Schools Open for Summer

It may be school holiday time but schools in Waltham Forest are open for loads of summer fun!

There are activities for all ages and for all tastes including sport, dance, arts, crafts, workshops, games, drama, story-telling, circus skills and more

» Schools Open for Summer: Take a look to see what's on offer

Government admits Waltham Forest will suffer more than most

16 July: Waltham Forest Council has voted unanimously to challenge the government’s cuts to a multi-billion pound school investment programme at a special meeting of Full Council.

» More on Council reaction to government cuts

Open letter to Education Minister, Michael Gove MP

16 July: Council Leader, Cllr Chris Robbins, has sent an open letter to Education Minister, Michael Gove MP expressing his concerns about cuts to the Building Schools for the Future programme.

» More on letter to Michael Grove MP

Grants for filmmakers

16 July: Apex Arts is offering three grants of up to £3,000 for filmmakers living or working in Waltham Forest as part of its Hitchcock Production Fund. The deadline for submission is midday on Monday 16 August 2010.

» More on the Hitchcock Production Fund

Postcards From The Park

14 July: Avid snappers with a love for Waltham Forest’s parks and green spaces have the opportunity to win a £1,000 Jessops voucher with a Heritage Lottery Fund photo competition. Finalists will have their pics exhibited at a London gallery and have their entries turned into postcards.

» More on the Photos From The Park competition

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Use My Place to find services local to where you live: when your rubbish is collected, your nearest library or leisure centre and more.

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