Waltham Forest Echo

The Green Party has won control of Waltham Forest Town Hall with 31 seats to Labour’s 15. The Greens, who said they were “ecstatic” with the historic result, will now decide who will lead their first ever administration in Waltham Forest over the next week. The new Green councillor for Lea Bridge Liz Biggs said she was “absolutely delighted” with the result. She told the Echo: “We’ve shown what can be achieved when you have the community behind you. We will continue to work hard for Waltham Forest. The real work begins now!” A glum looking Labour party, who declined to comment whatsoever throughout the day, saw their total seat number collapse amid an evaporation in support across Walthamstow, Leytonstone and Leyton. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party saw off a challenge from Reform UK, picking up all three seats held by the Nigel Farage-led party on top of snatching a seat from Labour’s Elizabeth Baptiste in Valley ward. Read the full story at walthamforestecho.co.uk

Grab the latest copy of @walthamforestecho to find out more about ‘The Great British Yarn’ 🇬🇧 Turn to page 14 to see the ingenious designs of @craftyceals 🐙 The documentary is out on 25th May 🎞️

My second article is published in the April edition of @walthamforestecho . - " How runners can avoid the injury trap". - Grab your free copy today, all around the stow. - #walthamstow #bluedoorclinic

Read all about Made in Walthamstow in the @walthamforestecho 🗞️ I had the pleasure of sitting down with David O’Driscoll to discuss William Morris, Walthamstow and my career so far 🖼️ Click the link in bio to read the full story or pick up a physical copy of the newspaper at selected locations in Waltham Forest 🌳 Photography by: Talia Woodin @taltakingpics Photography by: Mehaira Abdelhamid @mehairasgallery Words by: David O’Driscoll Special thanks: Marco Marcelline

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The Walthamstow based artist Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize this week for her solo exhibition Alter Altar (2023). Kaur, who grew up in Glasgow, used sculpture, installation, prints, and sound including Sufi Islamic music, harmonium, bells, and pop music played out of a car stereo. The 38-year-old also draped a red Ford Escort in a large doily. It references her father's first car in this country and the Indian migrants who came to Scotland and the UK to work in textile factories. In her acceptance speech at Tate Britain, Kaur took aim at Tate's ties to organisations that are "complicit in what the UN and ICJ [International Court of Justice] are finally getting closer to saying is a genocide of the Palestinian people". Accepting the award from actor James Norton while wearing a scarf emblazoned with the Palestinian flag, Kaur said that calling for divestment "should not risk an artist's career or safety". She finished her speech saying: "I want the institution to understand that if you want us inside, you need to listen to us outside. Free Palestine." You can read the full article at the link in our bio or at walthamforestecho.co.uk • All photo credits: David Parry, PA Media Assignments #jasleenkaur #turnerprize #art #artist #walthamstow #walthamforest #londonnews #glasgow

The November issue of the Waltham Forest Echo is out now! In this month's edition, our top story is on carers and families issuing an appeal to save a Walthamstow day centre for disabled adults that the council is seeking to close. On Page 2, Popular Walthamstow brewery goes bust On Page 3, Joy and relief as elderly cat allowed to stay at ambulance station On Page 4, TfL: 'Train shortages' are to blame for lengthy Central Line delays On Page 6, 'It'll be horrendous': Families and carers issue last ditch appeal to save special needs centre On Page 8, Wes Streeting says Whipps Cross rebuild 'will happen' On Page 10, Obituary: Tributes paid to anti-racism activist And on Page 13, The Epping Forest hotel fit for royalty Have a read at walthamforestecho.co.uk/download and find out where to pick up a copy at walthamforestecho.co.uk/pick-up-a-copy/

“We see Trans Pride not just as a celebration, but a timely and necessary protest” 🏳️‍⚧️🔥❤️‍🔥 A group of Trans+ and Queer staff at the Trades spoke to @walthamforestecho about why we’re putting on the First Trans Pride event in Walthamstow on Friday 26th July! All proceeds from this event will be donated to @lgbtiqoutside , the shelter, centre and domestic abuse refuge that provides much-needed safety and support to those within the LGBTQ+ community facing danger, homelessness and discrimination.

The June issue of the Echo is out now! In this month's edition, our top story is on Labour's decision to deselect Chingford and Woodford Green candidate Faiza Shaheen; On Page 3, An interview with Trudi Warner, the activist who faced a 'David and Goliath' style court battle On Page 4, Whitefield School parents demand action on abuse On Page 6, Fight for wild swimming park descends into bitter war of words On Page 12, A taste of the E17 Art Trail On Page 13, The Walthamstow Garden Party's not over On Page 14, Soho Theatre construction gets finish date And on Page 15, Walthamstow hockey players to represent Team GB at Special Olympics Check it out at the link in bio, or pick up a copy at the various distribution points across the borough! #localjournalism #walthamforestecho #localnews #walthamforest

In celebration of Indie News Week, we are holding a drop-in evening on Monday 3rd June at The Mill where you can meet our small but mighty team! We want to listen to any stories you have, whether that's a gripe with the council's parking team, an exciting new community venture, or a whistleblowing account of local government maleficence. We're also keen to hear from anyone with glowing or critical feedback for the paper, and, if you're thinking of writing for us, or want advice on a career in local journalism then please do come too! Click the link in our bio to RSVP! #localjournalism #walthamforest #walthamforestecho #meetup #networkingevent #walthamstow

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