Last updated: 26 February 2025
Next review: 26 February 2026
We all want to see a fairer, more equal borough, where everyone has the opportunities to make the most of their life chances. We are committed to prioritising the things that are most important to residents like building safe, resilient communities, improving our schools and protecting local heritage.
The Capital Investment Strategy sets out details of how we will invest over 710 million pounds in the next 10 years for new homes, health facilities and neighbourhood improvements and at the same time creating hundreds of new jobs, apprenticeships and training placements.
The majority of our projects are paid for through a combination of developer contributions and government grants, or dedicated funds to invest in building new affordable housing or improving existing council homes. These projects do not rely on the money that funds essential services for you and your family.
This year, we have opened a new nursery and leisure centre at Coronation Square, Leyton and built 67 new affordable homes alongside a place for residents to access vital services at Precision House, Wood Street (pictured below). Work is already underway on upgrading Leyton Tube Station in a partnership project with Transport for London (TfL) and the government that will create step-free access for the first time alongside an improved ticket hall. Later this year, the new Soho Theatre Walthamstow will open its doors for the first time.
The planned Chingford Mount Crematorium will serve our community for generations to come, providing a peaceful and tranquil place to remember loved ones. It will be the only such facility in the borough, and will make the process easier for grieving families. These are just some of the projects across the borough that we are working to deliver.
All in all, the Capital Investment Strategy aims to build 3,149 new homes, with 60 per cent available for below market rates, and create 1,267 jobs for local people as well as 672 apprenticeships or work placements.
These opportunities are vital to help us meet our Mission Waltham Forest aims of building an economy that works for everyone in our community and tackling the housing crisis head on. We are determined to ensure that Waltham Forest continues to be a great place to live and age well.
Read more about all our projects in the strategy below.