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Waltham Forest, London, UK
Joined August 2008
As of 6pm tonight there is a traffic incident on the junction of Hoe Street and Grove Road, Walthamstow (E17). As a result, there is a heavy build up of traffic on Hoe Street and bus travel is also being impacted. Please avoid the area and take alternative routes.
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Deputy Mayor @metecoban92 joined @wfcouncil and @Brenda_Dacres to see how @WarmerHomesLDN are transforming homes across London with solar power – cutting Londoner’s energy bills and driving us towards net zero.
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Update 7pm: The road has now reopened. Thank you for your patience.
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Due to a police incident, there is currently no access to pedestrians or road traffic on St James Street between Frederick Street and Grange Road E17. Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes at this time.
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Update 11pm: The road has now reopened. Thank you for your patience.
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Scaffolding has collapsed outside 236 Forest Road E17 and is blocking the road in both directions. Please avoid the area as the road will remain closed whilst the area is made safe.
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Due to a police incident, Walthamstow High Street is currently closed off to traffic and pedestrians between Vernon and Erskine Roads. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes.
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UPDATE: restrictions have been lifted and traffic is back to normal.
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Due to a traffic incident, Chingford Mount Road is currently closed between the junctions of Ainslie Wood Road and Hampton Road. This is causing significant disruption so please avoid the area and use alternative routes at this time.
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❄️ Tomorrow’s the day! ❄️ Don’t forget to join us at Waltham Forest Community Hub for our FREE Stay Safe & Well This Winter community event. Pop in for friendly advice, helpful talks and practical winter wellbeing tips from our local health & wellbeing advisors. @wfcouncil
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Celebrate safely If you are going to a fireworks display tonight, think ahead and plan your journey, especially your return journey @wfcouncil
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Residents of Waltham Forest are invited to join a community conversation to discuss the publication of A New Met for London 2. Where: Leyton Great Hall When: 28th October 2025 Event Starts: 6pm Finishes: 9pm Please book at : https://t.co/KiE0b34nj2
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Batteries cause bin fires! 🪫🔥 Electrical items can’t go in your bin at home 🙅, including smartphones, vapes and even electric toothbrushes. 📱💻🪥 Our new campaign is helping north Londoners Lead the Charge! Find where you can recycle electricals at
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A magical update from @parkside21e4
Our Year 4 children had a fantastic time at the Waltham Forest Quidditch event! This game is quickly becoming a school favourite — such a fun way to stay active, build teamwork and keep fit. @wfssn @wfcouncil #proudtoshine
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Residents of Waltham Forest are invited to join a community conversation to discuss the publication of A New Met for London 2. Where: Leyton Great Hall When: 28th October 2025 Event Starts: 6pm Finishes: 9pm Please book at : https://t.co/Vb69yhQoUV
@wfcouncil
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Free workshop for aspiring sports coaches aged 16-21. 🗓 Monday 27th October ⏰️11am to 5pm 📍18a Orford Road, Walthamstow, E17 9LN @RidgewayRovers @AFCLeytonClub @ryanfc1995 @westessexfc @GoalsChingford @walthamstowfc @Matchdaycentres @LondonFA @LondonYouth @wfcouncil
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Following a traffic incident, there is currently a road closure in place between Westdown road and Millais Road, Leyton, E10, and emergency services are in attendance. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes.
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