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An image of Waltham Forest Town Hall lit up in Pride colours at night

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Waltham Forest Pride 2026

Find out what’s happening this summer to celebrate Pride in Waltham Forest

Refugee Week 2026 poster that says 'Courage!' twice

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Refugee Week 2026

Information about the upcoming Refugee Week events.

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A panoramic view of Walthamstow from St James Street

Friday 5 June 2026

Update on industrial action in local schools

An update industrial action affecting some local schools

MiPermit comms collage

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Parkin’ it!

New MiPermit parking system to be introduced from Wednesday 1 July

Chaniya sitting at a table looking at some papers

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Future Formed Spotlight On: Chayina

An interview with Chaniya, part of our Future Formed programme.

An image of Waltham Forest Town Hall lit up in Pride colours at night

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Waltham Forest Pride 2026

Find out what’s happening this summer to celebrate Pride in Waltham Forest

Refugee Week 2026 poster that says 'Courage!' twice

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Refugee Week 2026

Information about the upcoming Refugee Week events.

A photo of Signs for Birds at Walthamstow Wetlands on railings

Tuesday 26 May 2026

Peck-tacular new signs for birds at Walthamstow Wetlands

New signs at the Wetlands

An image of Waltham Forest's new cabinet sitting in a line

Thursday 21 May 2026

Waltham Forest’s new cabinet team

Mayoralty, Leadership and Cabinet appointed following Greens’ local election victory

old image of wood street with spiral colors in the sky

Friday 15 May 2026

Wood Street Festival 2026

Wood Street Festival is a whole day filled with fun activities and special offers.

Leader Cllr Paul Perkins (L) and Deputy Leader Cllr Eva Tabbasam (R)

Thursday 14 May 2026

Green Party sets leadership direction after Waltham Forest Council win

Cabinet to be confirmed at next week’s council AGM; opposition party leaders announced