Waltham Forest backs Met’s anti-gang plans

8 Feb: Representatives from Waltham Forest were out in force on Wednesday 8 February, pledging their support for the Met’s new guns and gangs task force.

» More on anti-gang plans

Nominate your heroine or hero for a Love Your Borough award

If you haven't already nominated your heroine or hero for a Love Your Borough Award, you still can if you are quick. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday 10 February to allow for those last minute entries.

» It's easy to nominate online or download a nomination form to return by email.

The Queen’s visit, 29 March

7 Feb: Waltham Forest has been chosen to host a visit by The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on Thursday 29th March as part of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tour.

» More information on the Queen's visit

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History month, 2012

3 Feb: 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 guide to half term fun

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.

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