ANOTHER BETTING SHOP IN LEYTONSTONE

620 High Road Leytonstone – site of proposed Paddy Power Bookmakers

After the successful protests against the betting shop in Church Lane, the Liberal Democrats are concerned that yet another planning application has been lodged for a branch of Paddy Power in High Road Leytonstone. The Shopping Centre is already inundated with betting shops – surely there is no demand for another.

Paddy Power Bookmakers have lodged an application to open a branch at 620 High Road Leytonstone.

Residents can find details of the application from the Council website by quoting planning application 2014/0996, which covers change of use from category A1 (retail) to A2 (betting office). in the Planning Explorer.

Other application cover:

  • Illuminated fascia and projecting sign – 2014.09967/ADV
  • New shopfront – 2014/0998
  • Two wall-mounted air conditioning units, two satellite dishes at 1st floor level and a TV aerial- 2014/1003

Comments on this application should be sent to:

Planning Applications – Development Management
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Sycamore House,
Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4SU
020 8496 3000
dcmail@walthamforest.gov.uk

GROVE GREEN FOCUS NEWSLETTER 268

The latest issue of the Grove Green Liberal Democrat Newsletter is being delivered across the ward by our team of volunteers.

The FOCUS Team would be pleased to hear from you if you would like to help deliver the FOCUS near your home or help with local campaigning. Their phone numbers are:

Imran Mahmood – 07932 340921

Naser Masood – 07956 543177

Andrei Ilies – 07446 860765

Access a copy of the FOCUS here:Grove Green 268

Church Lane Footbridge – update!

Transport for London (TfL) has advised that painting of both the Church Lane and the Dyers Hall Road footbridges began on 1st July for 6 weeks.

However, due to technical problems the refurbishment of the Church Lane footbridge was delayed. This work is now due to start on Monday 21st October and will last for approximately 20 weeks, until the work is completed.

The footbridge will be closed during this period, and pedestrian and cyclist diversions will be clearly signposted

The normal working hours will be 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday only. Although there will be some night work while the site is established and the protective scaffold is constructed around the footbridge.

TfL have apologised in advance for any inconvenience caused. Further information may be obtained from their Streets Customer Services department on 0343 222 1234, email: enquire@tfl.gov.uk or via the web at: www.tfl.gov.uk/contact.

LEYTONSTONE FIRE STATION – update

Leytonstone Fire Station

The London Fire Brigade has advised that there are no plans to permanently close Leytonstone Fire Station.

It is one  of nine fire stations to be rebuilt as part of a PFI project. The work of demolition and rebuild of the existing station will start in late 2014.

During the rebuild process the fire engines will be relocated to Woodford and Walthamstow fire stations.

Local residents will be informed before any works commence.