Local government

Vestry House Museum in Walthamstow hosts Britain’s first-ever car with an internal combustion engine

Waltham Forest Council

'We need more plaques commemorating borough's industrial history'

Waltham Forest Town Hall

Waltham Forest Town Hall

Waltham Forest Council

Council sorry for causing mum-of-two's 'prolonged distress' over housing bid delays

Wetherspoons are still advertising The George in Wanstead for sales (Image: Google)

Wetherspoons are still advertising The George in Wanstead for sales (Image: Google)

The George, Wetherspoons Wanstead pub future still hangs in the balance

Rumours of a potential protest are in the process of being verified

Rumours of a potential protest are in the process of being verified

Waltham Forest Council

'Rioters will not divide us' council says amidst protest rumours

Sir Keir Starmer speaking in the House of Commons with Labour ministers on the Government frontbench (Image: PA)

Sir Keir Starmer speaking in the House of Commons with Labour ministers on the Government frontbench (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Confidence in politics at all time low despite landslide victory

Council officials and faith leaders in the scanning room

Council officials and faith leaders in the scanning room

Waltham Forest Council

The new £8.3m mortuary which is the first of its kind in London

Many public services, including the NHS, would grind to a halt if it wasn't for migrants (Image: PA)

Many public services, including the NHS, would grind to a halt if it wasn't for migrants (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'Many public services would grind to a halt without migrants'

Waltham Forest Town Hall

Waltham Forest Town Hall

Waltham Forest Council

Improvement plan for borough's youth justice service unveiled

There area Grow Zones in Wanstead (Image: Wild Wanstead)

There area Grow Zones in Wanstead (Image: Wild Wanstead)

'Take up some of that concrete and let the earth breathe'

Brett Ellis was born in Hastings (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis was born in Hastings (Image: Pixaby)

Neglected birth town is officially recognised as miserable

Chingford and Woodford Green Labour Party constituency office

Chingford and Woodford Green Labour Party constituency office

Israel Hamas War

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Police probe after 'shameful vandalism' on Labour constituency office in London

Brett Ellis has been fighting Hertsmere Council who want to build on green belt land (Image: Google)

Brett Ellis has been fighting Hertsmere Council who want to build on green belt land (Image: Google)

Battling to maintain the status quo

Cllr Paul Donovan acknowledges that there are problems with the police (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan acknowledges that there are problems with the police (Image: PA)

The police are not the answer to crime

Is it a delivery at the door or an election candidate (Image: Pixaby)

Is it a delivery at the door or an election candidate (Image: Pixaby)

The cycle of the door-knocking politicos

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

'The benefits of volunteering are enormous'

Cllr Paul Donovan urges visitors to Wanstead Flats to respect the nature (Image: City of London Corporation)

Cllr Paul Donovan urges visitors to Wanstead Flats to respect the nature (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

We need to value the diverse nature of Wanstead Flats

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Epping Forest is exploring the growing impact of climate change on site

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

'Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance'

Wild Wanstead is part of the Grow Zone supported by Redbridge Council (Image: Wild Wanstead)

Wild Wanstead is part of the Grow Zone supported by Redbridge Council (Image: Wild Wanstead)

Climate emergency

'Progression on the climate and biodiversity agenda in the borough'

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

'The best way of advancing woodland is to leave what is already there alone'

Cllr Paul Donovan wants changes to the election system (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan wants changes to the election system (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'Real changes are needed to save our democracy'

Paul Donovan will be enjoying Wanstead Park this Christmas

Paul Donovan will be enjoying Wanstead Park this Christmas

Cllr Paul Donovan

Walking in a winter Wanstead Park

The NatWest branch in Wanstead is closing (Image: Google)

The NatWest branch in Wanstead is closing (Image: Google)

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

'People are not just another commodity'

(l-r) Chair of Epping Forest & Commons Committee, Cllr Ben Murphy, Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, MP for Epping Forest Dame Eleanor Laing DBE and chair of Epping Forest Council Cllr Darshan

(l-r) Chair of Epping Forest & Commons Committee, Cllr Ben Murphy, Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, MP for Epping Forest Dame Eleanor Laing DBE and chair of Epping Forest Council Cllr Darshan

The colourful hues of autumn arrive in Epping Forest

Aerial view of the club training on the pitch

Aerial view of the club training on the pitch

Bealonians Football Club

Mum pleads with council in emotional statement to save local club

Cllr Paul Donovan wants the current political system reviving (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan wants the current political system reviving (Image: PA)

'There needs to be fundamental change in the British political system'

An illustration of the planned block viewed from Sewardstone Road, looking north. Image: Sewardstone Holdings Limited

An illustration of the planned block viewed from Sewardstone Road, looking north. Image: Sewardstone Holdings Limited

Waltham Forest Council

Plans for block of 40 flats approved - but only nine will be affordable

St Mary's Church of England Primary School. Image: Google Maps

St Mary's Church of England Primary School. Image: Google Maps

School flood wall approved - despite impact on neighbours

Cllr Paul Donovan supports the ULEZ expansion (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan supports the ULEZ expansion (Image: PA)

Greater London Authority

Mayor Sadiq Khan has shown real leadership on ULEZ and active travel agenda

NatWest Bank on Wanstead High Street is closing down (Image: Street View)

NatWest Bank on Wanstead High Street is closing down (Image: Street View)

Redbridge Council

Will the advancement in automation increase the epidemic of loneliness?

Paul Donovan rewilding

Paul Donovan rewilding

'Human beings still seem determined to dominate rather than partner nature'

Jamaican immigrants welcomed by RAF officials from the Colonial Office after the ex-troopship HMT 'Empire Windrush' landed them at Tilbury (Image: PA)

Jamaican immigrants welcomed by RAF officials from the Colonial Office after the ex-troopship HMT 'Empire Windrush' landed them at Tilbury (Image: PA)

Windrush generation

Importance of celebrating Windrush Day

Can fear be used as a method of control?

Can fear be used as a method of control?

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'Fear used blatantly as a tool to control people'

Village shops provide more than just produce to communities (Image: PA)

Village shops provide more than just produce to communities (Image: PA)

Redbridge Council

The need to recreate a village ethos in our communities

Waltham Forest Council investigated the premises in 2021

Waltham Forest Council investigated the premises in 2021

McDonald's hit with £475K fine after mouse droppings found in cheeseburger wrapper

The council's budget proposals were described as

The council's budget proposals were described as

Waltham Forest Council

Council tax hike among proposals in ‘robust’ budget plans

The Savoy building in Lea Bridge Road

The Savoy building in Lea Bridge Road

When former bingo hall and cinema was set to be turned into church

£3.1million 'profit' made from parking in 2012

£3.1million 'profit' made from parking in 2012

Local government

When council made £3.1million 'profit' on parking

Campaigners outside Wanstead police station

Campaigners outside Wanstead police station

When police stations closure plan caused sadness and confusion

The old Town Hall in The Ridgeway

The old Town Hall in The Ridgeway

Local government

Recalling the sadness when historic town hall was set to become flats

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv in November. Image: PA

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv in November. Image: PA

Local government

Things can only go better in 2023?

Cllr Grace Williams launched the winter spaces network this week, including Lea Bridge Library's community living room

Cllr Grace Williams launched the winter spaces network this week, including Lea Bridge Library's community living room

Waltham Forest warm banks and community kitchens as cold snap sets in

A night view of The Standard. Image: Scape

A night view of The Standard. Image: Scape

Iconic music venue to return - beneath 272-home 'shared living' development

Steve Eaton, John Sharrock and Allan Howe of the Better Barkingside project

Steve Eaton, John Sharrock and Allan Howe of the Better Barkingside project

When £2.1million high street regeneration plans were revealed

Old Church Road in 1955.

Old Church Road in 1955.

When a London street was located in another county

Marks Gate residents met to protest about the plans in 2020. Image: Moazzem Hossain. (Top) Images from planning documents

Marks Gate residents met to protest about the plans in 2020. Image: Moazzem Hossain. (Top) Images from planning documents

Housing on 'toxic timebomb' former landfill site puts public at risk

Waltham Forest Town Hall

Waltham Forest Town Hall

'Why weren't public asked where new lido should be built?'

Fly-tippers caught by Redbridge Council displayed on the November wall of shame

Fly-tippers caught by Redbridge Council displayed on the November wall of shame

'Wall of shame' shows images of fly tippers 'caught in the act'

A road-side view of Wanstead Park. Main image: Google Street View

A road-side view of Wanstead Park. Main image: Google Street View

Much-loved park cannot be left to deteriorate

A cordon will remain in place in Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, after seven people were evacuated after roof a collapse in the terraced street

A cordon will remain in place in Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, after seven people were evacuated after roof a collapse in the terraced street

Cordon to remain in place after roof collapse in terraced street

?2022 Andrew Baker..9th/10th May 2022..London Borough of Redbridge Councillors...Photograph ? Andrew Baker.PR HANDOUT.

?2022 Andrew Baker..9th/10th May 2022..London Borough of Redbridge Councillors...Photograph ? Andrew Baker.PR HANDOUT.

Jobs and careers

Councillor 'weaponised' worker's disability after being criticised, tribunal finds

Councillor Rosa Gomez. Image: Rosa Gomez

Councillor Rosa Gomez. Image: Rosa Gomez

Councillor left disabled by Colombia shooting 'never lost confidence'

Illustrative view of facility from the South with the incinerator in the background. Image: NLWA

Illustrative view of facility from the South with the incinerator in the background. Image: NLWA

Edmonton Incinerator

'Carbon capture' solution for Edmonton Incinerator is 'la la land' wishful thinking

Sadiq Khan havled the number of people on the Metropolitan Police's Gang Violence Matrix

Sadiq Khan havled the number of people on the Metropolitan Police's Gang Violence Matrix

Metropolitan Police

'Racist' Met Police gang violence list has number halved following review by Mayor