School admissions - applying online
1 Sept: As from 1 September 2010 applications to a Waltham Forest Primary or Secondary School for September 2011 can be made online at www.eadmissions.org.uk
» More information on how to apply for primary school places
» More information on how to apply for secondary school places
Free school meals
1 Sept: If you think your children may be missing out on free school meals, why not make a claim now!
» More about free school meals
Lea Bridge Library reopens
24 Aug: Residents are being invited to celebrate the re-opening of Lea Bridge Library on Saturday 4 September.
» More on your local libraries
Free swims end on 5 September
24 Aug: Free swims are no longer funded by the government and the Council is unable to continue offering them. While we have found the money to pay for the swims through the summer, they will end on Sunday 5 September.
» More on sports and leisure in Waltham Forest
Annual Canvass of voters
13 Aug: Every year the Council checks that its list of registered voters living in the borough is as accurate as possible.
A voter registration form are being delivered to all homes from Friday 13 August. Please fill them in as soon as possible.
» More on registering to vote
WFD Leytonstone opening at 9.30am on Friday 3 September
Due to essential maintenance work, the WFD Leytonstone shop will be open at 9.30 am on Friday 3 September
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Find out about local services
Use My Place to find services local to where you live: when your rubbish is collected, your nearest library or leisure centre and more.
» Search My Place for your local services
Events
- Until 30 September: Fitness for fun
- 3-12 September: E17 Art Trail
- 3-12 September: The Walthamstow Tapestry
- 5-12 September: Walthamstow Film Festival
» More on events in the Borough
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Consultations and involvement
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