By April 2020 we will have planted around 1,800 more new trees across the borough this year as part of our work on tackling the climate emergency and improving air quality.
A key part of that planting programme will take place during National Tree Week (Saturday 23 November to Sunday 1 December 2019) when we will be planting trees in nine parks across the borough.
The tree species will be specimen pine trees which are particularly effective at improving air quality. This is funded by the Greener City Fund Community Tree Planting Grant Scheme,
The local parks which will get these trees are:
- Chase Lane Park, Waverley Avenue, Chingford
- Mansfield Park. Mansfield Hill, Chingford
- Memorial Park, Chingford Mount Road, Chingford
- Pimp Hall Park, Simmons Lane, Chingford
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Do you live or work in Larkswood ward?
Making Places is transforming a space in your area with an exciting new arts and culture project.
Come along and speak to us about the shortlisted proposals on Tuesday 3 December 2019, 4 – 6pm at St Anne’s Church, E4 6NP, or have your say online Monday 2 – Tuesday 10 December 2019.
Keep up to date with what's happening through our special Making Places email newsletter.
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Love South Chingford is having a Christmas Event at Albert Crescent on Saturday 07 December 2019.
There will be music from 2pm and the Christmas lights switch on will be at 4.30pm.
Throughout the event there will be a tombola, mince pies, mulled wine, choir, mascots and Christmas crafting.
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Chingford Mount Market will be trading on Saturday 30 November 2019, the last time it will be open before Christmas.
Call in and see the range of gifts, street food, fresh fruit and vegetables on offer.
You can keep up to date with what's happening through our Markets email newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.
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In the lead up to Small Business Saturday, 7 December 2019, our Economic Growth Team is launching a new online Business Directory for Waltham Forest.
Businesses can be listed and promote themselves free of charge in the directory.
The team is currently visiting town centres and high streets across the borough to encourage businesses to sign up.
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Waltham Forest Council’s Connecting Communities programme is a shared plan to have a borough that feels like home for everyone who lives and works here, ensuring they feel included, supported and safe.
We aims to unlock the collective power of Waltham Forest’s people to build an integrated, supportive and safe community where every resident and local organisation is empowered to lead change that makes Waltham Forest a better place to live.
As part of this plan we have introduced local networks including in Chingford and Highams Park which has helped bring our local communities together as well as supporting them to share resources and build stronger links with the council.
Our next meeting is an All Networks Festive Event open to anyone who wants to get involved and make a change to their local area.
Refreshments will be provided and the Network Managers and local partners will be sharing information on local developments, achievements and opportunities.
This event is for Network Members who are already registered with the Connecting Communities team. If you are not already a member of the Waltham Forest Council Connecting Communities local network area there is no better time to join!
The event is on Monday 16 December 2019, 1 – 3pm at The Score Centre, 100 Oliver Centre, Leyton, E10 5JY. Numbers are limited so you must sign up to attend.
Each of the four Connecting Communities areas - Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone and Walthamstow - has its own email newsletter to keep residents in touch with what is happening in their area.
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 Around £100,000 of improvements will be made to Rolls Park and Sports Ground, in Hickman Avenue, funded from the Centenary House scheme in Lena Kennedy Close, Chingford.
Proposals could include installing a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) which may include:
- an Energy cross trainer
- an Energy spinning bike
- an Energy recumbent Bike
- a Smart Energy hand bike, which can also be used by wheelchair users
- two outdoor table tennis tables
- basketball hoops
- football goals
There will also be a footpath link from Centenary House to Rolls Park.
During 2020 we will be having the second phase of engagement on the Draft Local Plan.
We particularly want to meet representatives of groups working in the community so if you are involved in a residents’ association, faith group or other community organisation interested in taking part in a workshop on the Draft Local Plan please email us your details and which group you represent.
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Identifying sites where development can take place is important, which is why we are asking residents and other stakeholders for their suggestions.
The closing date for suggesting sites is Tuesday 31 December 2019.
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You can keep in touch with what is happening on this project through our regular email newsletters.
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There are now email newsletters set up for most of the Council's services plus regeneration sites across Waltham Forest so if you are interested in other services please sign up for those newsletters too.
Please encourage friends and family to sign up so they too can stay connected with what's happening in our borough.
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