Creating a better place 2013

 

Work is now well underway on planning, implementing and supporting £160million worth of regeneration works during 2013.

Developments and schemes across the borough have already started to take shape. With so many exciting projects in the pipeline work will be on-going throughout the year.

Please bear with us during this time, although some disruption will be unavoidable we promise you it will be well worth it in the long run. This work is all part of our plans to make Waltham Forest an even better place to live

Updates

A summary of the projects is available on these web pages with details about the developments and key dates. We will continue to update you through Waltham Forest News and online.

Creating a better place April 2013.pdf

Creating a better place March 2013.pdf

February 2013 - Creating a better place 2013 update.pdf

Creating a better place 2013 video (Jan 2013)

As part of our plan to give residents better high streets we're improving streets and shop fronts throughout 2013. This work has already transformed parts of Leyton and Walthamstow (for which we've received national coverage), and we'll be doing the same in:

• Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow
• South Chingford
• Francis Road, Leyton
• Higham Hill, Walthamstow
• Lea Bridge Road and Bakers Arms
• South Leyton
• South Leytonstone
• Walthamstow
• Wood Street

These works will help to make the borough look better, encourage business and give local people neighbourhoods they can take pride in.

2013 will see major initiatives change the very fabric of our town centres. The cornerstone of these will be the Arcade Site development in Walthamstow. £30million investment will bring homes, shops, jobs and a long-awaited cinema to the borough, which we know is top of our residents' wish list.

Walthamstow Central Station development

In May 2013, the £20million Walthamstow Central Station development is scheduled to be completed, bringing homes, jobs and a new hotel to Waltham Forest.

Attracting developers 

As well as all the very visible scaffolding and hoardings going up, we'll also be working behind the scenes to attract new developers and new businesses. We want to continue to bring new jobs to the borough while giving local people access to the sort of places they want to eat, drink at shop at.

Leisure Centres

Elsewhere, 2013 will also see the multi-million pound refurbishment of our leisure centres begin in earnest. Leyton Leisure Lagoon and Cathall Leisure Centre will be refurbished and renamed as part of the process, whilst Waltham Forest Pool and Track will be rebuilt, providing excellent facilities for future generations of sports stars.

Parks and open spaces

We're also intent on improving every single one of the borough's parks, with Leyton Jubilee Park and Drapers Field receiving major work as well as updating play equipment at 15 playgrounds across the borough. Two of our libraries are also set for an overhaul.

More information on Better Leisure

Better Schools

We know that a good education is the single most important factor in ensuring our children have brighter futures. Good schools also mean families laying down roots rather than moving away - a key factor when improving the local economy.

We are improving schools in the borough as well as providing school places to meet the current and future demand with over £50million secured to improve these.

More information on Better Schools

Better Housing

The Council has a key role to play in ensuring there is quality housing available for residents at every stage of their lives, and that this is supported by facilities that residents can use and enjoy to make Waltham Forest their home.

More information on Better Housing

The Council has a key role to play in regenerating the borough and bringing in the amenities you need. We do this by setting out clear policies and a strategy for how the borough should develop, ensuring that development fits with the borough's planning policies. We also encourage investment and bid for external funding to improve the borough, and have produced a Developer's Guide to help attract investment in Waltham Forest.

More information

As you can see, we have a lot of hard work ahead of us. 2013 is the year we really begin to deliver on the major regeneration promises we've made to our residents. 

There will be opportunities for you to get involved in what’s happening so please do have your say and help us make our borough a better place to live in.

Although not all the changes can happen overnight, we will keep you up to date on the work we are doing and when you will see changes start to happen through Waltham Forest News and on these web pages.