 Waltham Forest Council’s response to the landmark Climate Emergency Commission report identifies changing behaviours, delivering green job opportunities, and empowering young people as key to protecting our environment for future generations.
Most carbon emissions in Waltham Forest are caused by housing and transport. Taking action to reduce these emissions will help save money on fuel bills as well as contribute toward cleaner air. The Council has also pledged to plant even more trees and wildflowers across the borough, providing a boost to local wildlife including pollinators, starting with the Bulb Giveaway next weekend.
A key element of the plan will see the Suntrap Centre undergo a £4.5 million refurbishment to create London’s first climate campus for young people, delivering a curriculum that informs and empowers them to take meaningful action to protect our environment.
 National Hate Crime Awareness is an opportunity for us to stand up and stand together against hate crime and incidents in Waltham Forest.
While over 470 residents and local groups have signed the No Space for Hate pledge, we know there are many more of you out there who may wish do so so.
This week we are also welcoming expressions of interest for residents who want to participate in free Bystander Intervention training for residents, to gain tools and knowledge on how to be an ally for potential victims and to safely stop instances of harassment, abuse and violence in our streets.
 Eligible residents can now book their flu jab and their Covid-19 booster vaccines in Waltham Forest. As we're out and about more than this time last year, the risk of infection is higher.
If you're eligible, please do take these vaccinations.
 Over the next few weeks, you’ll hear from some of our local residents in a series of short video messages about what they are doing to stay safe to stop the spread of Covid-19, and their own experiences of living through the pandemic.
The virus is still with us and as cases of people catching Covid are rising in the borough and within London, let’s continue to carry out the preventative measures and follow the guidance on symptoms, testing, vaccination and self-isolation. So that we can continue to get on with our daily lives.
Today let’s meet Kaveh, our local resident from Waltham Forest, and find out what he’s doing to stop the spread of Covid-19.
By taking up your child’s free childcare place you will extend the learning they are doing at home and allow them to make new friends. If your child was born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 and they are eligible, they can take up a place now!
Ninety-five per cent of providers in Waltham Forest are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and all are operating within the Government's Covid guidelines to ensure that the setting is safe.
To assess your child's eligibility and obtain your code for a two-year old Free Childcare and Early Education place, please create an account on our parent portal and apply now.
For further information please contact our childcare team on 0208 496 3566
 It’s week two of Stoptober! Do you know that stopping smoking can help you manage nicotine cravings and other tobacco withdrawal symptoms?
When you stop smoking your circulation improves, giving you more energy, so you can start moving.
Why not take up our offer and get free nicotine replacement therapy - such as patches and gum, and, if suitable, stop smoking medication such as Champix or Zyban.
Contact our Quit Smoking Service in Waltham Forest for free confidential support to help you quit this Stoptober!
Call 0800 169 1943 or email.
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