Hilltop Area Transport Scheme

In 2015, we ran a public consultation with the local community in the Hoe Street and Wood Street area on a range of traffic reduction, road safety and environmental improvements as part of the Enjoy Waltham Forest Scheme.

The aim of the proposals were to:

• Reduce the volume, speed and impact of traffic using residential roads in the area
• Improve road safety for everyone
• Encourage more local trips to be made on foot, by bike and by public transport
• Improve the appearance of the local environment.

Following the public consultation held in the autumn 2015, most proposals were implemented. However, in response to local feedback, we decided to defer the introduction of any proposals in the Hilltop area (the area bounded by Howard Road, Forest Road, Shernhall Street and Church Hill) until the design of the Bell Junction (Hoe Street/Forest Road junction) was complete and approved, and any changes required in the surrounding residential roads to support the new junction layout were fully understood.

The council also agreed to review the original proposals for the Hilltop area and re-engage with residents on any updated plans, taking into consideration the final design for the Bell Junction.

In September 2019, a workshop was conducted for the Hilltop area. The workshop included several exercises to help us understand local priorities and views towards potential solutions to local transport related concerns, as well as giving residents the opportunity to develop their own ideas for the area. About 43 residents attended the workshop from the local community. 

The feedback from the workshop helped to shape proposals that were included in a public consultation exercise between 10 February and 2 March 2020. The consultation included an online survey and a drop-in session on 19 February at a local school, to allow the local community to see more detailed plans and discuss the scheme with project officers, which 56 residents attended.

A summary of the public consultation results can be found in the post consultation update leaflet in the useful documents section below.

Following the public consultation, the scheme was approved by Waltham Forest Council and progressed to the construction stage. Construction of the scheme began in July 2020, and was completed four months later. 

Hilltop area: workshop leaflet, September 2019 (PDF)

Hilltop area: workshop report, September 2019 (PDF)

Hilltop area: public consultation leaflet, February 2020 (PDF)

Hilltop area: public consultation update leaflet, June 2020 (PDF)