February 2021

Redbridge Council is proposing to install new electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) on streets across South Woodford.

The wheelie bin roll-out begins in South Woodford this March. The scheme will keep streets cleaner and encourage more recycling, says Councillor Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Civic Pride

Co-chair of the South Woodford Society Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports on the group’s progress as they prepare the South Woodford Neighbourhood Plan. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

A network of foodbank collection points is seeking more homes in the local area to participate in the initiative.

Residents have until 11 March to take part in the consultation over the closure of South Woodford’s Crown Post Office. Communication Workers Union rep Clive Tickner urges you to do so. Photo by

Judy Noble is one of several volunteers from churches in Wanstead and South Woodford who have been hosting Bereavement Cafés since 2016. Having stopped in lockdown, sessions will now resume virtually

A black swan – named Bruce – took up temporary residence on Snaresbrook’s Eagle Pond recently.

Essex Art Club unveiled its first-ever online exhibition in February.

Redbridge Council is analysing responses to its School Streets consultation.

Local police are seeking new members to join the South Woodford ward panel.

South Woodford Village Gazette’s resident diarist is keen to hear lockdown stories from local residents.