Waltham Forest London Borough Council6 days agoLondon councils see red over new pothole ratings A new mapping tool shows local highway authorities rated as red, amber or green for potholes. 6 days ago10 Jan 2026Council turns down Cage film over Nazi swastikasWaltham Forest Council said it had not been given enough time to consult local residents.10 Jan 20264 Dec 2025Christmas bin strikes averted after pay deal madeRefuse, street scene, and grounds maintenance workers were due to launch several walkouts.4 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Strikes over Christmas threaten waste collectionMembers of the GMB union vote to stage a series of walkouts throughout December and January over pay.27 Nov 202524 Nov 2025'It's getting to rock bottom', cash-strapped council saysHavering Council is being kept afloat by Exceptional Financial Support from the government.24 Nov 202518 Jul 2025'Brutal and appalling' pruning upsets residentsAs a London council cuts back trees to keep them healthy, residents complain about "bare stumps".18 Jul 20254 Jul 2025Council fined for leaving abused man homelessWaltham Forest Council agrees to apologise and pay £1,600 to acknowledge the man's distress.4 Jul 20252 May 2025Review after woman took decomposing daughter outThe woman had been living with her daughter's body for a year as she "couldn't bear to part with her".2 May 202527 Apr 2025Food bank facing eviction searches for new sitePl84U Al Suffa in Leytonstone, which supports 500 people a week, must vacate its premises in June.27 Apr 2025...