 If you're 36+ or 18+ and clinically vulnerable, or work in a health or care role (including unpaid carers) you can now book your Covid-19 vaccine.
And if you're eligible in one of the current priority groups, you can now bring anyone who lives with you and is 18+ with you to get their vaccine too at Walthamstow Library. You need to book them at the same time as you do, and they'll need to bring evidence of their address with them.
This is a great opportunity to get your family the protection they need against Covid-19. Book your slot at Walthamstow Library by calling 020 3196 3239.
If you live nearer Leyton and would prefer to book in somewhere more local to you, then book onto our Saturday pop up.
 We’d like to thank you for continuing to Choose Local in Waltham Forest.
By coming together as a community over the pandemic, you helped many local businesses through a really difficult time. Now restrictions are easing, it’s more important than ever that we support locally and support safely, wearing masks and following distancing guidance when required.
We’re spotlighting one local business each week to show you the range of expertise and entrepreneurial spirit on your doorstep. This week, we spoke to Kala, a Leyton-based maker who turns African prints into vibrant clothes and accessories.
 This year’s National Walk to School Week is taking place 17-21 May.
Less than half of primary school children currently walk to school, yet we know that it makes them feel happier and healthier and helps to reduce congestion and pollution outside the school gates.
We’ve been asking parents and schools to challenge their pupils and children to walk at least a mile each day (only 20 minutes) to collect walking stickers. Every time they complete a walk they can add a sticker to the free walking card we’ve supplied them with.
So far we’ve had a record breaking 25,543, 4-11 year olds take part across Waltham Forest with 54 schools sign up!
For more information on Walk to School Week or TfL STARS Travel plan programme please contact the team.
 Barts Health NHS Trust has submitted planning applications to Waltham Forest Council for a brand new hospital at Whipps Cross.
The proposals aim to transform the wider Whipps Cross site and position the new hospital at the heart of a new neighbourhood with much needed new homes alongside other health and wellbeing services, leisure and cultural facilities and new green public spaces, bringing real benefits and investment to the local community.
The Local Planning Authority will now undertake a statutory consultation on the proposals. You can view the planning applications on the Waltham Forest Council website with reference number 211244 and 211245.
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