Waltham Forest News 3rd August 2015

Saturday 15 August, 1pm-8pm Music Concert
Sunday 16 August, 1pm-6pm Family Fun Sports Day
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Issue 143
3 August 2015
Making the savings that

matter
Steps being taken to protect the

services that matter most to you
Efforts to protect the services
residents say are most important
to their quality of life are
continuing, amid a 13.7million
savings plan unveiled ahead of
the next wave of Government
cuts to council funding.
In September 2014, Waltham
Forest Council agreed savings of
21million, having already delivered
savings totalling 67 million. But last
months post-election Emergency
Budget outlined the need for further
savings in 2016/17 and beyond
the detail of which the Government
will set out later this year in the
Spending Review 2015.
In response to the Chancellors
Budget speech last month, Waltham
Forest Council has revealed it plans
to meet future savings targets by
continuing to change the way it
works.
Our new Neighbourhoods Team
now manages all the services that
make sure your street is safe, clean,
green and loved. This new way of
working gives residents a dedicated
team of officers which is responsible
for their area as well as delivering
efficiency savings of 600,000.
Work is also underway to return

housing services back to the Council
from Ascham Homes, its armslength management organisation.
This move is set to save more than
300,000.
Additional savings will be made by
improving our digital offer including a
new website and more opportunities
for residents to access services
online, whether its reporting a
pothole, registering a birth or paying
bills.
Council Leader, Chris Robbins,
said: Were rising to meet the
savings targets asked of us without
sacrificing the services residents
have told us matter most. Tough
decisions are being made but
not at the expense of keeping
neighbourhoods clean and safe,
building a strong local economy,
supporting affordable housing and
helping residents enjoy a good
quality of life.
Partying on in Walthamstow
See
Page 3
Tens of thousands of residents got together with friends and family to enjoy the sights
and sounds of Walthamstow Garden Party on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July.
More info
For more information visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk.
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News
WW2 plaque unveiled

in Walthamstow
Mayor of Waltham Forest, Saima Mahmud , Jenny and Brian Ward and
Council Leader, Chris Robbins, at the unveiling
A blue plaque has been unveiled

at Central Parade, Walthamstow
to commemorate the site where
22 people lost their lives and 144
were injured during a World War

Two bomb attack.
On 16 August 1944, a pilotless
V-1 flying bomb detonated in
In my opinion
Creative writing is often seen
as an escape, depicted as a
sort of drug to free oneself from
the mundane reality of their
routine. And it is. People get lost
in books, living lives they are
unable to live, being something
they will never be. You can be
an ordinary person yet also live
the life of anything your mind
could possibly think of.
However, despite the endless
possibilities of escape found in
creative writing, by limiting fiction
Walthamstow causing tragic and

devastating effects for the local
community.
Brian Ward, a Walthamstow
Lewis
Richardson
to escapism I believe it is restricting

its potential and impact. Creative
writing can be much more.
Through use of the imagination
you can connect to your reader on
a deeper level for a purpose more
powerful than to simply escape.
Creative writing can be used to
provoke conscious thought not to
ease the mind of thought. It can
be used to reveal truths and fight
against injustices. This purpose
arguably is far more important than
to escape.
resident, has been instrumental

in championing the memorial and
approached the Council with the
idea of installing a commemorative
plaque.
I thought some sort of memorial
would be a nice gesture in
remembrance of the people who
were killed and injured on that
Saturday morning in August 1944,
reflects Mr Ward.
I can remember the war time
years and the affect the war had on
Britain. There were many bombing
attacks on Walthamstow but this
particular incident happened at
the town centre, which is a busy
junction.
I want the plaque to be primarily
a memorial to those who lost their
lives. I hope it also serves as a
reminder to passers-by as to what
happened there. Hopefully it will
motivate people to find out more

about the incident and the history of
our borough.
said: Waltham Forest is a borough
currently undergoing immense
regeneration, but in the midst of
this growth it is important for us to
preserve our heritage.
The installation of the plaque is a
way to permanently commemorate
those whose lives were lost and
impacted by the tragic event of 16
August 1944.
More info
For more information on the history
of Waltham Forest, why not pay
a visit to Vestry House Museum
(Vestry Road, E17 9NH) or visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
vestry-house.
Resident, Chingford
I believe that our greatest asset

as humans is imagination; the ability
to envision and dream something
that doesnt exist and use it to
change reality. Before every great
invention or difference was made,
it had to have been imagined and
a way to develop imagination is by
reading and writing creatively. We
shouldnt just dedicate our reading
to non-fiction but add another
dimension of the limitless world of
stories.
Reading fiction books develops
the mind in an entirely unique way

to any other form of learning. I hope
to one day become a successful
author. To me, success is defined
by the change you make. Through
the use of metaphors, imagery
and many other linguistic devices,
I would like to change minds and
entertain.
I would encourage anyone to
take up fictional writing. It is a
fulfilling way to express yourself
and search your own mind by
awakening thoughts that may
have been left dormant since your
childhood.
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Issue 143 I 3 August 2015

Alliance for NE London

The leaders of six local
authorities have signalled their
intent to deliver real change
to hundreds of thousands
of Londoners by formally
establishing the North East
London Strategic Alliance
(NELSA).
Made up of Barking and
Dagenham, Enfield, Havering,
Newham, Redbridge and Waltham
Forest councils, NELSAs aim
is to develop a clear vision for
north east London and to provide
strategic leadership to ensure that
the potential of this sub region is
realised for the benefit of all its
residents.
Its focus will be on how best to

deliver new homes, jobs, improved
skills, transportation and better
public services. It will also support
the Local London eight borough
sub regional partnership, which
is leading proposals for potential
devolution of public services in this
part of the capital.
The Alliance wants to secure
the best deal for its residents,
especially in light of continuing
cuts to public spending and the
focus on devolution across the
UK. And as London continues to
develop, with an ever-increasing
population spreading further out,
NELSAs combined knowledge
and understanding of north east

London means the Alliance is bestplaced to manage change in this
area.
NELSA was formally established
on Thursday 23 July at Eastbury
Manor House in Barking, where
Chair of NELSA and Waltham
Forests Council Leader, Chris
Robbins, and Leader of Barking
and Dagenham, Cllr Darren Rodwell
laid out NELSAs aims.
Chair of NELSA and Waltham
Forest Council Leader, Chris
Robbins, said: This area of London
deserves better representation
at a national and regional level of
decision-making and we intend
to make sure this happens. In

partnership with the Local London
eight borough sub regional
partnership, we want to secure
greater devolution of powers from
central Government so that we
can better enable growth and
development in our areas such as
building more homes, helping more
people into work and being able
to do more to support schools,
businesses and local investment.
More info
For more information visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk. Follow the
Council on Twitter @wfcouncil.
Party time in E17
Thousands of residents got together with friends

old and new at Walthamstow Garden Party
More than 30,000 residents let

their hair down on Saturday 18
and Sunday 19 July when the
Walthamstow Garden Party
returned for another actionpacked weekend.
Waltham Forest Council once
again joined forces with the Barbican
and Create to stage the free event,
which boasted two days of music,
theatre, spoken word, arts and
crafts, food and family activities in
Walthamstows Lloyd Park.
The Barbican Music Stage
featured a number of top acts over
the weekend including Femi Kuti and
The Positive Force, LA-33, Nozinja,

Boy Blue Entertainment and Kasai
Allstars.
The festival also showcased a
range of local talent. Visitors were
able to visit the Useful and Beautiful
Craft Marquee, discover the latest
projects from arts development
organisation Artillery, explore the
William Morris Gallery, and take
advantage of a Real Food Festival,
E17 Designers Market, pop-up
cinema and circus.
said: It was fantastic to see
Waltham Forests community and
visitors to the borough getting into

the party mood and coming together
in celebration at the Garden Party.
Through our Get Together events
programme, we want to shine a
spotlight on everything that makes
Waltham Forest such a great place
to live our vibrant communities,
array of local talent and boroughbased businesses, and beautiful
parks and open spaces to name just
a few.
The Walthamstow Garden Party
was produced by Barbican and
Create in partnership with Artillery,
William Morris Gallery, Friends of
Lloyd Park, Lloyd Park Centre and

The Mill. You can see photos from
the weekend on the Councils Flickr
page.
The event is part of the Councils
Get Together programme, which
includes free Big Weekender
festivals in Chingford, Leyton and
Leytonstone as well as events like
the Waltham Forest Mela and Black
History Comedy Night.
Walthamstow resident Pannie Lun
said: We werent able to go to the
Garden Party in 2014 so wanted to
make sure we didnt miss out this
year. We had a great time and there
was a really good atmosphere
the fact it was a free event made it
even better. We particularly liked the
amazing selection of food stalls and
the chance to discover some local
businesses we didnt know about
before.
The ever-popular Chingford Big
Weekender returns to Ridgeway
Park on Saturday 15 and Sunday
16 August. See the In brief column
for more information, including
details of how you could win a pair
of backstage passes to Saturdays
concert.
More info
For more information on the
Get Together programme, visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/gettogether. You can keep a track of
all Council-run events and activities
taking place this year. You can view
photographs from all Council-run
events by visiting www.flickr.
com/walthamforestcouncil.
In brief
Chingford Big
Weekender
The Chingford Big Weekender is set to
return for a weekend packed with music
and sport on Saturday 15 and Sunday
16 August, and two lucky residents
can be in with a chance of winning a
pair of exclusive backstage tickets to
Saturdays concert! The weekender,
part of Waltham Forest Councils
Get Together series, takes place at
Ridgeway Park (Old Church Road
entrance, E4 6RS) from 1pm to 8pm on
Saturday and 1pm to 6pm on Sunday.
Saturdays event will see performances
from internationally-renowned acts ABC,
Boney M, Gwen Dickey (Rose Royce),
Baby D and N-Trance. Once again,
Waltham Forests talented artists will
also be well-represented, with Camara
Fearon, Tina T and Mikki Jay all set to
take to the stage. At Sundays Family
Sports Fun Day, residents of all ages
will be able to try out sports such as
basketball, hockey, boxing, rowing,
football, squash, volleyball, weightlifting,
cricket, canoeing and much more. There
will also be stage performances of
Zumba, hula hooping and box fit, as well
as a huge funfair (rides are chargeable)
and food and drink for sale. Entry to the
event is free, no ticket is required.
For more information, visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/get-together
Win a backstage
pass!
With 1980s favourites, ABC, set to
play at the Chingford Big Weekender,
the Council is encouraging residents
to submit their best or funniest 1980s
themed photo. Two lucky winners will
be chosen, and each will win a pair of
backstage tickets to Saturdays concert
and have the chance to meet some of
the artists performing. Maybe you want
to share a funny photo of you and your
friends in years gone by, or perhaps
youve got a snap of your kids raiding
your vintage clothes and having fun
dressing up. Simply email or tweet your
photo, along with your contact details.
The competition closes on Wednesday
12 August, and two winners will be
chosen by a member of the Council.
To enter, tweet your photo to
@wfcouncil, with the hashtag
#CBW80s or email it to events@
walthamforest.gov.uk along with
your name and contact details. The
competition is only open to Waltham
Forest residents. Free internet
access is available at all libraries
in the borough.
Priorities
Investing in our community

Waltham Forest Council has four key priorities to help improve the lives of everyone living
and working in the borough. In this edition we look at what is being done to support
affordable housing for everyones needs
The Councils housing strategy recognises the need to create first class
amenities alongside any new housing developments in the borough
Waltham Forest is currently

undergoing significant growth
and change. Over recent
years the surge in population
size, combined with the rising
cost of living, has brought
about a marked increase in
property prices. Were aware
that while residents are
enjoying improvements to the
borough such as new leisure
opportunities and facilities,
many are facing economic
challenges, particularly in
relation to housing. The Council
has ambitious plans around
housing and regeneration to
ensure the current and future
needs of our community are
being met.
Housing
Housing is a key issue for our
residents, whether they live in social
housing in the borough, own their
own home or rent privately.
By 2020 the Council anticipates
an estimated 2.8 billion investment

in housing with an ambition to
build 12,000 new homes across
the borough, half of which will be
affordable.
Progress has already made on
this front with the allocation of over
44million for a housing zone at
a set number of new units, they

must be well designed, and part of
thriving places where people choose
to live.
Cllr Khevyn Limbajee, Cabinet
Member for Housing reflects that:
Our housing strategy
recommends a holistic approach
Our housing strategy recognises that we

need to create good schools, health facilities,
recreation and leisure amenities alongside
housing developments to ensure our borough
remains a great place to live, work and visit.
Blackhorse Lane and the North
Olympic Park area
Waltham Forests strategy
involves innovative thinking, bold
goals and clear objectives. Its not
just about the number of homes
built, but creating neighbourhoods
that are beautiful, prosperous and
friendly.
The Council recognises that it
needs to do more than just build
recognising that we also need

to create good schools, health
facilities, recreation and leisure
amenities alongside housing
developments to ensure our
borough remains a great place to
live, work and visit.
The Council is forming
partnerships to enable and facilitate
developments and encourage
investment in the borough. We
are open for business and ready

to work with developers to create
homes that complement our
existing communities and improve
the infrastructure of the local area
to benefit all.
Regeneration
Throughout the borough there
are numerous initiatives underway
designed to improve quality of life
and encourage further investment
in the borough.
The ongoing improvements to
our high streets continues with new
projects planned for a number of
town centres which complements
the 9million investment made
during 2013/2014. Major new
developments include The Scene
in Walthamstow, pop up shop
initiatives, a 2million investment in
parks and the improvement of the
Councils leisure facilities.
The Council is also improving
transport links within the borough
and has invested in the reopening
of Lea Bridge Road Station

scheduled for spring 2016. The
scheme is funded with a mixture of
5million in Council capital funding,
1.1million from the Department
for Transports New Stations Fund
and 5.5million from Section 106
contributions (managed by the
Stratford Transport Implementation
Group), and marks an important
milestone for Waltham Forest.
The Council was also successful
in obtaining 30 million of funding
from the Mayor of London for the
Mini-Holland Scheme which is
delivering significant improvements
across the borough, improving
streets and public spaces for
cyclists and pedestrians.
More info
walthamforest.gov.uk/councilpriorities. Free internet access
is available at all libraries in the
borough.

What you say

Residents tell Waltham Forest News what they think about the Councils work to help
improve housing for the benefit of all
Naomi Oppong, Chingford
Francesca Smithen, Chingford
Phillip Gunning, Chingford
I think the Council is doing

enough to help provide housing
but its not the kind of building
I want to see. They are building
homes on top of each other
rather than creating homes
with more open space its
about making sure the homes
that are being built are of a
good quality.
I want to see more shopping

and leisure centres and things
like that. I think more could be
done to help the town centres
we need more of a mix of
shops around here. There used
to be a lot but many have shut
down now, its much quieter
here than it used to be.
I know the borough is working

towards trying to get more
affordable housing. They could
be looking to do more to help
people on low incomes and
families. Many cant afford
high rents in the private sector.
Perhaps the Council could offer
shared ownership opportunities
specifically to people on lower
incomes.
Priority:
We will support affordable housing

for everyones needs
Housing
James Hawkins, Chingford
Ive lived in the borough since

1962 and then you could not
get a place in the high street
if you had a store you would
pass it on to your son. Now its
lost a bit of identity and thats
a real shame. I would like to
see more done to help local
businesses and shops.
Priority: Help all of our residents enjoy a

good quality of life
Commitment:
Deliver a private sector landlord licensing scheme which
benefits tenants by improving standards and makes the
area better for those who live around them
Build new council homes for Waltham Forest residents
in work
Encourage new houses to be built where they can
deliver prosperous communities with access to the local
services and infrastructure they need
Priority: We will keep your neighbourhood

clean and safe
Priority: We will help build a strong local
economy and thriving town centres
Build more specialist houses which allow older residents

to stay in a home of their own with the support they need
to be independent
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/priorities
In brief
Public art
If youve ever wanted to get involved in
public art, nows the time to make your
mark. Wood Street Walls, in partnership
with the Council, is commissioning a new
public art piece at Walthamstow Central
Station. Five written statements have
been selected and you can get online
to have your say on which message
you think best represents the borough.
The winning statement with the most
votes will be incorporated into the final
artwork. Wood Street Walls will also be
polling people at Walthamstow Central,
so keep an eye out on your daily travels,
or use the hashtag #wfwalls on Twitter to
get involved.
woodstreetwalls.co.uk/survey. You
can follow Waltham Forest Council on
twitter @wfcouncil.
Recycle right
Did you know that 70 per cent of
household waste is recyclable by using
your brown and green bins? All residents
can play their part in reducing waste by
recycling more. Your green bin should
be your main bin, and can be used
to recycle common household items
including: tins, cans, mixed glass, mixed
plastics, paper, card and plastic bags. All
food waste should be recycled in your
brown bin including items such as fruit,
vegetables, tea bags and coffee granules.
Dont forget that you can include all
food scraps, even bones. During the
summer months food and garden waste
will be collected weekly until the end of
September.
walthamforest.gov.uk/recycling.
Free internet access is available at
Waltham Forest Libraries.
Victoria line
closure
Residents are being urged to plan
ahead as improvement works will see
the Victoria Line closed between Seven
Sisters and Walthamstow Central from
Saturday 8 to Sunday 30 August. The
works are part of plans to increase
services on the line to 36 trains per hour
in 2016. During the closure there will
be rail replacement buses, and services
between Seven Sisters and Brixton will
run at a lower frequency. The three-week
closure means that other stations on the
Victoria line will be busier, as will parts of
the Central line and London Overground.
Commuters are advised to plan ahead
and allow more time for their journeys.
For more information, including
alternative travel options, visit
www.tfl.gov.uk/victoria-line-closure
The offending bed in shed which was converted from a garage

to a studio apartment without planning permission
Bed in shed must go

n Landlord converted garage into studio apartment
n Planning Inspectorate ruled in favour of Council enforcement notice
A Walthamstow landlord has
been told they must stop
renting out a garage as a studio
apartment, after their appeal
against a Waltham Forest
Council enforcement notice
was thrown out by the Planning
Inspectorate.
An enforcement notice was
served on the garage at 32
Erskine Road on 26 July 2014,
as it had been converted into an
apartment without the required
planning permission. The notice
required the owner, Mr Khalid
Khan, to stop using the garage as
a self-contained residential unit,
and remove all items associated
with residential use. This included
a shower room with hand basin,
toilet, cooking facilities, food
storage units and a washing
machine.
Mr Khan did not dispute that
he had breached planning control
by converting the garage into
an apartment for independent
living. However he appealed the
enforcement notice on grounds
that it was too late for the Council
to take enforcement action as the

change of use had taken place in
April 2009. The time limit for taking
action against a development like
this is four years, as long as the
building remained occupied with
only minimal breaks during this
period.
While Mr Khan was able to
submit three shorthold tenancy
agreements for the apartment
since 2009, there were significant
gaps between them amounting
to a number of months, with
no explanation for the breaks
in occupation. The Planning
Inspectorate also ruled that these
agreements did not necessarily
confirm the building was occupied
during these times. When Council
officers visited the property in
December 2011 they found
the building to be vacant, with
photographic evidence.
The Planning Inspectorate ruled
that the appeal had failed in a
report dated Friday 10 July 2015,
and that the Councils enforcement
notice should be upheld. Mr Khan
has been given three months to
comply with the original notice,

which requires him to stop using
the garage as an apartment, and
remove all the items associated
with residential use.
Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy
Leader and Cabinet Member for
Environment, said: We are pleased
that the Planning Inspectorate has
ruled in favour of the Council in
this case. This is a classic bed in
shed case. It should serve as a
warning to other landlords who try
and sidestep planning permission
and the law to make a quick
buck in our borough, often by
exploiting vulnerable residents, by
renting out ill-conceived and totally
inappropriate accommodation.
The message is simple; where
we identify these properties we will
do all in our powers to shut them
down. To achieve that outcome we
rely on local intelligence and our
residents are our prime source of
that intelligence so please continue
to report your suspicions to us.
With property at a premium
in the borough, the Council is
doing all it can to crack down on
rogue landlords and support good

ones. Earlier this year it launched a
Private Rented Property Licensing
scheme, which means that all
landlords operating in the borough
have to meet certain standards. All
properties that are privately rented
in Waltham Forest must now be
licensed, and a separate license
is required for each and every
property.
The licensing system means
that landlords have to meet certain
conditions such as obtaining
references for new tenants before
they move in, and dealing with
complaints of anti-social behaviour
or criminal activity. Landlords face
enforcement action and fines if
they are found without a licence,
or if they fail to comply with the
conditions.
More info
For more information on housing
and the Private Rented Property
Licensing scheme, visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/housing
or phone 020 8496 3000.

Ride into the sunset
In brief
n Residents can increase skills and confidence with free cycling training
n A range of borough-wide initiatives and facility improvements are making
cycling easier and safer
FR
EE
You can get free cycle training, thanks to Mini-Holland
If youre eager to start cycling

or dust the cobwebs off your
bicycle this summer, our free
cycle training course is a great
opportunity to build skills and
develop confidence on your
bike.
The sessions are available for all
ages and abilities and are focused
on increasing your confidence
on how to navigate roads safely
around the borough.
A trainer can meet you at your
home, place of work or study and
help guide you through the basics
before heading out into busier
areas.
Once training has been
completed, you will also be eligible
for a free bicycle maintenance
class to learn how to keep your
bike in top nick.
The training courses are part of
a range of borough-wide initiatives
and facility improvements to help
make cycling easier and safer as
part of the 30million Mini-Holland
programme.
BIKE MAINTENANCE
WORKSHOPS
Want to cycle more but dont know how to
fix those pesky tyre punctures? Sign up to
one of our free bike maintenance workshops
running until 5 September, to help you get to
grips with keeping your bike in top nick.
Our maintenance workshops are for anyone
who lives, works or studies in Waltham
Forest. Two course levels are available and
all tools are provided, but we do ask that
you bring your own bike to work on.
Two new state-of-the-art

cycle parking sheds located
at Walthamstow Central and
Leytonstone stations opened to
the community last week offering
a combined total of 130 secure
bicycle parking spaces.
Cycle lockers will also be
installed throughout residential
streets making it easier to store
bikes close to home. More than
a thousand cycle parking stands
will also be fitted at convenient
locations, including: local shops,
GP surgeries, supermarkets and
town centres.
More info
For more information on the MiniHolland Programme visit www.
enjoywalthamforest.co.uk.
For cycle training bookings, visit
www.cycleconfident.com/
sponsors/waltham-forest. Free
internet access is available at
Youngsters enjoyed Ascham

Homes Residents Day
Residents Day
More than 500 council tenants and

leaseholders packed into Sir George
Monoux College for the Ascham Homes
Residents Day on Saturday 25 July.
They came along to chat to staff from
Ascham Homes, the Council and partner
organisations where they could resolve
queries, ask questions and provide ideas
for the future of their homes and areas
as housing services return to Council
management. There was fun for all the
family with face painting, garden games,
tai chi and IT beginner classes. Tenant
Graham Wood, from Wood Street, said:
There was such a lovely atmosphere; I
nearly drifted to sleep watching the tai chi,
it was so therapeutic. The smoothie bike
was fantastic too, the kids loved it.
For more information, visit
www.aschamhomes.org.uk.
LEVEL ONE - BEGINNER
LEVEL TWO - INTERMEDIATE
Course includes:
Course includes:
Roadside puncture repair removal of wheel and tyre
Brake cables - removal

and refitting
M-check (making sure

major components are safe
and roadworthy)
Reconnecting and setting

up new brakes
Fixing brakes - removal

and refitting
Principles of basic gear
adjustment
Removal and refitting of

gear cables
Stop screw limit
demonstration
Checking your chain
How to adjust your front

derailleur gears
Preventative care, such as

how to clean and lubricate
parts of your bike.
Wheel straightening (truing) demonstration and practical

application.
To book visit
www.enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/
bike-workshops
www.enjoywalthamforest.co.uk
Whats On
Sports and
fitness
Donation Yoga
Wednesday and Saturday mornings
United Reform Church, 58 Orford Road,
E17 9QL
Learn how to move with the breath to
loosen up stiffness, develop strength, good
postural alignment and ways to balance
the hormones to maximise health and
vitality. Come and join Sarah, registered
Yoga Alliance teacher, at these friendly local
classes. For more information, email
enquiries@yoyoga.co.uk, visit www.
yoyoga.co.uk or phone or text 07815
120 792.
Massage Therapy
Mondays, 2.309.30pm
The Score Centre, 100 Oliver Road, Leyton
E10 5JY
Rejuvenate your body and mind! Give
yourself a break from the busy London
lifestyle with a professional massage
tailored to your needs. Treatments include
deep tissue massage, holistic massage and
reiki. Fully qualified and insured practitioner
with 12 years experience. 45 per hour,
10% off first booking. Cash or cheque only.
For more information phone Sabrina
on 07521 476 573, email zenfalco@
hotmail.co.uk or visit www.zenfalco.
com.
Acupuncture
Awareness
Days and times vary
Acupuncture has been used in the East
for over 2000 years to treat a wide range
of physical and emotional problems
including back and knee pain, arthritis,
headaches, insomnia, depression and
anxiety, addictions, nausea and eating
disorders. In the West it has continued to
grow in popularity and acceptance as an
alternative or complement to conventional
treatments. If you would like to find out
how Acupuncture could help you, we are
offering free consultations at our clinic
in Leytonstone. Our therapists include
fully qualified members of the British
Acupuncture Council. To book a free
consultation, phone 07943 672 696 or
email bushwoodacu@aol.com.
50+ Tai Chi for Health

Saturday mornings, tbc
Walthamstow Academy, Billet Road,
E17 DP
A relaxed class aimed at the over 50s,
focusing on improving health. Beginners
welcome. Class costs just 5 per week
for a 1.5 hour class. Must be booked
in 5 week blocks in advance. For more
information, phone Age UK Waltham
Forest on 020 8558 5512 or email
e.tozer@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk.
Lea Valley Friends

Walking Group
Saturdays or Sundays, times vary
We are known as the friendly group. Our
walks cover tow paths, canals, country

and forest. We also have London walks
where all points of interest are explored.
Do come and join us. First three walks are
free. For a full programme, and more
information, visit www.leavalleyfriends.
org.uk, email lvfwalkers2001@hotmail.
com or phone 020 8529 1602.
Keep Fit for Women

Mondays, 10am
St Edmunds Church, Larkswood Road,
E4 9DS
A lively but gentle fitness class, suitable
for the over 50s. For more information
phone Samantha on 07718 889 329 or
email samcam@onetel.com.
Yogi J Yoga
Mondays, 78pm
St Michaels Church Hall, E17 6PQ
An open ability class with options for
beginners and those with an established
yoga practice. Unify body, mind and breath
and increase strength, flexibility and
balance. James is a Yoga Alliance certified
teacher. If you have any questions
please email jjcassidy123@btinternet.
com or phone 07789 513 701.
Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 67pm
The Mill, 711 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA
Gentle yoga class, great for beginners,
people with health issues, newbies,
or anyone just wanting a nice small,
friendly relaxing yoga class. We learn
simple physical postures that improve
posture and general physical and mental
wellbeing, then have a calming relaxation
to finish. 10 drop in or 9 with a loyalty
card. Private one to ones available. For
more information, and to book, email
josettayoga@hotmail.co.uk or phone
07554 440 499
Ashtanga Yoga
Mondays, 78.30pm
The Mill, 711 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA
Fast flowing dynamic yoga class for
emotional and physical wellbeing. Great
for cleansing, increasing fitness, flexibility
and balance, with a calming relaxation to
finish. 11 drop in or 10 with a loyalty
card. Private one to ones available. For
more information, and to book, email
josettayoga@hotmail.co.uk or phone
07554 440 499.
Prenatal Yoga
Saturdays, 1011.30am
29 Forest View Road, E17 4EJ
Enjoy yoga, breathing, hypnobreathing,
preparation for your body, mind and soul.
This course will prepare you for your
birth and help you stay calm and relaxed
throughout your labour. Six-week block
bookings, but can be taken over 8 weeks
with prior notice. You can also make up a
class in the same week at other sessions.
Classes are not transferrable. To book,
visit www.arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk.
Pilates
Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.3010.30am
St. Edmunds Church, Small Hall,
Larkswood Road, E4 9DS

A lovely class, improving strength and
posture. Suitable for beginners and
improvers. For more information phone
Samantha on 07718 889 329 or email
samcam@onetel.com.
available on Wednesday afternoons from

14pm.Train rides are available at 60p or
1.50 depending on the train track in use.
Kids under three go free with an adult. For
more information, visit www.chingfordmodel-engineering.com.
Women Only Boot

Camp
Good Life Club
Monday and Friday, 6.30am and

7.30am; Tuesday, 6.30am and 7.30am
Chestnuts Field, Forest Road E17 4JF
Fun and exciting boot camp programme
with online nutrition programme. Personal
training in a small group environment.
Guaranteed results or your money back
as long as you follow the programme.
For more information, or book a place,
phone Jackie on 07717 330 993 or
email vibe.wellnesshealth@gmail.com.
Free Karate Classes

for All
Classes available seven days a week
Frederick Bremer School, Chingford Leisure
Centre, The Peter May Sports Centre and
Wanstead Leisure Centre. There is a FREE
trial Karate Class for everyone at all of the
centres above. For more information,
visit www.karate-london.co.uk or phone
01992 768 664.
Lloyd Park Green Gym

Every Friday, 10.45am to 2pm
Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP (meet
outside the Stables building)
The Conservation Volunteers Green Gym
is a scheme which inspires you to improve
both your health and the environment at
the same time; tackle physical jobs in the
outdoors improving your strength and
stamina, boosting your practical skills and
confidence and benefitting your local green
spaces. For more information phone
020 8533 8022 or email gg-walthamforest@tcv.org.uk.
Clubs and
community
African Diaspora Kids
Family Day Out
Wednesday 5 August, 11am3pm
The British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG
Entrance is free and no need to register,
just turn up. Meet us at the Africa
room for 11am. Afterwards well have
a packed lunch by the Southbank.
africandiasporakids.com.
Miniature Steam and

Electric Train Rides
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday
Monday until 4 October, 25.30pm and
Wednesdays during school summer
holidays, 24pm
Ridgeway Park, Peel Close, E4 6XU
Miniature steam and electric train rides at
Ridgeway Park, Chingford are great fun for
children and adults alike. During the school
summer holidays, train rides are also
Every Wednesday, 13pm

Jubilee Hall, Greenleaf Baptist Church,
Greenleaf Road, E17 6QQ
A social club for people aged 55 and over.
Join us for speakers, quizzes, videos, social
events and outings. Entry 2, including
refreshments.
New Pensioners Club

Tuesdays, 14pm
Waltham Forest Sports and Social Club,
Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, E17 4JF
Come and join our fun and friendly group
for older residents. Throughout July you
can join us for entertainment by Super
Sonique Steve, bingo and lots of other
activities. 1.50 entrance fee, which
includes tea, coffee and biscuits. For more
information, phone Tommy Anderson on
07506 733 392.
Quiz on your Face

Tuesdays, 7.4510.15pm
Northcote E11, 110 Grove Green Road,
E11 4EL
Fun quiz all can join in a really friendly
environment. Minimum cash prize, with
accumulator jackpot currently at 120.
thenorthcotee11.com or phone
020 8518 7516.
Affordable
Psychotherapy in
English and Spanish
Appointments available Monday to
Friday, 9am to 8pm
Near St James Street Station
Short and long-term psychotherapy for
individuals and couples. Sliding scale of
fees, meaning that everyone can access
psychotherapy. Concessions for students,
unwaged and retired people. For more
information, phone Valeria Bonfiglio
on 07912 887 588, email info@
valeriabonfiglio.co.uk or visit www.
valeriabonfiglio.co.uk.
Family History
Tuesday 8 September, 8pm
Spruce Hill Baptist Church Hall, Brookscroft
Road, E17 4JP
Interested in researching your family
history? Let Waltham Forest Family
History Society help you! Come along
to a fascinating talk on The notorious
William Millard, body-snatcher. Join us
after the talk for tea and biscuits, with
a chance to chat to experienced but
friendly genealogists who know all the
best resources for family history research,
both locally and online. We meet every
second Tuesday of the month. For more
information, phone Mark on 020 8530
4755, email mcarroll@waitrose.com or
visit www.wffhs.org.uk.
WEA Courses for

Adults: Plays of David
Hare
Tuesdays from 15 September to
1 December, 10am12noon
The Greenleaf Centre, 6769 Greenleaf
Road, E17 6QP
Founded in 1903, the Workers Educational
Association (WEA) is a charity and the UKs
largest voluntary sector provider of adult
education. Skylight, Amys View, and My
Zinc Bed are the suggested plays to be
studied in this course, but the exact choice
can be negotiated in the class. The course
costs 88 each term, but is free if you
receive income-related benefits. To enrol,
visit www.london.wea.org.uk, email
walthamstow.branch@wea.org.uk or
phone 0800 328 1060.
WEA Courses for

Adults: Introduction to
British Archaeology
Tuesdays from 15 September to
1 December, 7.309.30pm
Shern Hall Methodist Church Hall, Shernhall
Street, E17 9HX
We will look at archaeological evidence
from the prehistoric period to the recent
past, using national, and some local,
case studies. Analyse and discuss these
exciting key archaeological sites, and their
cultural and historical context. All courses
cost 88 each term, but are free if you
receive income-related benefits. To enrol,
visit www.london.wea.org.uk, email
walthamstow.branch@wea.org.uk or
phone 0800 328 1060.
Culture
and crafts
E17 Guitar Club
Saturdays, 12noon
Hornbeam Caf, 458 Hoe Street, E17 9AH
Guitar playing and performing fun for adults
of all abilities. Multi-skill groups, beginners
welcome. Pay 52 for a half term of six,
40 minute lessons. Drop-in 10. For more
information, phone Christian Karlsson on
07958 471 083, email chris@e17guitar.
com or visit www.e17guitar.com.
E17 Swedish language

course
Monday and Wednesday evenings,
times tbc
Learn Swedish in these beginners/
intermediate and conversation courses
classes. Relaxed and fun for adults. Pay
60 for a half term of six, 60 minute
lessons in a small group. Daytime lessons
also available. For more information,
phone Christian Karlsson on 07958 471
083, email chris@e17swedish.com or
visit www.e17swedish.com.
London Music
Academy
Wednesday evenings
Sir George Monoux College, 190 Chingford
Road, E17 5AA

We offer guitar, piano and vocal lessons
for people of all ages. Enrolling now for
the new Autumn term. Prices start from
only 10. For more information, email
info@londonmusicacademy.co.uk or visit
www.londonmusicacademy.co.uk.
Strung Out violin

groups
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from
September
Studio Office, The Quaker Meeting House,
1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Strung Out is a fun violin group for adults
run by professional musician Alison Jones
who has over 30 years of performing
internationally. If you wish to play with
like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere,
please contact us. Recruiting all levels
now for new classes in September. All
styles of music welcomed from classical
to traditional. Strung Out members have
the option of joining and performing in
Walthamstow Acoustic Massive (WAM),
who are performing at The Stow Festival
on Saturday 19 September. For more
information, and to reserve a place, email
strungout@shapeshifter-productions.
com, phone 020 7018 2927 or visit www.
shapeshifter-productions.com.
Daytime Choir for

Parents
Every Thursday, 1011am
St Michaels and All Angels Church Hall,
Northcote Road, E17 6PQ
For parents and child minders. The singing
is for you, but you can bring your baby or
toddler with you! A friendly, fun group. No
experience necessary. 5 per session. For
more information, email east17singers@
gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/
groups/552615318170494.
DRAG Out the

Weekend
Sundays, 6.459.30pm
Northcote E11, 110 Grove Green Road, E11
4EL
Weekly DRAG comedy cabaret shows with
the most fabulous of the UKs queens in
the business. Some weeks are full of feisty
satire, others are WestEnd hits. Michael and
Topsie are family friendly. Candy and Myra
are most certainly grown up. Check out
our website for full listings. You wont get
to see shows of this quality free anywhere
else. For more information, visit www.
thenorthcotee11.com or phone 020 8518
7516.
Five String Banjo

Classes for adult
beginners
Mondays from September, 7.30pm
Studio Office, Quaker Meeting House, 1a
Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Professional musician, Dick Smith, teaches
five-string Banjo classes in three finger
bluegrass style picking. Start from scratch
and develop your banjo skills in a relaxed
and fun environment. 12 per class, when
paid in advance for the term. Book now for
the next course limited availability. For
more information, phone 07745 052 525
or email info.banjosmith@gmail.com.
Ukulele Classes for

adult beginners
Saturdays afternoons from September
Studio Office, Quaker Meeting House,
1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Try the ukulele with an experienced,
professional musician in a fun and relaxed
environment. Instruments not provided!
10 per class, when paid in advance for
the term. Book now for the next course
limited availability. For more information,
phone 07745 052 525 or email info.
banjosmith@gmail.com.
Piano and Guitar

Tuition
Flexible dates and times available
Learn to play a range of musical styles
from the comfort of your own home.
Lessons available for children and adults.
Covers all levels from complete beginner
to advanced. Styles include classical,
jazz, Spanish and world music. Exam
preparation included with a current 100%
pass rate. 30 per hour, 10 discount
on the first lesson. A discount is also
available on multiple lesson purchases.
Fully qualified and CRB certified. For more
information, phone Paul on 07515 156
331 or email paul.mountford@hotmail.
co.uk.
Children and
young people
E17 Junior Guitar Club
Saturdays, different levels and times
Guitar playing fun for children of all
abilities, age 6 and over. Pay 52 for a half
term of six, 30 minute lessons. Different
levels and times. For more information,
phone Christian Karlsson on 07958 471
083, email chris@e17guitar.com or visit
www.e17guitar.com.
Street Dance for

Children
Saturdays from 26 September
Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, E17
6DS
Following our first popular series of
workshops with Vicky Shulungu,
street dance will continue in the autumn.
9.3010.30am for 46 year olds;
10.3011.30am for 79 year olds and
11.45 am12.45pm for 1013 year olds.
Classes cost 60 per term or 50 for
concessions. For more information,
email becreative@gnomehouse.org.uk.
Acting Bugs
Fridays, 9.4511.30am
The Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise,
E17 3PW
Acting Bugs and Diddy Bugs are interactive
drama groups for children aged three to
four years and 18 months to three years,
led by local TV actress and mum, Sam
Seager, and childrens author Shirani
Bolle. The sessions last 45 minutes and
introduce pre-school children to the world
of drama in a fun and playful way, inspiring
young imaginations. The sessions will get

your little ones; imagination buzzing, help
develop focus and build confidence in a
friendly and safe environment. Parents stay
with their children through the session.
Numbers strictly limited, so please email
to book your free taster session. For more
information, email info@actingbugs.
co.uk or visit www.actingbugs.co.uk.
Toddler and Tea

Mondays and Wednesdays, 12.304pm
A free parent-led group using a community
space for all ages from birth upwards.
Some weeks we run art or sensory
music sessions, some we have our local
comedian Pineapple Pam pop by and
some we just use as excuse to meet
new parents over a pot of tea or glass of
wine in the peaceful garden. For more
information, visit www.facebook.com/
groups/1648786582023750/.
Spanish for Toddlers

Saturdays from 12 September, 10.30
am
Mission Grove School, Mission Grove Road,
E17 7EJ
Learning Spanish in a fun and relaxed
environment. Singing and games. Suitable
for children aged four to six years. Half
hour class, taught by a native Spanishspeaking tutor. 65 for ten week course.
To book a place, phone 07568 157 028
or email rachelbettelley@hotmail.com.
Spanish for Children

Saturdays from 12 September, 11am
E17 7EJ
Learning Spanish in a fun and relaxed
environment. Suitable for children aged five
to 10. A one hour class taught by a native,
Spanish-speaking tutor. 70 for 10 week
course. To book a place, phone 07568
157 028 or email rachelbettelley@
hotmail.com.
French for Children

Saturdays from 12 September, 12.15 pm
E17 7EJ
Learning French in a fun and relaxed
environment. Games, dance and cooking.
Suitable for children aged six to eight year
old. One hour class taught by a native,
French-speaking tutor. 65 for ten week
course. To book a place, phone 07568
157 028 or email rachelbettelley@
hotmail.com.
Little Tigers Karate

Club
Every Tuesday, 4.30 to 5pm
Nexus Centre, 3 Snowberry Close,
Leytonstone, E15 2AH
Our Little Tigers Club is specifically aimed
at ages 3, 4 and 5. What separates our
Club from other childrens martial arts
based classes is that we emphasise
life skills. Children are not only taught
karate and fun drills but also important
qualities in life such as respect for oneself
and others, behaviour patterns at home
and school, stranger danger and much
more. Parents are welcome to join in to
encourage their child at no extra cost. For

more information phone or text 07956
961 563 or 07853 177 950, email info.
elskarate.co.uk or visit www.elskarate.
co.uk.
Beartuza Theatre
Company Summer
School
Monday 24 to Friday 28 August, 9.30am
to 3.30pm
Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane,
E17 6DS
A summer theatre school for young people
aged 11 to 16 years. Five days of acting,
singing and dancing culminating in a
performance on the final day. Led by two
professional actors who have worked with
East 15 Acting School, English Heritage and
The National Trust. For more information,
email beartuza@gmail.com.
Learn to play Junior

Ice Hockey
Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.158.15pm
Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road,
E10 7QL
Lee Valley Lions Junior Ice Hockey Club
is offering a free four-week taster session
to learn ice hockey. Our training develops
young people from 5 to 19 and helps them
enjoy this exciting sport, which promotes
fitness, teamwork and fun. For more
information phone 07958 743 680,
email eddiejoseph@hotmail.com or visit
www.leevalleylions.org.uk.
Community
Ward Forums
No Community Ward Forum meetings
scheduled in August.
Train Club for Children

Sunday 13 September, 11am2pm
St Francis Church Hall, Hawkswood
Crescent, E4 7RS
A monthly train club providing a unique
special interest facility for children on
the Autistic spectrum and their families.
A range of Hornby layouts and other
train-related toys and books to play with
and enjoy. Meet and chat with other local
families. Entry is free, and no booking is
required. For more info, email Gill at
theengineshed@hotmail.co.uk or text
07583 405 958.
Council
Meetings
Tuesday 4 August
Planning Committee, 7pm
Friday 13 August
Licensing Act Sub-committee, 2pm
All meetings are held at Waltham
Forest Town Hall and start at 7.30pm,
unless stated otherwise. Dates and
times are subject to change.
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Leyton
11
In brief
More than 350 people took

part in the 2015 Eid Cup
tournament
Eid Cup 2015
You can meet a host of four-legged friends at Brooks Farm including donkeys Evey and Millie (pictured)
Fun on the farm!

n Brooks
Farm is offering lots of family-friendly activities this

summer
n You can pay a visit to the farm, volunteer or even hold a special
birthday party
With the summer holidays
finally getting into full swing,
parents and carers will no doubt
be looking for child-friendly
activities to keep the little ones
amused while schools out.
And one activity thats sure to
be a big hit with animal-loving
residents of all ages is Leytons
very own city farm Brooks Farm
(Skeltons Lane Park, Skeltons
Lane, E10 5BS).
The farm is home to a host of
animals including sheep, donkeys,
ponies, goats, alpacas, rabbits and
hens. You can get up close and
hold or stroke some of the animals,
and you can even help to feed
some of them using special food
which you can buy on-site.
The management of Brooks
Farm was taken over by Forest
YMCA in April 2014 and, following
a 500,000 refurbishment, it
re-opened its doors last summer.
The farm now boasts a range of
improved facilities including a caf,
accessible toilet, baby changing
facilities, two classrooms, a
treehouse, an insect area and an
allotment.
Brooks Farm is open Tuesday
to Sunday, 10am until 5pm. The
farm is also open on bank holiday
Mondays. Entry is free for visitors
but there is a charge for group
tours, which must be arranged in
advance.
As well as giving you the chance
to get up close to some furry
friends, Brooks Farm also offers
a range of farm-based seasonal
activities and events for the whole
family. These include parent and
toddler sessions, educational
visits for groups and schools,
volunteering programmes for
people of all ages and room hire for
birthday parties and meetings.
From Monday 3 to Friday 28
August, the farm will run a Summer
Activity Programme for children
and young people every week day.
Activities include everything from
woodwork and animal handling to
gardening and photography. Entry
costs 2 per child, per session.
You can also pop along to the
farms annual Family Summer
Day on Sunday 30 August and
enjoy a range of fun activities,

demonstrations and stalls. Entry is
free.
The farm caf named Bushys
Nut Hut after Forest YMCAs
mascot, Bushy the grey squirrel
has an outdoor seating area where
visitors can sit and relax, and enjoy
the sights and sounds of the farm
whilst enjoying a drink and a snack.
There is also a small shop selling a
selection of farm-related books and
toys.
Meg Wilson, Manager of Brooks
Farm, told Waltham Forest News:
It is now almost a year since we
opened the gates of the new-look
Brooks Farm, and we are delighted
at how popular and well-loved the
farm is by people from across our
community. Thats why we were
so thrilled to win the Locals Pick
award for Leyton in the Time Out
Love London Awards 2014.
We are continually reviewing
the services and activities we offer
to ensure that they appeal to as
many people as possible. We
recently had a sheep shearing day
and afternoon tea for people from
a local care home, and we have

a full calendar of events lined up
for the rest of the year, including
Halloween and Bonfire Night
activities
As a charity, we are determined
that the farm and the experiences
on offer are accessible to everyone.
Entry is free and we charge
a nominal amount for certain
activities. Aside from income
we generate through the caf
sales and activities we are solely
dependent on donations and local
support to keep the farm running.
If you would like to make a
donation or are a local company
who would like to sponsor our
work, then we would love to hear
from you.
More info
To find out more about whats
happening down at Brooks Farm,
or how you can help support their
work, visit www.forestymca.
org.uk/brooksfarm, email
brooksfarm@forestymca.org.uk
or phone 020 8509 4636.
Hundreds of young footballers gathered

for Leyton charity Salaam Peaces
annual Eid Cup tournament at Leyton
Jubilee Park (Seymour Road, E10 7BL)
on Saturday 25 July. More than 350
people took part in the event, which was
recently renamed the Nugent Richard
Eid Cup. The day began with a skills
demonstration by freestyle footballer
Colin Nell a long-time supporter of
Salaam Peace and its work. The under
11s competition was won by East
London Soccer School, Hornsey Rovers
triumphed in the under 14s tournament
and Arsenal in the Community were the
under 16s champions. The tournament
was set up by founder Sab Bham
after the 7/7 London bombings, to
highlight how people can be brought
together through sport. Community
representatives, councillors and local
police officers also attended the event.
Imam Tayib gave a speech about the
importance of contributing to the local
community, Islamic and shared values
and engaging in positive activities. The
tournament was sponsored by Tayyab
Food Stores, Lammas School and Your
Move estate agents.
salaampeace.org or email contact@
salaampeace.org.
Try junior ice

hockey
Young people who are looking for an
exciting new way to keep fit and healthy
and make friends along the way, are
being encouraged to give the sport of
ice hockey a try. The Lee Valley Lions
Junior Ice Hockey Club is offering a free
four-week taster session to young people
aged five to 19. The sessions take place
at Lee Valley Ice Centre (Lea Bridge
Road, E10 7QL) on Tuesdays and Fridays
between 7.15pm and 8.15pm. Club
organisers say that the sport promotes
fitness, teamwork and fun.
For more information, phone Eddie
Joseph on 07958 743 680, email
eddiejoseph@hotmail.com or visit
www.leevalleylions.org.uk.
12
Family
In brief
Young women are being

encouraged to try a new sport
This Girl Can

Enthusiastic young women aged 11 to
18 are signing up to get active outdoors
this summer and try their hand at a new
sport as part of the This Girl Can, Waltham
Forest campaign. The sports on offer
range from basketball, squash and hockey
through to the more unusual such as
trampolining and kayaking. The activities
which have been funded by London
Sport are running across the borough
and are completely free. The six-week
sports courses began in the first week of
the summer holidays and aim to increase
the number of young women taking part
in sporting activities in Waltham Forest.
The sessions will be a fun way to learn
new skills, make new friends and perhaps
create Britains next female kayaking
champion!
For more information on the This Girl
Can campaign, visit www.thisgirlcan.
co.uk.
Care home
praised
A care home for children with learning
disabilities in Waltham Forest has received
praise from Ofsted following a surprise
inspection. Leyton Green Road was judged
to have improved effectiveness in a
report published by inspectors earlier this
month building on the good rating
given to the care home last year. Having
carried out an unannounced interim
inspection in March, Ofsteds subsequent
report described the Council-run home
as earnestly striving towards their
goal of being a centre of excellence.
Inspectors praised staff at the home for
listening to the childrens views when
making management decisions allowing
them to contribute to the staff appraisal
process, play a key role in activity and
menu planning and provide more critical
feedback in residents meetings. Leyton
Green Road offers children and young
people with learning disabilities planned
overnight short breaks, emergency
residential placements and day care and
after school provision.
walthamforest.gov.uk/cyp-disabilities.
The benefits of
being informed
n Benefits and council tax support are available to those in need of
financial assistance
n A range of local organisations provide free, impartial advice for
financial and legal issues
Citizens Advice Bureau

The Waltham Forest Citizens
Advice Bureau offers free,
confidential and impartial advice
on a range of issues including
debt and money, immigration and
benefits.
Visit www.walthamforestcab.org.
uk or phone 020 8521 5125.
Waltham Forest
Community Credit Union
Make sure you are receiving the benefits you are entitled to
Many people are unaware that

they may be entitled to benefits
and council tax support.
If youre experiencing difficult
circumstances, financial hardship
or emergency situations there are
a range of benefits that can be
accessed to provide assistance
and help ease financial stress.
If you are not sure if youre
entitled to benefits, you have
nothing to lose and a lot to gain,
its worth taking the time to find out
more and know your options.
Council benefits
Housing Benefits and
Council Tax Support
If you currently receive benefits,
are on a pension or working on
a low income, Housing Benefit is
available to help you pay your rent.
Council Tax Support is a local
scheme helping you pay your
council tax by up to 85 per cent
depending on your financial
situation.
Housing Benefits and Council Tax
Support can be claimed through
the Council and are considered
on a case by case basis. For an
estimate of the benefits you could

be entitled to receive, you can visit
the Councils website and use the
online benefits calculator.
Discretionary Housing
and Discretionary
Council Tax Hardship
Payments
Additional help may be available
if you currently receive Housing
Benefits and/or are liable for council
tax and require further financial
assistance.
The Council has been given extra
money by the Government which
allows us to top up payments of
Housing Benefits where we believe
a person needs additional help with
housing costs.
The Council has allocated
750,000 of its own resources
to help people suffering financial
difficulties and struggling to pay
their council tax. You will need to
provide details of your income and
outgoings.
Free school meals

School meals are a great way to
ensure your child is eating a healthy
and well-balanced meal during the
day and provides them with energy

to learn and play.
All children in Reception, Year 1
and Year 2 in state-funded schools
are eligible for free school meals
and older children may also be
eligible for free meals if their families
are in receipt of benefits such as
Income Support or income-based
Job Seekers Allowance.
Community
organisations
Navigating the range of benefits
and concessions available
can often be confusing and
overwhelming, luckily there are
numerous local organisations
providing free advice.
National Debtline
National Debtline is a free,
independent and confidential debt
advice service run by the charity
Money Advice Trust. Lines are open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm and
on Saturdays from 9.30am to 1pm.
Calls are confidential and free from
landlines and mobiles.
Visit www.nationaldebtline.org or
phone 0808 808 4000.
The Waltham Forest Community

Credit Union is a financial
cooperative, run mostly by
volunteers and open to anyone
who lives or works in the borough.
They offer a savings account where
you can pay in as much or as little
as you like and receive a portion of
the profits back as a dividend each
year. Any surplus made is passed
back to members, so its a no-cost
of way of giving something back to
your local community.
Visit www.wfccu.org or phone
020 8520 8740.
Christians Against
Poverty
Christians Against Poverty is a
national debt counselling charity
that offers tailored advice and also
organises money management
courses and job clubs. Their
Walthamstow Debt Centre is run in
partnership with St Marys Church,
and offers free debt advice to all in
Waltham Forest, regardless of age,
gender, faith or background.
Visit www.capuk.org or phone
0800 328 0006.
More info
For a full list of national benefits
available, visit www.gov.uk/
browse/benefits. For more
information on Council benefits
visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
benefits or phone 020 8496 3000.
Keeping safe

Support for domestic

violence victims
n New service launched to advise and support domestic violence
victims
n Part of wider community safety work to keep residents safe from
harm
A new One Stop Shop will help both male and female victims of
domestic violence
The boroughs ongoing efforts

to protect residents from harm
will take another step forward
later this month with the launch
of a new service offering
support to victims of domestic
violence (DV).
On Wednesday 12 August,
the Council, in partnership with
Waltham Forest Police, is set to
unveil a new One Stop Shop in the
Peabody Groups CBHA building in
Saxon Close, Walthamstow.
The facility will be used for victims
of DV male and female to come
and speak with a range of partners
including police, legal aid advisers,
housing officers and Independent
Domestic Violence Advocates
about what they are experiencing,
and in turn receive help and advice
about the various support services
they can access.
Open every Wednesday from
10am to 12pm, the private and
confidential One Stop Shop drop-in

centre will also offer health advice
where required.
Cllr Liaquat Ali MBE JP, the
Councils Cabinet Member for
Community Safety and Cohesion,
said: Were working hard to raise
awareness about domestic violence
and want to reach out to anyone
who may be experiencing it in some
way to let them know that help is
available.
The new One Stop Shop is
completely confidential and will be
able to ensure victims are given the
support they need whatever their
personal circumstances. Despite
being a huge challenge, we wont
shy away from the fight to end
domestic violence, and I hope
this new service will be a lifeline
to anyone looking to escape an
abusive environment.
This service is just one strand
of the Councils commitment to
protect residents from harm and

help them stay safe.
Last year, Waltham Forest was
officially awarded White Ribbon
status accreditation that formally
recognises the work carried out
by the Council and local partners,
including Waltham Forest Police
and Leyton Orient Football Club,
to raise awareness about DV
and encourage members of the
community to take a stand against
it.
Linked to this work, the Council
has a specialist team of officers
in place to combat all forms of
violence against women and girls
(VAWG), including DV, hate crime,
sexual abuse, female genital
mutilation (FGM), child sexual
exploitation, forced marriage and
honour-based violence.
The VAWG team is currently
overseeing the Councils
involvement in a Harmful Practices
pilot funded by the Mayor of

Londons Office for Policing and
Crime, which aims to identify,
engage with and minimise risk to
those likely to, or those affected by
VAWG.
It includes a specialist
caseworker that works with those
at risk of FGM and a community
mediator who is responsible for
engaging with communities to raise
awareness of FGM.
Through the pilot, the team
is offering specialist training to
professionals in the borough to help
them better understand VAWG and
know how to go about reporting
incidents should they encounter it.
And, it is assisting other Council
departments working in these areas
to review policies and procedures
around harmful practices, assist
in case management and ensure
those involved are fully aware of risk
and available interventions.
The team also features a Councilfunded VAWG police officer to
develop and review best practice,
legislation changes, deliver training,
engage with frontline workers, and
support victims of VAWG related
crimes.
In addition, the Council funds
six Individual Domestic Violence
Advocates (IDVAs) to work with the
team and local partners to support
DV victims and their families. This
provision also includes a young
persons IDVA who works with
children under 18 who are affected
by DV.
More info
To speak to police in an emergency,
phone 999. In a non-emergency
situation, or if you suspect criminal
activity may be taking place, you
can report it to police by phoning
101. To learn about the work of the
Councils community safety team
visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
community-safety.
13
In brief
New CCTV
contract
A new four-year deal covering
the maintenance of, and future
improvements to, the Councils CCTV
security network is set to save thousands
of pounds. Working in partnership with
Enfield, Newham and Redbridge councils,
the new contract with Openview Security
Solutions is just one of the ways the
Council is saving money by teaming
up with other local authorities. The
contract has been designed to enable
other London councils to buy into
the agreement and the more local
authorities who do so, the greater the
potential for further savings to be made,
as it offers further cost advantages
depending on the number who sign
up to it. Waltham Forest Councils
CCTV security network is made up of
CCTV cameras located in public places
to promote safety and help protect
residents from harm.
Follow the Council on Twitter
@wfcouncil. Free internet access is
available at Waltham Forest Libraries.
Substance
misuse
Waltham Forests substance misuse
services for residents aged 18 and over
have merged into one integrated service,
streamlining the support network for
people requiring help with drug and
alcohol problems. The service, which
will be delivered by Lifeline Project,
will support adults from prevention and
early engagement through to recovery.
Residents wanting help do not need
to have a referral letter to access
support a simple phone call or email
via the secure email address can start
the process. The service hub in Beluah
Road, Walthamstow, will also be open
access and anyone can drop in during
opening hours, which can be found on
Lifeline Projects website or by phoning
the number below. Details of sites in
Leytonstone, Leyton and Chingford can
also be found by contacting Lifeline
Project. Introducing a single service is
designed to improve the experience
for those using it and has the added
benefit of delivering savings to the
Council of 408,000 in 2015/16 and
786,000 in 2016/17 compared
to the old system which involved
commissioning a range of service
providers.
For more information phone
020 3826 9600, email lifeline.
walthamforest@lifeline.org.uk or visit
www.lifelinewalthamforest.org.uk.
14
Public notices
Planning
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Notice of Application for Planning
Permission
Town and Country Planning (General
Development Procedure) (England)
Order 2010
Notice under Article 13
Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Section
67
Notice is Hereby Given that the
following application for planning
permission has been made to the
Council for which additional publicity
is required.
APPL. NO 151708/FUL and 152180/
LBC
APPLICANT Jennifer Greenidge
ADDRESS St Margarets, High Road,
Woodford Green, IG8 9LB
PROPOSAL Conversion of St.Margarets
and cottage building into two separate
residential units with glass porch, conversion
of the coach house into 1 residential
unit. Demolition of existing garage and
construction of two storey building to form
one residential unit. Provision of landscaping,
car parking and refuse collection area.
The application is available to view on the
following website:
http://planning.walthamforest.gov.uk
The application can also be viewed at,
Sycamore House offices, Town Hall Complex,
Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF,
between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to
Friday, where a duty planning officer will be
available to assist you.
Any views you would like to make for the
above proposal, must be submitted in
writing to the Council within 21 days of
the date of this letter. Due to the number
of correspondence (letters, emails etc)
received by the Council relating to planning
applications, it will not be possible
to acknowledge or respond to your
correspondences should you submit any.
However, all views/comments received are
fully considered during the assessment of
the planning application. Please note that
the planning file, including correspondence
received for the application, are open to
the public.
Dated this day 3th August 2015
David Scourfield
Head of Development Management and
Building Control
Permission
Order 2010
Notice is Hereby Given that the following
application for planning permission has
been made to the Council for which
additional publicity is required.
APPL. NO 151631/FUL
APPLICANT Mr Julian De Takats
ADDRESS 590 High Road Leytonstone,
Leytonstone, London, E11 3DA
PROPOSAL Demolition of existing building

and construction of 2 to 4 storey building
to form 10 self-contained flats (3 x 1 bed,
4 x 2 bed, 3 x 3 bed). Provision of amenity
space, 10 cycle spaces and refuse collection
area.
following website:
Sycamore House offices, Town Hall Complex,
Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF,
between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to
the public.
Dated this day 3rd August 2015
David Scourfield
Building Control
Permission
Order 2010
Notice is Hereby Given that the following
application for planning permission has been
made to the Council for which additional
publicity is required.
Application no:
APPL. NO 151865/FUL
APPLICANT New York Developments Ltd
C/O Agent
ADDRESS The Royston Arms Public
House, 83 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford,
London, E4 8LT
PROPOSAL A mixed use redevelopment.
Demolition of former public house building.
Construction of 3 to 4 storey building to
provide 703sq.m retail space at ground floor
level and 26 residential units (4 x 1 bed, 19
x 2 bed, 3 x 3 bed) on upper floors. Provision
of 19 car parking spaces,cycle store,
amenity space and refuse collection area.
following website:
,Sycamore House offices, Town Hall
Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17
4JF, between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to

the public.
Dated this day 3rd August 2015
David Scourfield
Building Control
Highways
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
SECTIONS 6, 23, 45 and 84
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 SECTIONS 90A
AND 90C
BLACKHORSE LANE CORRIDOR
(T22(15))
PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF
RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS,
TRAFFIC CALMING, REMOVAL OF
PARKING AND AMENDMENTS TO
WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS
SHARED CROSSING FACILITIES FOR
PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS AND THE
PROVISION OF CYCLE TRACKS
THE WALTHAM FOREST (BLACKHORSE
LANE CPZ) (PARKING PLACES)
(REVOCATION NO. *) ORDER 2015
THE WALTHAM FOREST (WAITING AND
LOADING RESTRICTION) (AMENDMENT
NO. *) ORDER 2015
THE WALTHAM FOREST (20 MPH SPEED
LIMIT) (NO. *) TRAFFIC ORDER 2015
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Council of the London Borough of Waltham
Forest (the Council) under section 23 of
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
Sections 90A and 90C of the Highways
Act 1980 and the Highways (Road Humps)
Regulations 1999 proposes to:(a) convert an existing zebra pedestrian
crossing to a raised zebra pedestrian
crossing in Blackhorse Lane E17 at its
junction with Shakespeare Road;
(b) provide a new raised zebra pedestrian
crossing in Blackhorse Lane E17, so
that the centre of the crossing is situated
22 metres south of the southern kerbline of Clarence Road. Associated zig-zag
markings, on which vehicles would be
prohibited from stopping at all times, will be
placed on the carriageway either side of the
crossing (extending up to a maximum of 14
metres northwards and southwards.
The elevated section of the pedestrian
crossings mentioned in 1(a) and 1(b)
above will extend across the full width of
the carriageway with sinusoidal ramps
measuring up to 2 metres in length with a
plateau of up to 35 metres in length on the
crossings and associated zig-zag markings.
For further details see section 3 below.
2. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the
Council proposes to make the abovementioned Orders under sections 6, 45,
84 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9
to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
as amended. The general effect of the
Orders to coincide with relocated bus stops,
new and existing Zebra crossings, cycle
improvements and shared highway and

footway space for moving vehicles and
pedestrians at junctions hereinafter termed
Copenhagen Style blended crossings
would be:(a) on the eastern side of in Blackhorse
Lane E17, remove permit parking space:
(i) on the eastern side, between Nos. 196
and 204 Blackhorse Lane;
(ii) on the eastern side, outside Nos. 218
Blackhorse Lane;
(iii) on the eastern side, between Nos. 222
234 and 242 Blackhorse Lane;
(iv) on the eastern side, between Nos. 94
and 108 Blackhorse Lane; and
(v) on the western side, the whole parking
place approximately 20 metres south of the
southern junction of Priestley Way;
(b) create BLN permit parking space for
a distance of 10 metres on both sides of
Shakespeare Road E17 outside and
opposite No. 196 Blackhorse Lane, and in
Goldsmith Road E17 for a distance of 5
metres outside No. 214 Blackhorse Lane;
(c) convert single yellow line waiting
restrictions to at any time double yellow
line waiting restriction on Blackhorse
Lane E17:
(i) on the western side (a) between
Forest Road and a point opposite No.
204 Blackhorse Lane (b) between a point
opposite No. 216 and Nos. 224 to 234
Blackhorse Lane;
(ii) on the eastern side (a) between Forest
Road and the common boundary of Nos.
116/118 Blackhorse Lane (b) between Nos.
196 and 212 Blackhorse Lane, (c) outside
No. 218 Blackhorse Lane (in place of the
displaced BLN permit parking place); and
(iii) for a distance of 10 metres on both
sides of Blenheim Road E17, Clifton
Avenue E17, Tavistock Avenue E17 from
their respective junction with Blackhorse
Lane;
(d) provide at any time double yellow
lines waiting restrictions in Blackhorse
Lane E17:
(i) on the eastern side (a) between the
common boundary of Nos. 246/248 and
No. 268 Blackhorse Lane, and (b) between
the common boundary of Nos. 272/272a
and 290 Blackhorse Lane; and
(ii) on the western side between its
junction with Clarence Road E17 and
Rivermead Close E17;
(e) remove at any time double yellow
lines waiting restrictions for up to a
maximum distance of 12 metres on both
sides of Clarence Road E17, Gloucester
Road E17, Goldsmith Road E17,
Lancaster Road E17, St Andrews Road
E17 and Shakespeare Road E17 at their
respective junction with Blackhorse Lane
E17 (waiting restrictions at these junctions
with Blackhorse Lane will be converted in to
Copenhagen Style blended crossings); and
(f) introduce a maximum speed limit of
20mph in Blackhorse Lane E17 between
its junction with Forest Road and a point
outside No. 312 Blackhorse Lane.
3. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the
Council, in accordance with Sections 90A
and 90C of the Highways Act 1980 and the
Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999,
proposes to introduce:
(a) entry treatments in Worcester Road
E17 and Priestley Way E17, all at their
respective junction with Blackhorse Lane.
The entry treatments will measure between
5 and 15 metres in length, including the
gradients each measuring between 1.2 and
1.8 metres in length; and

(b) speed tables in Blackhorse Lane
E17:
(i) outside No. 108 Blackhorse Lane
(measuring 10 metres in length);
(ii) outside and between Nos. 134 and 140
Blackhorse Lane (measuring 12 metres in
length);
All lengths include gradients either side of
the tables each measuring up to 1.8 metres
in length.
All speed tables, entry treatments and
raised zebra crossings with sinusoidal
ramps would be elevated sections of
carriageway approximately 100 millimetres
(+/- 5mm) higher than the surrounding
carriageway, extending across the full width
of the carriageway.
4. FURTHER NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY
GIVEN that the Council, in accordance with
sections 65(1) of the Highways Act 1980,
proposes to convert certain lengths of the
footway and carriageway of Blackhorse
Lane E17 into cycle tracks for use by
cyclists at the locations described in the
Schedule below. The cycle tracks are
proposed to aid cyclists to link with existing
and new cycle links and networks along key
routes, and to avoid fast moving traffic on
the carriageways.
5. A copy of each of the Orders, the
Councils statement of reasons for
proposing to make the Orders and plans
showing the locations and effect of the
Orders and measures can be inspected
during normal office hours on Mondays to
Fridays inclusive until the end of a period
of 6 weeks from the date on which the
Orders are made or, as the case may
be, the Council decides not to make the
Orders, at (a) The Information Desk, Town
Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17; and
(b) The Reception Desk, London Borough of
Waltham Forest, Low Hall, Argall Avenue,
London, E10 7AS
6. Any person desiring to object to
the proposals or to make any other
representation should send a statement
in writing of either their objection and the
grounds thereof or of their representation
to Traffic Orders, Engineering Design, Low
Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS
quoting reference T22(15) Blackhorse
Lane corridor scheme by the end of a
period of 21 days from the date on which
this Notice is published. All objections must
specify the grounds on which they are
made.
For more information please telephone 020
8496 3000 quoting reference Traffic Orders
T22(15)
Dated 3rd August 2015
Mr. K. Valavan, Head of Highways
and Infrastructure, Neighbourhoods
and Commissioning, Low Hall, Argall
Avenue, London, E10 7AS
SCHEDULE
1. Length of highway on the eastern side
of Blackhorse Lane E17:
(a) between Nos. 178 and 292 Blackhorse
Lane; and
(b) between Nos. 94 and 116 Blackhorse
Lane.
2. Length of highway on western side of
Blackhorse Lane E17:
(a) between a point opposite No. 106
Blackhorse Lane and No. 2 Priestley Way
E17; and
(b) between a point opposite Nos. 178
Blackhorse Lane and its junction with
Riverhead Close.


FOREST
SECTION 14(1)
THE WALTHAM FOREST (VARIOUS
ROADS, BLACKHORSE LANE REGION
E17) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC, RESTRICTION ON WAITING
AND LOADING AND SUSPENSION OF
ONE-WAY WORKING) (NO. 1) ORDER
2015 TT53(15)
1. The Council of the London Borough of
Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE
that it intends to make an Order to enable
construction works to be carried out in a safe
and efficient manner in various roads in the
Blackhorse Lane E17 region, the general
effect of which would be, only at such times
and to such extent as regulatory signs are
displayed to temporarily prohibit traffic
(except works vehicles), restrict waiting and
loading by vehicles (except works vehicles)
and temporarily suspend one-way operation
in certain roads.
2. Whilst the works are being carried out,
no person shall:
(a) cause or permit any vehicle to wait
or load for any purpose, at any time, in
Blackhorse Lane E17 (between Forest
Road and Riverhead Close); or
(b) cause or permit any vehicle to enter,
proceed, wait or load for any purpose, at any
time, within 40 metres of the junction of any
road adjoining Blackhorse Lane E17.
3. Whilst works are being carried out the
one-way operation for traffic in Clarence
Road E17, Gloucester Road E17 (between its
junction with Blackhorse Lane and Norfolk
Road), Goldsmith Road E17, Lancaster Road
E17, Lowther Road E17, Norfolk Road E17,
Shakespeare Road E17 and Worcester Road
E17 is temporarily suspended.
4. Whilst the prohibitions referred to
in paragraph 2 above remain in force,
alternative routes for traffic would be
indicated by traffic signs.
5. Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard
of this Order would be removed.
6. The restrictions mentioned above would
not apply in relation to any vehicle being
used (a) in connection with the said works; or
(b) for ambulance, fire brigade or police
purposes in an emergency.
7. The Order would come into operation
on 24th August 2015 and would be valid
for a maximum period of 18 months or until
the works are completed, whichever is the
sooner.
Note: These works would not be carried out
simultaneously in all roads but in a sequence
as directed by the Council. Leaflets would be
distributed and signage placed in advance
of any works in the above mentioned roads
which would give more specific details on
the exact dates of the prohibitions, effects
of any temporary traffic management and
diversion routes as necessary.
Mr K Valavan, Head of Highways
FOREST
SECTION 14(1)
ROADS PRINCIPAL ROAD RENEWAL

AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC,
AND RESTRICTION ON WAITING AND
LOADING) (NO. 1) ORDER 2015
TT54(15)
that it intends to make an Order to enable
highway construction works to be carried
out in a safe and efficient manner in various
roads, the general effect of which would be,
only at such times and to such extent as
regulatory signs are displayed, to prohibit
traffic (except works vehicles) and restrict
waiting and loading by vehicles (except
works vehicles) in those roads.
2. Whilst the works are being carried out,
no person shall cause or permit any vehicle
to wait or load for any purpose, at any time,
in:
(a) Woodford New Road E17 (A104)
between its junction with Oakhurst Gardens
and a point 400 metres north of that said
junction; and
(b) Whipps Cross Road E11 between
its junctions with Lea Bridge Road and the
Green Man Roundabout.
3. Vehicular access to properties affected
by these works will be maintained wherever
possible, subject to the extent and operation
of the closure.
used:
(a) in connection with the said works; or
purposes in an emergency, if the works
allow.
7. The Order would come into operation
between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.
(overnight works) from 24th August
2015 and would be valid for a maximum
period of 18 months or until the works are
completed, whichever is the sooner.
FOREST
SECTION 14(1)
ROADS) (STRUCTURAL PROGRAMME)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
AND RESTRICTION ON WAITING AND
LOADING) (NO. 4) ORDER 2015 (TT55
2015)
that it intends making an Order to enable
carriageway maintenance works to be
carried out in a safe and efficient manner
in certain roads, the general effect of which
would be, only at such times and to such
extent as regulatory signs are displayed,
to prohibit vehicles (except works vehicles)
and restrict waiting and loading by vehicles
(except works vehicles) from these roads.
2. Whilst the works are being carried out
no person shall cause or permit any vehicle
to enter, proceed, wait or load for any

purpose, at any time, in any road or sections
of roads mentioned in the Schedule to this
notice.
3. No person shall cause or permit any
vehicle to enter, proceed, wait or load for any
purpose, at any time, within 15 metres of the
junction of any road adjoining the roads or
sections of roads mentioned in the Schedule
to this notice.
used (a) in connection with the said works; or
purposes in an emergency, if the works
allow.
7. The Order would come into operation on:
(a) 24th August 2015 for a maximum
period of 13 months, or until the works
are completed, whichever is the sooner for
the roads or parts of roads mentioned in
Schedule 1 of this Notice; and
(b) 1st January 2016 for a maximum
period of 6 months, or until the works are
completed, whichever is the sooner for
the roads or parts of roads mentioned in
Schedule 2 of this Notice.
Note: These works would not be carried out
simultaneously in all roads but in a sequence
as directed by the Council. Leaflets would be
distributed and signage placed in advance
of any works in the roads mentioned in the
Schedules to this Notice which would give
more specific details on the exact dates of
the prohibitions, effects of any temporary
traffic management and diversion routes as

necessary.
SCHEDULE 1
CHINGFORD GREEN WARD
Springfield Road E4 proposed start and
end dates between 24/8/15 and 30/9/15
HALE END/HIGHAMS PARK WARD
Cobham Road E17 proposed start and end
dates between 24/8/15 and 30/9/15
15
HATCH LANE WARD

Weale Road E4 proposed start and end
SCHEDULE 2
CHINGFORD GREEN WARD
Epping Glade E4 proposed start and end
HALE END/HIGHAMS PARK WARD
Armstrong Avenue IG8 proposed start and
end dates between 1/1/16 and 31/6/16
ENDLESBURY WARD
Warren Road E4 proposed start and end
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