waltham forest news 3rd august 2015

to their quality of life are
continuing, amid a £13.7million
cuts to council funding.
In September 2014, Waltham
£21million, having already delivered
month’s post-election Emergency
savings in 2016/17 and beyond –
the detail of which the Government
will set out later this year in the
Spending Review 2015.
Budget speech last month, Waltham
Forest Council has revealed it plans
to meet future savings targets by
continuing to change the way it
works.
make sure your street is safe, clean,
green and loved. This new way of
working gives residents a dedicated
team of officers which is responsible
for their area – as well as delivering
efficiency savings of £600,000.
Steps being taken to protect the services that matter most to you
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from Ascham Homes, its arms-
length management organisation.
£300,000.
new website and more opportunities
for residents to access services
online, whether it’s reporting a
pothole, registering a birth or paying
bills.
savings targets asked of us without
sacrificing the services residents
decisions are being made but
not at the expense of keeping
neighbourhoods clean and safe,
supporting affordable housing and
quality of life.”
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www.walthamforest.gov.uk .
Tens of thousands of residents got together with friends and family to enjoy the sights and sounds of Walthamstow Garden Party on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July.
Your Council keeping residents informed
www.walthamforest.gov.uk @wfcouncil
FREE EVENT
Sunday 16 August, 1pm-6pm – Family Fun Sports Day
Ridgeway Park, Old Church Road, Chingford E4 6RS

at Central Parade, Walthamstow
22 people lost their lives and 144
Lewis Richardson
as an escape, depicted as a
sort of drug to free oneself from
the mundane reality of their
routine. And it is. People get lost
in books, living lives they are
unable to live, being something
they will never be. You can be
an ordinary person yet also live
the life of anything your mind
could possibly think of.
However, despite the endless
to escapism I believe it is restricting
its potential and impact. Creative
writing can be much more.
Through use of the imagination
you can connect to your reader on
a deeper level for a purpose more
powerful than to simply ‘escape’.
Creative writing can be used to
provoke conscious thought not to
ease the mind of thought. It can
be used to reveal truths and fight
against injustices. This purpose
to escape.
to envision and dream something
that doesn’t exist and use it to
change reality. Before every great
invention or difference was made,
it had to have been imagined and
a way to develop imagination is by
reading and writing creatively. We
shouldn’t just dedicate our reading
to non-fiction but add another
dimension of the limitless world of
stories.
to any other form of learning. I hope
to one day become a successful
author. To me, success is defined
by the change you make. Through
the use of metaphors, imagery
and many other linguistic devices,
I would like to change minds and
entertain.
take up fictional writing. It is a
fulfilling way to express yourself
and search your own mind by
awakening thoughts that may
childhood.
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More info For more information on the history
of Waltham Forest, why not pay
a visit to Vestry House Museum
(Vestry Road, E17 9NH) or visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
vestry-house.
Mayor of Waltham Forest, Saima Mahmud , Jenny and Brian Ward and Council Leader, Chris Robbins, at the unveiling
motivate people to find out more
about the incident and the history of
our borough.”
currently undergoing immense
this growth it is important for us to
preserve our heritage.
way to permanently commemorate
impacted by the tragic event of 16
August 1944.”
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were injured during a World War
Two bomb attack.
V-1 flying bomb detonated in
Walthamstow causing tragic and
community.
plaque.
remembrance of the people who
were killed and injured on that
Saturday morning in August 1944,”
reflects Mr Ward.
years and the affect the war had on
Britain. There were many bombing
attacks on Walthamstow but this
particular incident happened at
junction.
lives. I hope it also serves as a
reminder to passers-by as to what
happened there. Hopefully it will
WW2 plaque unveiled in Walthamstow

In brief

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Alliance for NE London Chingford Big Weekender The Chingford Big Weekender is set to
return for a weekend packed with music
and sport on Saturday 15 and Sunday
16 August, and two lucky residents
can be in with a chance of winning a
pair of exclusive backstage tickets to
Saturday’s concert! The weekender,
part of Waltham Forest Council’s
Get Together series, takes place at
Ridgeway Park (Old Church Road
entrance, E4 6RS) from 1pm to 8pm on
Saturday and 1pm to 6pm on Sunday.
Saturday’s event will see performances
from internationally-renowned acts ABC,
also be well-represented, with Camara
Fearon, Tina T and Mikki Jay all set to
take to the stage. At Sunday’s Family
Sports Fun Day, residents of all ages
will be able to try out sports such as
basketball, hockey, boxing, rowing,
football, squash, volleyball, weightlifting,
Zumba, hula hooping and box fit, as well
as a huge funfair (rides are chargeable)
and food and drink for sale. Entry to the
event is free, no ticket is required.
• For more information, visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/get-together
the Council is encouraging residents
to submit their best or funniest 1980s
themed photo. Two lucky winners will
be chosen, and each will win a pair of
backstage tickets to Saturday’s concert
and have the chance to meet some of
the artists performing. Maybe you want
to share a funny photo of you and your
friends in years gone by, or perhaps
you’ve got a snap of your kids raiding
your ‘vintage’ clothes and having fun
dressing up. Simply email or tweet your
photo, along with your contact details.
The competition closes on Wednesday
12 August, and two winners will be
chosen by a member of the Council.
• To enter, tweet your photo to
@wfcouncil, with the hashtag
walthamforest.gov.uk along with
Forest residents. Free internet
in the borough.
Get Together programme, visit
all Council-run events and activities
taking place this year. You can view
photographs from all Council-run
events by visiting www.flickr.
their hair down on Saturday 18
and Sunday 19 July when the
Walthamstow Garden Party
and Create to stage the free event,
which boasted two days of music,
theatre, spoken word, arts and
crafts, food and family activities in
Walthamstow’s Lloyd Park.
The Barbican Music Stage
the weekend including Femi Kuti and
The Positive Force, LA-33, Nozinja,
Boy Blue Entertainment and Kasai
Allstars.
range of local talent. Visitors were
able to visit the Useful and Beautiful
Craft Marquee, discover the latest
projects from arts development
organisation Artillery, explore the
advantage of a Real Food Festival,
E17 Designers’ Market, pop-up
Waltham Forest’s community and
visitors to the borough getting into
the party mood and coming together
in celebration at the Garden Party.
“Through our Get Together events
programme, we want to shine a
spotlight on everything that makes
Waltham Forest such a great place
to live – our vibrant communities,
array of local talent and borough-
based businesses, and beautiful
a few.”
Thousands of residents got together with friends
old and new at Walthamstow Garden Party
The leaders of six local
authorities have signalled their
to hundreds of thousands
of Londoners by formally
establishing the North East
Dagenham, Enfield, Havering,
is to develop a clear vision for
north east London and to provide
strategic leadership to ensure that
the potential of this sub region is
realised for the benefit of all its
residents.
deliver new homes, jobs, improved
skills, transportation and better
the Local London eight borough
sub regional partnership, which
devolution of public services in this
part of the capital.
the best deal for its residents,
especially in light of continuing
cuts to public spending and the
focus on devolution across the
UK. And as London continues to
develop, with an ever-increasing
population spreading further out,
NELSA’s combined knowledge
London means the Alliance is best-
placed to manage change in this
area.
Manor House in Barking, where
Chair of NELSA and Waltham
Forest’s Council Leader, Chris
Robbins, and Leader of Barking
and Dagenham, Cllr Darren Rodwell
laid out NELSA’s aims.
Chair of NELSA and Waltham
Forest Council Leader, Chris
deserves better representation
decision-making and we intend
partnership with the Local London
eight borough sub regional
development in our areas – such as
building more homes, helping more
people into work and being able
to do more to support schools,
businesses and local investment.”
walthamforest.gov.uk . Follow the
The Mill. You can see photos from
the weekend on the Council’s Flickr
page.
‘Get Together’ programme, which
includes free Big Weekender
Leytonstone – as well as events like
the Waltham Forest Mela and Black
History Comedy Night.
Garden Party in 2014 so wanted to
make sure we didn’t miss out this
year. We had a great time and there
was a really good atmosphere –
the fact it was a free event made it
even better. We particularly liked the
amazing selection of food stalls and
the chance to discover some local
businesses we didn’t know about
before.”
16 August. See the ‘In brief’ column
for more information, including
of backstage passes to Saturday’s
concert.
walthamforest.gov.uk/council-
borough.
that while residents are
enjoying improvements to the
opportunities and facilities,
has ambitious plans around
housing and regeneration to
being met.
residents, whether they live in social
housing in the borough, own their
own home or rent privately.
By 2020 the Council anticipates
an estimated £2.8 billion investment
in housing with an ambition to
build 12,000 new homes across
the borough, half of which will be
affordable.
this front with the allocation of over
£44million for a housing zone at
Blackhorse Lane and the North
Olympic Park area
just about the number of homes
built, but creating neighbourhoods
friendly.
needs to do more than just build
a set number of new units, they
must be well designed, and part of
thriving places where people choose
to live.
“Our housing strategy
facilities, recreation and leisure
live, work and visit.”
The Council is forming
developments and encourage
scheme is funded with a mixture of
£5million in Council capital funding,
£1.1million from the Department
and £5.5million from Section 106
contributions (managed by the
milestone for Waltham Forest.
in obtaining £30 million of funding
from the Mayor of London for the
Mini-Holland Scheme which is
cyclists and pedestrians.
homes that complement our
existing communities and improve
to benefit all.
are numerous initiatives underway
and encourage further investment
town centres which complements
the £9million investment made
during 2013/2014. Major new
developments include The Scene
parks and the improvement of the
Council’s leisure facilities.
and has invested in the reopening
Waltham Forest Council has four key priorities to help improve the lives of everyone living and working in the borough. In this edition we look at what is being done to support affordable housing for everyone’s needs
Investing in our community
“Our housing strategy recognises that we need to create good schools, health facilities, recreation and leisure amenities alongside housing developments to ensure our borough remains a great place to live, work and visit.”

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What you say Residents tell Waltham Forest News what they think about the Council’s work to help
improve housing for the benefit of all
Naomi Oppong, Chingford
“I think the Council is doing enough to help provide housing but it’s not the kind of building I want to see. They are building homes on top of each other rather than creating homes with more open space – it’s about making sure the homes that are being built are of a good qual ity.”
Francesca Smithen, Chingford
“I want to see more shopping and leisure centres and things like that. I think more could be done to help the town centres – we need more of a mix of shops around here. There used to be a lot but many have shut down now, it’s much quieter here than it used to be.”
Phillip Gunning, Chingford
“I know the borough is working towards trying to get more affordable housing. They could be looking to do more to help people on low incomes and families. Many can’t afford high rents in the private sector. Perhaps the Council could offer shared ownership opportunities specifically to people on lower incomes.”
James Hawkins, Chingford
“I’ve lived in the borough since 1962 and then you could not get a place in the high street – if you had a store you would pass it on to your son. Now it’s lost a bit of identity and that’s a real shame. I would like to see more done to help local businesses and shops.”
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/priorities
Priority:
Commitment:
in work
deliver prosperous communities with access to the local
services and infrastructure they need
• Build more specialist houses which allow older residents
to stay in a home of their own with the support they need
to be independent
Housing
Priority: Help all of our residents enjoy a good quality of life
Priority: We will help build a strong local economy and thriving town centres
Priority: We will keep your neighbourhood clean and safe

‘Bed in shed’ must go n Landlord converted garage into studio apartment
n Planning Inspectorate ruled in favour of Council enforcement notice
A Walthamstow landlord has
renting out a garage as a studio
apartment, after their appeal
against a Waltham Forest
Inspectorate.
as it had been converted into an
apartment without the required
planning permission. The notice
Khan, to stop using the garage as
a self-contained residential unit,
a shower room with hand basin,
toilet, cooking facilities, food
machine.
he had breached planning control
by converting the garage into
an apartment for independent
enforcement notice on grounds
to take enforcement action as the
change of use had taken place in
April 2009. The time limit for taking
action against a development like
this is four years, as long as the
building remained occupied with
period.
submit three shorthold tenancy
agreements for the apartment
gaps between them amounting
no explanation for the breaks
in occupation. The Planning
agreements did not necessarily
December 2011 they found
photographic evidence.
report dated Friday 10 July 2015,
and that the Council’s enforcement
notice should be upheld. Mr Khan
has been given three months to
comply with the original notice,
which requires him to stop using
the garage as an apartment, and
remove all the items associated
with residential use.
ruled in favour of the Council in
this case. This is a classic ‘bed in
shed’ case. It should serve as a
warning to other landlords who try
and sidestep planning permission
buck in our borough, often by
exploiting vulnerable residents, by
inappropriate accommodation.
we identify these properties we will
do all in our powers to shut them
down. To achieve that outcome we
rely on local intelligence and our
residents are our prime source of
that intelligence so please continue
to report your suspicions to us.”
With property at a premium
in the borough, the Council is
doing all it can to crack down on
rogue landlords and support good
ones. Earlier this year it launched a
Private Rented Property Licensing
have to meet certain standards. All
properties that are privately rented
in Waltham Forest must now be
licensed, and a separate license
is required for each and every
property.
conditions such as obtaining
they move in, and dealing with
complaints of anti-social behaviour
they are found without a licence,
or if they fail to comply with the
conditions.
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The offending ‘bed in shed’ which was converted from a garage to a studio apartment without planning permission
More info For more information on housing
and the Private Rented Property
Licensing scheme, visit www.
or phone 020 8496 3000.
Public art If you’ve ever wanted to get involved in
public art, now’s the time to make your
mark. Wood Street Walls, in partnership
with the Council, is commissioning a new
public art piece at Walthamstow Central
Station. Five written statements have
been selected and you can get online
to have your say on which message
you think best represents the borough.
The winning statement with the most
votes will be incorporated into the final
artwork. Wood Street Walls will also be
polling people at Walthamstow Central,
so keep an eye out on your daily travels,
or use the hashtag #wfwalls on Twitter to
get involved.
woodstreetwalls.co.uk/survey. You
twitter @wfcouncil.
In brief
Recycle right Did you know that 70 per cent of
household waste is recyclable by using
your brown and green bins? All residents
can play their part in reducing waste by
recycling more. Your green bin should
be your main bin, and can be used
to recycle common household items
including: tins, cans, mixed glass, mixed
plastics, paper, card and plastic bags. All
food waste should be recycled in your
brown bin including items such as fruit,
vegetables, tea bags and coffee granules.
Don’t forget that you can include all
food scraps, even bones. During the
summer months food and garden waste
will be collected weekly until the end of
September.
walthamforest.gov.uk/recycling.
Waltham Forest Libraries.
ahead as improvement works will see
the Victoria Line closed between Seven
Sisters and Walthamstow Central from
Saturday 8 to Sunday 30 August. The
works are part of plans to increase
services on the line to 36 trains per hour
in 2016. During the closure there will
be rail replacement buses, and services
between Seven Sisters and Brixton will
run at a lower frequency. The three-week
closure means that other stations on the
Victoria line will be busier, as will parts of
the Central line and London Overground.
Commuters are advised to plan ahead
and allow more time for their journeys.
• For more information, including
alternative travel options, visit

n Residents can increase skills and confidence with free cycling training
n A range of borough-wide initiatives and facility improvements are making cycling easier and safer
Ride into the sunset
More than 500 council tenants and
leaseholders packed into Sir George
Monoux College for the Ascham Homes
Residents Day on Saturday 25 July.
They came along to chat to staff from
Ascham Homes, the Council and partner
organisations where they could resolve
queries, ask questions and provide ideas
for the future of their homes and areas
as housing services return to Council
management. There was fun for all the
family with face painting, garden games,
tai chi and IT beginner classes. Tenant
Graham Wood, from Wood Street, said:
“There was such a lovely atmosphere; I
nearly drifted to sleep watching the tai chi,
it was so therapeutic. The smoothie bike
was fantastic too, the kids loved it.”
• For more information, visit
or dust the cobwebs off your
bicycle this summer, our free
cycle training course is a great
opportunity to build skills and
develop confidence on your
on increasing your confidence
around the borough.
help guide you through the basics
before heading out into busier
areas.
for a free bicycle maintenance
class to learn how to keep your
bike in top nick.
a range of borough-wide initiatives
and facility improvements to help
make cycling easier and safer as
part of the £30million Mini-Holland
programme.
Two new state-of-the-art
a combined total of 130 secure
bicycle parking spaces.
installed throughout residential
a thousand cycle parking stands
will also be fitted at convenient
locations, including: local shops,
GP surgeries, supermarkets and
Holland Programme visit www.
www.cycleconfident.com/
Residents’ Day
BIKE MAINTENANCE
• M-check (making sure
parts of your bike.
derailleur gears
Want to cycle more but don’t know how to
fix those pesky tyre punctures? Sign up to
one of our free bike maintenance workshops
running until 5 September, to help you get to
grips with keeping your bike in top nick.
Our maintenance workshops are for anyone
who lives, works or studies in Waltham
Forest. Two course levels are available and
all tools are provided, but we do ask that
you bring your own bike to work on.
F R E E
E17 9QL
loosen up stiffness, develop strength, good
postural alignment and ways to balance
the hormones to maximise health and
vitality. Come and join Sarah, registered
Yoga Alliance teacher, at these friendly local
classes. For more information, email
[email protected], visit www.
120 792.
The Score Centre, 100 Oliver Road, Leyton
E10 5JY
yourself a break from the busy London
lifestyle with a professional massage
tailored to your needs. Treatments include
deep tissue massage, holistic massage and
reiki. Fully qualified and insured practitioner
with 12 years’ experience. £45 per hour,
10% off first booking. Cash or cheque only.
For more information phone Sabrina
on 07521 476 573, email zenfalco@
hotmail.co.uk or visit www.zenfalco.
Acupuncture has been used in the East
for over 2000 years to treat a wide range
of physical and emotional problems
including back and knee pain, arthritis,
headaches, insomnia, depression and
disorders. In the West it has continued to
grow in popularity and acceptance as an
alternative or complement to conventional
treatments. If you would like to find out
how Acupuncture could help you, we are
offering free consultations at our clinic
in Leytonstone. Our therapists include
fully qualified members of the British
Acupuncture Council. To book a free
consultation, phone 07943 672 696 or
email [email protected].
Walthamstow Academy, Billet Road,
focusing on improving health. Beginners
welcome. Class costs just £5 per week
for a 1.5 hour class. Must be booked
in 5 week blocks in advance. For more
information, phone Age UK Waltham
Forest on 020 8558 5512 or email
[email protected].
Lea Valley Friends Walking Group Saturdays or Sundays, times vary
We are known as the friendly group. Our
walks cover tow paths, canals, country
and forest. We also have London walks
where all points of interest are explored.
Do come and join us. First three walks are
free. For a full programme, and more
information, visit www.leavalleyfriends.
org.uk, email lvfwalkers2001@hotmail.
E4 9DS
for the over 50’s. For more information
phone Samantha on 07718 889 329 or
St Michael’s Church Hall, E17 6PQ
An open ability class with options for
beginners and those with an established
yoga practice. Unify body, mind and breath
and increase strength, flexibility and
balance. James is a Yoga Alliance certified
teacher. If you have any questions
please email jjcassidy123@btinternet.
Gentle Yoga Mondays, 6–7pm
The Mill, 7–11 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA
Gentle yoga class, great for beginners,
people with health issues, newbies,
or anyone just wanting a nice small,
friendly relaxing yoga class. We learn
simple physical postures that improve
posture and general physical and mental
wellbeing, then have a calming relaxation
to finish. £10 drop in or £9 with a loyalty
card. Private one to ones available. For
more information, and to book, email
[email protected] or phone
07554 440 499
The Mill, 7–11 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA
Fast flowing dynamic yoga class for
emotional and physical wellbeing. Great
for cleansing, increasing fitness, flexibility
and balance, with a calming relaxation to
finish. £11 drop in or £10 with a loyalty
card. Private one to ones available. For
more information, and to book, email
[email protected] or phone
07554 440 499.
29 Forest View Road, E17 4EJ
Enjoy yoga, breathing, hypnobreathing,
birth and help you stay calm and relaxed
throughout your labour. Six-week block
bookings, but can be taken over 8 weeks
with prior notice. You can also make up a
class in the same week at other sessions.
Classes are not transferrable. To book,
visit www.arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk.
Larkswood Road, E4 9DS
posture. Suitable for beginners and
improvers. For more information phone
Samantha on 07718 889 329 or email
[email protected].
7.30am; Tuesday, 6.30am and 7.30am
Chestnuts Field, Forest Road E17 4JF
Fun and exciting boot camp programme
with online nutrition programme. Personal
training in a small group environment.
Guaranteed results or your money back
as long as you follow the programme.
For more information, or book a place,
phone Jackie on 07717 330 993 or
Free Karate Classes for All Classes available seven days a week
Frederick Bremer School, Chingford Leisure
Centre, The Peter May Sports Centre and
Wanstead Leisure Centre. There is a FREE
trial Karate Class for everyone at all of the
centres above. For more information,
visit www.karate-london.co.uk or phone
Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP (meet
outside the Stables building)
is a scheme which inspires you to improve
both your health and the environment at
the same time; tackle physical jobs in the
outdoors – improving your strength and
stamina, boosting your practical skills and
confidence and benefitting your local green
spaces. For more information phone
020 8533 8022 or email gg-waltham-
[email protected].
Clubs and community
African Diaspora Kids Family Day Out Wednesday 5 August, 11am–3pm
The British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG
Entrance is free and no need to register,
just turn up. Meet us at the Africa
room for 11am. Afterwards we’ll have
a packed lunch by the Southbank.
For more information, visit www.
africandiasporakids.com.
Miniature Steam and Electric Train Rides Every Sunday and Bank Holiday
Monday until 4 October, 2–5.30pm and
Wednesdays during school summer
Miniature steam and electric train rides at
Ridgeway Park, Chingford are great fun for
children and adults alike. During the school
summer holidays, train rides are also
available on Wednesday afternoons from
1–4pm.Train rides are available at 60p or
£1.50 depending on the train track in use.
Kids under three go free with an adult. For
more information, visit www.chingford-
Jubilee Hall, Greenleaf Baptist Church,
Greenleaf Road, E17 6QQ
Join us for speakers, quizzes, videos, social
events and outings. Entry £2, including
refreshments.
Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, E17 4JF
Come and join our fun and friendly group
for older residents. Throughout July you
can join us for entertainment by Super
Sonique Steve, bingo and lots of other
activities. £1.50 entrance fee, which
includes tea, coffee and biscuits. For more
information, phone Tommy Anderson on
07506 733 392.
Northcote E11, 110 Grove Green Road,
E11 4EL
environment. Minimum cash prize, with
accumulator jackpot currently at £120.
For more information, visit www.
thenorthcotee11.com or phone
020 8518 7516.
Affordable Psychotherapy in English and Spanish Appointments available Monday to
Friday, 9am to 8pm
individuals and couples. Sliding scale of
fees, meaning that everyone can access
psychotherapy. Concessions for students,
information, phone Valeria Bonfiglio
valeriabonfiglio.co.uk or visit www.
Road, E17 4JP
History Society help you! Come along
to a fascinating talk on “The notorious
William Millard, body-snatcher”. Join us
after the talk for tea and biscuits, with
a chance to chat to experienced but
friendly genealogists who know all the
best resources for family history research,
both locally and online. We meet every
second Tuesday of the month. For more
information, phone Mark on 020 8530
4755, email [email protected] or
visit www.wffhs.org.uk.
WEA Courses for Adults: Plays of David Hare Tuesdays from 15 September to
1 December, 10am–12noon
Road, E17 6QP
Association (WEA) is a charity and the UK’s
largest voluntary sector provider of adult
education. Skylight, Amy’s View, and My
Zinc Bed are the suggested plays to be
studied in this course, but the exact choice
can be negotiated in the class. The course
costs £88 each term, but is free if you
receive income-related benefits. To enrol,
visit www.london.wea.org.uk, email
phone 0800 328 1060.
WEA Courses for Adults: Introduction to British Archaeology Tuesdays from 15 September to
1 December, 7.30–9.30pm
Street, E17 9HX
from the prehistoric period to the recent
past, using national, and some local,
case studies. Analyse and discuss these
exciting key archaeological sites, and their
cultural and historical context. All courses
cost £88 each term, but are free if you
receive income-related benefits. To enrol,
visit www.london.wea.org.uk, email
Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street, E17 9AH
Guitar playing and performing fun for adults
of all abilities. Multi-skill groups, beginners
welcome. Pay £52 for a half term of six,
40 minute lessons. Drop-in £10. For more
information, phone Christian Karlsson on
07958 471 083, email chris@e17guitar.
com or visit www.e17guitar.com.
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Learn Swedish in these beginners/
intermediate and conversation courses
£60 for a half term of six, 60 minute
lessons in a small group. Daytime lessons
also available. For more information,
phone Christian Karlsson on 07958 471
083, email [email protected] or
Sir George Monoux College, 190 Chingford
Road, E17 5AA
What’s On8
for people of all ages. Enrolling now for
the new Autumn term. Prices start from
only £10. For more information, email
[email protected] or visit
September
1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Strung Out is a fun violin group for adults
run by professional musician Alison Jones
who has over 30 years of performing
internationally. If you wish to play with
like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere,
please contact us. Recruiting all levels
now for new classes in September. All
styles of music welcomed from classical
to traditional. Strung Out members have
the option of joining and performing in
Walthamstow Acoustic Massive (WAM),
on Saturday 19 September. For more
information, and to reserve a place, email
strungout@shapeshifter-productions.
shapeshifter-productions.com.
St Michaels and All Angels Church Hall,
Northcote Road, E17 6PQ
is for you, but you can bring your baby or
toddler with you! A friendly, fun group. No
experience necessary. £5 per session. For
more information, email east17singers@
gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/
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the most fabulous of the UK’s queens in
the business. Some weeks are full of feisty
satire, others are WestEnd hits. Michael and
Topsie are family friendly. Candy and Myra
are most certainly grown up. Check out
our website for full listings. You won’t get
to see shows of this quality free anywhere
else. For more information, visit www.
thenorthcotee11.com or phone 020 8518
7516.
Five String Banjo Classes for adult beginners Mondays from September, 7.30pm
Studio Office, Quaker Meeting House, 1a
Jewel Road, E17 4QU
five-string Banjo classes in three finger
bluegrass style picking. Start from scratch
and develop your banjo skills in a relaxed
and fun environment. £12 per class, when
paid in advance for the term. Book now for
the next course – limited availability. For
more information, phone 07745 052 525
or email [email protected].
Studio Office, Quaker Meeting House,
1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Try the ukulele with an experienced,
professional musician in a fun and relaxed
environment. Instruments not provided!
limited availability. For more information,
phone 07745 052 525 or email info.
[email protected].
Learn to play a range of musical styles
from the comfort of your own home.
Lessons available for children and adults.
Covers all levels from complete beginner
to advanced. Styles include classical,
jazz, Spanish and world music. Exam
preparation included with a current 100%
pass rate. £30 per hour, £10 discount
on the first lesson. A discount is also
available on multiple lesson purchases.
Fully qualified and CRB certified. For more
information, phone Paul on 07515 156
331 or email paul.mountford@hotmail.
Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street, E17 9AH
Guitar playing fun for children of all
abilities, age 6 and over. Pay £52 for a half
term of six, 30 minute lessons. Different
levels and times. For more information,
phone Christian Karlsson on 07958 471
083, email [email protected] or visit
www.e17guitar.com.
Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, E17
6DS
workshops with Vicky Shulungu,
10.30–11.30am for 7–9 year olds and
11.45 am–12.45pm for 10–13 year olds.
Classes cost £60 per term or £50 for
concessions. For more information,
The Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise,
E17 3PW
four years and 18 months to three years,
led by local TV actress and mum, Sam
Seager, and children’s author Shirani
Bolle. The sessions last 45 minutes and
introduce pre-school children to the world
of drama in a fun and playful way, inspiring
young imaginations. The sessions will get
your little ones; imagination buzzing, help
develop focus and build confidence in a
friendly and safe environment. Parents stay
with their children through the session.
Numbers strictly limited, so please email
to book your free taster session. For more
information, email info@actingbugs.
A free parent-led group using a community
space for all ages from birth upwards.
Some weeks we run art or sensory
music sessions, some we have our local
comedian Pineapple Pam pop by and
some we just use as excuse to meet
new parents over a pot of tea or glass of
wine in the peaceful garden. For more
information, visit www.facebook.com/
am
E17 7EJ
environment. Singing and games. Suitable
for children aged four to six years. Half
hour class, taught by a native Spanish-
speaking tutor. £65 for ten week course.
To book a place, phone 07568 157 028
or email [email protected].
Mission Grove School, Mission Grove Road,
E17 7EJ
environment. Suitable for children aged five
to 10. A one hour class taught by a native,
Spanish-speaking tutor. £70 for 10 week
course. To book a place, phone 07568
157 028 or email rachelbettelley@
hotmail.com.
Mission Grove School, Mission Grove Road,
E17 7EJ
environment. Games, dance and cooking.
Suitable for children aged six to eight year
old. One hour class taught by a native,
French-speaking tutor. £65 for ten week
course. To book a place, phone 07568
157 028 or email rachelbettelley@
hotmail.com.
Nexus Centre, 3 Snowberry Close,
Leytonstone, E15 2AH
at ages 3, 4 and 5. What separates our
Club from other children’s martial arts
based classes is that we emphasise
“life skills”. Children are not only taught
karate and fun drills but also important
qualities in life such as respect for oneself
and others, behaviour patterns at home
and school, stranger danger and much
more. Parents are welcome to join in to
encourage their child at no extra cost. For
more information phone or text 07956
961 563 or 07853 177 950, email info.
elskarate.co.uk or visit www.elskarate.
co.uk.
Beartuza Theatre Company Summer School Monday 24 to Friday 28 August, 9.30am
to 3.30pm
E17 6DS
aged 11 to 16 years. Five days of acting,
singing and dancing culminating in a
performance on the final day. Led by two
professional actors who have worked with
East 15 Acting School, English Heritage and
The National Trust. For more information,
St Francis Church Hall, Hawkswood
Crescent, E4 7RS
special interest facility for children on
the Autistic spectrum and their families.
A range of Hornby layouts and other
train-related toys and books to play with
and enjoy. Meet and chat with other local
families. Entry is free, and no booking is
required. For more info, email Gill at
[email protected] or text
07583 405 958.
Learn to play Junior Ice Hockey Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.15–8.15pm
Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road,
E10 7QL
young people from 5 to 19 and helps them
enjoy this exciting sport, which promotes
fitness, teamwork and fun. For more
information phone 07958 743 680,
email [email protected] or visit
scheduled in August.
Friday 13 August Licensing Act Sub-committee, 2pm
All meetings are held at Waltham
Forest Town Hall and start at 7.30pm,
unless stated otherwise. Dates and
times are subject to change.
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Fun on the farm! n Brooks Farm is offering lots of family-friendly activities this
summer
n You can pay a visit to the farm, volunteer or even hold a special birthday party
With the summer holidays
parents and carers will no doubt
be looking for child-friendly
amused while school’s out.
And one activity that’s sure to
be a big hit with animal-loving
residents of all ages is Leyton’s
very own city farm – Brooks Farm
(Skeltons Lane Park, Skeltons
animals including sheep, donkeys,
hens. You can get up close and
hold or stroke some of the animals,
and you can even help to feed
some of them using special food
which you can buy on-site.
The management of Brooks
a £500,000 refurbishment, it
The farm now boasts a range of
improved facilities including a café,
accessible toilet, baby changing
facilities, two classrooms, a
allotment.
to Sunday, 10am until 5pm. The
farm is also open on bank holiday
Mondays. Entry is free for visitors
but there is a charge for group
tours, which must be arranged in
advance.
friends, Brooks Farm also offers
a range of farm-based seasonal
activities and events for the whole
family. These include parent and
toddler sessions, educational
volunteering programmes for
birthday parties and meetings.
August, the farm will run a Summer
Activity Programme for children
Activities include everything from
gardening and photography. Entry
You can also pop along to the
farm’s annual Family Summer
Day on Sunday 30 August and
enjoy a range of fun activities,
demonstrations and stalls. Entry is
free.
mascot, Bushy the grey squirrel –
has an outdoor seating area where
visitors can sit and relax, and enjoy
the sights and sounds of the farm
whilst enjoying a drink and a snack.
There is also a small shop selling a
selection of farm-related books and
toys.
“It is now almost a year since we
opened the gates of the new-look
Brooks Farm, and we are delighted
at how popular and well-loved the
farm is by people from across our
community. That’s why we were
so thrilled to win the ‘Locals Pick’
award for Leyton in the Time Out
Love London Awards 2014.
“We are continually reviewing
to ensure that they appeal to as
many people as possible. We
recently had a sheep shearing day
and afternoon tea for people from
a local care home, and we have
a full calendar of events li ned up
for the rest of the year, including
Halloween and Bonfire Night
a nominal amount for certain
activities. Aside from income
sales and activities we are solely
dependent on donations and local
support to keep the farm running.
If you would like to make a
donation or are a local company
who would like to sponsor our
work, then we would love to hear
from you.”
Leyton
Community
for Leyton charity Salaam Peace’s
annual Eid Cup tournament at Leyton
Jubilee Park (Seymour Road, E10 7BL)
on Saturday 25 July. More than 350
people took part in the event, which was
recently renamed the Nugent Richard
Eid Cup. The day began with a skills
demonstration by freestyle footballer
Salaam Peace and its work. The under
11s competition was won by East
London Soccer School, Hornsey Rovers
triumphed in the under 14s tournament
and Arsenal in the Community were the
under 16s champions. The tournament
was set up by founder Sab Bham
after the 7/7 London bombings, to
highlight how people can be brought
together through sport. Community
representatives, councillors and local
Imam Tayib gave a speech about the
importance of contributing to the local
community, Islamic and shared values
and engaging in positive activities. The
tournament was sponsored by Tayyab
Food Stores, Lammas School and Your
Move estate agents.
salaampeace.org or email contact@
In brief
You can meet a host of four-legged friends at Brooks Farm including donkeys Evey and Millie (pictured)
More info To find out more about wha t’s
happening down at Brooks Farm,
or how you can help support their
work, visit www.forestymca.
or phone 020 8509 4636.
Try junior ice hockey Young people who are looking for an
exciting new way to keep fit and healthy
and make friends along the way, are
being encouraged to give the sport of
ice hockey a try. The Lee Valley Lions
Junior Ice Hockey Club is offering a free
four-week taster session to young people
aged five to 19. The sessions take place
at Lee Valley Ice Centre (Lea Bridge
Road, E10 7QL) on Tuesdays and Fridays
between 7.15pm and 8.15pm. Club
organisers say that the sport promotes
fitness, teamwork and fun.
Joseph on 07958 743 680, email
www.leevalleylions.org.uk.

The benefits of being informed n Benefits and council tax support are available to those in need of
financial assistance
n A range of local organisations provide free, impartial advice for financial and legal issues
Make sure you are receiving the benefits you are entitled to
Many people are unaware that
they may be entitled to benefits
and council tax support.
circumstances, financial hardship
a range of benefits that can be
accessed to provide assistance
If you are not sure if you’re
entitled to benefits, you have
nothing to lose and a lot to gain,
it’s worth taking the time to find out
more and know your options.
Council benefits
If you currently receive benefits,
are on a pension or working on
a low income, Housing Benefit is
available to help you pay your rent.
Council Tax Support is a local
scheme helping you pay your
council tax by up to 85 per cent
depending on your financial
on a case by case basis. For an
estimate of the benefits you could
be entitled to receive, you can visit
the Council’s website and use the
online benefits calculator.
if you currently receive Housing
Benefits and/or are liable for council
tax and require further financial
assistance.
money by the Government which
allows us to top up payments of
Housing Benefits where we believe
a person needs additional help with
housing costs.
their council tax. You will need to
provide details of your income and
outgoings.
Free school meals School meals are a great way to
ensure your child is eating a healthy
and well-balanced meal during the
day and provides them with energy
to learn and play.
eligible for free meals if their families
are in receipt of benefits such as
Income Support or income-based
Job Seeker’s Allowance.
and concessions available
overwhelming, luckily there are
independent and confidential debt
Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm and
on Saturdays from 9.30am to 1pm.
Calls are confidential and free from
landlines and mobiles.
Visit www.nationaldebtline.org or
Advice Bureau offers free,
confidential and impartial advice
debt and money, immigration and
benefits.
Waltham Forest Community Credit Union The Waltham Forest Community
Credit Union is a financial
cooperative, run mostly by
who lives or works in the borough.
They offer a savings account where
you can pay in as much or as little
as you like and receive a portion of
the profits back as a dividend each
year. Any surplus made is passed
back to members, so it’s a no-cost
of way of giving something back to
your local community.
national debt counselling charity
organises money management
Walthamstow Debt Centre is run in
partnership with St Mary’s Church,
and offers free debt advice to all in
Waltham Forest, regardless of age,
gender, faith or background.
Visit www.capuk.org or phone
Young women are being encouraged to try a new sport
Family
available, visit www.gov.uk/
browse/benefits. For more
This Girl Can Enthusiastic young women aged 11 to
18 are signing up to get active outdoors
this summer and try their hand at a new
sport as part of the ‘This Girl Can, Waltham
Forest’ campaign. The sports on offer
range from basketball, squash and hockey
through to the more unusual such as
trampolining and kayaking. The activities
– which have been funded by London
Sport – are running across the borough
and are completely free. The six-week
sports courses began in the first week of
the summer holidays and aim to increase
the number of young women taking part
in sporting activities in Waltham Forest.
The sessions will be a fun way to learn
new skills, make new friends and perhaps
create Britain’s next female kayaking
champion!
Can campaign, visit www.thisgirlcan.
Care home praised A care home for children with learning
disabilities in Waltham Forest has received
praise from Ofsted following a surprise
inspection. Leyton Green Road was judged
to have “improved effectiveness” in a
report published by inspectors earlier this
month – building on the “good” rating
given to the care home last year. Having
carried out an unannounced interim
inspection in March, Ofsted’s subsequent
report described the Council-run home
as “earnestly striving towards their
goal of being a centre of excellence.”
Inspectors praised staff at the home for
listening to the children’s views when
making management decisions – allowing
process, play a key role in activity and
menu planning and provide more critical
feedback in resident’s meetings. Leyton
Green Road offers children and young
people with learning disabilities planned
overnight short breaks, emergency
after school provision.
walthamforest.gov.uk/cyp-disabilities.
Issue 143 I 3 August 2015Keeping safe
Support for domestic violence victims n New service launched to advise and support domestic violence
victims
n Part of wider community safety work to keep residents safe from
harm
later this month with the launch
of a new service offering
support to victims of domestic
violence (DV).
Waltham Forest Police, is set to
unveil a new One Stop Shop in the
Peabody Group’s CBHA building in
Saxon Close, Walthamstow.
including police, legal aid advisers,
housing officers and Independent
and in turn receive help and advice
about the various support services
they can access.
confidential One Stop Shop drop-in
centre will also offer health advice
where required.
Council’s Cabinet Member for
Community Safety and Cohesion,
awareness about domestic violence
way to let them know that help i s
available.
completely confidential and will be
able to ensure victims are given the
support they need whatever their
personal circumstances. Despite
domestic violence, and I hope
this new service will be a lifeline
to anyone looking to escape an
abusive environment.”
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A new One Stop Shop will help both male and female victims of domestic violence
New CCTV contract A new four-year deal covering
the maintenance of, and future
improvements to, the Council’s CCTV
security network is set to save thousands
of pounds. Working in partnership with
Enfield, Newham and Redbridge councils,
the new contract with Openview Security
Solutions is just one of the ways the
Council is saving money by teaming
up with other local authorities. The
contract has been designed to enable
other London councils to ‘buy into’
the agreement – and the more local
authorities who do so, the greater the
potential for further savings to be made,
as it offers further cost advantages
depending on the number who sign
up to it. Waltham Forest Council’s
CCTV security network is made up of
CCTV cameras located in public places
to promote safety and help protect
residents from harm.
In brief
help them stay safe.
officially awarded White Ribbon
status – accreditation that formally
by the Council and local partners,
including Waltham Forest Police
community to take a stand against
it.
in place to combat all forms of
violence against women and girls
(VAWG), including DV, hate crime,
sexual abuse, female genital
mutilation (FGM), child sexual
exploitation, forced marriage and
overseeing the Council’s
pilot funded by the Mayor of
London’s Office for Policing and
Crime, which aims to identify,
engage with and minimise risk to
those likely to, or those affected by
VAWG.
at risk of FGM and a community
mediator who is responsible for
engaging with communities to raise
awareness of FGM.
professionals in the borough to help
them better understand VAWG and
know how to go about reporting
incidents should they encounter it.
And, it is assisting other Council
departments working in these areas
to review policies and procedures
around harmful practices, assist
those involved are fully aware of risk
and available interventions.
funded ‘VAWG’ police officer to
develop and review best practice,
legislation changes, deliver training,
crimes.
six Individual Domestic Violence
provision also includes a young
person’s IDVA who works with
children under 18 who are affected
by DV.
phone 999. In a non-emergency
situation, or if you suspect criminal
activity may be taking place, you
can report it to police by phoning
101. To learn about the work of the
Council’s community safety team
visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
have merged into one integrated service,
streamlining the support network for
people requiring help with drug and
alcohol problems. The service, which
will be delivered by Lifeline Project,
will support adults from prevention and
early engagement through to recovery.
Residents wanting help do not need
to have a referral letter to access
support – a simple phone call or email
via the secure email address can start
the process. The service hub in Beluah
Road, Walthamstow, will also be open
access and anyone can drop in during
opening hours, which can be found on
Lifeline Project’s website or by phoning
the number below. Details of sites in
Leytonstone, Leyton and Chingford can
also be found by contacting Lifeline
Project. Introducing a single service is
designed to improve the experience
for those using it – and has the added
benefit of delivering savings to the
Council of £408,000 in 2015/16 and
£786,000 in 2016/17 compared
commissioning a range of service
providers.
Permission
Development Procedure) (England)
67
following application for planning
Council for which additional publicity
is required.
LBC
Woodford Green, IG8 9LB
PROPOSAL Conversion of St.Margarets
of the coach house into 1 residential
unit. Demolition of existing garage and
construction of two storey building to form
one residential unit. Provision of landscaping,
car parking and refuse collection area.
The application is available to view on the
following website:
Sycamore House offices, Town Hall Complex,
Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF,
between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to
Friday, where a duty planning officer will be
available to assist you.
above proposal, must be submitted in
writing to the Council within 21 days of
the date of this letter. Due to the number
of correspondence (letters, emails etc)
received by the Council relating to planning
applications, it will not be possible
to acknowledge or respond to your
correspondences should you submit any.
However, all views/comments received are
fully considered during the assessment of
the planning application. Please note that
the planning file, including correspondence
received for the application, are open to
the public.
David Scourfield
Building Control
Permission
application for planning permission has
been made to the Council for which
additional publicity is required.
Leytonstone, London, E11 3DA
and construction of 2 to 4 storey building
to form 10 self-contained flats (3 x 1 bed,
4 x 2 bed, 3 x 3 bed). Provision of amenity
space, 10 cycle spaces and refuse collection
area.
following website:
Sycamore House offices, Town Hall Complex,
Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF,
between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to
However, all views/comments received are
received for the application,are open to
the public.
David Scourfield
Building Control
Permission
application for planning permission has been
made to the Council for which additional
publicity is required.
C/O Agent
House, 83 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford,
London, E4 8LT
Demolition of former public house building.
Construction of 3 to 4 storey building to
provide 703sq.m retail space at ground floor
level and 26 residential units (4 x 1 bed, 19
x 2 bed, 3 x 3 bed) on upper floors. Provision
of 19 car parking spaces,cycle store,
amenity space and refuse collection area.
The application is available to view on the
following website:
,Sycamore House offices, Town Hall
Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17
4JF, between 9am and 4.00pm, Monday to
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
– SECTIONS 6, 23, 45 and 84
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 – SECTIONS 90A
AND 90C
PROVISION OF CYCLE TRACKS
THE WALTHAM FOREST (BLACKHORSE
LANE CPZ) (PARKING PLACES)
(REVOCATION NO. *) ORDER 2015
LOADING RESTRICTION) (AMENDMENT
NO. *) ORDER 2015
LIMIT) (NO. *) TRAFFIC ORDER 2015
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Council of the London Borough of Waltham
Forest (the Council) under section 23 of
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
Sections 90A and 90C of the Highways
Act 1980 and the Highways (Road Humps)
Regulations 1999 proposes to:-
crossing in Blackhorse Lane E17 at its
junction with Shakespeare Road;
crossing in Blackhorse Lane E17, so
that the centre of the crossing is situated
22 metres south of the southern kerb-
line of Clarence Road. Associated zig-zag
markings, on which vehicles would be
prohibited from stopping at all times, will be
placed on the carriageway either side of the
crossing (extending up to a maximum of 14
metres northwards and southwards.
above will extend across the full width of
the carriageway with sinusoidal ramps
measuring up to 2 metres in length with a
plateau of up to 35 metres in length on the
crossings and associated zig-zag markings.
For further details see section 3 below.
2. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the
Council proposes to make the above-
mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45,
84 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9
to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
as amended. The general effect of the
Orders to coincide with relocated bus stops,
new and existing Zebra crossings, cycle
improvements and shared highway and
footway space for moving vehicles and
pedestrians at junctions hereinafter termed
“Copenhagen Style blended crossings”
Lane E17, remove permit parking space:
(i) on the eastern side , between Nos. 196
and 204 Blackhorse Lane;
Blackhorse Lane;
– 234 and 242 Blackhorse Lane;
(iv) on the eastern side , between Nos. 94
and 108 Blackhorse Lane; and
(v) on the western side, the whole parking
place approximately 20 metres south of the
southern junction of Priestley Way;
(b) create BLN permit parking space for
a distance of 10 metres on both sides of
Shakespeare Road E17 outside and
opposite No. 196 Blackhorse Lane, and in
Goldsmith Road E17 for a distance of 5
metres outside No. 214 Blackhorse Lane;
(c) convert single yellow line waiting
restrictions to “at any time” double yellow
line waiting restriction on Blackhorse
Lane E17:
opposite No. 216 and Nos. 224 to 234
Blackhorse Lane;
Road and the common boundary of Nos.
116/118 Blackhorse Lane (b) between Nos.
196 and 212 Blackhorse Lane, (c) outside
No. 218 Blackhorse Lane (in place of the
displaced BLN permit parking place); and
(iii) for a distance of 10 metres on both
sides of Blenheim Road E17, Clifton
Avenue E17, Tavistock Avenue E17 from
their respective junction with Blackhorse
Lane;
lines waiting restrictions in Blackhorse
Lane E17:
common boundary of Nos. 246/248 and
No. 268 Blackhorse Lane, and (b) between
the common boundary of Nos. 272/272a
and 290 Blackhorse Lane; and
(ii) on the western side between its
junction with Clarence Road E17 and
Rivermead Close E17;
sides of Clarence Road E17, Gloucester
Road E17, Goldsmith Road E17,
Lancaster Road E17, St Andrew’s Road
E17 and Shakespeare Road E17 at their
respective junction with Blackhorse Lane
E17 ( waiting restrictions at these junctions
with Blackhorse Lane will be converted in to
Copenhagen Style blended crossings ); and
(f) introduce a maximum speed limit of
20mph in Blackhorse Lane E17 between
its junction with Forest Road and a point
outside No. 312 Blackhorse Lane.
3. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the
Council, in accordance with Sections 90A
and 90C of the Highways Act 1980 and the
Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999,
proposes to introduce:
E17 and Priestley Way E17, all at their
respective junction with Blackhorse Lane.
The entry treatments will measure between
5 and 15 metres in length, including the
gradients each measuring between 1.2 and
1.8 metres in length; and
(b) speed tables in Blackhorse Lane
E17:
(measuring 10 metres in length);
(ii) outside and between Nos. 134 and 140
Blackhorse Lane (measuring 12 metres in
length);
the tables each measuring up to 1.8 metres
in length.
raised zebra crossings with sinusoidal
ramps would be elevated sections of
carriageway approximately 100 millimetres
carriageway, extending across the full width
of the carriageway.
GIVEN that the Council, in accordance with
sections 65(1) of the Highways Act 1980,
proposes to convert certain lengths of the
footway and carriageway of Blackhorse
Lane E17 into cycle tracks for use by
cyclists at the locations described in the
Schedule below. The cycle tracks are
proposed to aid cyclists to link with existing
and new cycle links and networks along key
routes, and to avoid fast moving traffic on
the carriageways.
Council’s statement of reasons for
proposing to make the Orders and plans
showing the locations and effect of the
Orders and measures can be inspected
during normal office hours on Mondays to
Fridays inclusive until the end of a period
of 6 weeks from the date on which the
Orders are made or, as the case ma y
be, the Council decides not to make the
Orders, at (a) The Information Desk, Town
Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17; and
(b) The Reception Desk, London Borough of
Waltham Forest, Low Hall, Argall Avenue,
London, E10 7AS
representation should send a statement
in writing of either their objection and the
grounds thereof or of their representation
to Traffic Orders, Engineering Design, Low
Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS
quoting reference T22(15) – Blackhorse
period of 21 days from the date on which
this Notice is published. All objections must
specify the grounds on which they are
made.
– T22(15)
and Infrastructure, Neighbourhoods
Avenue, London, E10 7AS
of Blackhorse Lane E17:
Lane; and
Lane.
Blackhorse Lane E17:
E17; and
Blackhorse Lane and its junction with
Riverhead Close.
received for the application,are open to
the public.
David Scourfield
Building Control

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SECTION 14(1)
2015 – TT53(15)
Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE
that it intends to make an Order to enable
construction works to be carried out in a safe
and efficient manner in various roads in the
Blackhorse Lane E17 region, the general
effect of which would be, only at such times
and to such extent as regulatory signs are
displayed to temporarily prohibit traffic
(except works vehicles), restrict waiting and
loading by vehicles (except works vehicles)
and temporarily suspend one-way operation
in certain roads.
no person shall:
or load for any purpose, at any time, in
Blackhorse Lane E17 (between Forest
Road and Riverhead Close); or
(b) cause or permit any vehicle to enter,
proceed, wait or load for any purpose, at any
time, within 40 metres of the junction of any
road adjoining Blackhorse Lane E17.
3. Whilst works are being carried out the
one-way operation for traffic in Clarence
Road E17, Gloucester Road E17 (between its
junction with Blackhorse Lane and Norfolk
Road), Goldsmith Road E17, Lancaster Road
E17, Lowther Road E17, Norfolk Road E17,
Shakespeare Road E17 and Worcester Road
E17 is temporarily suspended.
in paragraph 2 above remain in force,
alternative routes for traffic would be
indicated by traffic signs.
of this Order would be removed.
6. The restrictions mentioned above would
not apply in relation to any vehicle being
used -
(b) for ambulance, fire brigade or police
purposes in an emergency.
on 24th August 2015 and would be valid
for a maximum period of 18 months or until
the works are completed, whichever is the
sooner.
distributed and signage placed in advance
of any works in the above mentioned roads
which would give more specific details on
the exact dates of the prohibitions, effects
of any temporary traffic management and
diversion routes as necessary.
Dated 3rd August 2015
SECTION 14(1)
TT54(15)
that it intends to make an Order to enable
highway construction works to be carried
out in a safe and efficient manner in various
roads, the general effect of which would be,
only at such times and to such extent as
regulatory signs are displayed, to prohibit
traffic (except works vehicles) and restrict
waiting and loading by vehicles (except
works vehicles) in those roads.
2. Whilst the works are being carried out,
no person shall cause or permit any vehicle
to wait or load for any purpose, at any time,
in:
and a point 400 metres north of that said
junction; and
its junctions with Lea Bridge Road and the
Green Man Roundabout.
by these works will be maintained wherever
possible, subject to the extent and operation
of the closure.
used:
purposes in an emergency, if the works
allow.
between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.
(overnight works) from 24th August
2015 and would be valid for a maximum
period of 18 months or until the works are
completed, whichever is the sooner.
Dated 3rd August 2015
SECTION 14(1)
LOADING) (NO. 4) ORDER 2015 (TT55 –
2015)
that it intends making an Order to enable
carriageway maintenance works to be
carried out in a safe and efficient manner
in certain roads, the general effect of which
would be, only at such times and to such
extent as regulatory signs are displayed,
to prohibit vehicles (except works vehicles)
and restrict waiting and loading by vehicles
(except works vehicles) from these roads.
2. Whilst the works are being carried out
no person shall cause or permit any vehicle
to enter, proceed, wait or load for any
purpose, at any time, in any road or sections
of roads mentioned in the Schedule to this
notice.
vehicle to enter, proceed, wait or load for any
purpose, at any time, within 15 metres of the
junction of any road adjoining the roads or
sections of roads mentioned in the Schedule
to this notice.
used -
purposes in an emergency, if the works
allow.
(a) 24th August 2015 for a maximum
period of 13 months, or until the works
are completed, whichever is the sooner for
the roads or parts of roads mentioned in
Schedule 1 of this Notice; and
(b) 1st January 2016 for a maximum
period of 6 months, or until the works are
completed, whichever is the sooner for
the roads or parts of roads mentioned in
Schedule 2 of this Notice.
Note: These works would not be carried out
simultaneously in all roads but in a sequence
as directed by the Council. Leaflets would be
distributed and signage placed in advance
of any works in the roads mentioned in the
Schedules to this Notice which would give
more specific details on the exact dates of
the prohibitions, effects of any temporary
traffic management and diversion routes as
necessary.
HALE END/HIGHAMS PARK WARD
dates between 24/8/15 and 30/9/15
HATCH LANE WARD
SCHEDULE 2
HALE END/HIGHAMS PARK WARD
ENDLESBURY WARD
The North London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest have published a draft North London Waste Plan.
The draft North London Waste Plan sets
out the planning framework for waste
management in the North London Boroughs
for the next 15 years. It identifies sites and
areas suitable for waste facilities and sets
out policies for determining waste planning
applications.
being published for public consultation
from Thursday 30th July 2015 until 5pm on Wednesday 30th September 2015.
The Draft Plan together with supporting
technical documents can be downloaded
from the NLWP website: www.nlwp.net . Paper copies of the Draft Plan are available
for view at the boroughs’ planning offices
and borough libraries. Details of these and
borough consultation events can be found
on the website.
Comments can be submitted online at www. nlwp.net or via email to [email protected] . Comments can also be sent via post to the
following address:
North London Waste Plan, Regeneration and Planning, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, WCH1 9JE.
Representations must be received by
Wednesday 30th September 2015.
To more information visit: www.nlwp.net , email: [email protected] or call: 020 7974 5916
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