Tim Ward designed the decorative pavement and benches on the bridge over the A406 in South Woodford. Here, the Buckhurst Hill-based artist offers some insight into the bridgescape’s recent restoration and his passion for community installations. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

Beverley Brewer, Joe Hehir and Saiqa Qayum Hussain were all elected as Labour councillors for South Woodford in May. Here are their ambitions for the ward over the next four years

Rosa Gomez, Lloyd Duddridge and Guy Williams were all elected as Labour councillors for Churchfields in May. Here are their ambitions for the ward over the next four years

Improvements are set to be made to South Woodford’s mini shopping mall

Swan Sanctuary volunteer Louisa Green reports on a busy few weeks of swan rescues in Snaresbrook and Wanstead, and welcomes any donations to the swan ambulance fuel fund. Photo of Eagle Pond by Geoff Wilkinson

The Wanstead Park Liaison Group has identified three ways to improve protection

A four-year-old blood cancer survivor from South Woodford was treated like a queen for the day ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

Over 100 people took part in a 3km family bike ride

Hundreds of families flocked to George Lane on 19 June to enjoy the family-friendly festivities of the Platinum Jubilee Market.

Improve Your Smile Dental Practice in Woodford Green raised £1,000 for charity by hosting a Platinum Jubilee event on 27 May

A memorial service for former Church End councillor Maureen Hoskins will take place on 18 June

A new shooting range at the South Woodford Scout Hut is just one of many activities members of the 52nd Epping Forest South Scout Group can look forward to, says Stephanie Woodley in the second of two articles