THE new look Wanstead Business Partnership is holding its first official meeting tonight (Monday).

Being held at Nice Croissant in the High Street, it is hoped the meeting will get traders working together to bring shoppers back to the area.

Rachel Root, chairwoman of the partnership, said: "This meeting is about discussing ideas for upcoming events such as the Olympic Fortnight and Independents' Day on July 4."

All Wanstead traders are welcome to come along to the meeting, which begins at 6pm, to share their ideas on the future of Wanstead High Street.

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