In the fifth of a series of articles looking at the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital, Charlotte Monro reflects on a recent public meeting and expresses concern over plans for 51 fewer beds Work towards the new Whipps Cross Hospital is advancing apace with the architect team in the process of being appointed. A public meeting hosted by Waltham Forest Save Our NHS (WFSONHS) at the end of July demonstrated our communities’ determination that the new hospital must be designed to meet our needs in the future. Alarm that the latest plans are for 51 fewer beds than now – despite the area having the fastest-growing population in London – has led to the launch of a community-wide campaign. People found the meeting informative and inspiring. Enthusiastic discussion followed the three speakers. Residents spoke of the reality on the ground: 8,000 more people moving into...
A new grow zone has been established in a private communal garden in Snaresbrook
Yuki NegishiYuki Negishi will be joining musicians from across the country for a virtual concert.
Campaign to help prevent children’s mental health suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19.
The Grotto on the west bank of the Ornamental Water last month and, inset, in 2015. ©Jennifer BaptistThe state of Wanstead Park’s lakes has prompted an increasing clamour on social media in recent weeks.
Redbridge Council is giving away over 40,000 spring-flowering bulbs to help improve local neighbourhoods.
Children’s ballet classes are one of many activities that take place at Wanstead HouseWanstead House Community Association reopened from 1 September.
Redbridge Council is calling on residents to become Street Watch volunteers.
Officers from Wanstead SNTWard Panels in Wanstead and South Woodford are keen to welcome a wider diversity of members from their respective communities to help support neighbourhood policing. Elaine Atkins reports
The world’s forests are on fire. Maybe we should use our gardens in Wanstead to help, suggests Alex Deverill in the 22nd article of a series charting the Wild Wanstead project
Residents will recall the conversion of the Old Cottage Antiques shop on the High Street into two small houses in 2018. But were there more of these cottages? Dr Colin Runeckles takes a look back in time
Wanstead teenager Grace Wolstenholme invites you to watch her YouTube channel for an insight into her life with cerebral palsy. In the first of a series of articles, the aspiring actor talks about wheelchairs and boys