The Town Hall Campus transformation programme will transform the way the Council operates and delivers services to residents.

It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a new neighbourhood in the heart of the Borough, refurbish cherished historic buildings and open up the campus to the public.

There are three main reasons for doing this:

1. Opening up the Town Hall Campus that can be enjoyed by residents, visitors and staff and creating a new neighbourhood in Chapel End ward.
2. To contribute much needed housing, with 50% affordable, by releasing council offices in other parts of the borough that are expensive to run, not fit for purpose, and confusing for customers who have to travel between sites.
3. Significant investment into our historic buildings means the Grade II-listed Town Hall and Assembly Hall are protected and preserved for future generations to enjoy.

See our vision for the Town Hall Campus

A planning application for the first phase of work has now been submitted and residents can comment on that application as part of the statutory planning process.

This first phase opens up the Town Hall Campus to make it more accessible to the public.

Work will include:

• Refurbishing the Grade II listed Town Hall and Assembly Hall while protecting their heritage status
• Opening up and pedestrianising the area around the fountain, replacing it with an accessible water feature
• Restoring the War Memorial to its former glory

As further phases of the scheme are finalised there will be future opportunities for residents to comment before planning applications are submitted.

See the planning application and share your views

A public drop-in event so residents can see the planning application in more detail is being held on Tuesday 27 August, from 5 to 8pm.

The drop in will be at Perky Blenders, The Magistrates, Forest Road, Walthamstow, so if you want to see what is proposed and talk to council officers please do come along.

We are preparing a new Local Plan and want to know your views on how the area should look in 2035.

Consultation on the Draft Local Plan is taking place until Monday 30 September with drop in events across the borough plus an online consultation.

We hope you’ll share your views with us, so we know what residents think about the proposals.

Read and comment on the Draft Plan

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