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Walthamstow Trades Hall warns plans for adjacent flats could threaten its future
The venue fears that future residents could make noise complaints about live music and late-night events, raising concerns over its ability to operate
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Tory mayoral hopeful vows to resist any ‘anti-London’ decisions by Burnham government
James Cleverly is the frontrunner to become the Conservative Party’s candidate for London mayor in 2028
Council secures investor to redevelop neglected Leytonstone estate
Work on the Avenue Road Estate, which is plagued by disrepair, flooding, and antisocial behaviour, will begin in mid-2027
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Greens promise ‘meaningful consultation’ on Walthamstow primary school closure
Waltham Forest Council has proposed shuttering Edinburgh Primary School, which is operating at 17% capacity
The pints and prams debate
From toddlers running between tables to adults seeking a child-free pint, Madison Convey tackles the great debate about kids in pubs
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New community hub opens in South Chingford
Salisbury Manor Community Hub, based at Salisbury Manor Primary School, is offering tai chi, yoga, performing arts, dance, boccia, Zumba and karate to local people
Walthamstow late-night pizza spot allowed to shut at 4am
A representative from Tops Pizza in Lea Bridge Road argued that the later close would help the business against stiff competition
Give London same devolved powers as Scotland and Wales, urges assembly member
Even after recent promises made by government, Benali Hamdache highlights “huge gulf” in devolution between what Whitehall is giving and what City Hall needs
Third Tory enters race to become party’s Mayor of London nominee
Businessman Alex Challoner has pledged to "unleash London" reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Reform UK candidate vows to run London like ‘Tokyo on steroids’
Laila Cunningham pledged to "embrace tech to the maximum" to solve the capital's problems reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy
‘Traumatic’ school closure procedures need to be reformed, says new report
Lengthy closure consultations can leave families in limbo for months, London Councils warns
Leasehold reform needs to happen faster, warns London Assembly member
Flats in London and (inset) assembly member Sem Moema
Animal rights campaigners call on council to enact stronger welfare policies
The newly-formed residents’ group, Waltham Forest Earth & Animal Rights Collective (WEARC), is urging the council to discourage the sale and use of inhumane pest control like glue traps and catapults
Over 7,000 low-income residents to pay more council tax under Green proposals
Low-income residents with “limited capability for work” or who have children under five are currently able to apply for an 85% reduction - but Waltham Forest Council is consulting on cutting that to 75%
Council reveals new design for sinking cricket pavilion in Chingford
Outline design plans for Rolls Sports Ground's cricket pavilion come six years after it shut due to subsidence concerns
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Leyton secondary school to shut next year
The Griffin Schools Trust has announced The Lammas School will shut at the end of the current academic year (31st August 2027) following "sustained reductions in pupil intake"
Burnham speech welcomed at City Hall but question over ‘trust’ with Whitehall remains
Deputy mayor hails Burnham’s devolution agenda but says some Whitehall departments still have reservations around giving away powers
Council proposes closing Walthamstow primary school
The town hall is set to launch a six-week consultation on closing Edinburgh Primary School, which is operating below 20% capacity