Household waste collections
Black bin collections will be changing for some residents from next month.
If you live in a kerbside property (not a block of flats or building with a communal bin), your black bin will soon be collected every two weeks instead of every week. For some residents, this will start the week beginning Monday 24 March, and for others it will be the week beginning Monday 31 March.
Your green recycling bins and food waste bins will still be collected weekly, and brown garden waste bins will still be collected every two weeks.
Every household will receive information through the door about these changes alongside a guide on what should go in each bin. If you’re able to help spread the word by sharing this information with neighbours and local groups, it will help to make the transition as smooth as possible.
These changes are part of our ambition to improve recycling rates in Waltham Forest and to become a net-zero borough. Currently, it’s estimated that around 85 per cent of what is put in black bins could be recycled – we need to do more to recycle all that we can and reduce the amount of black bin waste that cannot be recycled to a minimum.
You can read more about this change on our website.
 Joan Salter MBE speaking at the HMD event
On Monday 3 February, we held a special event at the Town Hall to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. The ceremony, held in partnership with Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR), featured a moving personal testimony from child survivor Joan Salter MBE alongside readings from representatives at AJR and the Holocaust Educational Trust.
Unfortunately, due to a brief power cut at the Town Hall last week, we were unable to broadcast the event online as planned. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council
Please note, if your postcode is IG8, your nearest events will appear under E4. If you live in E7 or E15, check out E11. You can also find online events on our website.
 Cllr Grace Williams, Seb Dance (TfL), Simon Lightwood MP, Cllr Clyde Loakes, Alex Williams (TfL), Calvin Bailey MP
People who live, work, or study in Waltham Forest will soon benefit from improvements to Leyton Tube station as work begins to install new lifts, build two new staircases and a bridge, and upgrade the ticket hall.
The council has contributed £9m towards the joint project with Transport for London and the Department of Transport.
 This year's Great Tree Giveaway gets underway just in time for Valentine's Day, so why not show you love your garden by giving it the gift of a tree? You'll be able to collect a tree on a first-come-first-served basis from 12.30pm to 3.30pm daily from 10 and 14 February at the Humphrey’s Café in HighamsPark, or from Ridgeway, Lloyd or Langthorne Parks.
 With reigning champions Man City coming to the borough this weekend, you might be feeling in a sporty mood. Age UK’s Walking Football sessions are a great way to get into the game at a slower pace, and take place in Walthamstow and Leytonstone every week.
Our sports and leisure partner Better host free activity sessions across the borough as part of the Warm Spaces programme. The warm spaces run from 11am to 1pm each weekday, and hour-long classes include cycling, pilates, aerobics, gym – and even Jenga. No need to book in advance.
 The flu vaccine helps protect against flu. If you’re eligible and haven’t had yours yet it’s not too late. You can still get your flu vaccine until 31 March in a local pharmacy, by attending a vaccine clinic or contacting your GP.
Flu can be a serious or life-threatening illness, and thousands of people across England have been admitted to hospital with it this winter. The vaccine gives you the best protection against serious illness, meaning you can spend more time doing the things you love.
 The Community Walking and Cycling Fund is open for 2025.
The Fund gives grants to community or voluntary sector organisations to run projects aimed at helping people to walk or cycle more.
Previous recipients have run projects including: guided family cycle rides around Waltham Forest; organised walks for people who have been through cancer treatment; and small group cycle lessons for Muslim women.
The fund is open until Monday 10 March, and all information and application guidance can be found on our website.
 Join us on Saturday 15 February for a guided tour of Waltham Forest Town Hall - discover the architectural and social history of our borough's iconic Art Deco Town Hall building.
You'll be led by qualified guide Joanna Moncrieff into behind-the-scenes areas such as the Council Chamber and basement bunkers. There are three time slots available from the morning through to the early afternoon. Remember to dress warmly so you can enjoy the exploration around the exterior of the building, discovering the various sculptures you may not have noticed before.
 Calling all young animal detectives! Join us on Friday 21 February from 10am to 12pm at The Hive for an exciting morning exploring the world of owls and investigating what they have been eating by dissecting their pellets. Investigate what boney treasures can be found inside the pellets of British owls, take part in some owl themed crafts and explore our grounds for other brilliant birds that call Epping Forest their home.
Dialled Industry Creative Conference
Have you ever considered a career behind the scenes in the music industry? Or wondered what it takes to become a music manager, booking agent, music lawyer or radio plugger?
Join Dialled In on Saturday 22 February at Big Creative Academy, Walthamstow for an unmissable day of workshops, panels and masterclasses demystifying the behind-the-scenes roles that never get discussed. This free event is for aspiring creatives aged 18 and over who face challenges breaking into the creative industries, offering practical pathways to success - an event that centres South Asian creativity but everyone is welcome to attend!
Current council vacancies and other local jobs
We regularly update the vacancies and local jobs listing on our Waltham Forest Jobs website. Explore available job opportunities and apply for roles that suit you.
You can find the latest Waltham Forest Council jobs online on our website, and check out our LinkedIn.
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