July 2024

The first Redbridge Photography Awards has been launched, with participants invited to submit their best shots depicting people and places in the borough.

Councillor Jas Athwal has resigned as leader of Redbridge Council

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland

Joshua Abbott has launched a crowdfunding campaign to publish Modernism Beyond Metro-land, a book documenting 20th-century architecture in London’s suburbs. In the first of a series of extracts, the spotlight is on South

In the third of a series of articles to mark Churchfields Infants’ and Junior School’s 150th anniversary, former pupil Myrtle Watts (class of 2014) reflects on her memories of writing her first book

The South Woodford Society will be launching a new website this summer

Eastwood Green, off George Lane, now features a tapestry lawn, which is a perfect alternative to real and plastic grass, says local gardener Stephanie Derby

Rain gardens are helping to reduce flood risks across Redbridge while boosting biodiversity

Staff from Woodbridge High School will be taking part in the London to Brighton Cycle Ride this September

The South Woodford Society is seeking more members of the community to help organise future events

Auditions for Woodford Pantomime’s next show took place in June

Residents will be able to get their clothes and household items fixed for free with the return of the South Woodford Repair Café

A local swan rescue volunteer has been praised for her work by the BBC Springwatch Wildlife Hero Awards

A disability awareness festival will take place in Wanstead on 17 July

The Chingford & Woodford Green constituency will continue to be represented by the Conservative Party in parliament, with Sir Iain Duncan Smith re-elected as the MP.

The Leyton and Wanstead constituency will continue to be represented by Labour in parliament, with Calvin Bailey elected as the new MP

Inspector Chris Russell, who oversees neighbourhood policing for north Redbridge, reflects on the Hainault sword attack and emphasises his desire for police officers to earn trust in the community

The benefits of fitness are well-recognised, yet for individuals with autism and special educational needs, accessing appropriate exercise opportunities remains a challenge, says local resident Julia Morgan

An in-depth inspection is to be carried out on the George Lane Viaduct

Kavita Rana from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash takes a look at the long-awaited lease extension reforms, the implementation of which will be on the new government’s to-do list

The South Woodford Business Forum will host its third networking and information event on 11 July