Redbridge Council will formally launch its Climate Change Action Plan this July. It’s all part of the effort to tackle the climate emergency, says Councillor Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Civic Pride

The new South Woodford community orchard is going to be one of the best Grow Zones in Redbridge, says Louise Burgess of the South Woodford Society. From apples to goji berries, and angelica to viper’s-bugloss, it’s a place to enjoy nature… and pick a few redcurrants . Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

The event has since been postponed following the delay in lifting government restrictions

A petition has been launched calling for speeding controls and safer pavements on Hermon Hill

Woodford Green Library is due to reopen this summer having undergone refurbishment, including the installation of a new gym

Judy Noble provides an update on the work of the South Woodford Community Gardeners and their ongoing efforts to keep the planters and flower beds watered and insect-friendly

Rev Abi Todd of Holy Trinity Church, South Woodford, encourages the community to ‘go gently’ as we continue with COVID-19 restrictions, and urges us to be mindful of those responding differently to the delay

Redbridge Council’s Community Crowdfunding programme will be hosting an online workshop on 14 July

Woodford Arts Group member Amanda Whittle reflects on their latest exhibition and explains her own sources of inspiration

A total of 18 new electric vehicle charging points have been installed across Wanstead and South Woodford

The future of the former bowls club in Elmhurst Gardens has been decided after the initial tender process was reopened

The South Woodford Society will be holding its AGM on 28 July