Planning Application – Clarkins: 264-268 Leyton High Road
Planning Application no. 2012/0937
Proposal: Ground floor rear extension and formation of a two bedroom flat at the rear of 266-268, and formation of new access to upper floors.
This application was refused by the Planning Officers at the Town Hall.
Full details of the decision can be found on the Council’s website, in the Planning Explorer, under the application number.
PRESS RELEASE – Waltham Forest Labour are letting our schools down
Councillor Liz Phillips has raised concerns about Waltham Forest council’s contractor Babcock after it was revealed that almost 15% of the Borough’s schools are now in special measures following their two years as the council’s contractor.
In a written answer to Cllr Phillips, the Labour Cabinet member, Cllr Clare Coghill described the council’s risk analysis programme for schools as ‘a work in progress’ and said that the council’s priority had been ‘savings of £2m from the contract at an early opportunity’.
Councillor Liz Phillips, Waltham Forest Lib Dem spokesperson for Children and Member of the Council’s Corporate Parenting Board, said:
“Almost 15% of our schools are now in special measures and yet the council won’t be seeking any compensation from the contractor who presided over this mess.”
“Surely there should be something in our contract with this company that means at the very least they must pay for failing local kids and their parents?”
“In Waltham Forest we are now on our 4thLabour cabinet member for Children’s Services in just over two years. Perhaps if someone with a bit of experience would take responsibility for more than a few months then we wouldn’t be in this situation?”
PRESS RELEASE – Waltham Forest Lib Dems slam Labour’s ‘APPRENTICE-STYLE BOARDROOM’
The total cost of the new refurbishments at Waltham Forest Town Hall has been uncovered by Lib Dem councillor for Cann Hall ward Liz Phillips. According to a written answer to Councillor Phillips, the cost of the new Town Hall reception area and what has been dubbed ‘The Boardroom’ by the council now totals £610,000.
Councillor Liz Phillips said:
“Whilst there was clearly some need for private meeting spaces for residents, these costs seem exorbitant to me.”
“This new boardroom looks like no more than a vanity project so Labour Cabinet members can sit there and pretend to be Alan Sugar.
“Labour claim that some of the costs will be paid for through renting it out but no doubt it will be Waltham Forest residents who pick up the lion’s share of the bill.
“Labour Cabinet members should reflect on whether that money could have been better spent on our young people, for example on ensuring that the council finally meet their apprenticeship targets for this Borough or keeping open Harrow Green library.”
Planning Update – 590-594 Leyton High Road
Vacant plot at the junction of Leyton High Road and Hainault Road
Planning Application 2011/0870
This application covered the erection of a 3-5 storey building, with office use on the ground floor and 23 residential units with three disabled parking spaces.
This latest planning application for this landmark site at the junction of Leyton High Road and Hainault Road was considered by the Planning Committee last night.
Councillor Bob Sullivan, who was a member of the committee is pleased to confirm that it was, once again, rejected.
WESTFIELD – access restricted Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th August
Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th August
On these days all Olympic Park venues will be operational and a large increase in the number of Olympic Games visitors is expected.
To assist with the smooth running of the Games access to the Westfield Shopping Centre will be restricted from 10.30am until 5.00pm. Only the following will be allowed access:
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Accredited personnel
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Hospitality visitors
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Games ticket holders
Outside these hours the shops will be open to all visitors until 11.00pm and restaurants and leisure until 12.30am.
590-594 High Road Leyton – Planning Application
Planning Application Number: 2011/0870
A developer has lodged another planning application for this landmark site at the junction of High Road Leyton and Hainault Road.
PROPOSAL:
- Erection of a 3 – 5 storey building
- 286 sqm. B1 office use on the ground floor
- 23 residential units comprising 1 x 3 bedroom house, 3 x 4 bedroom house and 19 flats (9 x 1 bed and 10 x 2 bed)
- 3 disabled parking spaces
The planning application is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Committee on 2nd. August
Full details can be found on the Council’s website:
http://www1.walthamforest.gov.uk/moderngov/mgA.aspx?M=2809
Any comments should be sent to:
The Development Manager, London Borough of Waltham Forest, Sycamore House, Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, E17 4JF
Barking – Gospel Oak Line – NEWSFLASH
The Barking – Gospel Oak User Group (BGOLUG) has learnt that the vital morning commuter train (07.59 from Woodgrange Park) put on last summer to relieve overcrowding is to be cancelled during the Olympic Games.Richard Pout BGOLUG Secretary said:
“The withdrawal of this train will cause intolerable conditions for commuters trying to get to work in the morning, BGOLUG therefore has to advise passengers to use alternative public transport routes during the games”
“This cut together with the planned half-hourly service from 10 o’clock in the evening will help ensure ‘sardine’ conditions all day and night during the Olympics. Likewise, with a ban on engineering work during the Games, there is no reason why a Saturday service could not be operated on Sundays instead of the first trains being after the morning’s Olympic events have started.”
BGOLUG are calling on TfL to:
- Reinstate the 07.59 Mondays – Fridays Woodgrange Park – Hampstead Heath train
- Operate a 15 minute frequency service from start to finish of the service throughout the Games period
- Start and finish Sunday operations at Saturday times and run 15 minutes throughout the day when Olympic events are scheduled
New Surgery – now weekly!
The Service Station near Leyton Midland Road Overground Station
Following the successful launch of the new councillor surgery/advice centre at the M&S/BP Service Station the Liberal Democrats are pleased to announce that it will be held on Friday every week.
M&S/BP Service Station, Leyton High Road
junction of Fletcher Lane
Open every Friday for 1 hour from 7pm until 8pm.
As usual no appointments are necessary and all consultations are confidential.
New Councillor Surgery – M&S/BP Service Station – Leyton High Road