Fortnightly black bin collections in Waltham Forest raise fears of increased fly-tipping and pest problems among residents. Bin Collection Changes Spark Fly-Tipping Concerns in Waltham Forest Waltham Forest will change bin collections soon. The council wants to boost recycling rates and black bins get collected every two weeks, starting on March 24th. People worry about…
Newham had the highest crime numbers in January 2025. Tower Hamlets, Redbridge and Waltham Forest followed closely. East London Crime Stats Newham Borough Had Most Crime in January 2025 Okay, so here’s the lowdown on crime in east London. This is from January 2025, according to reports. Newham had the most crime, with 3,231 reports,…
Waltham Forest council tax will rise 4.99% in April, adding £100 yearly for band-D homes due to budget pressures. Council Tax to Increase by £100 Annually in Waltham Forest Waltham Forest’s council tax will increase in April. It will go up by 4.99%. People in band-D homes will pay £100 more a year. Senior councillors…
Council must cut £23m in services, raise council tax, and end free parking to avoid a section 114 notice next year. Waltham Forest Facing £23 Million Cuts to Avert Bankruptcy Waltham Forest Council faces big budget issues. They need to cut £23 million next year. This will prevent serious financial problems. The 2025/26 budget includes…
Waltham Forest parents protest lack of SEND school places, citing council failures and impact on children’s education. Parents Accuse Council of Failing on SEND School Placements Waltham Forest families face school placement issues, resulting in kids being home-schooled due to a lack of available spots. Parents express feeling that the council is failing in its…
Temporary housing costs in Waltham Forest decreased, yet the demand has increased impacting the housing budget. Waltham Forest Temporary Housing Costs Fall But Demand Still Rising Waltham Forest is working on housing homeless people. However, the number of people needing help is rising. Last November, 1,549 households lived in temporary housing, while the council is…
Newham sees highest crime rate in east London for 2024, with 43,593 offenses reported, a 7.7% increase driven by theft. Newham Tops East London Crime Stats With Over 43,000 Offenses in 2024 Hey, I saw some crime stats from east London for 2024. Newham had the most reported crimes, with 43,593 offenses. That’s the highest…