Welcome to Waltham Forest Council

Back to school competition

wfm is offering ten £10 gift cards to be spent at Walthamstow’s Selborne Walk Mall in its back to school competition.

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Annual canvass

The Council's Electoral Services Office will publish a new Register of Electors on 1 December 2008. To make sure you are on the Council's new Electoral Register find out more here.

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Saturday College success for Chingford Foundation School

The launch of Chingford Foundation School’s Saturday College has proven a real success, running programmes throughout spring and summer.

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Waltham Forest: Our Place in London

What will Waltham Forest look like in twenty years time?

To help shape the future of the Waltham Forest, we talked to residents about the key issues, choices and opportunities that face the Borough.

We have taken on board your views and comments and this has informed our Sustainable Community Strategy, which develops a long-term view of the opportunities and key challenges that will influence the development of the Borough.

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Waltham Forest: 225,000 people, 1 community

Our campaign is our way of showing the world the real Waltham Forest.

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“Filthy” restaurant shut down

A Sri Lankan restaurant has been closed by the Council after environmental health officers found a severe cockroach infestation and described it as risk to public health.

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Alert over counterfeit vodka

Residents are being warned to avoid potentially harmful counterfeit vodka after 30 bottles were seized from three traders in the Borough.

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Celebrating Sport Awards 2008

Waltham Forest Celebrating Sport Awards 2008 will be held in November. Nominations can be made before 22 September for anyone you feel has made a real achievement in, or shown commitment to sport and physical activity.

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Museum and Gallery opening hours extended

Opening hours have been extended at Vestry House Museum and The William Morris Gallery.

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Children and Young People's Plan questionnaire

Calling parents and carers! Take 5 minutes to complete our questionnaire and make a difference to the future of Waltham Forest.

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Waltham Forest: 225,000 people, 1 community

Our campaign is our way of showing the world the real Waltham Forest.

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