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Roads and pavements

How to apply for a drop kerb, report a highways issue, find out about traffic schemes.


Car clubs


A car club is a car sharing network which provides an easy, cheap and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car.

Disruption to roads and footpaths


Advice during severe weather conditions, including gritting and SEN Transport.

Dropped kerbs


Apply for a dropped kerb, pay online and general information.

Flooding or drainage problem


Find out how at-risk from flooding your home or business is and sign up to alerts to make sure you’re informed of high-risk days.

Winter Service


Find out about our winter service plan, road gritting and grit bins locations.

Highway's Information for Developers


The Highways team works with developers to action construction access to sites.

Highways search and adoption of roads


Waltham Forest as the local highway authority is responsible for the adoption and maintenance of public highways.

Rights of way


Advice and information about location and status of public rights of way within Waltham Forest.

Road and pavement maintenance


The council is responsible for carrying out repairs and for administering highway legislation.

Road traffic schemes and consultations


Find out about the latest road traffic schemes and consultations in Waltham Forest

Road traffic schemes: closed consultations


The following road traffic schemes were consulted on and are now closed.

Road works


Proposed road works information and how to report problems with road works in Waltham Forest.

Street naming and numbering


You can make an application or general enquiries.

Report a problem on a road or footpath


Report issues with roads or footpaths, traffic lights, street lighting, street furniture, and bridges or structure defects.

Bridges and structures: weight limits and transporting abnormal loads


Find out about weight or width restrictions on public roads.

Electric vehicle charging points


Information on electric vehicles and public charging infrastructure.

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