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Cllr Paul Perkins joined leaders and senior councillors from Haringey, Hackney, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark

Wednesday 5 August 2026

Councils urge government to protect trans+ people’s rights, as new rules risk “excluding” them from services

Group of London councils send letter to Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson

Speakers at the Common Ground event, including council officers and Superintendent Sarah Jackson, Nighbourhood Policing Lead

Tuesday 28 July 2026

Young people find ‘Common Ground’ with police officers

An innovative pilot scheme brought young people and police officers together

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Cllr Paul Perkins joined leaders and senior councillors from Haringey, Hackney, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark

Wednesday 5 August 2026

Councils urge government to protect trans+ people’s rights, as new rules risk “excluding” them from services

Group of London councils send letter to Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson

Speakers at the Common Ground event, including council officers and Superintendent Sarah Jackson, Nighbourhood Policing Lead

Tuesday 28 July 2026

Young people find ‘Common Ground’ with police officers

An innovative pilot scheme brought young people and police officers together

The entrance to Fellowship Square with greenery and the fountain

Thursday 16 July 2026

Safe in the Summer - what's on next week?

We’re helping everyone stay safe and informed this summer.

Children take part in an activity

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Love your local park this summer

We are celebrating Love Parks Week (Monday 27 to Friday 31 July) in Waltham Forest.

An image of Waltham Forest Town Hall in Walthamstow

Monday 13 July 2026

Fire in Walthamstow Sunday 12 July

A statement from the Leader alongside details of the council's response.

An image of Waltham Forest Town Hall in Walthamstow

Wednesday 8 July 2026

Cllr Paul Perkins' community statement

Statement re violent incident Weds 8 July

Leyton Mas 2025 Credit Viki Couchman and GB Carnival

Monday 6 July 2026

Leyton Más People’s Parade and Carnival Fête 2026

Leyton Más People’s Parade and Carnival Fête returns on Sunday 12 July.

MiPermit comms collage

Saturday 4 July 2026

Update regarding MiPermit parking app

Update for residents following issues with MiPermit

Highams Park Station with crowd

Monday 29 June 2026

Summer arrives on the streets of Waltham Forest

Walthamstow and Highams Park will benefit from the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) Summer Streets funding.