News

A council by-election will take place in Wanstead Park ward on 14 November

Local councillors have organised a meeting with TfL officers to to address concerns about the recent changes to the W12 and W14 bus routes

Over-55s poetry group the Redbridge Rhymesters will be reflecting on memories of Wanstead at their next creative writing session

Cakes and Carols – a Christmas event for the over-65s – will return to Wanstead United Reformed Church this year

South Woodford Library and Kenneth More Theatre have closed following the discovery of RAAC concrete

Redbridge Council is seeking feedback on leisure and culture offerings in the borough

Organisers of the Haven House Christmas Cake appeal are seeking local volunteer bakers

The Wren Wildlife Group’s practical work sessions will resume in Wanstead Park this month

Redbridge Council is seeking feedback on its School Streets programme, which it plans to expand to 18 more locations around the borough

The Wanstead Fringe is to receive a £3,000 grant from the London City Airport Community Fund

Campaigners are calling for TfL to reverse the many changes made to local bus routes earlier this month

An application to build a golf centre on Royston Gardens Open Space has been submitted

A small herd of English Longhorn cows arrived in Wanstead Park in September to graze over the winter months

A new edition of Village Vouchers has been published for Wanstead and South Woodford

The Forest Philharmonic Orchestra will host the North and East London Young Musician of the Year finals in Aldersbrook this month

A Yew tree inside the Wanstead Park playground has been fenced off to reduce the risk of poisoning from its toxic seeds and leaves

Plans have been put forward for the restoration and improvement of two historic landmarks in Wanstead Park

Redbridge Council has been awarded £3m to transform the walking route between Wanstead Park, Roding Valley and Ilford

Art Group Wanstead will have a bird-themed display at the Wanstead Festival this month

Cadent has applied to set up a temporary compound on the Redbridge Lane West allotments ahead of work to the adjacent gas site

Nearly half the tickets for next month’s Wanstead Beer Festival have been sold

The Wanstead Fringe will return this month with over 100 events taking place

A new police hub on the Orchard Estate in Woodford is expected to open by the end of September

The Leader of Redbridge Council has issued a statement in response to the government’s review of the New Hospitals Programme

High Street Wanstead will be closed to traffic on 15 September to create a car-free Wanstead Festival