LGBT month, 2012
LGBT month celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community, and is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Find out what is happening in Waltham Forest for LGBT by looking on our what's-on page
» More on LGBT month, 2012
Keeping warm and well in Waltham Forest
3 Feb: Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, flu or more serious health problems like pneumonia, falls and hypothermia.
Waltham Forest Council is working with Age UK Waltham Forest, to stay warm and well over the next few months. Here’s some tips to stay warm and well during the winter months.
» More on keeping warm and well
Winter Daze, 13-19 February
Looking for something to do during the Half Term break? Have a look in Winter Daze. It has lots of fun activities and events for children and young people in Waltham Forest.
» Download the Winter Daze guide (2.3MB PDF file)
Brooks Farm closed
1 Feb: Brooks Farm is currently closed to the public due to maintenance upgrades. Please telephone a member of staff on 020 8539 4278 for further details of its re-opening.
Love Your Borough Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2012 Love Your Borough Awards.
Do you know someone who has gone out of their way to make the borough a better place to live or given their time and effort for the good of others? Make sure you nominate them now for the prestigious Love Your Borough Award.
Nominations are open until 6 February 2012.
» More details about the Love Your Borough Awards
Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium (revised plans) consultation
30 Dec: Revised plans have been received for the proposed redevelopment of the Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium site. The consultation starts on 3 January 2012 and comments can be sumbitted up to the end of February 2012.
» Find out more about the Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium (revised plans) consultation
Find out about local services
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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Events
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Popular links
- Apply for housing
- Bin collection dates
- Contact the Council
- Council job vacancies
- Pay your Council Tax
- Pay your parking fine
- Planning applications
- Recycling
- Renew your library book
- School term dates
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Frequently asked questions
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Consultations and involvement
- Former Granada (EMD) Cinema, Hoe Street appeal ends 24 Feb
- Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium (revised plans) ends 29 Feb
» More on consultation in Waltham Forest

Leader of the Council
Issue 59: Council Tax freeze