30 October 2009
Plans for improvements to Leyton and the area surrounding the Olympic Park have been given a timely boost, after Council Leader, Cllr Chris Robbins, welcomed a new £5m government grant for the area.
The Council have said the money will be spent on ensuring those residents most affected by the Games also reap the rewards.
The news came as the capital celebrated 1,000 days to go before the 2012 Games officially open, last weekend.
“Waltham Forest have always said our 2012 Legacy – what we will leave behind for generations to come – will be a legacy of jobs, education and opportunity,”
said Cllr Robbins.
“Huge strides have been taken towards achieving that over the past few years, with our Worknet jobs programme and the planned Construction Training Centre in Leytonstone.
“However, it is also vital those residents most affected by the Games can look out of their windows and truly see the benefits. This money will take the Council closer to realising that ambition.”
Although still in the early planning stages, the £5million grant from the Communities and Local Government department will pay for much needed redevelopment of Leyton High Road, including streets and shop fronts.
