14 December 2018 - After more than 18 months of building work, residents will soon be able to experience the squared circle of Whipps Cross roundabout. This month the junction of Lea Bridge Road, Woodford New Road and Whipps Cross Road will be turned from a roundabout into a traffic light controlled junction, with a…
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Enjoy programme scoops gongs at Healthy Streets Awards
17 October 2018 - Waltham Forest Council has taken home a collection of gongs from the Health Streets Awards on Friday night. After being shortlisted for six categories the council left the industry awards ceremony in the Guildhall with three trophies for Best Healthy Street Behaviour Change Initiatives, Best Healthy Street of the Year and…
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SCHOOLS ARE STARS FOR COMMITTING TO SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
3 October 2018 More than 50 schools in Waltham Forest have become ‘stars’ after staff, pupils and parents, showed their commitment to active and sustainable travel. Primary and secondary schools, colleges and a pupil referral unit have secured accreditation in the Transport for London’s STARS (Sustainable Travel: Active, Responsible, Safe) programme, which encourages children,…
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ZED CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY
2 October 2018 After 12 months of operating the first council sponsored zero emissions delivery service, ZED Waltham Forest has: saved an estimated 2,300kg CO2 emissions by cycling in excess of 7,700 kilometres, and delivering more than 8,000 packages to businesses and residents. This week ZED, the zero emissions delivery service kick started by…
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