worker, “We are a small, community-minded school and it vulnerable and children with special educational health or was important to keep that sense of collaboration and social needs in school every day and we are pleased that cohesiveness. parents had the confidence in us to send their children to school and that they were safe and well looked after. Our home learning projects helped us to continue to work on more holistic knowledge and skills and share in our joy For children at home, we provided online daily lessons with of learning whilst being physically separated. children messaging their teachers, sharing their work and jokes, and asking for help. Everyone got very good at Zoom Those that have returned before September have picked and are continuing to enjoy talking to the children in their up on the new hygiene and distancing rules really quickly class – and their pets who make the odd appearance! and continue to impress us with their resilience and positive outlook.” Parents have been, and continue to be, incredibly supportive with messages of thanks. We are looking forward to all of our Ki Yoong, Coppermill’s ‘Artist in Residence’ (part of the Waltham Forest children being back in school in September and welcoming London Borough of Culture school project) worked with the classes of A team of over 15 staff 60 new children and families into our Reception classes.” children still attending Coppermill School to create motivational placards at Heathcote School and rainbows that faced outwards towards the street. and Science College in Chingford delivered weekly food parcels to parents, carers and pupils in need during lockdown. A ‘keep in touch’ campaign reached out to all pupils – including those due to start in September – to remind them that the school is always there for them. Ms Hillman, Headteacher, said: “I am proud of our school community during this difficult time. Parents, carers, pupils and staff never cease to amaze me with their resilience, Jude, mother of a Coppermill School innovation and spirit.” student: “I’m impressed with how hard the school staff have worked to accommodate pupils back safely. It’s an Meryl Davies, anxious time but being able to return to school in a Headteacher, reassuring way has been great for my son – he has Walthamstow School for Girls: loved seeing his teachers, his friends and the familiar environment again.” “It’s been fantastic seeing some of our Year 10 students return to school after almost three months of closure. I have been impressed by the way students have conducted themselves calmly with new social distancing measures in More info place, as well as their readiness to learn. All of the above correct at time of going to The resilience of our other students who have not been able press, please go to to return yet has been equally impressive, as is the effort of walthamforest.gov.uk/ our school and local community supporting NHS and care schools for more info. workers with the creation of scrubs, bags and masks.” 12 News Let’s get you walking and cycling across Waltham Forest

Making our streets safe for you Getting your wheels We are making sure our streets are safe Whether you are new to for our residents and businesses by cycling or you are a seasoned introducing temporary road measures to pro, getting the right support with social distancing guidelines. equipment is important to keep you safe. You may have already seen the new lamp post columns and pavement stencils around There are a number of ways various streets in the borough, providing key you can access a bike, through messaging to adhere to two-metre distancing Peddle My Wheels Try Before rules. You Bike scheme, Freebike electric hire bikes, our Community Cycle Loan scheme or from the borough’s We want to hear from you about where you wonderful local cycle shops. think changes such as footway widening, parking suspensions or increased signage might be useful. School Streets School Streets is an initiative Take a ride to create safer streets for everyone by reducing traffic Did you know you can cycle from Walthamstow Central to Hollow congestion and improving Ponds and Epping Forest in just ten minutes? Or maybe you fancy a local air quality. trip to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park? School Streets involve You can cycle from Coppermill Lane to the temporarily closing one or more Olympic Park in just 18 minutes. During roads surrounding a school to lockdown, we have seen a 145 per cent most vehicles for a short period increase in cycling journeys during April and at the start and end of the May along Lea Bridge Road – which is huge! school day, during term time. Thank you to our residents that are choosing During Covid-19 the School Streets programme in Waltham Forest had been sustainable transport at this time. postponed; however, with the reopening of schools our schemes are being If you are interested in starting to cycling more reintroduced. Three zones are active so far, with a significant expansion planned journeys for work, shopping or leisure, then for September. the Enjoy WF team are here to help. You can We have also introduced stencils and signage onto lamp post columns around discover more on our website, from local bike every School Street area to support social distancing measures and information. shops to new cycling routes. In partnership with Mission Grove Primary School, we have designed and created a Walking Map to help pupils walk, cycle and scoot to their school. The map helps encourage active travel to school and allow pupils to try out new routes via foot or bike around their school. With some 17 per cent of all motor Walking vehicles on the road during the morning peak being involved with the traditional Did you know that it takes just 40 minutes ‘School Run’, there has never been a better time to act on this. Active travel to walk from Hoe Street to the beautiful to schools helps reduce traffic, improve air quality around schools and keep Walthamstow Wetlands? children and parents leading more active lives. Or 50 minutes from Highams Park Station to the fabulous open fields of Chingford Plains? There are lots of places to explore in Waltham Forest that are easily accessible by walking. Links and resources It’s a great way to see the borough, keep fit Enjoy WF website: Share your walking and cycling suggestions: bit.ly/WFCovidResponse and healthy and be kind to the environment. Access a bike and check out our Cycle Resources: enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/get-cycling/ We have six walking route maps available to To find out more about the school streets initiative visit: walthamforest.gov.uk/ download from Enjoy Waltham Forest showing schoolstreets historical and cultural routes from Chingford Waltham Forest and Mission Grove Primary Schools Walking Map: to Leytonstone so why not try one of these routes for yourself this week and bit.ly/WFWalkingMaps become a Waltham Forest Wanderer. WF Wanders routes: enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/waltham-forest-wanders/ A Network of Cycling Routes Connecting the Borough

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The Council’s Cabinet agreed welcoming people to live here and average, our residents have told new proposals on how to 86 per cent of residents agree us this is an area of concern for tackle hate after Waltham that this is a place where people them. Forest’s first-ever Citizens from different backgrounds get “Ultimately, the power of this Assembly made a series of on well together. Assembly will be the knowledge recommendations on the issue. that the solution came from the Waltham Forest is one of The initiatives will see: community we serve. Waltham London’s most ethnically diverse • The launch of a bystander Forest will be stronger for it.” boroughs, with around half of our intervention programme to Citizens assemblies are residents having a Black, Asian equip residents with the skills increasingly being used by or minority ethnic background. to prevent hate crime and councils and governments to The assembly saw 45 residents, boost community solidarity engage the public more closely representative of our rich and • The creation of a in important decisions. Waltham diverse community, come Citizens Panel Working Forest’s Citizens Assembly was 45 members of the Waltham Forest community together in February and March Group to continue to work the first to ever tackle the complex took part in the Citizens Assembly to consider how to stop hate on the issue issue of hate. and make people feel safe and • The launch of an awareness- welcome in our borough. raising campaign In a report that was agreed by Cabinet on Thursday 9 July, the • Work to make reporting of Council is proposing to initially hate crimes easier implement four key initiatives drawn from the Assembly’s “We are witnessing growing recommendations, before coming focus on fairness and racial back with a detailed action plan in equality with the rise of the Black October. Lives Matter movement and, Cllr Ahsan Khan, Waltham worryingly, there is also evidence Forest Council’s Cabinet Member that hate incidents against South for Community Safety, said: “I am East and East Asian communities extremely grateful to everyone in London have increased since who played a part in this ground- the Covid-19 crisis began. More info The members of the panel represented the diverse breaking Citizens Assembly. “Whilst our problems with the To find out more visit: Waltham Forest community We have a proud history of issue of hate are no greater than bit.ly/CitizensAssemblyReport What some of the local Citizens The Citizens Assembly’s Assembly’s members said… six recommendations • Launch of a large-scale awareness raising campaign to enable collective support within the borough and build solidarity to deter potential incidents of hate • Promotion of effective bystander intervention to prevent hate and enforce community solidarity. The introduction of community ambassadors to deal with hate and deliver bystander training • Provision of support services for victims of hate and rehabilitation services for offenders. The Council should designate a lead officer on hate and information should be easily accessible on its website • Reporting of hate must be made easier and this data needs to enable the effective allocation of resources, identification of hot spots and inform the location of safe Members of the panel discuss how we can work together to tackle hate. zones

Richard, “When you listen to the community, allow people to have their voice heard as opposed to • Provision of adequate and sustainable resourcing, clear imposing ideas upon them with little or no buy-in. It’s a much more powerful approach.” leadership direction and establishment of a citizen panel to continue work on a hate strategy as well as a funding pot to support voluntary organisations and others to Keyne, “Citizens assemblies are a way for Michelle, “We are the residents and tackle the issue politicians to gauge what is actually useful and we are who it’s impacting at the acceptable and what would be trusted by the public end of the day. So I think we are in • Improvement of education and empowerment of young that they are serving. And you don’t get that through a good place to make those kinds of people to recognise hate and work to provide them with most of our current forms of democracy.” decisions about what you should do.” the tools to reduce it Summer 2020, issue 232 www.walthamforest.gov.uk 15 Domestic Abuse: Getting help and support We’re here to help you Local support services: • Solace Women’s Aid: call 07340 683382, visit Struggling in the face of solacewomensaid.org or domestic abuse is something Ana, Carol and Jeff (names changed for email [email protected] no one should ever have to anonymity) all sought help for domestic abuse. experience. • Ashiana Network (South Asian, Turkish and Iranian Council staff were redeployed women): call 020 8539 0427 during lockdown to ensure that Ana said: “The verbal abuse was worse than the physical abuse, as it was or visit ashiana.org.uk residents could continue to access harder to recognise and defend myself. Then he broke my nose, the vital support they needed. • Kiran Project (women and children from Black, Asian, leaving me needing emergency treatment and surgery. I accepted Services adjusted to remain help from Solace, a local domestic abuse service. minority ethnic or refugee communities): operational, accessed virtually or 020 8558 1986 or visit kiran-poject.org in person while observing social My caseworker helped me understand my housing options and how distancing guidelines. to get justice from my abuser for what happened. I now know that I • Stay Safe East (service for people with disabilities): Nisha, a local domestic deserve so much better.” call 020 8519 7241 or text 07587 134 122 abuse support advisor, said: • Drop in service email Domesticabuseadvice@ “Our Domestic Abuse Drop-In Carol said: walthamforest.gov.uk is a lifeline to anyone in need of “My partner was never physically violent, but every now and again he support. We have a private room would act as though I had done something so ‘bad’ that I had to be upstairs that is set up to make sure punished for it. My self-esteem slowly became worse and an incident National & London-wide we are keeping a safe distance took place which made me realise this wasn’t normal. support services: from each other. I called Women’s Aid for help. After “We can secure a place at a some time, he self-referred to the “Our Domestic • National Domestic Violence Helpline: refuge on the day, or help with an Respect helpline for abusers and Abuse Drop-In is a 0800 2000 247 application for universal credits to part in the group course. We are on • Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 secure a legal order. cordial terms now – he seems to lifeline to anyone in “Sometimes, someone may want to change and is very honest. need of support.” • Karma Nirvana just want to talk through what’s I hope by sharing my story I can (honour-based abuse and forced marriage): going on, how to stay safe and a show that everyone deserves respect.” 0800 5999 247 or visit karmanirvana.org.uk possible plan to leave in the future. We help with all of that and more.” Jeff said: • Galop (LGBTQI+): 020 7704 2040 “Anything and everything that I could pin on my partner, I did. When or visit galop.org.uk this started to take a toll on her, she started to question her sanity. • Deaf Hope UK: text 07970 350 366 The Domestic After years of this, she contacted Women’s Aid who explained it was emotional abuse. I joined a Respect support group, which helps • IMECE (Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cypriot Abuse Drop-In abusers with behaviour change. women):call 020 7354 1359 or visit imece.org.uk open weekdays, 10am – 4pm, The group was probably one of the best things I could have done for • Ascent Legal Advice line: 020 7608 1137 myself. It helped me see things from my partner’s perspective and at Leyton Children and Family the psychological, emotional and physical toll it took on her. Had the Centre, 215 Queens Road, lockdown happened a couple of years ago, I think that it would have More info E17 8PJ ended our marriage. But, as a changing man, I feel this lockdown has For more information visit: walthamforest.gov.uk/vrp made us a stronger couple and a family unit.” Keeping young people safe

Waltham Forest’s Youth the Youth Offending Team made crisis point in future, they can feel Offending Team officers have 1,789 face-to-face visits to the safer coming to you for help.” been working hard during homes of vulnerable young people. The team were able to identify lockdown to ensure vulnerable The team worked seven days a households experiencing problems, young people were complying week – including bank holidays – to arranging for food parcel deliveries with statutory orders to remain ensure children and families were from the Community Help Network at home and that they had the visited daily. and support from other services support they needed during a Martin Smith – the Youth in the Council including ensuring difficult time. Offending team’s in-house Children vulnerable children were able to The service checked in and and Adolescent Mental Health access school provision. delivered interventions virtually via Service clinical lead – would attend One young person, who Skype or Facetime. home visits fortnightly to ensure asked not to be named, said: “I In the case of the more at-risk that any young people needing appreciate the support. Patrick or vulnerable individuals, officers mental health support could access [Youth Offending Officer, pictured] Patrick from the Youth Offending Team visited their homes in person (whilst it as soon as possible. He said: helped my mum get advice from remaining socially distanced), to “It’s important to start building housing, so now we are secure ensure they were safe, well and relationships with young people in our home. He helped me get a More info complying with the rules. Between and show them that you are an laptop to do my college work on, For more information on how Waltham Forest is tackling youth violence: 26 March and 16 June this year, adult they can trust. If there is a it’s been good.” walthamforest.gov.uk/content/violence-reduction-partnership 16 News Virtual Culture Waltham Forest Council’s Virtual Culture The Big Reset by RAW Academy programme moves into its second stage, A creative collaboration with the young voices of Waltham Forest, The annual Walthamstow Garden Party that had to be keeping residents and artists creative collating the participants’ untold stories of this strange time. Posing cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis, has been reimagined during lockdown. the questions: How do we see the future of our society? How as Walthamstow Garden Party In The Air - a free programme Following a successful launch in April, our could we use this time to re-set? This will culminate into a powerful free virtual culture programme has seen 150 inviting all Waltham Forest residents to get creative at home. documentary film created by the participants throughout the There will be a range of arts, craft, dance and music activities. new projects launched with over 20,000 process. residents participating from their own homes. More information can be found at walthamstowgardenparty.com Even though we were unable to be Kit Kite by Blackhorse Workshops together physically, our handpicked artists A specially designed activity kit, created by local craft experts, and creators brought the community Blackhorse Workshop. together through online dance sessions, Inspired by Japanese kite-making traditions, this simple Kimono craft sessions, virtual book clubs, poetry (sode) kite is made using a lashed stick frame, using traditional jams and so much more. The second phase fastening techniques and light weight parachute material. brings us six additional, larger projects to Blackhorse Workshops will be sending out ideas and inspiration keep our residents engaged and learning as we collectively get to work on creating these flying symbols of from home: renewed hope and freedom.

Dream Tapestry Zig Zag Walthamstow Wetlands Dream Tapestry by Gayle Chong Kwan by Nicholas Pankhurst Collecting words and images from peoples’ Inspired by Paul Klee’s idea of taking a drawn line for a walk, Zig Zag dreams – which have often been more vivid will be a collection of the images found in our imaginations of the during the pandemic – and embroidering Wetlands. The project will showcase how visitors see and enjoy the them into the inside seams and folds of Wetlands. Open to all, the images will be collected and curated by clothes. Gayle will create a dream tapestry, the artist into a filmic tapestry of the Wetlands. connecting people through the intimacy of clothing and their dreams. The Big Reset

DWELL.IN.G DWELL.IN.G by Pell Ensemble and Mira Lowe An innovative and original new work which fuses art and technology. Waltham Forest residents will create ‘virtual duets’ with professional dancers who will be brought into their homes via projections. They will become co-collaborators in an online gallery of videos, images and writing that aims to Forest Sound Archive capture our current emotional and physical landscapes.

Forest Sound Archive Zig Zag by The Music Halls Project Created by and for the people of Waltham Walthamstow Forest, residents will get to know their Wetlands neighbours through the music they create. Working with amazing musicians from the across the borough, recording sounds from all over the world to create a new online More info archive and produce an exclusive, limited For more info on all projects and more about Virtual Culture: edition vinyl. wfculture.co.uk/virtual Suntrap: Back to Nature

Suntrap Forest Centre, our borough-owned Entrants submitted a one-minute nature environmental educational hub in Epping Forest documentary filmed at home. The judge, broadcaster is currently closed for a major £4.5 million David Lindo (also known as The Urban Birder) said: “I refurbishment, with a reopening date to be was overwhelmed by the sheer creativity and fun that confirmed soon. these films exhibited – a superb effort!” Despite the physical closure of the space, the As local schools continue to welcome back many Suntrap team has been busy providing lots of remote of their pupils, it is important that we recognise the inspirational nature activities. Projects from how to huge value of outdoor spaces. As part of the borough’s make a bug hotel to natural household dye making on-going school support, Suntrap is providing free are available online for the whole family to enjoy, even training, consultancy and curriculum-linked ideas to those who have limited access to outdoor space. encourage and enrich pupils’ learning about nature and As part of the Waltham Forest Virtual Culture project, the outdoors. local children were given the chance to enter the At Home Wildlife Safari challenge. Ten worthy nature-fans More info Pupils learning about nature with the Suntrap team at Yardley Primary School in and their seven guests won a night under the stars in Chingford, where the team are based during Suntrap Centre’s closure for renovation For more information, to see the winning videos or to Suntrap’s new four-berth wooden camping pods. access training and ideas: Suntrapcentre.co.uk WALTHA STOW GARDEN PARTY FROM 1 JULY IN THE AIR ONLINE • FREE

Get creative in the comfort of your own home with Walthamstow Garden Party In The Air. This July we’re inviting you to participate in a range of arts, crafts, dance and music activities to channel the spirit of the festival. Find out more at www.walthamstowgardenparty Join the conversation and share your creations on social media using #WGPInTheAir Walthamstow Garden Party In The Air is created by local creatives and residents; produced by the Barbican in partnership with London Borough of Waltham Forest. Supported by Arts Council England.

Walthamstow Garden Party In the Air - WFN .indd 1 08/07/2020 12:43 18 Regeneration Big investment Spotlight on Lea Bridge sites proposed for In brief Proposed improvements to Lea During the building work Lea Bridge Gasworks site, off Bridge Station will make it more an estimated 300 jobs will be Clementina Road. North Chingford You can keep up to date with accessible for travellers. created for residents, including Subject to planning approval, regeneration in Waltham The Council is working with apprenticeships and paid work there will also be new cycling and A major boost to community Forest by signing up to email Network Rail and Greater Anglia placements for young people. walking routes linking Lea Bridge to facilities in Chingford is on the newsletters or by joining the on proposals for a relocated Lea Please sign up to the newsletter the marshes and Lea Valley Regional cards as the Council proposes Nextdoor network for the Bridge Station entrance. The new to get details of engagement Park – also part of the development a new building to accommodate borough. entrance will create a better route events and when a valid planning of 570 new homes, including 158 Chingford Library, new meeting Info: walthamforest.gov.uk/ onto the station platforms and also application is submitted. affordable homes, proposed for the rooms and space for adult regeneration and nextdoor.co.uk provide new amenities including Lea Bridge Gasworks. learning classes. more cycle storage at the station. More info The planning application is likely At a meeting on Thursday 11 Current proposals include homes to be considered by the Planning June, Cabinet agreed that detailed Highams Park walthamforest.gov.uk/3StationSites The Highams Park for elderly people and people with Committee this autumn and until design work should commence on Neighbourhood Plan was disabilities, a local cultural hub and then, residents can share their how the site of Chingford Library approved unanimously by Full commercial space and around views on the scheme through the and Chingford Assembly Hall can Gasworks site Council on Thursday 21 May 300 new homes, half of which will Plans for a new pre-school nursery, website. be improved to provide a new fully 2020. It will now form part of be affordable. There will also be children’s play area, and open accessible building that will bring the Development Plan and new open space, with an overall space, are integral parts of the More info benefits to the local community will be used to assess new increase in the number of trees planning application submitted wathamforest.gov.uk/ including: LeaBridgeGasworks developments within the plan across the site. by St William Homes for the • New library with modern facilities area. for local residents Info: walthamforest.gov.uk/ • Multi-use flexible assembly HPNP Thanks for space • New meeting rooms for The Mall, your comments community organisations Walthamstow Hundreds of residents, • Space where Adult Learning Capital & Regional, the owner businesses and community Classes can take place of The Mall in Walthamstow, is organisations shared their looking to submit a planning views on the Draft Local • Efficient heating to help tackle application for their development Plan last summer and the Climate Emergency proposals by this summer. Once those views have now been • Toilets that are accessible for the application is validated by published along with the Artist’s impression of Station entrance older people and people with the local planning authority, Council’s responses on each disabilities comment. there will be a period of statutory The 725 page report is A planning application is likely to consultation allowing residents to comment on the application. now on the website and will be submitted in early 2021. Fulbourne Road feedback Letters will be sent to all those form part of the evidence If given the green light, the Residents have been sharing their an estimated 40 permanent jobs previously consulted, and considered next year when the development will be funded by vision for the regeneration of the in new work spaces – including Planning Inspector looks at the comments can be made via the £617,000 from the Council’s Homebase site at 2c Fulbourne apprenticeships and paid work Local Plan. website, by email or by letter – capital fund for libraries and the Road, in Walthamstow during an placements for local young people. Later this year, the Council will sign up for the email newsletter provision of 40 new homes for engagement run by landowner, A planning application is expected talk to residents again. We will to make sure you get details. local residents, with a target that Inland Homes. during August when the Council will look at the different sites within Info: walthamforest.gov.uk/ half of those would be affordable. The engagement events allowed run its normal statutory consultation each growth area to identify TheMall residents to suggest what should be before producing a report for the what type of development is The new homes will be above on the site, which is part of the Forest Planning Committee. Sign up for the appropriate for that site. the library. The overall Draft Local Housing Road Corridor Growth Area identified email newsletter to get details of any The development will also Plan will also be shared, so Work has started again, with in the Draft Local Plan. planning applications, and how to bring more footfall to the local current social distancing and residents can comment again high street, as well as creating Inland Homes is exploring how best comment on them. before it is submitted to the other safety measures in to use the site to meet local needs Planning Inspector. new jobs whilst construction place, on the following including providing places for local When approved, the Local takes place. Both buildings schemes: Central Parade, Essex businesses to create jobs, linking Plan will be used to see are within the Chingford Green Close, Hylands Road, Juniper the site to the Enjoy Waltham Forest whether planning applications Conservation Area and any new House, Lena Kennedy Close, cycling network and to Epping Forest. that will help deliver new homes development will need to preserve Sansom Road and Site C in A civic square would provide an and employment opportunities or enhance the character of the Brunner Road. for local residents as well as the area where people can meet or run conservation area. Info: walthamsforest.gov.uk/ schools, health care and other community activities at the heart of this Throughout the summer, regeneration residential-led development which will facilities that will be needed engagement will take place Fulbourne Road site between now and 2030. provide new homes for local people. so residents can share their Whipps Cross Resident input will help Inland More info views on the proposals, with Barts NHS Trust continues to Homes bring together a scheme that More info a chance to take part in the wathamforest.gov.uk/ progress the plans for a new will benefit the area offering around wathamforest.gov. statutory consultation if a planning LocalPlan hospital at Whipps Cross, along 250 jobs during construction and uk/2cFulbourneRoad application is submitted to the with community facilities and Local Planning Authority. If a housing on its site. Following planning application is submitted, engagement last year, a notification letters will be sent out Strategic Outline Case was Market on the move to all neighbouring properties. submitted to the Department Residents will be able to Proposals to move New Spitalfields The Leyton site does not meet modern of Health and Social Care Market from its site in Leyton to market requirements as it has no loading respond via the website or letter. earlier this year with formal Dagenham Dock were part of an bays and forklift trucks use the same Details of the engagement will feedback awaited. In the engagement programme earlier this routes as pedestrians through the market. be shared through the email meantime, enabling works have summer. If the move is approved the site will be newsletters for this site. been identified that, subject The City of London Corporation, which available for a residential-led development to approval, would include owns the site, is planning to bring its three with workspace for creative businesses to the demolition of the disused markets – Billingsgate, New Spitalfields and provide job opportunities for local residents. buildings on the site of the Smithfield – on to a single site but needs The site, which is in the Leyton Growth Area More info More info former nurse’s accommodation. Parliamentary approval before the moves in the Draft Local Plan, is not likely to see wathamforest.gov.uk/ wathamforest.gov.uk/ Info: walthamforest.gov.uk/ can take place. work start until 2026. NewSpitalfieldsMarket ChingfordHub WhippsCrossHospital Summer 2020, issue 232 www.walthamforest.gov.uk 19

Credit: Pilbrow & Partners Waltham Forest Town Hall: Building a future for residents At the beginning of June main local businesses and residents. construction work started the Town Hall Phase one of the works will be the largest Campus site in Walthamstow, marking a change to the historic Town Hall and the key milestone in its transformation. wider campus since it was first opened The approved plans focus on creating an in 1941, continuing the once-in-a-lifetime Artist’s impression of the complete EMD/Granada entrance. inclusive and welcoming space bringing it project to create a new neighbourhood in the into the 21st century with a striking fountain heart of the borough. Phase two of the works centrepiece, providing an inviting and are due to start later this year and will provide accessible space for visitors of all ages to much needed affordable housing prioritised Putting EMD/Granada enjoy. Plus, cherished Grade-II listed Town for local residents. Hall will be refurbished, preserved, and Consultations on phase two will take place protected for future generations. in due course. Keep an eye on our website Cinema back on the map Brand new leisure and entertainment for more details. Waltham Forest’s virtual Planning and schools programmes. spaces, shops and cafes, will provide job Committee has unanimously given The EMD/Granada will also provide a number opportunities for local people, ensuring More info the green light to Council’s ambitious of local jobs and training opportunities both economic recovery after the coronavirus Read more about the plans at £25million investment to restore during the restoration and in the new operation. pandemic and building a resilient future for walthamforest.gov.uk/TownHall Walthamstow’s famous EMD/Granada It is projected that the local economic benefit Cinema. from the theatre will be more than £50m over The revival is part of the Council’s London ten years. Borough of Culture legacy commitment to The Council is working with architects Pilbrow place culture at the heart of its communities, & Partners and developer Willmott Dixon as well as driving economic, social and Interiors. The main refurbishment will begin environmental benefits to Waltham Forest immediately, operating under revised health and residents and businesses. safety protocols in order to fully comply with The proposal includes a 950-seat theatre, Government guidance around social distancing, bar and restaurant, community space, garden and is expected to complete in spring 2022. terrace and more. The venue will be managed Earlier this month the Council’s Cabinet by Soho Theatre, a charity and social approved the major investment following a enterprise, who ordinarily produce and present formal commitment from the Council and Soho theatre, comedy, cabaret and much more from Theatre to create the largest comedy and its acclaimed central London theatre. entertainment venue in outer London. Soho Theatre’s wide-ranging programme will be announced towards the end of 2021. It is set to feature some of the biggest names More info in UK and international comedy as well as For more information visit walthamforest. an annual pantomime and special events gov.uk/emd where you can sign up to (from music to screenings and performance) receive regular updates on the venue’s An artist’s impression of the completed campus. Credit: Churchman Thornhill Finch alongside dedicated community, education developments.

COMMUNITY HELP Supporting Waltham NETWORK Forest Community Help Network Together

Working with our fantastic army of volunteers, food bank If you meet the criteria set out below we can help NHS partners and Age UK Waltham Forest, the Community signpost you to support services for essentials such as Help Network delivered nearly 3,500 food parcels to food, medicine and safe social contact. We will put you in Volunteer older or vulnerable residents, 1,500 to sheltered housing touch with relevant services. and women’s refuges, as well as supplying food to local Responder service food banks during the height of lockdown. • are 70+ If you don’t have any support, you can • are self-isolating because you have COVID-19 or get in touch directly with NHS Volunteer The network has also helped with prescription collection, have been in contact Responders who can help with and signposting hundreds of residents to Age UK with someone who has shopping, a prescription collection or Waltham Forest for befriending support. As we move friendly chat. Call 0808 196 3646 (8am forward we are continuing to support local food banks • and you don’t have any other support to 8pm) to check your eligibility, register with supplies and would encourage those who are able and arrange volunteer help, or visit to, to donate directly. Information on services available can be found at walthamforest.gov.uk/chn or you can call NHSResponders.org.uk Details of the food banks can be found at: 0208 496 3000 walthamforest.gov.uk/chn

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Get a new job Job skills, creative Trying to get a job? and wellbeing: z Our online job skills area has links to helpful Move up in your free online courses support and our employment service. z We are also recruiting apprentices in career At Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service, business administration, teaching and we can help you get a job, take the next step learning, customer relations and finance. Learn a new skill in your career, gain a formal qualification, and improve your personal wellbeing. Better English Our summer courses are online and free! Start your own z Improve your English and make new friends! z Arts, craft and creativity We have free virtual English conversation business z Business and finance (e.g. accounting, clubs for Waltham Forest residents. book-keeping and invoicing) z Visit our website to book an online session. Get a qualification z Computers and ICT (e.g. Excel functions and charts, PowerPoint slide effects) Ready for September Become an apprentice z Family learning (e.g. staying safe online) We have an exciting programme z Job search, CV and interview skills of courses and workshops for z Wellbeing. the next academic year starting in September. Enrolment opens in August! Enrol or find out more: call 020 8496 2974 or visit www.lbwfadultlearning.co.uk/keep-london-learning Summer 2020, issue 232 www.walthamforest.gov.uk 21 Adapting to challenges Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service

Mary’s story Mary is currently on an ALS course in Hair and Beauty. Before lockdown, she trained in the ALS’s fully equipped salon, so continuing her course from home has been a different experience. Mary said: “My favourite thing about the course was providing [beauty] treatments and seeing my clients satisfied with my service. Learning from home has challenges especially with four children with their own homework too. I learned to set aside time to concentrate on my work and I was able to get things done more efficiently. I connect with my classmates via video calls and WhatsApp. If the last few months have 2020-21 courses from August My tutor supports me with video lessons and prompted you to look for onwards. For latest news, see: answers my questions via WhatsApp, email and phone. new employment, gain lbwfadultlearning.co.uk After the course, I would really like to work as a beauty qualifications, or learn new therapist whilst studying for the Level 3 Beauty Therapy Mary in our teaching salon before lockdown skills, then Waltham Forest Resilience and helping qualification.” Adult Learning Service (ALS) others is a great place to start. The ALS is supporting residents The service has continued as we all adapt to new ways of Beyond learning: supporting remote training during learning and working. These lockdown and offers a wealth of stories highlight the resilience and a social service free information, personalised adaptability of local learners and For some ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) advice and guidance. the ALS team during the Covid-19 learners, ALS lessons were often their only contact with lockdown – there’s always the outside world during lockdown. One ESOL lecturer Jobs, creativity and something new to learn… explains: wellbeing: free summer “Quite a number of our learners are alone and they like courses Kiechelle’s kindness their online meetings very much. We are providing an The ALS summer course listing Kiechelle Degale is an ALS important social service, in addition to equipping learners is now online. Topics cover a lecturer and Mental Health First with language and employability skills.” range of job skills and help, and Aid instructor. She has been creative courses from a nationally- balancing her teaching work with More info recognised community learning NHS volunteering and helping in For more info on ESOL email: programme. her community. [email protected] ESOL students before the Covid lockdown For more about courses Kiechelle helps her neighbour or phone: 020 8496 2974 and how to enrol, see: Alan with his weekly shopping lbwfadultlearning.co.uk/keep- and collecting medicine. Alan london-learning said: “There is nothing so great Working with local as a kind and thoughtful good Get a new job: become neighbour.” Kiechelle also residents and businesses an apprentice volunteers as an NHS Responder If you have recently lost your job, facing Open to everyone over 16-years- for ‘Check in and Chat’ and as redundancy or are self-employed and struggling, old who want to earn while they a counsellor for crisis support the new Rapid Employment Service can help you. learn. The ALS apprenticeship service, Shout. The service supports Waltham Forest residents programme has jobs in business, affected by Covid-19 by helping them become more customer service and teaching. Way to go Greg! employable. They also work directly with businesses To find out more, email: Our Friends and Neighbours (FAN) who have vacancies. apprenticeships.als@ co-ordinator, Gregory Omeonga, Current sectors include security, transport, care walthamforest.gov.uk was redeployed to a new role as a homes and hospitals. Filling these vacancies has co-ordinator at the Council’s food helped keep key services going despite the pandemic. September 2020 and distribution centre. Local business, Allplants, who create and deliver new enrolments The food distribution centre plant-based dishes to people’s homes recently used The team is getting ready for the is part of the Community Help the service. September start of the 2020-21 Network. It has been a key part of The Rapid Employment team established Allplants’ academic year. This includes our Covid-19 crisis staffing needs and matched them with local residents Get information on vacancies and opportunities preparing buildings to ensure the response to provide essential seeking new jobs – helping Allplants hire new staff for from the Rapid Employment Service safety of staff, learners and the items for vulnerable and elderly production and to fill orders to meet growing demand. public when ALS centres re-open. residents. Greg helped set The focus will be on ‘blended up operations there including More info learning’ – a mix of online transporting food, volunteer If you live in Waltham Forest and need help to find a job, or operate a business with vacancies, and face-to-face interactions. introduction, packing goods and contact the team: [email protected] Bookings will be taken for loading vehicles. Need a new job? The Rapid Employment Service can help! FREE We will support you at every step of your journey to getting a new job. 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The Junction • our ShareBox creative project. 2-4 Cathall Road Leytonstone E11 4LF Summer 2020, issue 232 www.walthamforest.gov.uk 23 Mental wellbeing and you

These past few months have feel happier and promote good mental health problems. presented our community mental health. We’re looking for people who with unprecedented change These include fostering social have experience of mental health and talking openly about the connections with people, learning problems to become Time to need to maintain good mental new things, keeping active, Change champions. wellbeing is more important being mindful of our feelings Our champions now meet now than ever. and surroundings, and giving to online via Zoom and will use In a time of social and others. their experience to change the economic challenges, it is useful way people think and act about Healthy body, healthy mind to remember that feeling anxious mental health. Physical activity is one of the ‘five or unsettled is perfectly normal. They play an important role in ways to wellbeing’ and can help The good news is that there is making a real difference in their people with mild depression. a wealth of resources to support community. You can learn more Evidence shows that it can you, your family and neighbours. and join here: walthamforest. also help protect people against Remember to reach out, connect gov.uk/timetochange and share these with anyone who anxiety. might need them. Physical activity is also thought to cause chemical changes in the Five ways to wellbeing brain, which can help to positively Research highlights ‘five ways change our mood. More info For links to physical activity to wellbeing’ – actions we can You don’t need to buy new kits guidelines for adults, ways all take to look after ourselves, unless you want to. Think about to get started, links to free physical activity in the broadest online classes and more: sense - it could be walking, walthamforest.gov.uk/ running, or even dancing. content/mental-health-0 Five ways to wellbeing: Join our Time to Change hubs walthamforest.gov. These are local organisations and uk/5ways individuals committed to tackling If you or someone you know is negative attitudes and behaviours feeling low call Samaritans for towards people experiencing free on 116 123.

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and he was actually very nice and apologised. Keeping Be a good neighbour “He didn’t realise that his Help with rent music was so loud. We have now exchanged numbers and he advised With many Council housing me if he is ever too noisy to call or estates safe residents experiencing text him. He is very reasonable and Work has begun on introducing changes in their we have sorted it out.” new parking restrictions to circumstances, we have Please think about the make sure emergency vehicles seen a big increase in people effect your noise and your can always get access to claiming Universal Credit (UC). children’s behaviour have on If you have lost all or part of our housing estates. These your neighbours. If you have your income, or are concerned works are essential to keep a neighbour with children about keeping up rent payments, residents safe. stuck at home all day, try to be contact our rent team to talk The Council is starting to paint understanding about the added about the issue as soon as road markings and putting up difficulties for families at this time. possible. The team can advise signage at estates that have If you are using communal spaces you on the support available and During the lockdown, the to deal with complaints and already been consulted. Those and gardens on estates, follow provide you with the necessary Council saw a rise in complaints work to resolve issues between affected will receive a letter the Government guidance on gatherings information needed to claim about anti-social behaviour – neighbours, communicating by week before works are due to start. outside and maintaining social benefits. To contact the rent especially noise – on some of phone, email or video conferencing Once the work on these estates distancing - and please remember to team email: our housing estates. if residents have access to has been completed, we will With so many residents self- computers. Often people don’t be mindful of your neighbours. [email protected] be able to issue penalty charge Have you signed up to use isolating or working from home, and realise how their behaviour is notices, move or remove cars children off school and spending affecting their neighbours. More info our online rent portal? You can blocking the access routes. check your balance and make a most of the day inside, an increase One resident told our housing If you are experiencing anti-social For more details and a list of the in issues with neighbourhood noise team: “Thank you for getting into behaviour contact your housing payment online simply and safely. first estates to have the work done To sign up click on the is not unexpected. contact with my neighbour and officer or email: wfdirect@ go to walthamforest.gov.uk/ Our housing officers are available helping. I have spoken with him walthamforest.gov.uk ‘My Account’ button at the estateparking top of the home page of walthamforest.gov.uk the housing team has been how the Council’s services for You can also get advice Housing Forum adapting to the Covid-19 crisis disabled residents are adapting on UC and benefits from and how services will change as to meet their needs during and Citizens Advice. Contact Waltham Forest Council is lockdown measures ease further. after the pandemic. holding its first ever online Sign up to attend: bit.ly/ To book your space for the Miguel, Mondays 9.30am Housing Forum for its digiforum20 online disability forum: bit.ly/ to 1pm, email: miguel@ tenants and leaseholders Our online Disability Forum DFJuly2020 citizensadvicewalthamforest. this month. The event will takes place on the same day. It Anyone who attends the org.uk or call 07534 644 629. take place from 6pm to 8pm, runs from 4.30pm to 5.45pm and housing forum or disability Contact Raheel, Thursdays, Tuesday 28 July. is open to all Waltham Forest forum and completes a 9.30am to 1 pm, email: raheel@ The Forum will include Council tenants and leaseholders feedback form will be entered citizensadvicewalthamforest. information on the new online affected by disability. into a prize draw to win a org.uk or call 07947 276 714. rent portal, an update on how This is a chance to hear about free tablet.

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26 News Making Places: new projects begin

The Council’s Making Places Decorators will provide new Picture: © Carmel King opportunities to play, rest and Picture: programme continues © Carmel King this summer – with new meet in Abbotts Park. Informed by projects getting underway feedback from park users, a in Leytonstone, Chapel End, series of sculptural objects will be Larkswood, Forest, Leyton and situated within a newly landscaped Wood Street wards. area that will include trees and The Gardens of Wood Street flower beds. by Eleanor Hill will celebrate Construction has begun on the Wood Street’s outdoor spaces, extension of Stoneydown Park its community gardens and in High Street ward. The design proximity to Epping Forest. You by What If Projects will bring can visit gardensofwoodstreet. an unused area on Blackhorse com to see photos, diary entries Road, within the park’s boundary, and drawings that have been creating new space for park users contributed. These will be featured and habitats for wildlife. in a new mural to be installed An improved public space is also Rocco Turino, artist and technician as featured in beneath the railway bridge at in construction at the corner of The Makers of Leyton. Pic: Carmel King Wood Street Station. Langthorne and Brierley Roads The Makers of Leyton, by local in Cathall ward. The design by artists Phillips Walmsley Ltd, will New Practice will feature a stepped transform the space beneath the landscape of different textures with railway bridge at Leyton Midland gentle lighting. Road Station with a typographic Greenleaf Illuminations was design celebrating Leyton’s history completed in March. The project of manufacturing and raising the by Publica is a dynamic lighting profile of people making things in installation bringing William Morris- Leyton today. inspired projections to the Hoe If you would like to be included, Street end of Greenleaf Road. or to nominate someone you know, please email: makersofleyton@ More info gmail.com To find out more visit: Picture: © Carmel King Picture: © Carmel King Abbotts Wood by The makingplaces.co.uk

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to claim the SRA with the greatest value. In appropriate R Flowers 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 Members circumstances, Councillors can claim an allowance towards carers’ costs, travelling and subsistence costs D Fluskey - 974.76 - 974.76 - 974.76 Allowances when carrying out certain duties outside the Borough. M Goldie 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 675.84 11,941.68 The Council carries out a full review of its Councillors’ J Gray 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 Allowances Scheme, having regard to the London H Halebi 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 ELECTED MEMBERS (COUNCILLORS) OF AN Councils’ Independent Panel report, at the start of each A Hemsted 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 AUTHORITY ARE ENTITLED UNDER THE MEMBERS’ 4-year electoral term, and confirms it annually. Due to ALLOWANCES SCHEME TO RECEIVE REMUNERATION coronavirus the annual full council meeting did not take J Hemsted 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 FOR THE DUTIES THEY PERFORM. THIS SCHEME IS place and therefore the rates of allowances remain the W Ihenachor 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 SET OUT IN THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNCIL. same as 2019/20 as agreed by Council on 25th April K Isa 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 The scheme is governed by the Local Government & 2019. T James 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 Housing Act, 1989, as amended and the Local Authorities The following table sets out the current rates of (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations, 2003. Members’ Allowances for the Municipal Year, 2020/21. A Khan 11,265.84 25,500.00 - 36,765.84 3,882.96 40,648.80 All Councillors are entitled to a basic allowance to cover Also set out are payments made to individual Members J Khan 11,265.84 4,590.00 - 15,855.84 997.44 16,853.28 their democratic duties. Some Councillors also receive a in the financial year 2019/20. The 2019/20 figures J Lacey-Holland 11,265.84 10,200.00 48.70 21,514.54 1,771.56 23,286.10 Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) reflecting the level also reflect that some Councillors had changes of K Limbajee 11,265.84 25,500.00 - 36,765.84 6,088.80 42,854.64 of additional duties they undertake (see the table below). responsibility during the year. Councillors who hold more than one post are only entitled S Littlejohn 11,265.84 5,509.92 - 16,775.76 1,124.38 17,900.14 C Loakes 11,265.84 32,640.00 80.61 43,986.45 5,307.32 49,293.77 MEMBERS ALLOWANCES, MAY – 2020 – 2021 G Lyons 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 Allowance Amount (£) Payable to A Mahmood 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 S Mahmud 11,265.84 10,370.47 - 21,636.31 1,795.09 23,431.40 Basic Allowance 11,266 All members in addition to Special Responsibility Allowance if applicable A Mbachu 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 S Miller 11,265.84 25,500.00 - 36,765.84 3,882.96 40,648.80 Special 51,000 Leader of the Council responsibility L Mitchell 11,265.84 25,500.00 - 36,765.84 3,882.96 40,648.80 allowance 32,640 Deputy Leader of the Council J Moss 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 J O'Dea 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 25,500 Cabinet Members Y Osho 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 M Pye 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 18,035 Leader of the Opposition Party S Qadir 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 3,059.40 24,525.24 10,200 Junior Cabinet Members, Chair of Planning Committee, Chair of Licensing K Rayner 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 Committee, Chairs of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Chair of Audit & Governance Committee, Council Chief Whip, Mayor. Z Rehman 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 4,590 Chair of Pensions Fund Committee, Chair of Transport Liaison Consultative Group, C Robbins 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 Vice-Chair of Planning Committee, Vice-Chair of Licensing Committee, Main C Saumarez 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 Opposition Chief Whip S Seesunkur 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 975 Independent Person appointed under Section 28 of the Localism Act 2011 A Siggers 11,265.84 18,034.68 - 29,300.52 4,610.76 33,911.28 A Strathern 11,265.84 9,280.08 - 20,545.92 2,877.28 23,423.20 742 Independent Member of Audit & Governance Committee R Sweden 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 V Te Velde 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 Financial Year 2019/20 S Terry 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 Basic Special Subsistence Total Payments Employers on Total Cost S Waldron 11,265.84 9,280.08 - 20,545.92 1,644.63 22,190.55 Allowance responsibility and travel costs National G Walker 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 allowance allowance Insurance C Webb-Ingall 297.10 - - 297.10 - 297.10 Members Name £ £ £ £ £ £ T Wheeler 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 M Ahmad 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 G Williams 11,265.84 25,500.00 - 36,765.84 6,088.80 42,854.64 L Ali 11,265.84 25,500.00 - 36,765.84 3,882.96 40,648.80 676,247.50 485,571.41 198.06 1,162,016.97 106,538.88 1,268,555.85 U Ali 11,265.84 8,527.42 - 19,793.26 1,540.75 21,334.01 H Ali 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 R Anwar 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 M Asghar 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 Waltham Forest News N Asghar 11,265.84 25,500.00 - 36,765.84 3,882.96 40,648.80 E Baptiste 11,265.84 620.29 - 11,886.13 449.63 12,335.76 A Bell 11,265.84 4,590.00 - 15,855.84 1,948.68 17,804.52 advertising K Bellamy 11,265.84 10,200.00 - 21,465.84 1,771.56 23,237.40 K Berberi 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 R Berg 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 Did you know Waltham Forest News has E Best 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 C Coghill 11,265.84 51,000.00 68.75 62,334.59 7,401.96 69,736.55 a circulation of 97,376? T Connor 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 R Dore 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 363.96 11,629.80 Advertising has never been so effective P Douglas 11,265.84 22,991.13 - 34,256.97 3,536.74 37,793.71 J Edwards 11,265.84 - - 11,265.84 1,039.80 12,305.64 For further information on the different P Edwards 11,265.84 1,672.58 - 12,938.42 594.78 13,533.20 M Fitzgerald 11,265.84 4,590.00 - 15,855.84 997.44 16,853.28 advertising opportunities available please call: 020 8496 2995 or email: advertisingwfn@ walthamforest.gov.uk Summer 2020, issue 232 Public notices www.walthamforest.gov.uk 29

raised entry table 3-hour maximum stay (no return on the Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4JR 2027.This is within the 7 year legal time Dated 15th July 2020 same day) parking bays. Snowberry Children’s Centre, 1 limit for this Notice to expire. Mr. K. Valavan, Director of Highways 4. Business ‘RP’ permits would be Snowberry Close, London, E15 2AH Legal Notice This Notice will remain in force up to and and Traffic Management, Resident available to businesses with premises Nexus Centre, 3 Snowberry Close, including 15 July 2027 unless revoked or Services, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, at 14 Hickman Avenue, E4 and the London E15 2AH London, E10 7AS Waltham Forest Council’s Cabinet has otherwise terminated under or by virtue charge for such a permit, valid for 12 given approval to redevelop the Avenue INITIAL DEMOLITION NOTICE of paragraph 3 of Schedule 5A of the months would be as follows (see table LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM Road estate, subject to a positive Section 138A and Schedule 5A of the Housing Act 1985. below): FOREST Residents Ballot. The Resident’s ballot Housing Act 1985 as amended Whilst this Notice is in force, the Council 5. Copies of the Order and the INTRODUCTION OF ROLLS SPORTS will be conducted in keeping with the THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN by London will not be under an obligation to make a Council’s statement of reasons for GROUND CAR PARK, E4 (SPORTS proposing to make the Order can requirements set out in the Mayor of Borough of Waltham Forest of Town grant as mentioned in section 138(1) of GROUND OFF HICKMAN ROAD) FREE be inspected during normal office London’s Estate Regeneration Best Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, the Housing Act 1985 in respect of any SHORT STAY AND PERMIT HOLDERS hours on request by emailing traffic. Practice Policy. Cabinet considered that London, E17 4JF (“The Council”). claim by a Tenant to exercise their Right OFF-STREET CAR PARK [email protected] on redevelopment of the estate offered It is the intention of the Council to to Buy in respect of any of the Relevant The Waltham Forest (Off-Street Mondays to Fridays inclusive, until a the best route to providing improved demolish the dwellings, including Properties. Parking Places) (Amendment No. *) period of 21 days from the date on housing, public realm and a community your own, and the buildings containing Where this Initial Demolition Notice has Order 201* (T22(20)) which this Notice is published, or online hub for residents. them (“the Relevant Properties”), set been served upon a secure tenant with 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at: https://www.walthamforest.gov. out below; an existing claim to exercise Right to the Council of the London Borough of The proposed Avenue Road uk/content/road-traffic-schemes- • 1-67 Rosewood Court, 4 Victoria Buy in respect of any of the Relevant Waltham Forest (therein after called redevelopment will include all the and-consultations. Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4JR Properties, there may be a right to “the Council”) proposes to make existing blocks and garages on the 6. Any person desiring to object to (69 properties) compensation under Section 138C of the the above-mentioned Order under Avenue Estate, communal play areas, the proposed Order or to make any • 13-23 Blackthorn Court, 60 Hall Housing Act 1985 in respect of certain sections 32, 35 and 124 of and Part the Nexus Centre and Snowberry other representation should send a Road, Leytonstone, London, E15 2DL expenditure incurred in relation to that IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Children’s Centre as detailed above. statement in writing of either their (11 properties) existing Right to buy claim. Regulation Act 1984, as amended. Under Section 105 of the Housing objection and the grounds thereof or of • 72-113 Blackthorn Court, 60 Hall The operative date of this Notice is 15 2. The general effect of the “Off- Act 1985 the Council has a legal their representation to Traffic Orders, Road, Leytonstone, London, E15 2DL July 2020 which is the date a copy of Street” Order would be to introduce the obligation to consult its secure tenants Highways, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, (41 properties) this Notice was served on the tenants following car park into the Off-Street on matters of housing management London, E10 7AS, or by emailing: • 1-47 Gean Court, 4 Langthorne and occupiers of addresses: Parking Places Parent Order: ROLLS such as changes to the management, [email protected]. Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4HT • 1-67 Rosewood Court, 4 Victoria SPORTS GROUND CAR PARK E4 maintenance, improvement or uk, quoting reference T22(20) – Rolls (49 properties) Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4JR (entrance via Hickman Avenue) as a free demolition of houses let by them and/or Sports Ground Car Park, by the end • 1-86 Mulberry Court, 6 Langthorne • 13-23 Blackthorn Court, 60 Hall short stay and permit holders car park. changes in the provision of amenities. of a period of 21 days from the date Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4HW Road, Leytonstone, London, E15 2DL 3. The Rolls Sports Ground car park This letter is our consultation with you on which this Notice is published. Any (87 properties) • 72-113 Blackthorn Court, 60 Hall which would be for use by motor about the proposals for the land. You can objection may be communicated to, or The demolition of the Relevant Properties Road, Leytonstone, London, E15 2DL cars, motorcycles and light goods provide your views: is necessary for regeneration of Avenue • 1-47 Gean Court, 4 Langthorne be seen by, other persons who may be vehicles and would operate at all times • Online- Website Consultation Road Estate and is integral to the future Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4HT affected. will have approximately 84 parking Launch: www.avenue-road- plans for the estate. Any regeneration • 1-86 Mulberry Court, 6 Langthorne Dated: 15th July 2020 bays, allocated as follows: 5 disabled estate-regeneration.co.uk 4pm to will replace existing Council homes with Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4HW Mr. K. Valavan, Director of highways persons parking bays, 2 motorcycle 5pm Wednesday 29th July 2020. new Council homes; improve the quality Dated: 15 July 2020 and Traffic Management, Resident parking bays, 6 business ‘RP’ representations made in response to of the local estate environment through Signed Services, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, permit holders parking bays and the this consultation exercise and inform better public open spaces and new London, E10 7AS You may obtain further information remainder (approximately 71 bays) free all residents of the outcomes. social infrastructure such as community about this Notice from: Jacqueline centres. Franklin Tel: 020 8496 5162 single vehicle business permit (for use in any one specified Charge The Council intends to demolish the Email: Jacqueline.franklin@ motor car, motorcycle or light goods vehicle) Relevant Properties before the end of walthamforest.gov.uk Engine size less than 1550cc of a vehicle registered before 1st £435 Highways March 2001 carriageway; and would extend across LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM the full width of the carriageway. Engine size more than 1550cc of a vehicle registered before 1st £645 FOREST Highways 2. Plans of the proposed measures March 2001 INTRODUCTION OF PARKING can be inspected on request during CO2 emissions less than 100 g/km of a vehicle registered after £225 ENFORCEMENT AND WAITING AND normal office hours by emailing 1st March 2001 LOADING RESTRICTIONS IN CERTAIN HOUSING ESTATE ROADS, AREAS OR LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM [email protected]. CO2 emissions between 101 and 170 g/km of a vehicle £435 LAND BY THE ISSUE OF PENALTY FOREST uk during normal office hours on registered after 1st March 2001 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 – SECTIONS 90A Mondays to Fridays inclusive, or online CHARGE NOTICES (batch 3) CO2 emissions more than 170 g/km of a vehicle registered after £645 AND 90C at: https://www.walthamforest.gov. (NOTE: This Notice is about the 1st March 2001 DRAYTON ROAD JUNCTION WITH uk/content/road-traffic-schemes-and- introduction of enforcement of off- BULWER ROAD E11 - SPEED HUMP consultations. street areas, associated free parking –RAISED ENTRY TABLE POINT AT pool use business permit (for use in any one non-specified Charge places and on-street waiting and 3. Any person desiring to object JUNCTION (T28(20)) motor car, motorcycle or light goods vehicle) loading restrictions within the Council’s to the proposals or to make any 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Any Engine size or CO2 emission of a vehicle registered on any £645 housing estate roads, areas or land other representation should send a the Council, in accordance date listed in the Schedules to this Notice.) statement in writing of either their with Sections 90A and 90C of The Waltham Forest (Charged-For objection and the grounds thereof or of NB. Additional information with regard to parking compliance will be the Highways Act 1980 and Parking Places) (Amendment No. 45) their representation to Traffic Orders, displayed on the Council’s terms and conditions information board at the the Highways (Road Humps) Order 2020 Highways, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, entrance and within the aforementioned car park. Regulations 1999, propose to The Waltham Forest (Free Parking London, E10 7AS, or by emailing: implement a new “speed hump” Places, Loading Places and Waiting, [email protected]. (blended crossing point) in Drayton Loading and Stopping Restrictions) uk quoting reference T28(20) Drayton SECURE COUNCIL TENANTS OF: Road E11 from its junction with (Amendment No. 45) Order 2020 Road raised entry table by the end 13 to 23 Blackthorn Court, 60 Hall Bulwer Road for a distance of 9 metres The Waltham Forest (Off-Street of a period of 21 days from the date Planning Road, Leytonstone, Londo, E15 2DL (including the entry and exit gradients) Parking Places) (Amendment No. 17) on which this Notice is published. All 72 to 113 Blackthorn Court, 60 Hall The speed hump would be at the Order 2020 objections must specify the grounds on Road, Leytonstone, London, E15 2DL same level with the adjacent footway 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the which they are made. LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM 1 to 47 Gean Court, 4 Langthorne and would be an elevated section of Council of the London Borough of Waltham For more information please telephone FOREST Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4HT carriageway, between 75 and 100 Forest (hereinafter termed “the Council”) 020 8496 3000 quoting reference AVENUE ROAD ESTATE 1 to 86 Mulberry Court, 6 Langthorne millimetres (+/-5mm) higher at its REDEVELOPMENT- SECTION 105 OF Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4HW on 15th July 2020 made the above- Traffic Orders –T28(20) Drayton Road highest point than the surrounding HOUSING ACT 1985 1 to 67 Rosewood Court, 4 Victoria mentioned Orders under sections 6, 35, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of 30 Public notices

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST Notice of Application for Planning Permission Town and Country Dated 15th July 2020 Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Planning (General Development Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Mr. K. Valavan, Director of Highways Act 1984 (RTRA), as amended. Notice under Article 15 2. The general effect of the Orders will be and Traffic Management, Resident NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following application for planning permission has been made to the Council for to provide in the Council’s housing estates: Services, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, which additional publicity is required. a) On-street waiting restrictions, or, London, E10 7AS. waiting and loading restrictions operating SCHEDULE 1 – ON STREET ESTATE Application no: Applicant Name Site Address: ROADS “at any time” on the roads specified in 201240 c/o Agent 19 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4SB schedule 1 to this notice (in some cases DARNDALE CLOSE E17 – All (except this would involve extending lengths of designated off-street parking areas – see existing double yellow lines or converting Schedule 2) 200820 c/o Agent 82-92 Vallentin Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3JH single yellow lines); and EASTLEIGH ROAD E17 – ALL – except b) Off-street restricted parking areas for 40 metres of designated parking 201854 C/O Agent Land adjacent to 21 Rolls Park Road, Royston Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 operating “at any time” specified in situated on the west side adjacent Eastleigh House (and designated off-street schedule 2 to this notice (areas where 200856 C/O Agent 489-495 Grove Green Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4AA waiting or loading will be restricted to parking areas – see Schedule 2) vehicles); KINROSS TERRACE E17 – All – All to be enforced under the provisions of except for 25 parking bays are provided LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST the Traffic Management Act 2004. (perpendicular and parallel parking to the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990- Section 67 This will enable the Council’s Civil kerb); NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following application affecting a building within a conservation area has been Enforcement Officers to enforce and, in LIBSON CLOSE E17 – All – except made to the Council. respect of contraventions issue Penalty for 22 parking bays are provided Charge Notices. In certain cases, vehicles (perpendicular parking to the kerb); Application no: Applicant Name Site Address: that contravene the restrictions may be PHOENIX CLOSE E17 – All – except for 201573 C/O Agent 1 The Old Factory, 69a Knotts Green Road, Leyton, London, E10 6DD towed-away just as they might be on the inset parking opposite Nos. 15 to 17 and public highway and in the Council’s other 13 parking bays (perpendicular parking to 201797 C/O Agent 853 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E10 7AA car parks that are not in housing estates. the kerb); *Free parking places or individual free PRIORY COURT E17 (PC) – ALL – parking bays will be provided within the except for designated parking situated: 201453 C/O Agent 52-54 Beulah Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9LQ on-street and off-street areas within the • on both sides - between Queensland restricted roads or areas mentioned in the Close and Phoenix Close – 40 metres on 201831 C/O Agent 8 Beulah Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9LQ Schedules to this Notice. Parking outside or the east side and the inset parking area on the west side; incorrectly within the boundary of a parking LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST bay or parking place would result in a • west side – 11 parking bays outside Nos. contravention and the issue of a Penalty 21 and 23 PC Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990- Section 67 Charge Notice. • east side – 3 parking bays outside Nos. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following application affecting a Listed Building has been made to the Council. 154 to 164 PC Outside of each free parking place or Application no: Applicant Name Site Address: individual free parking bays in any roads • east side ring road section situated or areas mentioned in Schedules to this between Nos. 152 and 130 –26 parking 201828 C/O Agent Thorpe Coombe Hospital, 714 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 3HP Notice will be marked by either double bays yellow lines, or instead of double yellow • north-west side – adjacent the The applications are available to view on the following website: lines, sign plates at the entrance of these playground/ opposite No. 24 PC - inset https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/search-planning-applications roads or areas stipulating that a ‘Restricted parking place Any views you would like to make for the above proposals, must be submitted in writing to the Council within 14 days of the • north-west side – opposite Adelaide Zone - no waiting’ is in force. In some date of this Notice. Due to the number of correspondence (letters, emails etc) received by the Council relating to planning House/ Nos. 4 to 24 PC - inset parking cases, the signs may be supplemented applications, it will not be possible to acknowledge or respond to your correspondences should you submit any. However, all place with ‘except in marked bays’ where parking views/comments received are fully considered during the assessment of the planning application. Please note that the planning is granted. With a restricted zone no double QUEENSLAND CLOSE E17 – All file, including correspondence received for the application, are open to the public. yellow lines will be on the ground. SHERWOOD CLOSE E17 All areas Dated this day 15th July 2020 Note: All *’excepted’ areas mentioned in between the southern wall of Tuscany Justin Carr Assistant Director – Development Management and Building Control the Schedules below will be marked-out House and its southernmost extremity only free parking places or bays on the highway – except for designated parking situated London Borough of Waltham Forest by means of white lines or other surface on the west side – outside Abbotts House area demarcation. – 8 perpendicular parking bays (and a – except 6 parking bays (perpendicular WOODHOUSE ROAD E11) – All - SHERWOOD CLOSE ESTATE (OFF 3. The above measures are designated *off-street parking area (*see parking) *except 3 parking bays (perpendicular SHERWOOD ROAD E17) – All - except necessary to prevent parking Schedule 2)) • AREA NORTH OF DEVON HOUSE parking) for 16 parking bays (perpendicular parking) and waiting where it could cause (nb/ this supersedes the original proposals - All – except 24 parking bays PRIORY COURT ESTATE E17 – opposite Abbotts House an obstruction, particularly to which covered all of Sherwood Close) (perpendicular parking) (AREA FRONTING NOS. 26 TO 60 TURNERS COURT ESTATE (OFF emergency services and refuse SCHEDULE 2 – OFF STREET ESTATE • AREA WEST OF DEVON HOUSE - All PRIORY COURT (OFF PRIORY COURT DRAPERS ROAD E10) – All - *except for collection vehicles. AREAS – except 6 parking bays (perpendicular E17) – All - except for 8 parking bays 7 parking bays (perpendicular parking) 4. Copies of the Orders, which will come AVENUE ROAD ESTATE (LEADING parking) (perpendicular parallel parking to kerb) WENLOCK MEWS ESTATE (OFF into operation from 15th July 2020 and all TO BLACKTHORN COURT AND GEAN • AREA NORTH-WEST OF CAPRI PRIORY COURT ESTATE E17 – (AREA ALBANY ROAD E17) – All - except for other relevant documents can be inspected COURT) (OFF HALL ROAD E15) – All - HOUSE - All – except 5 parking bays FRONTING NOS. 4 TO 24 PRIORY 12 parking bays (perpendicular, standard on request by emailing traffic.scheme@ except for 52 parking bays (perpendicular (perpendicular parking) COURT (OFF PRIORY COURT E17) and 45-degree parking to kerb) walthamforest.gov.uk during normal office parking to kerb) EASTLEIGH ROAD ESTATE (OFF – All - except for 29 parking bays hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive or AVENUE ROAD ESTATE (LEADING EASTLEIGH ROAD E17) - : (perpendicular parking) LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM online at: https://www.walthamforest.gov. TO MULBERRY COURT) (OFF • (AREAS NORTH AND SOUTH OF PRIORY COURT ESTATE E17 – FOREST uk/content/road-traffic-schemes-and- LANGTHORNE ROAD E11) – All - VERMONT HOUSE) – All – except 24 (ADELAIDE HOUSE AND BALMORAL CHANGE FROM ADVISORY TO consultations until the expiration of a period except for 10 parking bays (perpendicular parking bays (perpendicular parking) HOUSE AREA) (OFF PRIORY COURT DESIGNATED DISABLED PERSONS of 6 weeks from that date. parking to kerb) • (AREA NORTH OF EVERGLADE E17) – All - except for 5 parking bays PARKING PLACES AND AMENDMENT 5. Any person desiring to question the AVENUE ROAD ESTATE (OFF HOUSE) – All – except 17 parking bays (perpendicular parking) OF ADJACENT PARKING PLACES validity of either of the Orders or of any VICTORIA ROAD E11) – All - except for (perpendicular parking) PRIORY COURT ESTATE E17 – (PCL Phase 5) provision contained therein on the grounds 17 parking bays (perpendicular parking to GODDARTS HOUSE ESTATE (OFF WASHINGTON HOUSE AREA (OFF The Waltham Forest (Charged-For that it is not within the relevant powers of kerb) RICHARDS PLACE E17) – All - except PRIORY COURT E17) – All - except for Parking Places) (Amendment No. 46) the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that BURRELL TOWERS ESTATE (OFF for 6 parking bays (perpendicular parking) 18 parking bays (perpendicular parking) Order 2020 any of the relevant requirements thereof or ALBANY ROAD E17) – All - except HATHERLEY HOUSE ESTATE (OFF ST DAVID’S COURT ESTATE (OFF The Waltham Forest (Free Parking of any relevant regulations made thereunder where parking bays are provided WESTBURY ROAD E17) - All ALBION ROAD E17) – All Places, Loading Places and Waiting, has not been complied with in relation to the (perpendicular to kerb) MORESBY HOUSE ESTATE (OFF ST PATRICK’S COURT ESTATE (OFF Loading and Stopping Restrictions) Orders may, within six weeks of the making DARNDALE CLOSE ESTATE (OFF RETINGHAM WAY E4) – All - except THE BRIDLE PATH IG8) – All - except (Amendment No. 46) Order 2020 of the Orders, make application for the DARNDALE CLOSE E17): where parking bays are provided for 12 parking bays (perpendicular, 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose to the High Court. • AREA EAST OF DEVON HOUSE – All PLAXTON COURT ESTATE (OFF standard and 45-degree parking) Council of the London Borough of Waltham Summer 2020, issue 232 Public notices www.walthamforest.gov.uk 31

Forest on 15th July 2020 made the amended or abandoned to 11; Courtland Avenue, E4 outside E4 outside Nos. 20, 35 [6.4 metres]; above-mentioned Orders under sections 3. Copies of the Orders, which will come No. 18; Denner Road, E4 outside No. Northcote Road, E17 outside Nos. 93 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of into operation from 15th July 2020 and 3 Drysdale Avenue, E4 outside No. and 178; Otterbourne Road, E4 outside Council Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation other relevant documents can be inspected 117; Elmfield Road, E4 outside No. 51 Nos. 1 and 25/27; Pole Hill Road, Act 1984. on request by emailing traffic.Scheme@ and outside Temple Hill Court; Epping E4 outside No. 9; Pretoria Road, E4 Meetings 2. The general effect of the Orders will be: walthamforest.gov.uk during normal office Way, E4 outside No. 43; Essex Road, outside No. 10; Queen’s Grove Road, E4 outside No. 6; Farthings Close, E4 E4 outside Nos. 6 and 49/51; Richmond (a) to provide a designated disabled hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive until outside Nos. 7 to 10 and 13 to 18 (2 bays) Crescent, E4 outside No. 96;; August 2020 persons parking place measuring 6.6 the expiration of a period of 6 weeks from and outside Nos. 7 to 10 and 13 to 18 Rookwood Gardens, E4 outside Nos. 4 Aug 7pm metres in length (unless otherwise that date, or online at: https://www. (two 5.2-metre-long angled bays); Forest 7/8; Royston Avenue, E4 outside Nos. Planning Committee specified) in each of the locations specified walthamforest.gov.uk/content/road- Avenue, E4 outside No. 2; Forest View 7 and 28; Rushcroft Road, E4 outside in the Schedules to this Notice, in most traffic-schemes-and-consultations. September 2020 Road, E17 outside Nos. 7, 48, 50, 56, 72 No. 19 and adjacent to No. 5 Ascham cases replacing advisory parking places; 4. Any person desiring to question the 1 Sept 7pm and 102; Friday Hill East, E4 outside Drive; Sewardstone Gardens, E4 north validity of either of the Orders or of any Planning Committee (b) where any proposed designated 56 [7.9 metres]; Friday Hill West, E4 side, approximately 10.5 metres west of provision contained therein on the grounds 3 Sept 2.00pm disabled persons parking place referred outside Nos. 31 [6.1 metres], and 147 Boardman Avenue; Sky Peals Road, IG8 that it is not within the relevant powers of PROVISIONAL - Cabinet to in sub-paragraph (a) above is longer [5.1 metres]; George Road, E4 outside outside No. 60; Somerset Road, E17 the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that 8 Sept 7pm than the advisory disabled persons parking Nos. 5, and 56; Gunners Grove, E4 outside Nos. 42 and 47; Station Road any of the relevant requirements thereof or PROVISIONAL - Pension place it is replacing or where there is no outside Nos. 30/32 and 36; Hornbeam (A1069), E4 outside Nos. 23, 40, 45 to of any relevant regulations made thereunder Committee existing advisory disabled persons parking Grove, E4 outside No. 41; Knotts Green 47 [6.8 metres], 54, Summit Road, E17 has not been complied with in relation to the 9 Sept 7.30pm place in the proposed location, to shorten Road, E10 outside No. 49; Lansdowne outside No. 2; Tenby Road, E17 outside Orders may, within six weeks of the making PROVISIONAL - Children any existing parking place in that location Road, E4 outside No. 51 [6.8 metres]; Nos. 1 to 25 Tenby Court; Walmer Close, of the Orders, make application for the and Families Scrutiny by the length necessary to provide the Larkshall Crescent, E4 outside No. 34; E4 outside No. 5/6 (moved slightly west to purpose to the High Court. Committee 6.6 metres long disabled persons parking Larkshall Road (B160), E4 outside allow for 3-point turning and access); and place; and Dated 15th July 2020 10 Sept 7.30pm Nos. 4,; Leadale Avenue, E4 outside Wolsey Avenue, E17 outside No. 13. PROVISIONAL - Adult Social (c) in Queen’s Grove Road, E4, outside Mr. K. Valavan, Director of Highways No. 26; Leonard Road, E4 outside No. SCHEDULE 2– see paragraph 2(a) Care Scrutiny Committee No. 51, to remove approximately 2.5 and Traffic Management, Resident 20; Linnett Close, E4 outside No. 3 and above 15 Sept 7.30pm metres of ‘NC’ CPZ permit holder parking Services, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, opposite No. 2 (4.7 metre-long angled Locations of designated disabled PROVISIONAL - Growth space and replace it with single yellow line London, E10 7AS bay); Little Friday Road, E4 outside persons parking places deferred Scrutiny Committee ‘controlled hours’ waiting restrictions. No. 14; Livingstone Road, E17 outside SCHEDULE 1– see paragraph 2(a) from previous proposals (locations 17 Sept 7.30pm Nos. 7; Longshaw Road, E4 outside Note: The Orders are necessary above are approximate) PROVISIONAL - Nos. 33 and 61; Lukin Crescent, E4 to make space for disabled blue Locations of designated disabled Belgrave Road E17 outside Nos. 94, Neighbourhoods Scrutiny outside No. 154; Manor Farm Drive, E4 badge holders only to park without persons parking places (locations 111 and 152; Hoppett Road E4 outside Committee outside Nos. 1/3 and 44 [on the footway]; hindrance within reasonable distance are approximate) Nos. 19/21 and 38; Jewel Road E17 22 Sept 1pm Merton Road, E17 outside Nos. 30 to their homes. The disabled person’s Antlers Hill, E4 outside Nos. 2/4, 19, outside Nos. 48; Kirk Road E17 adjacent PROVISIONAL - Health and [8.8 metres], 32 [8.8 metres] and 37 [7.3 parking places previously proposed in 85, 88, 89, 96 [6.8 metres] and 97/99; to Edinburgh Primary School; Lennox Wellbeing Board metres]; Middleton Avenue, E4 outside March 2019 (LBWF Ph4) mentioned Boardman Avenue, E4 outside No. 60 Road E17 outside No. 46; Lynmouth 24 Sept 7.30pm No. 154; Middleton Close, E4 outside in Schedule 2 of this Notice will now (1 bay); Brindwood Road, E4 outside Road E17 outside No. 72; Maude Road PROVISIONAL - Audit and Nos. 8 and 11; Mornington Road, E4 be made as previously proposed. No. 15; Carnarvon Road, E10 outside E17 near junction with A1006 Blackhorse Governance Committee outside Nos. 72; Mount View Road, E4 The previous proposal for a disabled Nos. 4, 31, 34, 56 and 68; Chelmsford Road; Pretoria Avenue E17 outside No. Meetings correct at time of outside No. 38 and opposite Nos. 40/42; press. For a full list of up-to- parking place in Helena Road E17 Road, E17 155 ; Chingdale Road, 92; Ritchings Avenue E17 outside No. Nelson Road, E4 outside Nos. 7 and date meetings: outside No. 24 is deferred until further E4 outside Nos. 61/63; Chingford 71; Rosebank Grove E17 outside No. 133; Normanshire Drive, E4 outside democracy.walthamforest. notice; and at a future date, will either Avenue, E4 outside Nos. 17 and 121; 28; Salop Road E17 outside No. 31 Coppermill Lane, E17 outside Nos. 3 Nos. 1 [5.6 metres]; Normanton Park, gov.uk/mgCalendarMonth- be made as previously proposed, View.aspx?GL=1&bcr=1

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I used to hold big family barbecues People have really supported us EXPLORE. so thought it would be great to own since we set up in this area and we a restaurant. have such a loyal customer base. We moved on to Hoe Street in The name Grace & Albert is to Walthamstow in 2018, where there reflect the shop’s vintage feel – COUNCILLOR SIMON MILLER was a really diverse community and that old-time focus on customer CABINET MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC demand for a restaurant where you service. We have three rules with GROWTH & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT could sit down to eat. customers: be polite, engage and SHOP. don’t cheat them. Word of mouth is It’s a community-driven restaurant really important to us. MOHAMMED NADEEM which means we can get more MARKET STALL HOLDER Waltham Forest is a special place. It’s full involved with our customers. We ADRIENNE ASLAN There’s such a great sense of of innovative and imaginative businesses also have over 100 rums, so must community here, everyone knows WALTHAMSTOW doing great things, as well as those providing have the largest rum collection in OWNER — MINI MARKET each other. the essential goods and services we all the borough! LEYTONSTONE During the lockdown, people’s I came to the UK for university and rely on for our everyday life. A thriving local SHARE. Waltham Forest is a borough that is concern for this business was after that I set up the stall in 2000. economy, including bustling town centres are definitely on the up. The transport I’m from Brazil, my husband Okan is palpable and that was lovely. The I live in Walthamstow and me and at the heart of having a good quality of life. links and housing cost is better than Turkish, and he set up the shop in mutual concern and care we and my wife run the stall, as well as a They bring our communities together and other places in London. 2003. We got engaged the first time our customers have for one another shop across the road. create a sense of place and shape how people we met – and the second time we is our DNA. feel about their local area. I’m going to be working with the met, we got married! We had to close in March. We youth offending services soon, There are challenging times ahead. reopened in June. Some traders Like all parts across the UK, COVID-19 has giving young people a talk about my We focus on selling local products, If people support local businesses, had their spot moved. impacted our local economy in many different REPEAT. journey and opportunities that they particularly beer from the fantastic there is more choice and more We are operating with social ways and the challenges are significant, don’t necessarily know about. local breweries, and we’re really benefit for everyone. but we’ve also seen amazing determination, passionate about a sustainable distancing and wear masks. The I’ve already had people saying pride and community spirit from businesses We had to shut for six weeks in economy so introduced our refilling whole market needs to adapt. We they’re going to make a point of and people across Waltham Forest pulling lockdown and need to give people stations. Customers can also stock want to show that the market is shopping locally more. It’s really together to support each other and survive the confidence to come out and eat. up on essentials at the same time. safe to visit. and thrive through the outbreak. encouraging. Local businesses employ local Leytonstone really has such a Without the support of the locals As we move forward, we want to work Together we can support all our local businesses and ensure people and can inspire the strong community feel. The people there isn’t any business. While community, showing someone more people from Essex and inner together with our community to support our high streets thrive again. We’re on a mission to showcase, are just the best. Our customers are LOCALS LOVE* our town centres and our wider business local can start something up and everything, we’re very loyal to each London visit, locals are the lifeblood community. Our Economic Recovery Plan celebrate and dedicate our support to the varied and vibrant be successful. You need variety, other and we know so many people I shop in Winchester Road, Hale End of our businesses. small and big businesses working Road and The Avenue. and the High Streets Action Plan will build local businesses and their owners, who play such a vital role in the community. I would encourage people to shop on the work we’ve done already to distribute together. We put on so much weight during My favourite place to eat is Good locally to support their High Street £40 million in business grants, provide rent in making Waltham Forest so special. lockdown, because people brought Friend Chinese restaurant. The and businesses. We need to help holidays and introduce a jobs brokerage us so many treats – even a Sunday Singapore noodles are amazing. community more than anything service to connect local employers with LOCALS LOVE* We spoke to the people behind some of our local treasures roast! right now. residents looking for work. Everyone who I also love to cook and you can try I love Lloyd Park and walking around lives or works here can also play their part in and found much more than we bargained for. People’s stories We’re also involved with lots of my Masala tea in the shop – it tastes the Hollow Ponds near Whipps the success of Waltham Forest. local groups who help support amazing! of connection, community and giving back brought to life the Cross. Shopping at Walthamstow * the community and improve the LOCALS LOVE By choosing local businesses now, and in the Market is one of my favourite past- Waltham Forest community spirit we’re so proud of, showing environment. I really like the town centre park and future when greater freedoms are available, times. It’s a traditional old-school going to the cinema after enjoying you can support our special part of North that a business provides so much more than the services on market you don’t find any more. People should support local one of the many lovely restaurants East London and all of the people that make offer. We know that no one knows our place better than the businesses because it offers on Hoe Street. I always shop up our fantastic community. Whether you’re people so much choice. It keeps locals, so please get involved and explore, shop, and share locally, supporting my colleagues thinking about stocking up on essentials, the community going, making it so on the market stalls as well as the needing to hire a tradesperson, searching your recommendations. Choose Local – Support Everyone. much more united. Selbourne Walk shopping centre. for a treat or gift, looking for a bite to eat or a place to hang out with friends – think about choosing local. I know I will be. LOCALS LOVE* The Dog’s Dinner pet shop is LOCALS LOVE* OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES amazing as we have three dogs – Brandy, Raki and Sheeba. Yardarm in the Village, Leyton Technical ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITIES. for a pint, Buns E17, Magpie Fun and Games We like to go to the Panda café and in Leyton, Masala India and Meat Love - You can read more about the brilliant businesses featured here, and Dolce bakery next door is great. delicious. For good coffee it's Perky Blenders, plenty more, and find out where they like to shop and hang out at I also love the Paradise café and Leyton and Oh My Coffee in Chingford Mount. walthamforest.gov.uk/ChooseLocalWF Primrose Florist. HIGH STREET ACTION PLAN.

The Action plan sets out how we plan to re-imagine and LOCALS re-establish Waltham Forest’s vibrant town centres and high * streets that we know and love. LOVE We will support our town centres, high streets, wider business community and entrepreneurs where we can, by redesigning our high streets to create safe spaces for people to shop, to do business and to live. There will be a period of rebuilding as we reopen our town centres and Did you know that if every household in Waltham Forest spent high streets and help local businesses adapt to trade safely in this new a tenner at a local business in the borough that’s just over an environment. This is our opportunity not just to make things right but to extra £1 million that would be put straight back into our local make them better for the future. economy? We know though not everyone has money to spare For Waltham Forest to continue to be a successful place we need to at the moment; your insider knowledge, recommendations and maintain confidence for residents, businesses and investors so both sharing the love on social media are really valuable too. our local economy and the people who live here prosper. Read more about the High Streets Action Plan at bit.ly/ActionPlanWF ************************************* Like and follow your favourite shops on £0.00 social media, engage with their posts and OUR SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES. share stories

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