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Students make the grade

The class of 2014 can now enjoy

whats left of the summer after

4,500 local students collected

their GCSE, A-level and BTEC

results over the last fortnight.

And while the numbers were

still being crunched at the time of

Waltham Forest News going to print,

provisional figures show that 99 per

cent of A-level students achieved apass, while nationally this dropped

slightly to 98 per cent.

Early indications show that the

boroughs GCSE results will be in

line with 2013s figures, despite a

number of reforms being brought

in this year which changed exam

processes for students and teaching

staff.

Cllr Mark Rusling, Cabinet Member

for Children and Young People, said:

Our students and teaching staff

have done a sterling job to improve

education in Waltham Forest over

the past few years, and that shows

in the ambitions of our students as

more and more set off for sixth form

Hard work pays off as

students look forward tofurther and higher education

or starting out in the world

of work

Your Council keeping residents informed

www.walthamforest.gov.uk25 August 2014Issue 121

and university.

But it wasnt just teenagers who

had a reason to celebrate, as the

Waltham Forest Adult Learning

Service also pulled in fantastic

GCSE results. 91 per cent of the

34 adult students who sat Maths

achieved an A* to C grade, while

84 per cent of the 43 students who

took English achieved the samegrades.

Final GCSE and A-level results will

be released by the Department for

Education in January 2015.

More infoTo read more about students

achievements turn to our special

exams feature on pages 1213.

For more information about schools

and colleges in Waltham Forest

visit www.walthamforest.gov.

uk/schools-collegesor phone

020 8496 3000. To find out about

adult learning courses visit www.

walthamforest.gov.uk/adult-

learning.

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BRILLIANT YEAR IN WALTHAM FOREST

Saturday 6 September, 1pm5pm

Arts and entertainment for

all the family

Cathall Green E11 4DD

Sunday 7 September, 1pm6pm

Annual car-free day headlined

by Geno Washington

Church Lane E11 1HG

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Oswald Addo has high hopes of becoming a professional singer after achieving a 3 Distinction* gradein his Performing Arts BTEC the highest grade possible. He will now study Musical Theatre at theUniversity of West London


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News

A big weekend of fun

Thousands of people turned out

to see some of musics biggest

stars perform at the Chingford

Big Weekender on Saturday 9

August.

SatwantSingh

Clinical Lead, Waltham Forest Improving Access to PsTherapies (IAPT)In my opinion

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Editor:Jenny England

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@walthamforest.gov.ukor phone

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Waltham Forest Improving

Access to Psychological

Therapies more commonlyknown as Waltham Forest

IAPT is a primary care

psychological therapy service.

This is a free, confidential

therapy service provided by the

North East London Foundation

Trust (NELFT).

The service provides therapies

recommended by the National

Institute for Health and Care

Excellence (NICE) for those

suffering from mild to moderate

depression and anxiety disorders.

Anxiety disorders cover a

wide range of conditions such

as panic disorder, health anxiety,

phobias, social phobia, obsessive

compulsive disorder (OCD), bodydysmorphic disorder and post-

traumatic stress disorder. Recently,

the service has started offering

therapy to those suffering from

long term conditions and medically

unexplained symptoms to help with

their depression and anxiety.

The service operates from

three main hubs in the borough

Chingford, Walthamstow,

Leytonstone, various GP surgeries

and some community settings. Our

operating hours are Monday to

Thursday, 8am to 8pm and Friday

from 8am to 5pm. The services

accept referrals from any resident

of the borough aged 18 and above

who is registered with a local GP.Our aim is to make our service

accessible to people living in

Waltham Forest. The NICE

guidelines for depression and

anxiety disorders recommend

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

(CBT) in the treatment of these

conditions. CBT is the main

treatment that we offer. However,

we also offer interpersonal

psychotherapy, dynamic

interpersonal therapy and

behavioural couples therapy.

The service is based on the step

care model and the type of therapy

you receive will depend on your

problems. Therapy is offered at

different levels, depending on yourparticular needs. The service offers

both individual and group based

therapies.

Following an assessment your

therapist will discuss with you the

choice of therapy that could best

help you with your problems. The

waiting time within this service is

low. In addition to

employment supp

are engaged in treservice.

If you need furt

you can discuss i

health care profes

can self-refer you

by phoning 0300

email walthamfo

nhs.uk.

n Chingford Big Weekender s

residents getting together having a ball

n Visitors enjoy performancemusic superstars as well afamily activities

If you live or work in Waltham Forest, have something you

your chest, and can do it in around 300 words; Waltham Fo

to hear from you. Email the Editor at: walthamforestnews@

gov.uk and tell us what youd like to write about.

Want to have your say?

More infFor more inform

www.waltham

togetheror ph

Sister Sledge got the crowd dancing at Chingford Big Weekender with their energetic performance

regret, that the se

weekends festivit

cancelled. But the

attracted more th

on the Saturday.

Next up is the L

Weekender, whic

on Saturday 6 and

September. See t

more information.

The event, held at Ridgeway Park

(Peel Close, E4 6XU), was part of

the Councils Get Together series of

free events which has seen fun filled

weekends of music, carnivals and

art across the borough this summer.

Saturdays event saw stellar

performances from Sister Sledge,

Soul II Soul and Gwen Dickey

(Rose Royce), alongside DJ Daddy

Ernie. Soul II Soul were last-minute

replacements for Alexander ONeal.

The veteran performer had been

due to appear, but had to pull out

of the event after suffering a fall.

Waltham Forests own soul diva

Tina T appeared with band Do

You Wanna Funk? and there was

a performance from street dance

group Cerebro and members of theirChingford-based dance school.

Unfortunately, Sundays family fun

day could not go ahead as planned,

due to heavy rain and wind, which

made ground conditions unsuitable

for a large crowd. It was, with


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Council Tax SupportScheme consultation

Eid celeb

Leytonsto

Big Week

AntiquesRoadshowNow is your last chance to

family heirlooms, and find

painting lurking in the atti

masterpiece or something

exciting. Antiques Roadsh

Waltham Forest Town Hal

E17 4JF) as part of its 37t

popular show will visit thefilm on Sunday 31 August

at 9.30am and close at 4.

free. Some of Britains lea

and fine arts specialists w

offer free advice and valua

People who have large ite

details and photographs o

to the show in advance, as

possible to organise trans

venue.

For more information

www.bbc.co.uk/antique

People with large items

antiques.roadshow@bbc

Lest we forget

It was one of the most

significant wars the world has

ever seen and on the 100th

anniversary of its outbreak,

Monday 4 August 2014, people

across the country gathered to

honour the lives of those who

served in and were affected by

World War I.

In Waltham Forest, over 800

people filled Walthamstow

Assembly Hall that evening to

reflect on the sacrifices made by

men and women in a war which,

from 1914 to 1918, took around

one million British lives alone.

Tributes to the fallen took a

range of forms, with musical

performances from the London

Forest Choir, Stow Caledonian

Pipe Band, Warrant Officer Choir,

vocalist and pianist Amy Young

and violinist Lucia Smith. A number

of WWI poems were also read

on the night, including Thomas

Hardys Channel Firing, which

was read by Karishma Mahomed,

Young Mayoress of Waltham

Forest.

Exhibits from World War I artists

were also on show, including

Bruges-born painter and illustrator

Frank Brangywn, whose work is

Hundreds of local people attended an event to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of WWI.

The Assembly Hall lights were extinguished at 10pm as part of the British Legions Lights Out campaign

Thousands of families across the

borough could be affected by

proposed changes to Waltham

Forests Council Tax Support

Scheme (CTS), and the Council

is urging anyone who may be

affected to have their say.

The CTS helps people of working

age who are on low incomes and

need help paying their Council Tax

bill. The scheme began after wide-

ranging changes to the benefits

system were introduced by central

government and Council Tax

Benefit was scrapped.

Hundreds of residents gat

a celebration to mark Eid-

Walthamstow Assembly HE17 4JD) on Friday 1 Augu

is a special day for Muslim

the end of Ramadan. Atte

a fantastic evening of ent

including a performance b

live music and dancers. T

which was open to all res

part of Waltham Forests G

programme of events whi

festivals, music and plent

friendly fun throughout the

For more information v

walthamforest.gov.uk/g

Throughout the summer t

of you have been enjoying

Forests series of free eve

seen weekends crammed

sport, films and carnivals.

Leytonstone Big Weekend

6 and Sunday 7 Septembe

event at Cathall Green (off

E11 4DD) features fun act

arts and crafts workshops

wall, garden games, crazy

Sunday sees the return of

car-free day celebrations o

(E11 1HG) with a street pa

cycling-themed activities,

food market, live music an

performance by blues andGeno Washington.

For more information o

events visit www.waltha

uk/get-together.

More infoFor more information visit

www.walthamforest.gov.uk/

CTSconsultation. To request a

paper copy of the consultation

phone 020 8496 3000.

Currently, working age people

who are receiving support through

the CTS scheme are required to

pay at least 15 per cent of their

Council Tax bill. The actual amount

a household pays depends on

individual circumstances.

The funding that Waltham Forest

receives for CTS from central

government is decreasing. Between

1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017

the Council needs to reduce the

cost of the scheme by almost

4.5million.

The Council is proposing that

from 1 April 2015 all working age

residents eligible for CTS will be

required to pay at least 23 per cent

of their bill, and from 1 April 2016 it

is proposed to increase to at least

32 per cent.

An online consultation is open

now, and will close on Monday

20 October. The Council urges

residents who may be affected to

participate and have their say.

More information, including a

list of FAQs and examples of how

individuals, couples and families

with children could be affected, is

available on the Councils website.

Residents who are struggling to

pay their Council Tax, or who have

fallen into arrears, should phone the

Council to discuss an alternative

payment plan or to make a claim

for CTS if eligible.

currently on display at the William

Morris Gallery as part of the Help

is Better than Sympathy exhibition.

Every city, town and village was

touched by the First World War,

including Waltham Forest. At St

Margarets Church in Leytonstone,

you can still see a war shrine which

was erected to honour 32 local

men who departed for the war, five

of whom died during service. The

Chingford Aerodrome, which is

now the William Girling Reservoir,

hosted the Ching Fliers pilots of

the Royal Naval Air Service and

was a training base for 1,000 pilotsfrom 1915 to 1919.

At 10pm, the lights were

extinguished in the Assembly

Hall and candles were lit to mark

the British Legions Lights Out

campaign, which encouraged

people all over the UK to turn

their lights off as a symbolic act of

reflection and hope.

Rob Richier, Chairman of the

British Legion Greater London

District, said: The Royal British

Legion salutes any remaining

Veterans of WWI and subsequent

wars and conflicts. We are proud

to still have four branches in

Waltham Forest; Chingford, Leyton,Leytonstone and Walthamstow,

who serve veterans of all conflicts,

and their families.

More infoThe British Legion run a helpline

which anyone can call for

information about service pensions

and legal advice among other

things. Call 0808 802 8080seven

days a week, 8am to 8pm (free

from landlines and main mobile

networks).


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Priorities4

More infFor more inform

on a range of h

www.waltham

housingor pho

Direct on 020 8

Lately, it seems that whenever

you open a newspaper, or start

a conversation around the

office water cooler, the subject

of housing and rising property

prices is never too far from

peoples minds.

The need for more homes in

London is well-documented and

local authorities have an important

role to play in encouraging

sustainable home-building in their

boroughs.

Last month, Waltham Forest

launched a four year housingpartnership plan, which identified

the Councils Preferred Housing

Providers for 2014-18. The eight

organisations that make up the

partnership are CBHA/Peabody,

Circle Housing Group, East Thames,

Family Mosaic, Home Group, North

River Alliance, Lovell and Swan

Housing Group.

Funding to build Councilhomes

The good news is that Waltham

Forest Council has recently

been successful in bidding for a

9.7million grant from the Greater

London Authority (GLA) to build new

homes for the borough. The Council

can also borrow an additional

7million, if required.

This funding will allow up to 435

much-needed new Council homes

to be built in the borough. Theadditional borrowing power will also

allow the Council to carry out major

regeneration and renewal work on

some of its existing estates over the

next three years.

With only 300million extra

borrowing available for the whole

country, Waltham Forest was

allocated the second largest sum

of any London borough. The news

is particularly welcome as the last

time the Council was able to build

new homes was in 2011, when 22

council homes were constructed in

Walthamstow.

Cllr Khevyn Limbajee, Cabinet

Member for Housing, told Waltham

Forest News: This is great news

as its the first time Waltham Forest

has received such a large amount

of money for new Council homes. It

shows the confidence that the GLA

has in us as a borough, and wehope its the start of a much larger

programme of house building in

Waltham Forest.

Like other London boroughs,

there is a serious shortage of social

housing in Waltham Forest with over

16,000 households currently on the

housing register.

Houses in MultipleOccupation (HMO)

The Council wants all residents to

enjoy high quality homes, regardless

of whether they are living in social

number of HMOs

areas by giving a

feeling of people c

and going, as we

incidences of anti

noise nuisance an

such as fly-tipping

The introduction

Direction will give g

where new HMOs

and how local neig

develop and grow

Cllr Limbajee ad

important to note

of private landlordForest are law ab

the rights of their t

together with the

introduce Selectiv

the borough, we a

message that the

rogue landlords h

housing or renting privately. As

well as improving and building new

Council homes, Waltham Forest is

also committed to clamping down

on rogue landlords.

One initiative that is being

introduced is an Article Four

Direction regarding Houses in

Multiple Occupation (HMOs), which

will come into effect on Tuesday 16

September.

A HMO is where three or more

unrelated people live together,

usually in separate rooms within the

house. Current government planningrules give residents the right to

change a house (C3 use class) into

a HMO (C4 use class) without the

need to obtain planning permission

first.

When the Article Four Direction

comes into effect, if a resident or

landlord wants to make this change

they will need planning permission

from Waltham Forest Council.

The change in policy has been

brought in following concerns

raised by residents and councillors.

It is thought that the growth in the

Waltham Forest Council has four key priorities to improve the lives of residents. In t

edition we look at what is being done to help you and your family by improving housin the borough

A place to call home

These houses, built in Walthamstow in 2011, were the last Council homes to be built in the borough

This is great news. We hope its the start ofa much larger programme of house buildingin Waltham Forest.


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What you sayResidents tell Waltham Forest News what they think about the Councils work to imp

housing in the borough

Not raise council tax and will continue to fund

the freedom pass

Make sure you have access to training and

education that helps you get a job whatever

your age

Support schools so that they can deliver a high

quality education for our young people in decent

buildings

Work with the community to keep vulnerable

adults and children safe

Commitment:

Priority:Making our community a s

place

Priority:Bringing you better shoppi

streets and leisure

Priority:Keeping our borough clean

www.walthamforest.gov.uk/priorities

Priority:Helping you andyour family

Katia Beltrame, Blackhorse Road

I am in the process ofmoving into a Warner flat.I love it for the characterfeatures and I think newhomes should also havecharacter and be muchmore environmentallyfriendly too.

Lucy Unwin, Walthamstow

I currently rent andwould like to buy in theborough. The need foraffordable homes isobvious, but I would liketo see more houses thanflats built, and for them tohave safe green spacesfor children to play.

Bob Lahner, Wood Street

I have noticed in thelast five years that morelandlords are gettingaway with poor qualityconversions and soI think the Council isright to look at licensingand particularly aroundHouses in MultipleOccupation (HMOs).

Frank Lores, Walthamstow

Obviously house priceshave gone up quite a bitrecently and I do worrythat what you might callnormal people will be indanger of getting pricedout of the borough ifmore affordable housingis not built.

Ken Trower, Leyton

There is certainto build more afhomes in the boalso think that lashould be prevefrom splitting hointo flats where appropriate, sucterraced proper


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Knot in my back yardn Is Japanese Knotweed causing havoc in your garden?

n Residents asked to help in the fight against this damaging and invas

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia

Japonica), while once

appreciated as an ornamental

plant, is now known to cause

severe damage to property,reduce land value and be

expensive to remove.

This perennial and extremely

invasive plant has the ability to

grow through tarmac and concrete

and damage the foundations of

buildings. Even the smallest piece

can re-grow and spread both

by natural means and human

intervention.

Causing the spread of Japanese

Knotweed is an offence under

the Wildlife and Countryside Act

1981 and it is the responsibility of

the landowner on which the plant

grows to ensure it is managed

safely.Although it may take years

to totally eradicate, there are a

number of measures that can be

taken to avoid the spread and

damage to land and property that

this plant can cause.

You can start by identifying

whether you have Japanese

Knotweed in your garden. In early

spring red/purple shoots appear

from the ground and grow rapidly

to form canes. As the canes grow

the leaves gradually unfurl and turn

green.

The plants are fully grown by

early summer and mature canes

are hollow with a distinctive purple

speckle and form dense stands

up to three metres high.The plant flowers in late summer

and produces clusters of spiky

stems covered in tiny creamy-white

flowers.

Look out for the stem of the

plant having a bamboo like

appearance, the shovel shaped

leaves and the fact it can grow by

10cm a day.There are various approaches

you can take to control the spread

of Japanese Knotweed and

primarily these involve spraying the

plant with herbicide that contains

glyphosate. Check the ingredients

on the bottle or ask for advice

at your nearest garden centre

or stockist. You can also cut the

plant back and a combination of

both measures can be even more

effective.

It is very important that you

do not mow or strim Japanese

Knotweed as this could cause

it to spread. Cutting with sharp

hooks, slashers or hand pulling

is recommended to avoid any

spreading.You should also avoid

chipping Japanese Knotweed

as mechanical chippers dont kill

the plant and if you spread the

chipped material on soil it could

regrow.

The persistence of Japanese

Knotweed rhizomes (underground

stems) makes the plant hard toeradicate. As a result, treating

Japanese Knotweed can take a

number of years, even though you

may think it looks like it has been

killed after the first treatment.

If Japanese Knotweed is

regularly pulled up or cut the plant

is weakened and over a number of

years will begin to die off. A good

way of disposing of the plant once

pulled or cut is to thoroughly burn

it on site in a controlled manner,

such as in a metal bin.

While you can dispose of

Japanese Knotw

it to a deep landfi

arrangement, it m

contained. A spe

can also take it awdo not take Japa

material to your lo

centre. You shou

Japanese Knotw

your wheelie bins

spreading it even

If you have larg

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Environment6

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on Council land

8496 3000to re

Clothes reuse charity TRAID is offering

Waltham Forest residents a free home

collection service for their unwanted

clothes and shoes. The service can be

booked online, by phone or by email,

giving a hassle-free way to donate good

quality textiles and shoes to charity,

rather than sending them to landfill or

having to go to a charity shop. Collections

take place at agreed times so that

donations are not left outside where they

are vulnerable to theft or bad weather. A

scheduled pick up is also great news for

those who may find it difficult to carry

donations to a textile bank or charity

shop. All the charity asks is that people

using this service have a minimum

donation of at least one large bin liner

sized bag.

For more information visit www.traid.

org.uk/collections, phone 020 8733

2580 or email [email protected].

In brief

A bee-autifulsightA wildflower meadow planted in Kitchener

Road Park, Walthamstow to help Britains

dwindling bee population, was in full

bloom last month. The 600 square

metre meadow, which was organised

by Waltham Forest Friends of the Earth(WFFoE), and funded through Waltham

Forest Councils Community Ward Forum

scheme, includes poppies, daisies,

borage, cornflowers and dill to provide

vital food for pollinating insects such as

bees and butterflies. The meadow is part

of WFFoEs Bee Cause campaign, which

seeks to reverse the decline in the UKs

bee populations. A second meadow was

planted at Lloyd Park, and is now also in

bloom. WFFoE Coordinator, Nat Harding,

said: Its so exciting to see the place

bursting with these beautiful wildflowers.

The area is absolutely brimming with

bees, and everyone who helped plant the

meadow should be proud.

For more information visit www.foe.

co.uk and search Bee Worlds. To findout more about joining Waltham

Forest Friends of the Earth email

[email protected].

Charity clothescollections

Although it may take years to totallyeradicate, there are a number of measures

that can be taken to reduce the spread ofJapanese Knotweed.

The wildflower meadow at Kitchener RoadPark, Walthamstow


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n Leytonstone to get another betting shop in spite of local opposition

n Council cant justify spending tens of thousands on fight it cannot win

A high stakes game

Despite Waltham Forest Council

refusing a Licensing Application,and despite a significant

amount of local opposition

from residents, businesses

and Councillors, Leytonstone

will have yet another new

betting shop after bookmakers

William Hill won an appeal at a

Magistrates Court.

The decision by Waltham Forest

Council to refuse an application for

another betting shop in Leytonstone

was made on Thursday 12

December 2013, when the

matter went through the CouncilsLicensing Sub-Committee.

The refusal took into account

letters of representation opposing

the application for the new betting

shop licence in Church Lane from

140 local residents. Many also

attended the hearing to voice their

concerns.

However, despite residents

convincing the Council of their

concerns, William Hill appealed the

matter to Magistrates and had the



NarrowehousedemolishThe infamous Leyton prop

by the national press as

narrowest house has bee

to its original condition af

took action. The owner, M

Akhlaq, 53, of Zim Proper

High Road Leytonstone, c

garage/workshop at the s

Manor Road into a reside

without obtaining plannin

He was subsequently ord

the property to its origina

Waltham Forest Council a

Planning Inspectorate.


planning permission for

alterations to your prop

www.walthamforest.go

or phone 020 8496 3000

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decision overturned and the licence

granted.

Waltham Forests Legal Team and

Counsel advised that the Council

would lose if it proceeded further.

At an estimated cost of around

40,000 or more, financially the

Council couldnt justify taking this

matter any further.

The Council knows from

experience that others have tried

and failed and unfortunately had to

accept that it had done everything

possible. It is disappointing for

Leytonstone and is not helpful in

Waltham Forests quest to make

the most of the boroughs towncentres and high streets.

Waltham Forest has been one of

the most vocal opponents of the

power of the betting industry in

opening new outlets where there

is already plenty of provision. The

clustering and general proliferation

of betting shops on the high street

can have a detrimental effect on

neighbourhoods and the residents

that live in those communities.

On this occasion the Council

William Hill will open a new branch in Church Lane,Leytonstone despite protests from the Council and residents

sought to use the powers it has

at its disposal via the Licensing

Committee, but in other instances

the Councils Planning Committee

has similarly fought applications

made by bookmakers.

Just as the Council lost out on

its licensing decision in this most

recent example, so earlier this year

the national Planning Inspectorate

overturned decisions made to

refuse permission for Paddy Power

to open two new betting shops in

the borough, allowing a change of

use and dismissing the Councils

arguments around associated crime

and the proliferation and clusteringof betting shops.

More infoThe Councils Creating a

better place to live campaign

is committed to doing more to

improve the boroughs streets, and

attract better shops and leisure

facilities. For more information visit

www.walthamforest.gov.uk/

betterplace

WalthamForest

LONDON

Chingford

Walthamstow

Leytonstone

Leyton

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FOR ME, ITS ABOUT SPACE TO BREATHEMore green space than any other borough north of the Thames

WALTHAM FOREST IS GREENLONDON

www.walthamforestlondon.co.uk


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LOCAL COUNCIL TAXSUPPORT SCHEME

CONSULTATIONHave your say on proposed changes to the

Local Council Tax Support schemeFrom Monday 11 August 2014 to Monday 20 October 20wed like to hear your thoughts on proposals to change how tcurrent Local Council Tax Support scheme works.

Why are these changes taking place?The funding the Council receives from Government to cover the cost of the Local Co

Tax Support scheme is decreasing. Between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017, the C

needs to reduce the cost of the scheme by nearly 4.5million. The Council can make

saving by reducing the amount of Council Tax support available and requiring all wor

age residents eligible to receive Council Tax Support to pay more of their Council Tax

Currently, working age residents receiving Council Tax support are required to pay at

15% of their Council Tax. Under the new scheme, the percentage to be paid will incr

There are two options for how the new scheme may look and how this increase cou

implemented.

To find out more and have your say, complete the survey online at

www.walthamforest.gov.uk/CTSconsultation

To request a printed copy of the survey, or if you have any queries, please cal

020 8496 3000


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Music takes over WalthamstownPopular four-day music festival returns to

Walthamstow in September

nStow Festival will include over 100 differentperformers

Preparations for the fourthannual Stow Festival

Walthamstows award-winning

community-led music festival

are well underway, with the

event set to return to E17 from

Thursday 11 to Sunday 14

September.

With more than 100 performers

taking part in 35 events, there is

sure to be something to suit all

musical tastes.

And while most summer festival-

goers have to contend with both

blazing sunshine and the traditional

festival mud bath, Stow Festival

visitors need do no more than find

their nearest participating venue,safe in the knowledge that they

can enjoy quality music in their

neighbourhoods, and with not a

chemical toilet in sight!

Stow Festival is a not-for-profit

organisation, managed by a

committee of five volunteers. The

committee works closely with

local partners such as musical

organisations, venues, businesses

and the Council.

Emma Betts, Co-Chair of Stow

Festival, told Waltham Forest News:

This years Stow Festival will be the

biggest and most varied we haveever put on. We have something for

everyone, from classical and electro

beats to rock and country, and

everything in between. It should be

a thoroughly enjoyable four days!

The festival begins with an

evening of musical comedy

featuring veteran writer and

comedian Barry Cryer. Barry, a

panellist on BBC Radio 4s Im

Sorry I Havent a Clue, will appear

at the Red Imp Comedy Club, at Ye

Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub

(Hoe Street, E17 4SA) on Thursday

11 September.

Other headliners include maverick

singer-songwriter John Otway, whowill perform at Ye Olde Rose and

Crown with local favourites Steve

White and the Protest Family on

Friday 12 September. Meanwhile,

The November Five and Thee

Faction will join forces with Northern

Soul night Walls of Heartache for a

floor-filling Saturday night Rock n

Soul Revue.

Two historically significant venues

are participating for the first time.

Vestry House Museum (Vestry

Road, E17 9NH) will host a musical

tribute to the fallen of the Great War

on Sunday 14 September, while theWilliam Morris Gallery (Forest Road,

E17 4PP) hosts electro collective

Innoversions for an evening of video

projections and electronic music on

Friday 12 September.

And, as with previous years, local

musicians and performers will be

well-represented. Earlier this year,

the committee encouraged local

bands, singers, musicians and DJs

to apply to play.

Stow Festival Co-Chair, Nick

Bason, said: We had a tremendous

response to our call for musicians,

with more than 150 people sending

us samples of their work.

The Buxton Experience whowon a schools battle of the bands

event, will perform at Walthamstow

Town Square (High Street, E17 7JN)

on Saturday 13 September. There

will also be a showcase of teenage

singer/songwriters at Arubar

Lounge (524 Forest Road, E17

4NB) on Friday 12 September.

Getting young people involved is

something thats very important to

us, and has been in the committees

constitution since the festival began.

I think its great to give younger

musicians the chance to perform

to a crowd, which is perhaps

something that theyve not done

before.

Nick added: Lots of people

have been telling us that theyre

really looking forward to this years

event. Many people have said they

first heard a favourite band at Stow

Festival, and its great to think that

people could discover somethingnew right here in our home

borough.

The organisers are also on the

lookout for potential volunteers.

Nick said: We are looking for local

people to lend a hand. This could

be anything from taking tickets

and directing people to helping

set up equipment. We will provide

training and a festival t-shirt for

all volunteers. And of course we

will try to make sure they see the

gigs they want to when theyre not

volunteering!

To help visitors plan which gigs

they want to see, 5,000 copies

of the Stow Festival programmewill be available to pick up from

participating venues around

Walthamstow from today (Monday

25 August). You can also see the

full schedule on the festival website,

or download the new Smartphone

app.



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Community

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More infoFor more information visit

www.stowfestival.com,

www.facebook.com/

TheStowFestivalor follow on

Twitter @TheStowFestival.

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Sports andfitness

Womens MorrisDancing for Beginners

Wednesday 3 September, 810pmSt Gabriels Family Centre, Havant Road,

E17 3JF

Blackhorse and Standard Womens Morris

Dancers invite you to join our beginners

evening. A fun and friendly way of keeping

fit while learning traditional English Morris

Dancing. No experience necessary, just

come along and have a go. Musicians (male

or female) also welcome. First term free

to new members. For more information

phone 020 8527 2926 or visit www.

blackhorseandstandard.org.uk

Yoga for Pregnancyand BirthMondays, 6.458.15pm

Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road,

E11 3AU

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9.3011am

29 Forest View Road, E17 4EJ

For more information visit www.

arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk, email info@

arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk or phone

07976 903 003.

Lea Valley FriendsWalking GroupSaturdays and Sundays

Join this friendly group for one of our many

short walks every Saturday or Sunday.

You can also find out about our other

activities. For more information, or to

request a free programme of events,

visit www.leavalleyfriends.org.uk, email

[email protected] or phone020 8529 1602.

Mixed Ability Yoga Beginners WelcomeWednesdays, 7.309.30pm and

Thursdays, 7.309.30pm

Friends Meeting House, Bush Road,

E11 3AU

Fridays, 78.30pm and 8.4010.10pm

Mondays, 13pm

Peterhouse Centre, Forest Rise, E17 3PW

Down-to-earth Hatha Yoga. Help for

anxiety and depression as well as physical

problems. Sleep better, feel better. Fully

qualified teacher since 1984 (British Wheel

of Yoga). 8 for 90 minute classes and

8.50 for two hours. For more information

phone Kay on 020 8554 7168 or email

[email protected]

Low Cost Yoga FlowClassEvery Wednesday, 11am12pm

Leyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton,

E10 6RA

A slow-flowing, dynamic practice uniting

physical exercises (asana) and breath

(pranayama), leading to deep relaxation.

Open to all levels, these classes will safely

challenge and deepen your practice,

encouraging you to feel more open, aware

and alive both on and off the mat. All classes

are drop-in, with no need to pre-book. Cash

only, 6 per session. For more information

email Liz at [email protected] or

visit www.leytonyoga.com.

Pregnancy Yoga ClassEvery Sunday, 9am10am


E10 6RAPrepare for birth and motherhood in this

gently flowing pre-natal class, focused on

the breath. Open to women of all levels

of experience in their second and third

trimester. All classes are drop-in, with

no need to pre-book. Cash only, 10 per

session. For more information email Liz

at [email protected] or visit www.

leytonyoga.com.

Weekend Yoga FlowEvery Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am

12pm


E10 6RA

Dynamic yoga classes uniting physical

exercises (asana) and breath (pranayama),

leading to deep relaxation. Open to alllevels, these classes will safely challenge

and deepen your practice, encouraging

you to feel more open, aware and alive

both on and off the mat. All classes are

drop-in, with no need to pre-book. Cash

only, 12 per session or 90 for a ten class

pass. For more information email Liz at

[email protected] or visit www.

leytonyoga.com.

Learn Belly DancingEvery Tuesday, 78pm

The Asian Centre, Orford Road, E17 9LN

A great way to help you stay in shape and

allow you to express your own personal

creativity, enjoyed by many people around

the world and for all ages. Enjoy an hour-

long lesson for 5.For more informationphone Sarah on 07735 345 635.

Free Karate Classesfor AllClasses available seven days a week

Waltham Forest Pool and Track, Larkswood

Leisure Centre, The Peter May Sports Centre

and Wanstead Leisure Centre

Join us for a free trial karate class at one of

the leisure centres listed above. For more

information visit www.Karate-London.

co.uk or phone 01992 768 664.

Zumba Fitness withChloeTuesdays, 7pm

Walthamstow School for Girls, Church Hill,

E17 9RZ

Wear low tread supportive trainers and

bring a bottle of water to enjoy this

exhilarating dance fitness class in a low

pressure atmosphere! 5 drop in, discounts

available for advance payment. For more

information phone Chloe on 07903 629

636, email [email protected] or

visit www.DanceChloe.com.

Circuit Training withChloeThursdays, 7pm

St Gabriels Family Centre, Havant Road,

E17 3JF

A high impact exercise class for men and

women who want to improve strength and

stamina. Aiding weight loss and muscle tone

in a friendly environment with variations for

all levels. 6 drop in, discounts available for

advance payment. For more information

phone Chloe on 07903 629 636, email

[email protected] or visit www.

DanceChloe.com.

Free Tai Chi forWomenFridays from 19 September,

1011.30am

Aveling Centre Community Room, Lloyd

Park, Forest Road, E17 5EH

Six free tai chi sessions for Asian and

Muslim women. Sessions take place

indoors with a female teacher. Gentle

movements to improve your fitness and

calm your mind. Enjoy exercising with other

women from your community. All abilities

welcome. Free childcare available (places

limited, 20 deposit required).To find out

more, or to book a place, email info@

daolu.co.uk or phone 07713 152 999.

Blindfold RunSunday 2 November, 10am

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST

Join the UKs first ever Blindfolded 10km

run, coming to Londons Queen Elizabeth

Park. One things for sure youve never

run like this before. This unique event

works with runners working in pairs. One

person is blindfolded and tethered to a

sighted runner, who narrates the twists

and turns of the track to make it round

the 10k course. We also offer a 5k route.

Registration is open now. Please book

early to avoid disappointment. For more

information visit www.rlsb.org.uk.

Chi Kung TasterSessionSunday 31 August, 56pm

St Saviours Hall, Verulam Avenue, E17 8ER

Chi Kung (also known as Qigong or Chi

Gung) is the practice of aligning body,

breath and mind for health, meditation

and martial arts training. Come along and

pay 3 for this taster session. For more

information phone 07905 502 183,

email [email protected] or visit

www.heikechikung.co.uk.

National ParalympicDaySaturday 30 August

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST

Cheer on Paralympics GB medallists asthey take to the water at the iconic London

Aquatics Centre for the first international

swimming competition in the venue since

the London 2012 Paral ympic Games. Youll

also have the chance to watch athletes

compete in boccia, goalball and wheelchair

basketball and even get the chance to

meet the stars of London 2012. Tickets

cost just 5 per person. Plenty of free,

family activities including the chance to try

wheelchair basketball, inclusive cycling,

tennis and boccia. The Mayor of Londons

Liberty Festival which also showcase the

best deaf and disabled artists.Visit www.

queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk.

Clubs andcommunity

Active Birth CourseSaturday 30 and Sunday 31 August,

10am4pm and 10am1pm29 Forest View Road, E17 4EJ

Prepare for your babys birth. We will be

exploring the birth process and looking

at ways you can help your partner. Work

out crucial tips to communicate with your

caregivers to support smooth and gentle

labour. Meet local couples and build

friendships. On the second day, wise

woman day, we will address the topic

of intervention and how to bring Active

Birth principles into the birthing space,

even when everything doesnt go quite to

plan. Maximum of four couples, cost is

200. Private sessions are also available.

For more information visit www.

arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk or email

[email protected].

MindfulnessMeditation CourseBegins Friday 12 September, 6.308pm

The Health Works, 111a Hoe Street,

E17 4RX

Do you feel stressed and anxious or

irritable? Do you find it difficult to switch

off? Do you have trouble sleeping? Do

you struggle with difficult emotions? Do

you suffer with depression/anxiety? If

the answer to any of the above is yes,

then Mindfulness Meditation can help you

in changing that. This six week course

costs 150. Spaces are limited, so please

book early to avoid disappointment. For

more information, or to book, phone

Catherine on 07535 477 191, phone

Healthworks on 020 8503 7794 or

email [email protected].

Table Top SaleSaturday 13 September, 11am4pm

807 High Road Leyton, E10 7AA

Infinite Oasis Care is hosting a table top

sale with lots of stalls, selling vintage and

new clothing etc. There is also a BBQ

specialising in Jerk Chicken!

Mindfulness-BasedStress ReductionCourseMondays from 29 September,

6.309pmUnited Reformed Church, 58 Orford Road,

E17 9QU

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction

(MBSR) is a well-researched course

that incorporates techniques such as

meditation, gentle yoga and mind-body

exercises to help you cope with stress.

It gives you a greater clarity on what is

happening in your life, improving problem-

solving and boosting concentration.

For more information email info@

holisticeducation.co.uk, or to book visit

www.holisticeducation.co.uk/mbsr.

Talking ShoSaturdays, 9am

Lloyd Park caf, Fore

Weekly meeting to di

local issues with othe

coffee. A bit like LBC

Time, but in real life!

just turn up. Entry i

information Tweet @

Open HousSaturday 20 and Su

11am3pm

Leyton Sports Ground

Grounds, Crawley Ro

An opportunity to visi

of Essex County Crick

and to learn its vital c

current sports provid

introduce their partic

baseball, boxing, rolle

dancing, karate, mar

more. For more info

Doreen Harding on

email damedoreen@

AffordablePsychotherEnglish andAppointments avail

Friday, 9am to 8pm

Near Blackhorse Roa

Short and long term

individuals and coupl

fees, meaning that ev

psychotherapy. Conc

unwaged and retired

information phone V

588, email vb.psych

or visit www.valeria

Family HistTuesday 9 Septemb

Spruce Hills Baptist CBrookscroft Road, E1

The women I have m

how everyones life e

recorded. Richard Se

of births, marriages a

will tell us about his f

some of the amusing

has experienced over

information phone

020 8530 4755, em

waitrose.com or vis

Womens CMorningThursday 28 August

Active Change Found

Road, E10 7EA

All women are welco

morning, which is a g

meet new people and

in a friendly environm

we will be talking abo

marriage. For more

020 8279 1258.

Summer FeGrand RafflSaturday 6 Septem

Albany Nursing Home

E10 7EL

Activities and stalls in

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lots more. Entry is free and all donations

go to our Nursing Home residents fund.

Everyone welcome!

Free English ClassesMondays and Thursdays, 9.3011am

Christ Church, Francis Road, E10 6PL

Want to improve your English conversation?

Then join us on Mondays and Thursdays,starting from Monday 15 September. All

learning materials are provided; just bring

a pen and notebook. New students should

register from 9.15am. Sorry, no crche

facilities available.For more information

phone 020 8925 2728.

Countryside LiveSaturday 27 and Sunday 28 September,

10am5pm

Walthamstow Marshes, Lea Bridge Road,

E10 7QL

This family-friendly event, bringing the

countryside into London, has something

for all ages. The weekend is packed full of

displays, falconry, sheep dogs and ferret

racing and the infamous dancing sheep

show. Theres also a range of traditional

countryside activities to try including willow

weaving, corn dolly making, wood turning

and apple pressing and demonstrations by

blacksmiths. There are animals galore too,

from farm animals to rabbits and tortoises

and bats and otters. Entry costs 5 per

day or 7 for a two day pass. Children go

free. For more information visit www.

visitleevalley.org.uk

Super SeptemberStreet PartySaturday 6 September, 26pm

Cairo Road, E17 3BB

Get to know your neighbours and have

a great time at the EMQ Residents

Associations September Street Partyin Cairo Road (off Church Hill). Theres

something for everyone, especially the

children, from bouncy castles to a visiting

fire engine, a mighty bake off to tug o war,

live music, delicious food, raffles and much,

much more. All welcome at this fun-filled

afternoon in the heart of your community!

For more information please email wood.

[email protected].

Beginners ComputerCourses for over FiftiesStarting September

A ten-week beginners computer course,

covering all aspects of getting started with

using a computer, the internet, email and

basic word processing. Group courses cost

39.90. Alternatively if you have a computer

and internet connection at home, one-to-one

courses cost 99. Places are limited and

allocated on a first-come, first served basis.

For further information, please phone

Age UK Waltham Forest on 020 8558

5512.

Chingford Wine Circleand Social MeetingSecond Friday of every month, 7.45pm

Chingford Mount Baptist Church, Old Church

Road, E4 8AT

We meet every second Friday of the month

and have speakers, themed evenings etc.

The average age of members is 60+. Our

title is a misfit really as wine discussion has

been lost in the mist of time and it generally

is used really for older people to meet new

friends etc. For more information phone

Brian Nightingale on 020 8529 5015.

Acupuncture

AwarenessAcupuncture has been used in the Eastfor over 2000 years to treat a wide range

of physical and emotional problems. It is a

holistic therapy which aims to help the body

to regain balance in the fight against illness.

In the West it has continued to grow in

popularity and acceptance as an alternative

or complement to conventional treatments. If

you would like to find out how Acupuncture

could help you, we are offering free

consultations at our Clinic in Leytonstone.

Our therapists include fully qualified

members of the British Acupuncture Council.

To book a free consultation phone 07943

672 696 or email on bushwoodacu@aol.

com.

Table Top SaleSaturday 30 August, 10am3pmLeytonstone High Road Methodist Church,

E11 3DA

The table top sale will take place in the car

park, weather permitting. In case of bad

weather the sale will take place in Lister

Hall. Featuring nearly new goods, household

goods, books, CDs, DVDs, toys, refreshments

and much more. Tables available at 6 per

table. For more information phone 020

8539 7487.

Miniature Steam andElectric Train RidesEvery Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday

until 5 October, 25.30pm

Ridgeway Park, Peel Close, E4 6XU

Miniature steam and electric train ridesat Ridgeway Park Chingford are great fun

for children and adults alike. During the

school summer holidays, train rides are

also available on Wednesday afternoons

from 14pm. Train rides are available at

60p or 1.20 depending on the train track

in use. Kids under three go free with an

adult. For more information visit www.

chingford-model-engineering.com or

email chairman@chingford-model-

engineering.com.

Cultureand crafts

Sing at The WarrantOfficerMondays, 7.309pm

The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road,

E17 5RG

Join our fast-growing community choir at

The Warrant Officer pub. Absolutely no

auditions, all abilities welcome. Raise your

voice and lift your spirits as part of an adult

choir where you call the tunes. Inclusive,

informal and fun. 6 per session.

For more information email

[email protected], phone Laura

on 07813 686 980 or just come along.

Learn MandarinMonday to Sunday, 9am to 8.30pm

LCB Education Centre, Suite 12 Gateland

Business Centre, 210 Church Road,

E10 7JG

Develop your Mandarin language and

cultural skills. Discover the fun steps to

speaking, reading, writing and thinking

in a new language. A range of courses,

including: beginners, intermediate and

advanced conversational Mandarin, Chinese

calligraphy, business Chinese and Mandarin

for kids. For more info please phone Mr

Jianhui Cai on 07412 485 813 or email

crossculturebilingualeducation@yahoo.

co.uk.

Jewellery MakingWorkshopsWednesdays and Saturdays

124 Farnan Avenue, Walthamstow

E17 4NH

Enjoy our holiday workshops for adults and

children aged 12 and over. Learn to make

jewellery and ornaments including a beach

bling charm bracelet, suncatcher, wirecrochet necklace and more. No experience

necessary. Classes last two and a half hours.

Adults 20, children 15. Classes are small

and friendly, booking is essential. For more

information visit www.beyondbeading.

co.uk or phone Birgit on 07910 251 629.

North by NorthwestOpen Air ScreeningFriday 5 September, 7pm for 8pm start

WaterWorks Centre Nature Reserve,

Lammas Road, E10 7QB

Part of Hitchcocks East End season. This

outdoor showing of North by Northwest,

features one of cinemas most iconic action

sequences. This classic thriller stars Cary

Grant as an advertising executive who finds

himself swept up in a terrifying chase acrossAmerica. Waltham Forest residents can

purchase reduced-price tickets by phone

(020 7638 8891) or in person with proof

of address. Limited tickets are available

on the door, first come first served. This is

an outdoor screening and seating will not

be provided so we recommend you bring

cushions, blankets and warm clothing.

Refreshments will be on sale. Entry costs

12 or 8.50 for Waltham Forest residents,

plus booking fee. To buy tickets phone 020

7638 8891 or visit www.barbican.org.uk

and search Hitchcock.

Strung Out ViolinGroups for AdultsRecruiting now for September

The Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road,

E17 4QU

Strung Out is a fun violin group for adult

enthusiasts of all levels, led by a professional

musician. All styles of music welcomed

from classical to traditional. Classes are

limited, so please book in advance. If you

are interested in a day class, please enquire.

Evening classes for absolute beginners,

improvers, easy and intermediates.

Recruiting now for September. For more

information, and to reserve a place, email

strungout@shapeshifter-productions.

com, phone 020 7018 2927 or visit

www.shapeshifter-productions.com.

Five String BanjoClasses for AdultsMondays, 6.30pm and 7.30pm and

Wednesdays, 7.30pm

Studio Office, Quaker Meeting House,

1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU

Recruiting now for new classes starting

Monday 8 September. Improvers can

join the Monday 6.30pm class, while

intermediates can join the Monday 7.30pm

or Wednesday class. Dick Smith teaches

five-string Banjo classes in three finger

bluegrass style picking. Start from scratch

or brush up your banjo skills in a relaxed

and fun environment. Private lessons are

also available. 10 per class when paying

by the term in advance, 12.50 per class

when paying by the term on the first day of

class or 15 per class otherwise.For more

information phone 07745 052 525, visit

www.banjosmith.co.uk or email

[email protected]

Ukulele Classes foradults

Wednesdays, 7.30pm and Saturdays,10.30am and 11.30am

Studio Office, Quaker Meeting House,

1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU

Recruiting now for classes starting Saturday

6 September. Learn the ukulele or improve

your skills with an experienced, professional

musician in a fun and relaxed environment.

Instruments not provided. 8 per class when

paying by the term in advance, 10 per

class when paying by the term on the first

day of class or 12.50 per class otherwise.

For more information phone 07745 052

525, visit www.banjosmith.co.uk or

email [email protected]

Children andyoung people

London CountySaturday YouthFootball LeagueBy the end of August

Local youth and under 21s Football Clubs

that wish to enter their teams in the London

County Saturday Youth Football League

(LCSYFL) are being encoura

so by the end of this month

information email lcsyfl@

before September.

E17 Junior GuSaturdays, times vary

Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe

Guitar playing fun for childrabilities. Ages 7 and upwar

a taster session, then 48 f

of six lessons 30 minutes e

information phone Christ

on 07958 471 083, email

stunningmusic.com or vi

www.stunningmusic.com

Children and YPeoples DirecCompiled by the Councils E

and Prevention Service (EIP

packed with useful informa

for all families including loc

services, Ofsted registered

a Whats On section with a

ages. For more informatio

www.walthamforest.gov.

CouncilMeetings

Tuesday 2 SepPlanning Committee, 7pm

Wednesday 3SeptemberGrowth Scrutiny Committee

All meetings are held at W

Town Hall and start at 7.3

stated otherwise.

Please note inclusion cannot be guardue to the high volume of requests re

The deadline for Monday 22 Septemb

edition is Friday 5 September

Email your event details to:walthamforestnews@walthamforest

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n Waltham Forest students collect their A-level, BTEC and GCSE results

n Good grades pave the way for sixth form, college and university places

Shrieks, tears and laughter

were the order of the day on

Thursday 14 and Thursday

21 August, when students

discovered whether their hard

work had led to the A-level and

GCSE results they needed.

Sarah Abu-Amero, Ray Sims, Ella McDonald, Laura Bowles, Varsiha

Sothilingham, Ciara Bridget Amas and Mia Johnson-Hall jump for joy at

their GCSE results at Walthamstow School for Girls

IsmaaeelUndre

fromNorlin

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Highways

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM

FOREST

ESSENTIAL USER PERMIT

HOLDER EXCLUSION ZONES AND

RETROSPECTIVE OFF-STREET PARKING

PROVISION FOR ESSENTIAL USER

PERMIT HOLDERS

The Waltham Forest (Parking Places)

(Amendment No. *) Order 2014

The Waltham Forest (Free Parking

Places) (Short Stay) (Amendment No. *)

Order 2014

The Waltham Forest (Cashless Parking

Places) (Amendment No. *) Order 2014

The Waltham Forest (Off-Street Parking

Places) (Amendment No. *) Order 2014

(T13 2014)

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the

Council of the London Borough of Waltham

Forest (therein after called the Council)

proposes to make the above-mentioned

Orders under sections 32, 35, 45, 46, 49

and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to

the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as

amended.

2. The general effect of the Orders would

be to exclude Council workers (either

16 Public notices

Planning


FOREST

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING

(DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND)ORDER 2010 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE

13

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following

application for planning permission has

been made to the Council for which

additional publicity is required.

APPL.NO 2014/1570

APPLICANT Mr Simcha Green

ADDRESS 859 859A Lea Bridge,

Road

Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS

PROPOSAL Demolition of existing building

and construction of five storey building to

form 22 self contained flats (6 x 1 bed, 8 x

2 bed,6 x 3 bed, 2 x 4 bed). Provision of 12

Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE


FORESTDESIGNATION OF AN AREA FOR

SELECTIVE LICENSING

Section 80, Housing Act 2004

Notice is hereby given that the London

Borough of Waltham Forest in exercise

of its powers under section 80 of the

Housing Act 2004 (the Act) has on the

24th day of June 2014 designated for

selective licensing the area of the London

Borough of Waltham Forest as delineated

and edged red on the Map at Annex A.

The designation shall be known as the

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Designation of an Area for Selective

Licensing 2014. The designation applies

to any privately rented property subject to

any statutory exceptions set out below.

The designation falls within a description

of designations for which the Secretary of

State has issued a General Approval under

section 82 of Housing Act 2004: Licensing

of Houses in Multiple Occupation and

Selective Licensing of Other Residential

Accommodati on (England ) General

Approval 2010 dated 30th March 2010.

Therefore the designation need not be

confirmed and will come into force on 1st

April 2015 and unless pre viously re voked,

this designation shall cease to have effect

on 31st March 2020.

This designation applies to any house

which is let or occupied under a tenancy

or licence within the area shown at Annex

A unless:

1. The house is a house in multiple

occupation and is required to be

licensed under Part 2 of the Act; or

2. The house is subject to a temporary

exemption under section 86 of the Act;

or

3. The house is subject to an Interim

or Final Management Order under

Chapter 1 or 2 of Part 4 of the Act;4. The tenancy or licence of the house

has been granted by a body which is

registered as a social landlord under

Part 1 of the Housing Act 1996;

5. The house is occupied under a tenancy

or licence which is exempt under the

Act or the o ccupation i s of a buil ding

or part of a building so exempt as

defined in The Selective Licensing

of Houses (Specified Exemptions)

(England) Order 2006 SI 370/2006

Upon the Designation coming into force on

1st April 2015 any person who operates

a licensable property without a licence

shall be guilty of an offence under Section

95(1) of the Act, and shall be liable to

prosecution and upon summary conviction

liable to a fine not exceeding 20,000.

A person who breaches a condition o f a

licence is liable to prosecution and upon

summary conviction liable to a fine not

exceeding 5,000.

If you are a landlord, managing agent,

or a tenant, and wish to inspect this

designation, apply for a licence or require

further information, this is available from:

The Private Sector Housing Team

Waltham Forest Town Hall

Sycamore House

Forest Road London E17 4JF

Telephone 020 8496 3000 or e-mail

selective.licensing@walthamforest.

gov.uk

Annex A

THE MARRIAGES AND CIVIL

PARTNERSHIPS (APPROVED PREMISES)

REGULATIONS 2005

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PREMISES

TO BE APPROVED AS A VENUE

FOR CIVIL MARRIAGES AND CIVIL

PARTNERSHIPS

I Anna Mason of Vestry House Museum,

Vestry Road, Walthamstow, London E179NH

HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I have made

application to the Council of the London

Borough of Waltham Forest under the

provisions of the Marriages and Civil

Partnerships (Approved Premises)

Regulations 2005 for the premises known

as Vestry House Museumto be approved

for the solemnization of marriages in

pursuance of Section 26(1)(bb) of the

Marriage Act 1949 and the registration of

civil partnerships in pursuance of section

6(3A)(a) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004.

1. The Marriages and Civil Partnerships

(Approved Premises) Regulations 2005

state that premises can be approved by the

Council if, in their opinion, and amongst

other things:

i) They are seemly, dignified and regularly

available for civil marriages and civil

partnerships;

ii) They have adequate fire precautions

and other appropriate safety precautions;

and,

iii) They are not used solely or mainly

for religious purposes and have no recent

or continuing use for religious purposes,

which is incompatible with the use of the

premises as a venue for civil marriages and

civil partnerships.

2. Full details of the conditions and a

copy of the Application and plan of the

premises may be inspected at the offices of

the Superintendent Registrar, at 106 Grove

Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BY

during normal office hours.

3. Any person wishing to object to thegrant of approval may do so by giving notice

in writing, with reasons for the objection to

the Superintendent Registrar at 106 Grove

Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4BY and

which must be received within twenty one

days of the date of this publication.

car parking spaces at basement level.

The application is open to inspection by the

Public at the offices of the Development

Management,

Sycamore House, Town Hall Complex,

Forest Road, London E17 4JF between the

hours of 9.00a.m.

5.00p.m. Monday to Friday. Any

representations relating to the application

should be made in writing to thePlanning Division within 21 days of the date

of this Notice.

Dated this day 25th August 2014

David Scourfield Head of

Development Management on Behalf

of London Borough of Waltham Forest


FOREST

PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND

CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990

SECTION 67

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following

application for a building within a

Conservation Area has been made to this

Authority.

APPL.NO 2014/1666

APPLICANTMr Vincent Barlett

ADDRESS Buxton House, Buxton Drive,

Leytonstone, E11 1PH

PROPOSAL Installation of vehicular/

pedestrian gate to main entrance and

pedestrian gate to rear entrance.

The application is open to inspection by the

Public at the offices of the Development

Management, Sycamore House, Town Hall

Complex, Forest Road, London E17 4JF

between the hours of 9.00a.m. 5.00p.m.

Monday to Friday. Any representations

relating to the application should be made

in writing to the Planning Division within 21

days of the date of this Notice.

Dated 25th August 2014

David Scourfield Head of Development

Management on Behalf of London

Borough of Waltham Forest

employed or contract

user permit holders (e

category ESC-C from

euph vehicles in vario

situated in an exclusi

Council operated car-

proximity of Council o

controlled parking zon

3. Euph vehicles me

2 above will not be peoff-street car parks a

pay by phone (free of

holders only (during

free short stay parki

the designated free p

of control) located in

road listed on a regist

Council (the exclusio

4. Existing euph wil

and new essential us

informed during the a

the current list of road

exclusion zones.

5. Advisory signs w

parking places locate

or parts of road within

6. The Councils Ch

or its authorised agen

writing served on the

essential users perm

of the above restrictio

7. The Council will

retrospective modific

street traffic Order wh

parking provision for c

ES-X, ES-H, ES-

in designated parking

duty (this will bring th

arrangements which

off-street car-parks fo

euph).

8. The Council prop

its existing category o

holders. These permi

specific criteria as sta

application for such p

9. A copy of the Ordstatement of reasons

the Orders can be ins

office hours can be in

office hours on Mond

until a period of 21 da

which this Notice is p

Information Desk, Tow

Walthamstow, E17; a

Desk, The London Bo

Forest, Low Hall, Arga

E10 7AS.

10. Any person desir

proposed Orders or to

representation should

in writing of either the

grounds thereof or of

Traffic Orders, Engine

Argall Avenue, Londo

reference (T13), by th

21 days from the date

is published. All objec

grounds on which the

Dated: 25th August

Mr. K. Valavan, Hea

Infrastructure, Pub

Argall Avenue, Lon

LONDON BOROUGH

FOREST

TOWN AND COUNTR

1990

THE COUNCIL OF TH

BOROUGH OF WALT


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gives notice that it has made an order

under section 247 of the above Act entitled

the London Borough of Waltham Forest

(Stopping Up of Highways) (No. 4) Order

2014 to authorise the stopping up of the

following areas of public highway showed

hatched red on the plan attached to the

order:

(a) The area of public highway known as

Forest Road, E17 (part of) and is formedof one rectangular shaped area measuring

a distance of 4.5 metres and a width of 3

metres. The area is adjacent to 287 Forest

Road, E17 6HD

THE ORDER IS MADE, to enable the

development described in the Schedule to

this notice to be carried out in accordance

with the planning permission granted to Dr

Jaswant Singh by the Council of the London

Borough of Waltham Forest on 27 October

2008 under reference 2008/1543.

COPIES OF THE ORDER AND THE

RELEVANT PLANS MAY BE INSPECTED

during normal office hours at (a) The

Information Desk, Town Hall, Forest Road,

Walthamstow, E17; and (b) Low Hall, Argall

Avenue, London, E10 7AS free of charge.

ANY PERSONaggrieved by the Order and

desiring to question the validity thereof,

or of any provision contained therein, on

the ground that it is not within the powers

of the above Act or that any requirement

of that Act or of any regulation made

thereunder has not been complied with in

relation to the Order may, within 6 weeks

ie. by 22 September 2014, apply to the

High Court for the suspension or quashing

of the Order or of any provision contained

therein.

Dated: 25 August 2014

MR. K. VALAVAN, Head of Highways

and Infrastructure, Low Hall, Argall

Avenue, London, E10 7AS

THE SCHEDULE

Erection of 2 storey building comprising

ground floor shop and 1x1 bed self-

containment over


FOREST

PROPOSED WAITING AND LOADING,

PARKING AMENDMENTS AND

PROHIBITION OF STOPPING OUSTIDE

SCHOOL

The Waltham Forest (Waiting and

Loading Restriction) (Amendment No.

*) Order 2014

The Waltham Forest (Leyton South

CPZ) (Parking Places) (Amendment No.

2) Order 2014

The Waltham Forest (North Chingford

CPZ) (Parking Places) (Amendment No.

1) Order 2014

The Waltham Forest (Queens Road/

Boundary Road CPZ) (Parking Places)

(Amendment No. 1) Order 2014

The Waltham Forest (Leytonstone East

CPZ) (Amendment No. *) Order 2014

The Waltham Forest (Prohibition

of Stopping Outside Schools)

(Amendment No. *) Traffic Order 2014

T21

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

Council of the London Borough of Waltham

Forest propose to make the above-

mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45,

46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule

9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,

as amended.

2. The general effect of the Orders would

be to:

(a) introduce double yellow line at any

time waiting restrictions in the roads and

lengths of road specified in Schedule 1 of

this Notice;

(b) extend the existing double yellow line

at any time waiting restrictions in the

roads and lengths of road specified in

Schedule 2 of this Notice;

(c) reduce the existing double yellow lineat any time waiting restrictions in the

roads and lengths of road specified in

Schedule 3 of this Notice

(d) convert existing single yellow line

waiting restrictions to double yellow line at

any time waiting restrictions in the roads

and lengths of road specified in Schedule 4

of this Notice;

(e) extend the existing single yellow line

waiting restrictions in the roads and lengths

of road specified in Schedule 5 of this

Notice;

(f) convert existing single yellow line

waiting restrictions to permit parking

space outside No. 42 Bushwood, No. 63

Devonshire Road E17and opposite Nos.

26 and 28 Stanmore Road E11;

(g) convert existing permit parking place

on the south-east side of Westdown Road

E15between the common boundaries

of Nos. 14 and 16 and Nos. 22 and 24

Westdown Road to double yellow line at

any time waiting restrictions;

(h) create new School Keep Clear

markings in Dawlish Road E10between

and opposite Nos. 16 and 36 Dawlish Road

operating between the hours of 8 a.m. and

9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Mondays to Fridays inclusive; and

(i) make minor corrections to existing

order definitions for a parking place

outside No. 24 Stanley Road and at any

time waiting restrictions outside No.

65 Dale View Avenue and Higham Hill

Road opposite St. Andrews Road so that

it accurately reflect markings already

on-street (there will be no changes to waythese restrictions currently operate).

3. Copies

Documents

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